Pretty Reckless by L.J. Shen

Views 294.3K
Pretty Reckless by L.J. Shen
51 ratings

We were supposed to be best friends
But turned out to be worst enemies…

Penn
They say revenge is a dish best served cold
I’d had four years to stew on what Daria Followhill did to me, and now my heart was completely iced.
I took her first kiss.
She took the only thing I loved.
I was poor.
She was rich.
The good thing about circumstances? They can change. Fast.
Now, I’m her parents’ latest shiny project.
Her housemate. Her tormentor. The captain of the rival football team she hates so much.
Yeah, baby girl, say it—I’m your foster brother.
There’s a price to pay for ruining the only good thing in my life, and she’s about to shell out some serious tears.
Daria Followhill thinks she is THE queen. I’m about to prove to her that she’s nothing but a spoiled princess.

Daria
Everyone loves a good old unapologetic punk.
But being a bitch? Oh, you get slammed for every snarky comment, cynical eye roll, and foot you put in your adversaries’ way.
The thing about stiletto heels is that they make a hell of a dent when you walk all over the people who try to hurt you.
In Penn Scully’s case, I pierced his heart until he bled out, then left it in a trash can on a bright summer day.
Four years ago, he asked me to save all my firsts for him.
Now he lives across the hall, and I want nothing more than to be his last everything.
His parting words when he gave me his heart were that nothing in this world is free.
Now? Now he is making me pay.

  • File Name:pretty-reckless-by-l-j-shen.epub
  • Original Title:Pretty Reckless (All Saints High)
  • Creator:
  • Language:en
  • Identifier:MOBI-ASIN:B07R9PNH9F
  • Publisher:L.J. Shen
  • Date:2019-04-25T18:30:00+00:00
  • Subject:An All Saints High Novel
  • File Size:527.929 KB

Table of Content

  • 1. Title Page
  • 2. Copyright
  • 3. Table of Contents
  • 4. Dedication
  • 5. Synopsis
  • 6. Music
  • 7. Prologue
  • 8. Chapter One
  • 9. Chapter Two
  • 10. Chapter Three
  • 11. Chapter Four
  • 12. Chapter Five
  • 13. Chapter Six
  • 14. Chapter Seven
  • 15. Chapter Eight
  • 16. Chapter Nine
  • 17. Chapter Ten
  • 18. Chapter Eleven
  • 19. Chapter Twelve
  • 20. Chapter Thirteen
  • 21. Chapter Fourteen
  • 22. Chapter Fifteen
  • 23. Chapter Sixteen
  • 24. Chapter Seventeen
  • 25. Chapter Eighteen
  • 26. Chapter Nineteen
  • 27. Chapter Twenty
  • 28. Chapter Twenty-One
  • 29. Chapter Twenty-Two
  • 30. Chapter Twenty-Three
  • 31. Chapter Twenty-Four
  • 32. Chapter Twenty-Five
  • 33. Chapter Twenty-Six
  • 34. Chapter Twenty-Seven
  • 35. Chapter Twenty-Eight
  • 36. Epilogue
  • 37. Acknowledgements
  • 38. Books by L.J. Shen
  • 39. Connect with L.J. Shen
  • 40. Preview of Defy

47 comments
Comment author placeholder
Lillith DarckWonder
Lillith DarckWonder

I have to say, seeing the ratings and the comments, I may have expected more than it could deliver. I want to finish the book, as I'm JUST one chapter in, but I already despise the MC.

Spoilers ahead altho I've only read the 1st chap so idk

She has to be one of the worst MC's I've read in years. Her actions are unjustified. She is absolutely privileged, an entitled brat who cannot even fathom that some people work hard for what is gifted to her.

Her "reasons" for hating Via are completely unjustified and out of proportion, and so are her actions and thoughts. She obviously is jealous, but the fact she even goes as far as to discredit and make assumptions about Via and her own mother with no proof is wild.

And she stole Via's mail, opened it and read it, and THEN gave it to some random who broke the letter in front of you. A letter you well know is absolutely essential for her career and your own mothers feelings and career. You just stand there and feel relieved. The only prop I can give her, kind of, is the minimal self-awareness she has, admitting she is a monster for destroying someone's future with no remorse. She then kisses this random dude (1st chap kiss? A random you even said dressed like a "hobo"?) And goes to her mother, and BLAMES HER for "loosing the letter", again with no remorse or any guilt.

