About The Author
Punk 57 is authored by Penelope Douglas who is a New York Times bestselling author of romance and young adult fiction.
She has published several other novels, including the Fall Away series, the Devil’s Night series, the Birthday Girl, and the Hideaway series.
Douglas is known for writing steamy romances with complex characters and intricate plots. Her books often deal with dark and taboo themes, such as bullying, revenge, and forbidden love.
She loves taboo and loves to read and write it. According to her music is her biggest inspiration.
Punk 57 Summary
We were perfect until we met perfectly summarizes this book. Punk 57 is a young adult novel by Penelope Douglas that tells the story of two pen pals, Misha and Ryen, who have never met in person. But they have been writing to each other since elementary school.
Misha and Ryen are both outsiders in their high school, but in different ways. Misha is a quiet, brooding loner who is often the target of bullying, while Ryen is popular and outgoing, but feels trapped by the persona she has created for herself.
When Ryen’s boyfriend breaks up with her, she gets out of control. Misha decides to take matters into his own hands. He travels to Ryen’s hometown, posing as her new transfer student, and infiltrates her circle of friends. At first, Ryen is thrilled to have her pen pal in her life in person, but she soon realizes that the boy she has been writing to for years is not who he seems to be.
As Misha gets closer to Ryen, he begins to see her in a new light. He doubts his motives for seeking her out and wonders if he is the person she needs in her life.
Ryen is confused as she is two different personalities, online and real.
As the story unfolds, Misha and Ryen’s relationship becomes increasingly complicated. The feelings they had for each other and the secrets they have been keeping were the reasons for that. Ultimately the consequences of their actions. Finally, they must decide whether their connection is strong enough to survive the truth.
“Punk 57” is a dark and gritty novel. The characters are complex and flawed.
With its raw and honest portrayal of teenage life, Punk 57 is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider.
Punk 57 Quotes
“I’m going to hell. I’m pretty sure she’d going to drag me there herself.”
“Life is fifty wrong turns down a bumpy road. All you can hope is that you end up somewhere nice.”
“Those letters are everything. They’re her and me, kids just trying to figure themselves out and going through our growing pains. They’re where I first started to fall for her and need her. They’re my fucking songs and a part of me.”
“Don’t change, Ryen wrote in a letter once. There’s no one like you, and i can’t love you if you stop being you. I guess I shouldn’t say that, but I’m a little drunk right now-just came back from a party when I saw your letter-but what the hell? I don’t care. You knew I love you, right? You’re my best friend.
So don’t ever change. This is a big ass world, and when we leave our small towns, we’re going to find our tribe. If we don’t stay true to ourselves, how will they recognize us? (Both of us, because you know we’re on the same tribe, right?)
And even if it’s just the two of us, it will be the best.”
“Spread on your bravery, line the eyes and the lips,” I say under my breath as I write on the paper, “glue up the cracks and paint over the rips.” I”
“I’ve wanted everything in my life to change for so long, and when it’s finally about to, my urge to escape slows down. I think that’s why people stay unhappy for so long, you know? Miserable or not, it’s easier to stick with what’s familiar.
Do you notice that, too? How all of us just want to get through life as quickly and as easily as possible? And even though we know that without risk there’s no reward, we’re still so scared to chance it?”
“I bite my bottom lip, trying not to cry. I never cry in front of them.”
“Alone, Empty, Fraud, Shame, Fear,
Close your eyes.There is nothing to see out here.”“I’m going to hell. I’m pretty sure she’d going to drag me there herself.”
Punk 57 Review
“Punk 57” by Penelope Douglas is a captivating and emotional young adult novel that tackles complex themes of identity, friendship, and self-discovery. The story follows the pen pal relationship between two outsiders, Misha and Ryen, who have never met in person but have formed a deep connection over the years.
The story has different aspects and emotions attached to it. The characters struggle in their own world and want answers to their questions. Ryen, in particular, is struggling with the pressure to maintain her popular persona, even though it feels fake and suffocating. This is a common struggle for many teenagers, and the author handles it with sensitivity and nuance.
Punk 57 is a well-written and emotional novel that will appeal to fans of contemporary young adult fiction.
