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Publisher's Summary
From New York Times best-selling author Penelope Douglas comes the latest new adult romance with a bit of everything...friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, and a somewhat interesting use of public places.
Misha
I can't help but smile at the lyrics in her letter. She misses me.
In fifth grade my teacher set us up with pen pals from a different school. Thinking I was a girl, with a name like Misha, the other teacher paired me up with her student Ryen. My teacher, believing Ryen was a boy like me, agreed.
It didn't take long for us to figure out the mistake. And in no time at all, we were arguing about everything. The best take-out pizza. Android vs. iPhone. Whether or not Eminem is the greatest rapper ever... And that was the start. For the next seven years, it was us.
Her letters are always on black paper with silver writing. Sometimes there's one a week or three in a day, but I need them. She's the only one who keeps me on track, talks me down, and accepts everything I am.
We had only three rules. No social media, no phone numbers, no pictures. We had a good thing going. Why ruin it?
Until I run across a photo of a girl online. Name's Ryen, loves Gallo's pizza, and worships her iPhone. What are the chances?
F--k it. I need to meet her.
I just don't expect to hate what I find.
Ryen
He hasn't written in three months. Something's wrong. Did he die? Get arrested? Knowing Misha, neither would be a stretch.
Without him around, I'm going crazy. I need to know someone is listening. It's my own fault. I should've gotten his phone number or picture or something.
He could be gone forever.
Or right under my nose, and I wouldn't even know it.
Editorial Review
From friends to enemies to lovers, all played out on paper… What could be more dramatic than a pen-pal love story? Punk 57 is the story of two unlikely friends who, despite disagreeing on everything, build a close and long-lasting relationship. Paired in fifth grade as pen-pals, Misha and Ryen commit to sending letters back and forth for years, avoiding social media, phone numbers, or any photos of one another. Though opposites in almost every way, they seem to have an unbreakable bond and a friendship unlike any either has experienced before. Penelope Douglas creates the ultimate new adult romance story, complete with a bad boy, high school lovers and twisting plot. Penelope Douglas is a New York Times best-selling romance author. Her works have grown a dedicated following, and young adult listeners will immediately become engrossed in the story of Misha and Ryen. The audiobook adaptation is narrated by Laurie Catherine Winkel, and Matthew Holland, who play Ryen and Misha, respectively. The dual readers bring a reality and authenticity to the story, helping to pull listeners in. You will feel as though Ryen was reciting letters directly to Misha and vice versa. Fall into this story of friends turned enemies, as two people who once loved everything about one another on paper, hate what they find in reality. Can the two learn to overcome these feelings and be close again? Find out as you listen to the unpausable Punk 57.
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Performance2 out of 5 stars
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- The Halls
- 2023-11-10
Not my favorite
It doesn't typically take long for me to devour a book in print or audio but, I seriously struggled through this one. It took almost two weeks to finish. Maybe it's because I prefer either hearing the different voices in my head or, maybe it's because I'd rather listen to a fully immersive audio where the MMC reads their parts and FMC reads theirs (think ACOTAR) but, I really didn't like this one at all. Also, being an adult made it really hard to listen to all the spicy scenes between teenagers, that didn't sit well with me and, I tended to skip over those parts. The voice actors did their best and the writing was decent but, this just wasn't for me.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Courtney Kurucz
- 2023-06-12
Well written! Reminder: It's YOUNG ADULT!
Great read! Some parts were cringe worthy (I am not a teen) However, the book was well written, the spice level & storyline was perfect for young adult readers! Read more of my review at allthespicy . com
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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- Stephanie
- 2023-01-13
Good but the guys voice…
It was like a teen romance, some spicy parts the male reading the parts of Meisha was horrible. His voice expressions try to sound more feminine were terrible. Still I listened to the entire thing
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-12-26
A steamy easy listen
Heard about it on tiktok and it was worth the hype. I finished it in four days
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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- andrea
- 2022-12-03
Too young for me!
It was written well but much to young for me…high school kids might like it though!
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Stephanie
- 2022-10-25
Hmmm
I'm pretty sure I'm not into bully/high-school romances.
Penelope Douglas is an amazing writer. I love her story telling. I love the tension she builds and the edge she writes her characters in. But characters based on high school are just not my thing.
I think if I read this year's ago when it came out I would of eat it up and fell in love but since I'm much older now then when this came out I have a different experience.