SHE IS SO ENTITLED! MANIPULATIVE, LIAR, DRAMATIC, ABSOLUTELY DISMISSIVE TOWARDS ANYONE AND ANYTHING.

And ik, the description of the synopsis introduces a revenge arc, so ofc she had to be a bad person for her to be redeemed forward. But i really don't see how she can be redeemed. She insults Via, dismisses her as a spoiled brat, like she isn't one, and mentally dismisses her own mother because how dare she be proud of her best ballet dancer ...

Oh the fact that she thought the dude was a hobo because he wasn't wearing brand new clothes. And the MMC not even introducing himself, being 2 years older than her and watching her 2 or 3 days a week without a single word to then approach her, tear up the letter, give her his "most precious possesion" and kiss her? What in the creep- if they at least had some chemistry... but no, she was too focused on feeling hate and envy of Via and judging the MMC until he had his tongue down her throat. Yep, thats right. Their first kiss as people who don't know each other is a french kiss. Yep.

I just wish i could finish it to find more things to complain about but i was horrified by this 1st chapter so I can't finish it.

Reply5 days ago
    Vainya Khanna
    Vainya Khanna

    Excellent book, I felt bad for everyone except Melody, if as a parent you don’t know how to prioritize your own child then you don’t deserve the privilege of having children. My heart cried for Daria 💕

    Replya month ago
      Trendy CHIC
      Trendy CHIC

      Soooo good 👍

      Replya month ago
        Nancy Juarez
        Nancy Juarez

        Loved the book

        Reply3 months ago
          Candice M.
          Candice M.

          This book is the only one in the series that can be considered good.

          Reply4 months ago
            beej4 *
            beej4 *

            I tried....but couldn't get into it.

            Reply8 months ago
              Renathe Michael
              Renathe Michael

              omg😩

              Replya year ago
                Haley Gonzalez
                Haley Gonzalez

                Please add The Ocean Between Us by michelle heard

                Replya year ago
                  romance lover
                  romance lover

                  so good

                  Replya year ago
                    Loves DarkRomace
                    Loves DarkRomace

                    I need help to find a book ! It is 2 books The fist one is about a FMC who is a prostitute with one client but this cliente took her necklace so she runs away and look for his enemy (who is his cousin)in his yacht in France and offer him her body in exchange of him get her necklace back! This is book one and I really need to find this book to read book two 🥺🥺🥺And the book one end o cliffhanger the scene is they are one a party at the enemy’s yacht and his cousin goes to talk to the FMC and shows the letter that she writhe(the enemy sent the letter to him to show she is in love him him) and they fight. She wants to go back to her client

                    Reply2 years ago
                      Daad Hussein
                      Daad Hussein

                      Amazing plot , and it has a great diversity in introducing their zoner

                      Reply2 years ago
                        Neha Mehlawat
                        Neha Mehlawat

                        CAN ANYONE HELP ME FIND a book which is in series of 3 and the main character father sell or make a contract to marry her daughter to the love interest. love interest hates her because he thinks she is the cause for her sister disability.there is a secret group where the mother is the head but they didn't knew it till the end.LI also forces MC to wear a diamond necklace on their contract engagement which has a tracking device. THE LI ALSO FIRST TORTURE MC BECAUSE OF HIS HATE AND STARVE HER BUT FUCKS HER

                        Reply2 years ago
                        • R B

                          Book name?!

                          2 years ago
                        Amelia Macaskill
                        Amelia Macaskill

                        Absolutely loved it!

                        Reply2 years ago
                          ASha Brown
                          ASha Brown

                          I normally don’t read teen stuff because of all the drama (oh it is full of it) but boy, this was written beautifully and I just had to finish it through laughter and tears. Highly recommend it.

                          Reply2 years ago
                            Katarina Đogić
                            Katarina Đogić

                            By far the best written and relatable teen-shit-show book I read. Caracters are amazing.

                            Reply2 years ago
                              Bea H
                              Bea H

                              Love it 🥺

                              Reply2 years ago
                                Kay M
                                Kay M

                                when i tell you this is the BEST BOOK i have ever read i mean it!! I was up until 2 in the morning reading this because it had me on my toes. I love this book with a passion. I am out of words for how interesting and leading a book is. THIS BOOK WAS SO DAMN GOOD

                                Reply2 years ago
                                  pheonix star
                                  pheonix star

                                  Am i the only person who hated sylvia.

