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Story summary
- Hachette Book Group canceled Shy Girl amid accusations that Mia Ballard, author, used AI.
- The decision followed a review sparked by The New York Times suggesting AI-generated writing.
- Shy Girl was self-published in February 2025 and drew strong initial reviews before online backlash over emotional depth and repetition.
- Ballard denies using AI and attributes the issue to her editor.
