The Hating Game

Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman are executive assistants to co-CEOs of a publishing company, and they despise each other. Their mutual hatred is palpable, manifesting in a series of passive-aggressive games and constant bickering. Lucy , with her bright clothes and sunny disposition, is the polar opposite of Joshua , who is meticulous, joyless, and uptight. Their rivalry is not just personal but professional, as they both vie for the same promotion . This competition sets the stage for a battle of wills, with neither willing to back down. The office becomes a battleground as Lucy and Joshua e

Theme 1: Office Rivalry Ignites

This thread running through The Hating Game gives the story its emotional weight. Sally Thorne weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 2: Games of Hate Begin

This thread running through The Hating Game gives the story its emotional weight. Sally Thorne weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 3: Promotion Tensions Rise

This thread running through The Hating Game gives the story its emotional weight. Sally Thorne weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

What Readers Say About The Hating Game

The Hating Game has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Sally Thorne's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

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"Office Rivalry Ignites" — Sally Thorne, The Hating Game

About the Author

Sally Thorne is the author of The Hating Game. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.