A review by taylormichele
Bully by Penelope Douglas

emotional reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I usually don’t like high school romance books (with the exception of boys of tommen LOL) but this was actually pretty good. I will say the MMC Jared was almost too mean but the way Tate went away for a year and then came back swinging. I loved it. I loved her growth throughout the book and I love how she kind of sunk to his level but then realized that’s not who she is. I will say she was WAY TO FREAKING NICE about KC and Jared dating that was a shitty move as a bestfriend. Overall I do love how Jared realized what he did was wrong and sometimes you’re so angry for so long that you forget that maybe it’s time to move on. Oh when Jared but lights on their tree I swooned and swooned HARD. 🥹 I also got all misty when Tate gave her monologue because it was so real and hit me right in the feels. I also love how Jared admitted that’s when he realized he had gone too far with his hatred and games. 

Favorite quotes: 

“races aren’t important Tate. There’s no where else I want to be than with you” 

-“I’m sorry, I know I can make this up to you. Don’t hate me”

-“i love you more than myself, more than my own family. I don’t want to take another step in this world without you next to me.” 
Expand filter menu Content Warnings