guide to penelope douglas

[@MikaAuguste]

we love penelope douglas in this household

[@chandlerainsley]

yes we do 🙌🏻

[@Natasha-wd6bv]

when I read punk 57 I SCREAMED WHEN MICHAEL WILL AND KAI SHOWED UP. I'm still not over it. it was literally my fav scenes. I loved it so much

[@kenziemabel]

I'm still mad that I read punk 57 first, so I didn't get to appreciate that scene :(

[@iksha6750]

Why ?? Are they characters from her other book??

[@SophiaLaufeydottir]

@@iksha6750 yep

[@DaNeOMiTe313]

This is news to me too. What books are they in?

[@SophiaLaufeydottir]

@@DaNeOMiTe313 they are in the "devil's night" series - corrupt, hideaway, kill switch and nightfall (+2 novellas)

[@louvienne531]

When I read birthday girl I couldn’t think straight for days!! Definitely one of my fav books of all time

[@christinebihasa6863]

Louvienne one of my fave rereads

[@gxnnyrae]

Mine too

[@MsDianaJean]

I keep checking her website for news on the sequel. Hotel or motel or whatever it was called. So ready!

[@diabou_8036]

Same

[@mariebullington4196]

Yes I loved that one!

[@audrey-ht1jh]

immediately paused the video and gave birthday girl a read. finished it in one sitting. cant get pike out of my head lol

[@lilmona1998]

SAMEEEE

[@Mia_Ramirezz13]

I can literally imagine pike 😭

[@MakKSharpe]

low key found an ASMR roleplay (weird, I know, but Pike made me NEED IT) channel that makes me think of Pike and I've been binge listening for days, send help

[@audrey-ht1jh]

@@MakKSharpe omg link!!

[@MakKSharpe]

@@audrey-ht1jh Here's his most recent one! Check out his whole channel and you'll see why, he's an older gentleman who's rather attractive and has tats and all that good stuff. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2m8lWqkgLeGgZY

[@IssaFe]

not all her book are my cup of tea but boy does she write steamy scenes so well

[@hotla7]

Punk 57 was insanely good. Honestly I expected the bullying to be cringey and turn me off. But it didn’t!!

[@Satyaapatel]

read credence and I am shook, cried, laughed, got scared shitless, and had vag flutters. It was everything and more uuuggg, left me in a coma for days.

[@DaNeOMiTe313]

Lol vag flutters

[@taylorellis6358]

VAG FLUTTERS 😂😂😂😂

[@shantipoudel9847]

KILL SWITCH IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE OF THIS YEAR .. DAMON N WINTER N THEIR WHOLE LIFE N LOVE STORY IS JUST HEARTWRENCHING YET SO BEAUTIFUL

[@saiahmed2377]

PERIODT!!!!!!! The character development????? BAYBEEEE I was on the floor😭😭❤️❤️10/10 best book of the series !!

[@angela9126]

ahhh just read corrupt AND LOVED cant wait to finish the series

[@miljanapetkovic3458]

I knowwww, idk how can someone not fall in love with Damon

[@mikasa0230]

I am literally in love with all the devil's night characters!!

[@moretomary]

Credence has been my favourite Pen book so far. I couldn’t put it down. Second to that the Devil Nights series 🙌🏽

[@ellebeaufort]

YES. credence literally wrecked me, i couldn't think straight for days.

[@isastar940]

I L9VE THAT BOOK!!!

[@DFZ1996]

Same i started it Yesterday and finished today

[@aarohitiwari1890]

@@DFZ1996 ussss

[@supergi184]

I was introduced to Penelope Douglas by reading Credence first and I loved that book. Now I am working through the Devil’s Night Series and I am loving it so far.

[@Annapan000]

I did the same thing

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

I feel like I’m the only person left on this planet who hasn’t read her books 🙃

[@nicolesedran2688]

Nope. I'm here too 😊

[@tardifaudrey542]

You're not alone!

[@taylorangelinaa]

I haven’t either

[@caitlincarter3051]

I just started my first Penelope Douglas today.

[@aliabanks7028]

Girl get on it please

[@godslittlestidiot2984]

OH HELL YEAH While I'm not as into Romance as you are, all the romance I have read is because of you and they've never been less than 3 stars. You truly can recommend a book to anyone.

