Amina Khan’s debut novel, Loathing You, is a dark sapphic romance that explores the volatile intersection of class privilege, internalized homophobia, and intense obsession. Originally a viral success on Wattpad with over a million readers, the story centers on the five-year rivalry between Adaline Emery, a hardworking scholarship student, and Juliette Kingston, a wealthy heiress.

Strengths

  • Emotional authenticity – The anger feels real, not theatrical.
  • Atmosphere – Claustrophobic, late-night, fingertips hovering over a keyboard. Very VK-core.
  • Ambiguity – Is this about an ex-lover, a former friend, a family member, or the self? The lack of clarity invites rereading.

by Amina Khan follows the explosive, enemies-to-lovers journey of two girls who define themselves by their mutual disdain. The Rivalry

Note: As of 2025, Loathing You has no official physical print run. All copies circulating are digital, which explains the heavy reliance on VK archives.