A review by tiana_king
Punk 57, by Penelope Douglas
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Holy cow was this spicy. I’ve never read a friends to enemies to lovers book before but now I will hunt all of them down. Usually I’m not huge on contemporary because why read about the real word when I live in it? But this actually felt like an escape into a high school experience that I both wish I had and am glad I didn’t. Was this book full of bullying and sexism? Yes. But hey so is high school. And all the sex was safe sex so kudos to the author.
Graphic: Abandonment, Bullying, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Medical content, and Sexism
Moderate: Addiction, Sexual harassment, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Drug use
Minor: Pregnancy