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- Tiffany
- 2022-05-01
Highschool Flashbacks
Thought this book might be too high school for me but it was amazing. It was so relatable with the cliques, pretending to be someone you're not, the special connections and everything about struggling to grow up and fit in. The characters were so realistic (minus the fighting which IRL would get you expelled) and I couldn't get enough of Misha and Ryen and seeing how they progressed throughout the story. The sex was never too much!! I lost so much sleep over this book trying to finish it
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- Laura
- 2021-12-17
Meh
I bought this book because like many people I got sucked in by the TikTok BookTok trend. The book was very predictable and honestly maybe it would be interesting for teens, but definitely lacks any substance for adults. Also the male voice actor reading the female lines was comically painful to listen to!! I wish he didn't try to have a "female" voice for those parts. It was hard to listen to. Definitely would not recommend this book to anyone.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Keeks
- 2021-11-14
starts out rough but worth it
I couldn't stand the characters at first, a little too much teenage angst for me but the more I got to know them, the more likeable they became. The narrator also sounds like Antoni from QE so it made me like Misha a lot more.
The sec scenes were *chefs kiss* excellent.
WOW THE ENDING. I DID NOT SEE THAT COMING
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- Catriona
- 2020-05-30
started off good.
The narrator's made this book possible to listen to. I did not like how the female character let so many people, including the supposed good guy, treat her badly. No is supposed to mean no, but even the good guy didn't follow that simple rule.
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- Abigail French
- 2017-09-13
Way better than expected
What does Laurie Catherine Winkel and Matthew Holland bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
These two performers were amazing. The story would not have been as emotional and intriguing without their performances.
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I don't know why now, but I had been hesitant about buying this book even though it had been on my wish list for several weeks. The description is very minimal compared to the all the twists, turns, and emotions that were felt when reading it. Both characters are likable, even despite Ryen's "I'll walk over people if I have to" attitude; however, Misha's character was wonderfully written and I really found myself liking him more and more throughout the book. I've seen other reviews referring to him as arrogant and controlling, but I think he really had a good reason to be that way towards Ryen and I like that he treated her that way because of his own moral standpoint and outlook on life and how people should be treated. If you are hesitant about reading it, go for it! It was definitely worth it. This was one of my favorites and I've been an audible member for a few months now. I definitely recommend it.
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- Tish
- 2017-07-10
Didn't see it coming!
High school was not where I wanted to really go with this story. The main characters were far from high school but the secondary characters were definitely high school. The story has so many twist that I found myself surprised at the end. It was so easy on the ears that I could not stop listening.
Laurie Winkle was very believable in this story of Ryen. I like how she didn't change her voice a whole lot between characters. It made me think of how I would read the story to myself.
Matthew Holland, his voice was like silk. I will be looking for his voice for future books.
I will be listening again when credits are gone and money is tight. Or just sick of searching for new.
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- Sometime Shopper
- 2018-06-08
Usual P Douglas Formula
It’s the same-old story of just how badly will the male lead treat the female, how much will she roll over and take, how much dysfunction can you overlook by engaging in some rough sex... I lost count of how many times she said no, or stop, or we shouldn’t, only to have him proceed merrily into her panties. Impossible to care much for either character until the last 5 chapters. Secondary characters very flat and undeveloped.
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- Shannon
- 2017-08-06
Top Listen for 2017!! A Must for Audio Lovers!!
What did you love best about Punk 57?
The story flowed from one page to the next. The characters were unforgettable!!
What was one of the most memorable moments of Punk 57?
The entire book is memorable! Punk 57 is at the top of my favorites list!
Which character – as performed by Laurie Catherine Winkel and Matthew Holland – was your favorite?
Both narrators were amazing.
I loved Misha and Ryen.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It gave me all the feels. The strongest feelings were excitement and anticipation of what was to come.
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My full review...
I absolutely LOVED this book!!
I don't even know where to start.
Penelope Douglas knocked it out of the park with Punk 57!!
This was different than anything I've ever read before.
The characters, the flow, the twists, turns, and dialogue.
It was all the right ingredients mixed together to serve up the perfect story and like a woman starved, I DEVOURED it page after page!!!
Misha and Ryen are introduced to each other in elementary school as part of a pen-pal project. But when the year ends, the two find their connection doesn't.
They continue to write and find comfort in each other.
As years pass they agree it's best if they never meet. They've built such a strong bond and confide in each other and neither want to risk losing what they share.
But when tragedy strikes and plans change, Ryen finds herself the prey of the new kid in school. Mason. He's quiet but confident. He's cocky but reserved. He's cautious but protective. He's
As Ryen walks the line of the girl she pretends to be and the girl she wants to be, she finds she's tired of living a lie.
But at what cost will it come to for the truth to unfold.