[@chandlerainsley]

ahh that means so much

[@ibangusername]

love the cat that's just chilling at the back

[@chandlerainsley]

hehe my babies love the lights

[@shari5033]

bully is my faveee. Singular pov is the best cus it makes u feel u are the main character

[@noebody878]

I actually started reading Penelope Douglas because of your recommendation in another video. Birthday Girl was my gateway drug and during one weekend I read 7 of her books. She's become a new fav. Thank you.

[@nariahprescott5909]

how did you read every book??

[@noebody878]

@@nariahprescott5909 I bought all of them

[@nariahprescott5909]

noebody878 off amazon???

[@noebody878]

@@nariahprescott5909 yes

[@nariahprescott5909]

noebody878 omggg okay hash thank you! I hope I like them

[@kcomay3270]

Thank you for including trigger warnings! I've been hesitant to continue with this author because even though I really enjoyed Birthday Girl, I DESPISED Corrupt so much I almost can't get past it. I like dark content and taboo pairings, but I don't like reading about a character being physically and emotionally tortured by her love interest. Call me prude but when the "hero" burns down the heroine's house on purpose and it's about the 3rd the worst thing he does to her... I don't really care how hot the sex scenes are. But I'm going to try Punk 57, because you have great recommendations, so thank you for this video as always!

[@szarlottaszott]

k comay I read punk 57 first and i loved it. I’ve just finished Corrupt and I had the same feeling as you did so if you hesitate to read punk 57, there is no need it was amazing :)

[@MsHelloerz]

Saaaame. I loved punk 57 and birthday girl but corrupt just made me angry

[@emilia-4911]

I recently found out that some ppl from Corrupt appear in Punk57 in one of the chapters :o

[@Lena-zn4re]

If you’re into really dark content, I would really recommend Kill Switch which is the third installment of the Devil’s Night series. Although it is probably the darkest one out of the three, it doesn’t deal with abuse in terms of the main characters’ romantic relationship. There really is very little, if any, physical and/or emotional abuse between the two characters. The dark content mainly stems from the hero’s traumatic childhood past and lemme tell you... it’s ducking messed up. But I think it does a great job of explaining his violent tendencies. So if you’re okay with that type of dark content, I’d recommend Kill Switch. Definitely was my favorite book out of the series.

[@erkencikusz]

Honestly I hate Michael

[@Kennak12]

Read all of her books but deff still had to watch this! Punk 57 is one of my favorite books everrr and I can’t wait for Will’s book!!

[@olir3601]

Same!! I really want to re read punk 57 rn because I totally miss it

[@taylerpryer4987]

I've actually only read Credence so far but this makes me want to read all of her books 😭 so many books, so little time.

[@courtgarris1396]

Credence was my first one and I have been binging them ever since!!! Lol! I totally feel ya😊

[@maitlandjohnson85]

Credence was good!

[@nutshellreadsandwrites]

oh i didn't know Bully was her very first book. makes sense okay i'm even more excited to read more of this authors book especially Punk 57 i've heard so many people mention that book as a recommendation.

[@Pennaki1988]

i read it yesterday and oh my god! I couldn't put it down! Amazing book! perfect! life-changing!

[@Babybubdo]

I’ve just recently discovered her books and I’m obsessed! I’m in the middle of Birthday Girl and I am loving it!

[@starlahenjoys]

me logically: i don't know if Penelope Douglas is for me .. me also: but Chan stans and I stan Chan soo ..

[@Channyreads]

Omg when kitty cuddles his own tail at the end 😩😍

[@analeemcalpin651]

I love how fast you talk

[@Kylaaa92]

Fell in love with her books after reading Bully but Punk 57 is my absolute favorite! So glad to see someone loves it as much as I do.

[@carriecarebear]

Just ordered credence yesterday; cannot wait to read this book. I read almost every book of penelope douglas and love her writing. I think my alltime favorite will always be birthday girl 😀 I love the taboo topics she chooses because finally it is something different than those regular rom com books. And her writing style is amazing; it's neither boring nor cheesy. A lot of authors cannot really write good steamy scences that aren't totally cringeworthy, but she can (at least what I have read so far)

[@katetimmins9567]

Pen is my favourite author ever! Nightfall is going to bury but I’m so excited that I’ll hand her the shovel myself.

[@maddie9733]

punk 57 was literally so good i would do basically anything to read it for the first time again

[@djouribaraa5566]

Damon's book Kill switch is def my fav book ever

[@Annapan000]

Penelope is my Favoriten author. So far I’ve read punk 57, birthday girl, credence and the devils night series. Her books are amazing, especially the series because we get to know the characters!

