Well, 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens also has elements of a bad boy story. Pip starts off as a rather rough - around - the - edges boy from a lower - class background. He has dreams and desires that lead him to make some not - so - great choices at times. His journey from being a bit of a 'bad boy' in the sense of having improper ambitions and behavior to a more refined man is an interesting exploration in the novel.
One famous bad boy novel is 'The Outsiders' by S. E. Hinton. It has characters who are considered 'bad boys' in the eyes of society but are really just trying to survive in their tough environment.
One popular supernatural bad boy novel is 'Twilight'. The character of Edward Cullen can be seen as a bit of a bad boy in the sense that he has a dark side due to his vampire nature. He's brooding and often goes against the norms of human society. Another one is 'The Mortal Instruments' series. Jace Wayland is a bad - boy - like character with his cocky attitude and his connection to the shadowhunter world which is full of supernatural elements.
Well, 'Twilight' can also be considered in a way. Edward Cullen is a vampire, which gives him that 'bad boy' edge, but he also has his good qualities. He's brooding and mysterious, which makes him very appealing. There are also many YA novels that feature characters who are initially seen as bad boys but turn out to have a good heart, like in some of the books by Sarah Dessen.
Another great wild boy novel is 'Tarzan of the Apes' by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan grows up in the African jungle among the apes. He has all these amazing jungle - related skills and has to navigate between his wild upbringing and the civilized world when he encounters humans. His story is full of adventure and his relationship with the animals in the jungle is really interesting.
One famous 'white boy novel' is 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger. It follows the story of Holden Caulfield, a disillusioned teenager. Another is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' which has a young white boy, Jem Finch, as an important character. He experiences the racial injustice in his town.
One famous 'black boy novels' is 'Black Boy' by Richard Wright. It's an autobiographical novel that vividly depicts the hardships and struggles of a young black boy growing up in the South, dealing with racism, poverty and the search for identity.
One famous first boy novel is 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' by Mark Twain. It follows Tom, a mischievous boy, through his various escapades in a small town.
Hardin Scott from 'After' is also a well - known bad boy in YA novels. He has a troubled past and a bit of a mean streak at first. He is involved in partying and has a reputation for being a player, but as the story progresses, his character develops and shows more depth.
One popular 'hot bad boy romance novel' is 'Beautiful Disaster' by Jamie McGuire. It features Travis Maddox, a bad - boy with a heart of gold.
Yes. 'Obsidian' by Jennifer L. Armentrout is a great bad - boy romance novel. Daemon Black is an alien with a hot - tempered and protective nature which is very much in the bad - boy mold. 'The Darkest Minds' has Liam Stewart who is part of a group of kids with special powers and his relationship with Ruby is a journey of love and survival where he has that self - assured, sometimes rule - breaking 'bad boy' quality. 'Delirium' by Lauren Oliver also has a bit of a bad - boy - like love interest in Alex, who helps the main character, Lena, break free from the strict society they live in.
One popular bad boy historical romance novel is 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon. The male lead, Jamie Fraser, has a bit of a 'bad boy' charm in the historical Scottish setting. Another is 'The Duke and I' by Julia Quinn, where the Duke can be seen as a bit of a bad boy in the context of Regency England society. And 'The Bride' by Julie Garwood also features a hero with that bad boy allure in a medieval setting.