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Tryst Six Venom by Penelope Douglas is a high school bully romance that delves into the intense and complex interactions between the main characters, Liv and Clay. The book explores themes of inequality, self-acceptance, and forbidden love, as the two protagonists navigate a tumultuous relationship filled with passion, angst, and raw emotions. The writing style is described as unapologetic, immersive, and intense, with erotic and heart-pounding scenes that capture the readers' attention.

Characters:

The characters are multifaceted, with Clay as a rich, complex bully and Olivia as a strong outcast; both experience significant personal growth.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is emotionally engaging and creative, offering impactful dialogue and strong prose.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features a complex enemies to lovers storyline, focusing on intense emotions, class disparity, and a captivating connection between the characters.

Setting:

The setting is a high school in a small Florida town, emphasizing themes of rivalry and social class divisions.

Pacing:

The pacing starts slowly but builds up tension effectively, maintaining engagement throughout.
A comfortable breeze blows through the palms lining Augustine Avenue, grazing my bare legs in my jean shorts as the potted pink lantanas hang on the street lamps lining the road and fill the air with ...

Notes:

The book is Penelope Douglas's first FF (female-female) romance.
It features a high school bully romance with a mix of rich and poor characters.
The main characters, Clay and Liv, have a push and pull relationship filled with intense emotions.
The book discusses themes of loneliness and social inequality.
The writing style is praised for being engaging and well-crafted.
There are mentions of serious topics and violence, appealing to readers who enjoy darker themes.
The chemistry between the characters is described as explosive and intense.
Many readers found the length of the book (over 600 pages) to be captivating, with no boring parts.
The story includes secret hookups and a possessive dynamic between the leads.
Readers should be aware of trigger warnings due to heavy bullying and emotional turmoil.
The author manages to portray complex characters dealing with their past traumas and identities.
The book is recommended for those who enjoy the enemies-to-lovers trope with dark elements.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include bullying, emotional distress, violence, and themes related to grief and LGBTQ+ identity struggles.

Has Romance?

The romance is central to the story, characterized by an intense and tumultuous relationship full of passion and conflict.

From The Publisher:

Away games, back seats, and the locker room after hours... Get ready!CLAYMarymount girls are good girls. We're chaste, we're untouched, and even if we weren't, no one would know, because we keep our mouths shut.Not that I have anything to share anyway. I never let guys go too far. I'm behaved.Beautiful, smart, talented, popular, my skirt's always pressed, and I never have a hair out of place. I own the hallways, walking tall on Monday and dropping to my knees like the good Catholic girl I am on Sunday.That's me. Always in control.Or so they think. The truth is that it's easy for me to resist them, because what I truly want, they can never be. Something soft and smooth. Someone dangerous and wild.Unfortunately, what I want I have to hide. In the locker room after hours. In the bathroom stall between classes. In the showers after practice. My head swimming. My hand up her skirt.For me, life is a web of secrets. No one can find out mine.OLIVIAI cross the tracks every day for one reason-to graduate from this school and get into the Ivy League. I'm not ashamed of where I come from, my family, or how everyone at Marymount thinks my skirts are too short and my lipstick is too red.Clay Collins and her friends have always turned up their noses at me. The witch with her beautiful skin, clean shoes, and rich parents who torments me daily and thinks I won't fight back.At least not until I get her alone and find out she's hiding so much more than just what's underneath those pretty clothes.The princess thinks I'll scratch her itch. She thinks she's still pure as long as it's not a guy touching her.I told her to stay on her side of town. I told her not to cross the tracks.But one night, she did. And when I'm done with her, she'll never be pure again.*Tryst Six Venom is a standalone, F/F bully romance suitable for readers 18+.

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8 months

sapphic f/f, good plot, not over the top + decent ending

 

About the Author:

Penelope Douglas is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Fall Away series. She earned a bachelor's degree in public administration from the University of Northern Iowa and a master of science in education from Loyola University in New Orleans. Penelope lives in Las Vegas with her family.

 
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