[@MBGrace1]

I'm reading Punk 57 right now and I'm obsessed ... officially gonna read all of these ... idk about credence but I might read that too wtf knows

[@mafaldafernandes561]

The thirth book of any series is always the best

[@richbitch1928]

I’ve read every single one of her books. Love em all

[@sadgirlreadssmut]

I love Penelope Douglas! I have read all of her books except her Devil’s Night series! You have definitely inspired me to read those books!

[@courtgarris1396]

This video is ♥️♥️♥️♥️!!! It is because of you I discovered Penelope Douglas and this made me smile soooooo much! I have TRULY enjoyed every word I have read from her! And Credence.....the movie night was......!!!!! I just started Corrupt yesterday so I am having a blast!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!

[@chandlerainsley]

i’m so glad you’re loving her books ❤️❤️

[@geoffreywright7563]

Thanks for strongly recommending Punk 57. The theme of compassion was very moving, the letter at the end especially so. I also liked Birthday Girl. Next, I think I'll read Corrupt.

[@amberinoface]

this is actually the greatest guide in the world, bless you.

[@iNyOURfACE036]

I read Birthday Girl because of you and HOLY COW THANK YOU. Geeeeeeze it was so good!!!!

[@Kreenny]

Adding all to my TBR. I had started Punk 57, but once since the first chapter I could not continue because it mad me emotional, and I just wasn't ready for it.

[@kathvalru]

i never thought i needed this so much

[@amandariosbm]

Your cat in the background just makes this video so much better omg

[@adagrace5155]

I made the mistake of reading Bully after reading most of her other works and it was a little disappointing so I agree, start there and then move on. Love love love birthday girl and punk 57! Can not wait for Will’s book. I’m readyyyyy Also shoutout to Chan for making all the rad book tube content, it’s all 🔥 and I’m living for it.

[@taylawhite3308]

YEEES! I've read birthday girl.. LITERALLY JORDAN AND PIKE HELLO? YES PLS! but I haven't been able to figure out which book to read next, so thankyou for saving my life!! XOXO

[@jojobyun185]

I've read most of pénélope douglas's book but i'm still watching this vidéo cause i love penelope and i love watching you talk about books you love

[@HeartofPages]

Pepe just chilling and being adorable in the background ❤️

[@daliakerira2349]

i’ve only read Punk 57 and it was so good, i read it in one day. so excited to read more of her

[@HannahsRecentReads]

I just read Punk 57 and I immediately picked it up for a reread so I can annotate in it this time! So of course I’m curious to read more from this author, so thank you for this! 🖤

[@VraellianTheGregarious]

I started off with listening to Birthday Girl on Audible, and I do agree that it is a slow burn but I actually don’t mind that for this story as I got to connect more with the characters and got more sold on their development. Currently on Tryst Six Venom and I can really feel the emotional dependency that the main characters have for each other.

[@alexandriac.5648]

I didn't care for Bully or Corrupt, but I loved Birthday Girl, Punk 57, and Credence. I love her evolution as an author, she just keeps improving with every release. Christina Lauren's Beautiful and Wild Seasons series were super steamy, I actually prefer those to their newer releases. Beautiful Player is incredible, Will is perfection.

[@pardonthisbookaddict]

Alexandria C. Beautiful Secret was actually my favorite. I loved Ruby and Niall.

[@revelreads]

yeeeees!!! i'm trying to get into romance and i definitely think that penelope douglas sounds up my alley (based on, full disclosure, the fanfic i read lmao) so this is v helpful!

[@natt_32]

I've read Credence and Birthday Girl, so far. Credence lives rent-free in my brain! I loved that book SO👏🏻MUCH👏🏻!! Yes, it is very spicy and taboo, but the story was so good! BUT yes, I was very disappointed who she ended up with.

[@amywade2753]

my favorite thingsss, I was reading the love letter she just came out w when I got this notification

[@valerieduve]

I absolutely ADORED Birthday Girl so I was excited for this video!

[@DaNeOMiTe313]

I highly recommend Misbehaved by Charleigh Rose if you’re looking for another age gap book. Consent is not an issue either.

[@kim66003]

Omg I read Birthday Girl on your recommendation and I loved it so much!!! I am usually a slow reader that reads 1 book a week but this book got me so hooked, I couldn't put it down! I finished this book in 1 day!

