Until You - Penelope Douglas

Until You

By Penelope Douglas

  • Release Date: 2014-02-18
  • Genre: New Adult Romance
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Description

From BookTok sensation and New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas comes a riveting companion novel to Bully. This is Jared’s story....

Have you ever been so angry that hitting things felt good? Or numb to all emotions? The past few years have been like that for me. Traveling between fury and indifference with no stops in between. Some people hate me for it, while others are scared of me. But none of them can hurt me, because I don't care about anything or anyone.

Except Tatum.

I love her so much that I hate her. I hate that I can't let her go. We used to be friends, but I found out that I couldn't trust her—or anyone else. So I hurt her. I pushed her away. But I still need her. She centers me. Engaging her, challenging her, pushing her—it’s the one last part of me that feels anything anymore.

But then she went and screwed everything up. She left for a year and came back a different girl. Now, when I push, she pushes back...and I’m not sure either one of us will ever be the same.

Reviews

  • Jared

    5
    By dells(:
    I liked his perspective a lot and will have to read this book again as well as the first. Great book 🩵

  • Yes!!!

    5
    By Val or ie
    I loved this one more thank the first one!!! On to read punk 57 now!!!

  • Loved loved lovef

    5
    By IggyG8
    I cannot get enough of Tate and Jared. I ended up enjoying this version a lot more than bully. It truly gave Jared’s perspective. I loved that this book provided further explanation about why he was so angry and what he was going through. I enjoyed the rawness about him in this book. You definitely have to read bully first to really put everything together. So good!

  • Incredible

    5
    By Leah112780
    I have found my new favorite author. I can’t wait to read the other books and see where this story leads me! Seriously could not put this book down!

  • Love

    5
    By YveiM7
    I love how this book was written! Getting into his head brings a better understanding on his choices.

  • Mad without you

    5
    By awog
    Set in the Fall Away series as book # 1.5, Until You is the story told by Jared. In the first book of the series, Bully, you read from Tatum's point of you for the same story. The author made it so we can read both without feeling horrible and it is nice. Jared's point of view is very rigid. He starts the book about telling you how much he hates his life and the only thing he lives for - the bright light for him - is Tatum (Tate). They used to be best friends, after she moved in next door when they were 10 years old. Now, he lives to torment her. He does not believe he is worthy of love so he gets what he thinks he deserves, her anger. Tate, to her credit, still wants to help him. She is away studying in Europe for a year, and after she comes back a stronger Tate takes control of her life. She confronts Jared about his absurd behavior and they have it out, sort of. Too bad they still find each other HOT! I do not want to give too much away. It really is a great book with a solid story and the series continues from here with the next installment, Rival. This book is great since it has strong lead characters and really fun secondary characters. It is like being in high school all over again.

  • Amazing

    5
    By Fiftyshadyyy
    Penelope Douglas has officially become my favorite author. She takes me to a different world with her writing. Every scene is written so well that i can depicted so vividly. I love the connection between the characters and i couldn't put this or any of her books down. I have reread her books countless times. Purely amazing!!

  • Loved it

    5
    By Gothay
    Ok , let me start by saying I love male POV ..this book was sooo good loved that it had so many more scenes than in Bully....love the teddy bear story

  • Touching

    5
    By 'shadow kiddie
    I'm too old to cry over a novel but I did ! I love bully but I love until you better 😊 I can't wait for more stories from you. Don't rush though. Those who rush writing makes their series more lame. Didn't want that for you. I love the way you write !!! Looking forward to the next one 😊

  • Okay, okay. You won me again!

    5
    By Krista_holly
    Seriously Penelope! I wasn't expecting to fall completely in love with this story again but you have proven it is impossible to forget a great story like Bully. Jared's point of view was just as strongly told and emotionally engaging as Tate's pov. I love them equally but I feel like I was dying to get into Jared's head and you granted me that with Until You. I can't wait for more of your work!

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