*Punk 57* by Penelope Douglas is a gripping and emotional contemporary romance that explores the intense and complicated relationship between two childhood pen pals, Misha and Ryen. Though they’ve never met in person, their bond is deep, forged through years of letters. However, when Misha suddenly stops writing, Ryen is left to wonder what happened. Unbeknownst to her, Misha is closer than she thinks, and when their worlds collide, secrets and misunderstandings threaten to unravel everything they once cherished. The novel delves into themes of identity, love, and the struggle to be true to oneself in the face of societal expectations.