Secrets, lies, bullies, and backstabbing, the weight of it all begins to change the relationship between Misha and Ryen. And with that, becomes Ryen and Mason.
I can't tell you much without giving away the story so I'll tell you the most important part of my review...
You absolutely, positively, 100%, without a doubt, NEED to read this book!!!
I listened to this on audio.
I was introduced to Narrators Laurie Catherine Winkel and Matthew Holland and highly enjoyed their performance.
As soon as I started listening, I was HOOKED!!
Both narrators are amazing!!
I will definitely be listening to audiobooks by them in the future.
When an author finds the perfect narrators to tell their story, the characters come to life and the story becomes so much more than just another book. It comes alive with emotion, with lessons, and truths. It brings about feelings that derive straight from your heart.
Punk 57 was all that and more...
Punk 57 has earned a spot on my all time favorites list!!!
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- NoEffn Name
- 2020-10-03
graphic Teenage sex ruins a good story
I’m not sure who is the intended audience, there are messages that could prove hopeful to those still in high school: everyone feels alone, wants to be liked, to fit in, feels emotional pain from thoughtless taunts and actions. It has character development and growth combined with a well written story...but then it suddenly has long, and graphic sex scenes. I switched to 5x speed to skip over them because it made me feel like a pedophile to be listening to the explicit sex scenes of high schoolers.
And if the audience is those in their teens, it is treating sex as something to undertaken with little thought and that it will be fabulous.
This would have been a really good story had the sex been left out, or not explicitly described in detail
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- Ya Book Girl
- 2017-07-21
WOW !!!! JUST WOW!!! THIS BOOK WAS SO GREAT 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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I am awe struck bcuz this is highschool. This book was so good from start to finish. I was on the edge of my seat. This was worth the credit and the narration is excellent. There is not enough good words to say about this book. Just Enjoy
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- Clarica Claudia
- 2017-08-30
PINK 57 PERFECT
I can't emphasize enough how much I love this story and book.
I'd read the kindle edition of this story last year and I loved it so much I got the paperback copy short after that, and when I recently discovered they published the audible version as well, I just had to have that too.
Well the two narrators performance is GREAT, REMARKABLE, FLAWLESS and they made me enjoy this second time reading and listening so much better and in just the perfect way. Awesome narrators, great story, perfect combination of good writing and talented performers. This book will last in my heart forever.
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- Pao
- 2019-02-10
Spray paint & lyrics!
This audiobook had me going, the emotional connection I felt with the characters was beyond what I was expecting! The narration from Holland & Winkel had me swooning. The music and artistic reference where a plus! I would definitely recommend the author and the book, I just couldn’t stop listening!
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- whatcha.listening.to
- 2018-04-16
4 Punk 57 Stars
I was searching the “Dark” genre under the romance package and this was on the last page, I was intrigued I saw all the hype when this first came out and thought oh I need to read that I just never did.
I am very glad I picked it up, it was different than I was expecting. I want to say it is like Penelope’s Bully but it really isn’t there was a lot more going on.
Misha and Ryen are characters that are truly meant for each other in some really odd ways.
I will say I like Ryen at the beginning but not so much in the middle but that got turned around again to like by the end. I feel like having my emotions turn around makes me like the characters that much more.
Misha was intriguing to me, he was this cool guy but he was mysterious too. You wanted to know his story and why he was doing the things he was.
Ryen’s cliché is interesting there are a few I would like to know more about.
Would I say this is a “dark” romance not really but who am I. I really did enjoy it and do like the frenemies’ trope it was fun.
I liked the narration nothing jumped out at me but I think they both did a good job at keeping me engaged.
*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
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- Denise
- 2018-01-03
Surprisingly a good listen!
I had toyed with listening to this story for a few months. I finally decided to listen and I am glad I did! This story is a young adult (sort of). The sex scenes were hot, unexpected in a high school story. However, this story is well written. The characters and sub-characters are interesting and the love story believable. I would recommend this story for a credit or sale! Definitely better than most available audio's at the moment!
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- Elena
- 2023-09-29
Can't stand the heroine
I couldn't stand the heroine, she had such a bitchy attitude, even if it was because of her past and because she wanted to be accepted, she was so annoying...
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- Coralie
- 2023-05-29
Amazing
I absolutely loved this book! It was great.
The performance was really good, I felt like I was in a movie, like I was really in the book. And I loved that because I find it hard to found audiobook with great performances like this one.
The story was soooo good and when I found out it was connected to the Devil’s night I was so happy.
I highly recommend this audiobook, you won’t be disappointed !
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