                                  Reply2 years ago
                                    Latonya Kent
                                    Latonya Kent

                                    I loved this book. It made me laugh and cry. You will not be disappointed if you read it.

                                    Reply2 years ago
                                      Bethan Williams
                                      Bethan Williams

                                      Adore Penn 🖤🖤

                                      Reply3 years ago
                                        Cute Cumber
                                        Cute Cumber

                                        This is the first L J Shen's book I've read and judging by the popularity and rating of the book I had high hopes. Overall I wasn't disappointed given the readability and the story. Characters were well defined and given lengthy origin stories. Author threw in some curve balls to make the story more intriguing but the tangents were slightly odd. 4/5 stars. Will recommend for those who have the time.

                                        Reply3 years ago
                                          Reka Trednu
                                          Reka Trednu

                                          Loved it!

                                          Reply3 years ago
                                            Princess Love
                                            Princess Love

                                            I have another book that I need to know about and forgot the title! it was about a girl and boy, the boy was the girl's best friend brother and starting scene is on a train where they are coming back from college (the girl and her best friend). it is a two book series and they guy has to leave her because of someting, there is a kid that is the guy's and she had a kid of theirs (the guy's and the girl's) HAd somehting to do with the name willow i am pretty sure. PLEASE HELP!! :)

                                            Reply3 years ago
                                              john doe
                                              john doe

                                              stf and kill him

                                              Reply3 years ago
                                              • Princess Love

                                                HELPPP I have another book that I need to know about and forgot the title! it was about a girl and boy, the boy was the girl's best friend brother and starting scene is on a train where they are coming back from college (the girl and her best friend). it is a two book series and they guy has to leave her because of someting, there is a kid that is the guy's and she had a kid of theirs (the guy's and the girl's) HAd somehting to do with the name willow i am pretty sure. PLEASE HELP!! :)

                                                3 years ago
                                              Maya Khan
                                              Maya Khan

                                              Princess Love the books name was THE BOY ON THE BRIDGE .

                                              Reply3 years ago
                                              • Neha Mehlawat

                                                CAN ANYONE HELP ME FIND a book which is in series of 3 and the main character father sell or make a contract to marry her daughter to the love interest. love interest hates her because he thinks she is the cause for her sister disability.there is a secret group where the mother is the head but they didn't knew it till the end.LI also forces MC to wear a diamond necklace on their contract engagement which has a tracking device. THE LI ALSO FIRST TORTURE MC BECAUSE OF HIS HATE AND STARVE HER BUT FUCKS HER. they know each other from high school and the Li also likes her in high school but after her sister accident which he thinks is done by the MC but is actually done by his own mother ,he hate her and also keep her in a basement where his father and mother know about her condition but don't help her. She also ask for help by a maid by sending notes to the maid but it was LI scheme to see if she tries to escape.

                                                2 years ago
                                              • Princess Love

                                                thank you so much!!! but I have another book that I need to know about and forgot the title! it was about a girl and boy, the boy was the girl's best friend brother and starting scene is on a train where they are coming back from college (the girl and her best friend). it is a two book series and they guy has to leave her because of someting, there is a kid that is the guy's and she had a kid of theirs (the guy's and the girl's) HAd somehting to do with the name willow i am pretty sure. PLEASE HELP!! :)

                                                3 years ago
                                              J Lopez
                                              J Lopez

                                              SO FRICKIN GOOD, I FUCKIN LOVED IT!!

                                              Reply3 years ago
                                              • Princess Love

                                                HELP- i can't remember the name of one book and really want to reread it... it was about a girl and guy had some importance with bridges, the girls mom was single, the guy told the girl a secret (when they were still young) but she told her mom and he was sent way to italy i am pretty sure and he comes back in highs school and she told him that one line he couldn't cross was fucking a girl dont remember her name and he still fucks that girl so she makes it hard for him to win her back.... there are 2 books maybe PLEASE IF ANYONE KNOWS REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE SO I CAN GET A NOTIFICATON ALL HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

                                                3 years ago
                                              Rin Kutazumo
                                              Rin Kutazumo

                                              another cliche-ness, how dumb bitches can be, this bitch remained a virgin for this little shit and he fucked millions of bitches dafuq?? like come on. fuck u l.j, i fucking hate you, i dont care if this is only fictional, i hate you and your books 1000000x more than i hate my life. change your game dumbass bitch, i hate when authors do this. ugh fuck all of y'all who likes this kind of plot, what dafuq is wrong with you, get some therapy or some shit. FUCK THE PEOPLE WHOSE BODY COUNT EXCEEDS 1. BE FAITHFUL FOR ONCE, I DONT CARE IF YOURE NOT IN A FUCKING RELATIONSHIP. SAVE YOURSELF BITCHASS FUCK Y'ALL. AND ALSO ALL CHEATERS SHOULD DIE AND ALL THE CHEATER-TOLERATING READERS FUVK Y'ALL.

                                              Reply3 years ago
                                              • Jasmin Johnson

                                                You're slut shaming ppl and pouring your anger into reviews, ppl are allowed to be horny and have sex, it's a normal mammal thing to do

                                                2 months ago
                                              • J Lopez

                                                All 3 of u dumbass bitch reviewers are just that!..dumb.ass.es!! (Not to mention "Rin Kutazumo" Uh Angry Much? Just Got Cheating On? or You Just Got Issues? Cuz...Damn! Really?..over a book?) Obviously you all are either too lazy, close minded, or too ignorant to follow the story. Because if you had actually kept reading you'd have found the truth behind the principal. While I agree its not the most kosher way to discipline, its NOT AT ALL what you think is going on. Also try to remember its only a story, & the characters are still in high school. Where there will ALWAYS BE ALL SORTS OF DRAMA!! So if you can put your judgmental asses on the back burner and actually read the story for yourselves, you'll find that it is REALLY FUCKIN GOOD!! I promise..

                                                3 years ago
                                              • Princess Love

                                                QUEEN!!!!!! or KING!!!!

                                                3 years ago
                                              • Hailey Moonsammy

                                                like your comment started reading the book had to stop didn't enjoy it one bit grossed me out more to know about the principal

                                                3 years ago
                                              La Ale
                                              La Ale

                                              My second time to read it .......

                                              Reply3 years ago
                                              • Princess Love

                                                HELP- i can't remember the name of one book and really want to reread it... it was about a girl and guy had some importance with bridges, the girls mom was single, the guy told the girl a secret (when they were still young) but she told her mom and he was sent way to italy i am pretty sure and he comes back in highs school and she told him that one line he couldn't cross was fucking a girl dont remember her name and he still fucks that girl so she makes it hard for him to win her back.... there are 2 books maybe PLEASE IF ANYONE KNOWS REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE SO I CAN GET A NOTIFICATON ALL HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

                                                3 years ago
                                              Libitina Aiko
                                              Libitina Aiko

                                              Love it

                                              Reply3 years ago
                                              • Princess Love

                                                HELP- i can't remember the name of one book and really want to reread it... it was about a girl and guy had some importance with bridges, the girls mom was single, the guy told the girl a secret (when they were still young) but she told her mom and he was sent way to italy i am pretty sure and he comes back in highs school and she told him that one line he couldn't cross was fucking a girl dont remember her name and he still fucks that girl so she makes it hard for him to win her back.... there are 2 books maybe PLEASE IF ANYONE KNOWS REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE SO I CAN GET A NOTIFICATON ALL HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

                                                3 years ago
                                              jaden MMM
                                              jaden MMM

                                              This book Is SOOOOOOO good! :)

                                              Reply3 years ago
                                                Angelie De asis
                                                Angelie De asis

                                                This nook is so good that u dont want to stop reading till u finish it. U will fall in love with the hero also 😘

                                                Reply3 years ago
                                                  Allea Zain
                                                  Allea Zain

                                                  This book is honestly amazing, puts you through a whirlwind of emotions ❤❤❤

                                                  Reply3 years ago
                                                    🎃Pumpkin pie
                                                    🎃Pumpkin pie

                                                    🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Why you make me cry😭! But i like this book. Enjoyed it even when i was bawling my eyes out

                                                    Reply4 years ago
                                                    • Princess Love

                                                      HELP- i can't remember the name of one book and really want to reread it... it was about a girl and guy had some importance with bridges, the girls mom was single, the guy told the girl a secret (when they were still young) but she told her mom and he was sent way to italy i am pretty sure and he comes back in highs school and she told him that one line he couldn't cross was fucking a girl dont remember her name and he still fucks that girl so she makes it hard for him to win her back.... there are 2 books maybe PLEASE IF ANYONE KNOWS REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE SO I CAN GET A NOTIFICATON ALL HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

                                                      3 years ago
                                                    Nguvii Kamarama
                                                    Nguvii Kamarama

                                                    Not gonna lie,This book is off the fucking charts!!!

                                                    Reply4 years ago
                                                    • Princess Love

                                                      HELP- i can't remember the name of one book and really want to reread it... it was about a girl and guy had some importance with bridges, the girls mom was single, the guy told the girl a secret (when they were still young) but she told her mom and he was sent way to italy i am pretty sure and he comes back in highs school and she told him that one line he couldn't cross was fucking a girl dont remember her name and he still fucks that girl so she makes it hard for him to win her back.... there are 2 books maybe PLEASE IF ANYONE KNOWS REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE SO I CAN GET A NOTIFICATON ALL HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

                                                      3 years ago
                                                    La Ale
                                                    La Ale

                                                    I cried n the middle z it only me

                                                    Reply4 years ago
                                                    • 🎃Pumpkin pie

                                                      No. You're not alone

                                                      4 years ago
                                                    Payel Singh
                                                    Payel Singh

                                                    Good book👍,

                                                    Reply4 years ago
                                                      Aisha Malhotra
                                                      Aisha Malhotra

                                                      It was the best one I have read from this site!!!! I recommend it to everyone 👍 A refreshing story. It takes you on an emotional roller coaster ride.

                                                      Reply4 years ago
                                                      • Aisha Malhotra

                                                        I am sorry Princess Love. I do not know any book of this kind.

                                                        3 years ago
                                                      • Princess Love

                                                        HELP- i can't remember the name of one book and really want to reread it... it was about a girl and guy had some importance with bridges, the girls mom was single, the guy told the girl a secret (when they were still young) but she told her mom and he was sent way to italy i am pretty sure and he comes back in highs school and she told him that one line he couldn't cross was fucking a girl dont remember her name and he still fucks that girl so she makes it hard for him to win her back.... there are 2 books maybe PLEASE IF ANYONE KNOWS REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE SO I CAN GET A NOTIFICATON ALL HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

                                                        3 years ago
                                                      Cheryl Walker
                                                      Cheryl Walker

                                                      Marx I loved this.

                                                      Reply4 years ago
                                                        A .d
                                                        A .d

                                                        L.j shen's books are the popular tv shows everybody love.The writing is so good u will forget there is no logic in it.like AT ALL!

                                                        Reply4 years ago
                                                          nide side
                                                          nide side

                                                          this was really good 7/10 would recommend .

                                                          Reply4 years ago
                                                            Za'Reah B
                                                            Za'Reah B

                                                            This was by-far my favorite book that i have read. I loved that Penn and Daria got a happy ending even with their different backgrounds and drama. It was super cute and such an amazing book.

                                                            Reply4 years ago
                                                              Za'Reah B
                                                              Za'Reah B

                                                              This is my by-far my favorite book i have read it was so amazing. I loved it very much especially with all of the love and drama it was great to see Penn and Daria end up together.

                                                              Reply4 years ago
                                                                Love Bug
                                                                Love Bug

                                                                I'm shook! Loved it from beginning to end.

                                                                Reply4 years ago
                                                                • Princess Love

                                                                  HELP- i can't remember the name of one book and really want to reread it... it was about a girl and guy had some importance with bridges, the girls mom was single, the guy told the girl a secret (when they were still young) but she told her mom and he was sent way to italy i am pretty sure and he comes back in highs school and she told him that one line he couldn't cross was fucking a girl dont remember her name and he still fucks that girl so she makes it hard for him to win her back.... there are 2 books maybe PLEASE IF ANYONE KNOWS REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE SO I CAN GET A NOTIFICATON ALL HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

                                                                  3 years ago
                                                                Nate M
                                                                Nate M

                                                                Very good book. Love it

                                                                Reply4 years ago
                                                                  Ellinamaria Camacho
                                                                  Ellinamaria Camacho

                                                                  absolutely love this book

                                                                  Reply4 years ago
                                                                    Hilda Febrina
                                                                    Hilda Febrina

                                                                    Love.. love.. love this book

                                                                    Reply4 years ago
                                                                      Chanyeol Park
                                                                      Chanyeol Park

                                                                      5stars It’s so good

                                                                      Reply5 years ago