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clarissa_lily 's review for:
Punk 57
by Penelope Douglas
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Sigh, where to begin. There's a fair bit about this book I really didn't enjoy, so I'll start with the positive: I finished it. Despite my gripes, it had me invested enough to take the time to finish it (albeit after a heavily considered DNF).
What I didn't like? First off, can we stop romanticising abusive behaviour? It's not romantic, it's not something desirable, and I'm so sick of it being the norm in romance novels.
Related to this, I was genuinely rooting for the FMC to get as far away from the MMC as possible. He's entitled, misogynistic, hypocritical and straight up a narcissist. But alas, despite the breaking and entry and assault the book starts with she's in love with him by the end soooo.
Honestly, I'd avoid this book. There's better dark romance out there.
What I didn't like? First off, can we stop romanticising abusive behaviour? It's not romantic, it's not something desirable, and I'm so sick of it being the norm in romance novels.
Related to this, I was genuinely rooting for the FMC to get as far away from the MMC as possible. He's entitled, misogynistic, hypocritical and straight up a narcissist. But alas, despite the breaking and entry and assault the book starts with she's in love with him by the end soooo.
Honestly, I'd avoid this book. There's better dark romance out there.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence