There is also 'Tillie Cole's 'Hades Hangmen' series which, while not strictly a prep - school based story, has elements of dark romance and a sort of bully - like relationship in some aspects. It has a very intense and passionate love story that some fans of the genre might enjoy.
Another way is to follow book bloggers or bookstagrammers who focus on the romance genre. They often review and recommend books, and might introduce you to some great 'dark bully prep school romance novels' that are not as well - known but are really good reads.
One popular dark bully romance novel is 'Twisted Love' by Ana Huang. It has elements of a brooding hero who at first seems like a bully but then the relationship evolves into a passionate love story. Another is 'Bully' by Penelope Douglas, which is well - known for its intense and complex relationship dynamics between the main characters.
One popular prep school novel is 'A Separate Peace' by John Knowles. It explores themes like friendship and jealousy in a prep school setting.
Well, 'Prep' by Curtis Sittenfeld is sort of a mystery within the world of a prep school. It delves into the secrets and social hierarchies that can be quite mysterious to an outsider. Also, 'The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau - Banks' by E. Lockhart has a touch of mystery as Frankie tries to figure out the secret society at her prep school. Then there's 'Gossip Girl' which, while more focused on the drama, has mystery elements regarding the anonymous blogger and the secrets within the prep school world.
One popular school bully novel is 'Thirteen Reasons Why'. It delves into the complex issues of bullying and its far - reaching consequences. Another is 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' which also touches on bullying within the school setting among other coming - of - age themes.
A bully romance novel that many like is 'Fall Away' by Penelope Douglas as well. In this story, the relationship between the main characters begins with the guy being a bit of a bully towards the girl. However, as the plot progresses, their connection deepens into a romantic one. This type of novel often plays on the idea of transformation from animosity to love, and these novels do it really well.
Well, 'Paper Princess' by Erin Watt is also quite well - known. The male lead in this book has a rather overbearing and 'bully' - esque attitude towards the female lead at the start. As for 'Bully' by Penelope Douglas, it's a classic in this genre. It delves deep into the complex relationship between the bully and the bullied, which gradually transforms into a romantic relationship. There are many emotional twists and turns in this story that keep readers hooked.
'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' could also be considered in a sense. It has elements of bullying and a gay main character's journey of self - discovery and love. The story is really engaging as it shows the challenges Simon faces both from the bully - like situations and his own journey of coming out.
One popular bully hero romance novel is 'Twisted Love' where the hero has a bit of a 'bully'ish charm at the start. It's full of passion and the development of their relationship is interesting.
One possible prep school 2019 novel could be 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt. It has a very academic and somewhat dark atmosphere set in a college - which has similarities to a prep school environment. It delves into the lives of a group of students and their complex relationships.