Reviews

Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas

jenhurst's review against another edition

3.0

This is a pen pal story involving friends to enemies to lovers. There is a bully romance aspect to it. I just don't get the appeal of bully romances, they just don't work for me.

I still find Pen's writing compulsively readable and was enjoying reading it but I didn't like it. The bully aspect does not make a great story to me or a compelling love story. I found the characters young and I really struggled to understand where some of these characters were coming with their issues.

It's still a fun, fluffy read and I can't seem to stop reading Pen's works.

3/5 stars.
If you like bully romances, you will probably like this.

archerygrl's review against another edition

challenging dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

mariecooper18's review

challenging emotional inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

stephyloveshorror's review

adventurous challenging emotional funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Really quick raunchy little romance. I’m not sure I loved how things were said sometimes. I cringed a few times at the writing but it was enjoyable. Super unrealistic!! But I needed a palate cleanser after reading some heavy dark books and this was exactly it. 

jessica1988's review

dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

hjalte's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed reading this book. It kept me interested throughout the whole story and I liked the relationship between the characters.

lonely_moonlight's review against another edition

funny lighthearted tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

lillyarobinson's review against another edition

1.0

Red flags were flying everywhere and ig we’re pretending we didn’t see them?

bluebelle_reads's review against another edition

4.0

This was a solid 4 Star read for me. I’m not sure exactly how much I liked it to be honest, but I enjoyed the concept and I was hooked. I had to keep reading. That’s why it’s 4 stars and not less. I also really enjoyed the ending and how all the loose ends were tied up nicely. It did feel a little rushed towards the end, but I’m not too upset about it. All in all it was a good book, and I’m tempted to pick up something else by Penelope Douglas. Oh and THE TITLE… bye

jessica1988's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

Bit to slow pace for me so i didn't finsh it d&f the book maybe I will reread one day I love her other book birthday girl just couldn't get on with this one