[@iliarenee]

Punk 57 is the first book that I've read of Pen's and I really enjoyed it. I went into not knowing it was a dark romance, so I was kind of thrown off in the beginning. However, once I found out it made a lot more sense and I ended up giving it 4 stars! You're part of the reason why I read it, so thank you! :) lol I also plan on reading Birthday Girl very soon!

[@ellasnovellas]

I've only read birthday girl and I LOVED IT!! This is such a good video! I'll definitely be picking up misconduct next!

[@jkalous100]

Ok, Credence just jumped to the top of my TBR. Love PD and can’t wait to see what is so taboo!

[@Marie45610]

Until You is book 1.5 of the Fall Away series, it's the events of book one form Jared's POV. A lot of it is the same content, but there are some new scenes.

[@Jules-gx7xm]

omg The Fall Away series is probably my favorite books from her, I loved the characters so much and connected to all of them

[@kerosenelit]

I discovered your channel through BooksandLala recently and I feel like I’ve discovered my obsession for reading again because of your videos! I’ve been going crazy for romance this month. I picked up Birthday Girl yesterday, something I would have never tried before, and I’m really enjoying it. 🙂

[@chandlerainsley]

i'm so glad

[@mariebullington4196]

Thank you for this! I just bought credence, birthday girl, and punk 57. I finished birthday girl and I loved it! I would love for it to be a movie. 😏

[@ReadByTiffany]

picked up punk 57 yesterday bc of how much you loved it...and it was SO GOOD. now i'm here looking for more recs 👀

[@chandlerainsley]

ah glad you loved it!!

[@Mokoko83]

I am new to Penelope Douglas and just read my first book of hers-Corrupt and LOVED it! I’ve got the other books in the series (but it was a pretty intense read, so gonna take a break then dive back in) I have ordered pretty much most of her other books except Fall away ones as the darker stuff is way more compelling! Thank you for the recommendations! 🙌🙏

[@kennedyfox6029]

I LOVED Credence so much and it was my first Pen book.... Now I have to go back and read the others!

[@booksanddrafts]

Yes punk 57 was my fav👏🏻 loved this

[@btsarmydirectioner6610]

Actually Penelope released an other book after Bully, it's called Until You and tells the same story from Jared's prospective. You may not like jared in bully but once you read until you, I am sure you will definitely like him. And then after Aflame, there is Next to Never which tells us about Jared, Madoc and Jaxon's younger sister Quinn. Actually if you want the paperback, Aflame and Next to Never are printed in a single book which is The Next Flame

[@chandlerainsley]

yeah for this video i focused on the full length novels rather than the novellas! i'm not really a big novella fan or like book #1.5 person

[@GracewithBooks]

I absolutely adore Penelope Douglas and love that you compiled all her books into this video ♥️

[@maddieo.680]

CREDENCE WAS SO FREAKING GOOD

[@weirdokris]

My first Penelope Douglas book was Credence and boy did I enjoy every page of it! God-tier if you ask me :)

[@geoffreywright7563]

I'm new to Penelope Douglas. The reason I gave her books a shot is that I absolutely love Abby Craden and her very sensual voice. So I did a search for books narrated by her that are in the audible escape library. All of the Fall Away books are there, so that is where I started. I'm finding her novels to be edgy in a way that appeals to me. Thanks for this intro to her Penelope's work.

[@CatLady2003]

My first Penelope Douglas book is Credence and it was right up my ally!!! I am really looking forward to her other books because the book really sucked my into her world. I also have Punk 57, but I was more so looking for more of an age gap book and taboo...but I 'll still give it shot because you can't go wrong with Penelope Douglas.

[@Lanastarlet]

Credence is one of my favorites! I couldn’t read another book for like weeks

[@tahiratabassum6418]

I am currently reading Birthday Girl and fawkkk i am in awe.Trust me you might feel this book creepy first but it is so damn good.I feel like i am these characters.And the steam...my godd.when someone says slowburn, I remember the name of Birthday Girl 💦💦💦

[@ShaniceNoelle]

This was blessed, I literally just got a bunch of her books but couldn't decide which one to start!! 💜

[@fragrantpages1024]

gonna start reading penelope douglas now and I'm honestly so freaking excited. I'm also currently reading the foxhole court for the first time! 😁😁

[@aitanakupferschmid3912]

Your cat exhibits my mood during quarantine.

[@olir3601]

Ahhh I’m so excited to watch this video! Punk 57 is like one of my favorite books but I haven’t read anything else by her!!

