A review by thebookishmechanic
Corrupt by Penelope Douglas

dark emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I read this book for the first time back in 2021, I enjoyed it but I was in my fantasy era so I never continued the series. Years later many of the girls from my book club have read them all and I own the entire series. So l decided to pick it up again, boy am I glad I did. My tastes have changed and this book is exactly what I was in the mood for. Dark, tense and moody. Even though I knew what was going to happen next it still kept me hooked the entire time. 

When two people are thrown together over and over again, is it a coincidence or someone playing a cruel joke? Erika thinks is a surprising coincidence when she moves into her new apartment in a new town and finds out the boy she always wanted but could never have lives on the next floor. Michael just wants revenge. 

Through every twist and turn you're left wondering when will Erika finally decide she's had enough, and better yet when will Michael realize that revenge might not be the only thing he's craving. 

This story is spicy but still has enough plot to keep you interested. I'm looking forward to reading the next