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A review by anitarose
Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Overall I enjoyed this book. I found it interesting and there were a handful of events/ turns that I didn’t expect. Penelope Douglas really knows how to write sizzling chemistry between the main characters.
The songs were an interesting touch too. I had a hard time picturing them in my head as a song, but they read like poetry.
The bullying aspect of this book was kinda hard to read and made me feel really sad. Although it was an important aspect in the book that allowed me to better understand their struggles and personal issues. I am glad that the characters were able to reflect on it and develop in the book.
I put “it’s complicated” for if I found the characters lovable. I felt like I could relate to Ryen with her feelings of not fitting in and I liked her character, and I did like Misha too, but I absolutely hated Trey.
I was upset with how long it took Misha to tell Ryen the truth, but it kept me engaged in the story.
The songs were an interesting touch too. I had a hard time picturing them in my head as a song, but they read like poetry.
The bullying aspect of this book was kinda hard to read and made me feel really sad. Although it was an important aspect in the book that allowed me to better understand their struggles and personal issues. I am glad that the characters were able to reflect on it and develop in the book.
I put “it’s complicated” for if I found the characters lovable. I felt like I could relate to Ryen with her feelings of not fitting in and I liked her character, and I did like Misha too, but I absolutely hated Trey.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia