Stacy Rush:My Bully's Love

MainCharacters

Ella Baxter: Ella is a high school senior who is intelligent, kind, and deeply affected by the bullying she endures. Once a social and happy girl, she has become isolated and withdrawn due to Jace's relentless torment. Despite this, she remains strong and determined to protect her younger sister, Elise. Ella's interactions are mostly with her family and Jace, who dominates her school life.

Jace Palmer: Jace is the main antagonist and Ella's former best friend. He is now a bully who takes pleasure in tormenting Ella. Jace is complex, showing moments of vulnerability and regret, but his actions are often cruel and manipulative. He is popular and influential at school, with his friends Toby and Brandon often aiding in his bullying.

Ella and Jace's Relationship: Their relationship is fraught with tension and conflicting emotions. Ella is both repelled and attracted to Jace, struggling with her feelings as he continues to bully her. Jace's behavior towards Ella is abusive, yet there are hints of his lingering feelings for her, creating a toxic and complicated dynamic.

Main Themes

The novel explores the themes of power, control, and the psychological effects of bullying. It delves into the complexities of toxic relationships and the struggle for self-worth and autonomy. Through Ella and Jace's interactions, the story examines how past friendships can turn into sources of pain and how individuals cope with trauma and abuse.

Hot Chapters

Chapter 3

I spend my school days trying to avoid Jace. Luckily, I only have one class with him, and that is last period Study Hall. Most of the time I skip it because I’m so far ahead in my schoolwork that the teachers don’t bother me about leaving. Today was like any other day, I quickly make my way through the halls, avoiding the areas that I know Jace tends to be in. Sometimes I get lucky and make it, and sometimes I don’t.

Chapter 4

“Did you get off on my punishing you, Ella…or are my hands making you all wet?” I’m too embarrassed to say anything, so I just shake my head back and forth. His finger dips between my folds and passes through the slickness a few times before Jace removes it. I hear him groan and then a wet popping sound comes from behind me, where he is standing.

Chapter 6

I’ve just finished supper with my family when I excuse myself. I hurry to my room and glance out my window to see if Jace is home. His black jeep is parked in the driveway, so I pick up my cell and type out a quick text. ME: Can we talk? Hitting send, I wait. I get nothing back for at least ten minutes, and just when I think he’s going to ignore me, my phone pings.