[@00KATL]

I have read all her books based on your recs and I’m in love with her writing! Thank you!

[@aliabanks7028]

Birthday girl is my favorite by all time and her newer book credence still has all my emotions mixed up

[@chandlerainsley]

totally get that!

[@himanisingh5927]

My favourite is kill switch ... I just can't get over that ❤️

I've been wanting to try Penelope Douglas' for a while now, so I'm so glad you made this video!

[@jasminerae6242]

I started off with credence , then devils night , punk 57 , then birthday girl. I wish I saw this before hand cuz OMG I felt like I started at the top of the smut and didn’t know how I could read more. But Pen does not disappoint.

[@andreeabitirez7677]

And then there’s me who started her journey into penelope douglas with credence…. lol

[@milomazli]

Thank you so -so much for this guidance. For someone who is an avid reader I am astonished that Penelope Douglas has escaped my attention for soooo long. Now I am intrigued and ready to jump :) Woo-hoo

[@marissalongo4483]

I've only read Birthday Girl and I have mixed feelings about it. I feel like it started off strong but I kind of wanted a different ending. I really want to read Credence though just because it sounds so dark.

[@veganthrasher6219]

Marissa Longo \ LisaLearnsLangs credence is a fucking roller coaster ride idek how to feel about it

[@marwah1072]

Yeh I didn't like how it ended either. I started getting bored around the halfway point.

[@veganthrasher6219]

Excuse me, I'm really stupid

[@douniaatoini202]

I don't read books. I read mangas. I find them easier to read. I do enjoy channels that talk about books and different stories. I tried punk 57 as the first book that I read without being assigned to. and as you said, I love it. I can't believe how quicly I read it without getting bored. I'll certainly check out some other ones. thanks for your recommendations ❤

[@maitlandjohnson85]

I just read Birthday Girl and I loved it!! It was just very tasteful and definitely slow burn...thanks for the rec!

[@emilia-4911]

Just started my adventure with that author and read Punk57 This book made me cry a lot :c and Misha - I can relate to that guy so much with my tattos, lip piercing and writing lyrics xD

[@beatrizhaas952]

Hi!! I just have to say this is one of my favorite reviews of all times!!!! It’s like you read my mind and heart and knew how to express those feelings toward Penelope Douglas’s books! I haven’t read the Corrupt series yet, but I think after Credence it is not going to be a problem 😂😂 thank you so much for this video!! Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@gabbyreads]

I’ve only read Birthday Girl by this author! And I loved it so much it’s one of my all time favorites but I’m not sure if I’d enjoy her other romances 🙈 I didn’t like Credence, it was a bit too much for me lol

[@chandlerainsley]

credence is deeeeef a lot hahah

[@LauraRodriguez-gw6ov]

I just finished Credence and birthday girl. And I'm starting punk 57. I'm so invested!!!

[@shreya9968]

I am proud of myself as I have read her every books. she is my favorite author of all time. yeahhhh

[@ZoChlo]

what a majestic lion at 4:46

[@angela9126]

I LOVED BULLY OMG

[@Betsylicious]

I've watched this video twice and every time I watch it I wanna read Penelope Douglas so bad. One day I will get my hands on one of these and I'm probably gonna try to binge read all of them.

[@madisonteafatiller2470]

Punk 57 is a standalone but the characters in Punk 57 and The Devil's Night Series are connected. Misha and Ryen from Punk 57 do show up in the fourth book of Devil's Night (Nightfall). And three of the Devil's Night guys do appear in a chapter of Punk 57.

[@paolaenglish6800]

I would read the Devil's Night Series before Punk 57 because we see a cameo of Will, Michael and Kai.... and I LIVED for it because i've read the series first... my opinion😊 I'm in love with Penelope Douglas and her writing.. her books are just so different and they take you with the characters and their stories...

[@charityferrer6426]

Punk 57 got me real so bad that even put me in reading slump for months🙃

[@erkencikusz]

I read everything single book written by Penelope.d (except until you) Now I'm her fan ✨

[@700Bonnie]

I started reading PD last year after watching your top smutty books of the year video. I was very reluctant to pick up Birthday Girl because of father of the boyfriend trope, but you convinced me. I have since read all of her books, but Birthday Girls is still my favorite romance of all time. I'm still waiting for some other book to top it.

[@markingthepage4424]

I have read bully so many times....it still is one of my favorite new adults! Have never read the other books in the series tho, need to get on that!