In chapter 42, Torry (she/her), Sam (she/her), and Shelby (she/her) from The Rom Complex recap The QB Bad Boy and Me by Tay Marley (7:01). Next, they discuss the movie adaptation, Sidelined: The QB and Me (1:26:35). Finally, Torry, Sam, and Shelby get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop for the book and movie (1:39:46).
Content Warning: Brief mention of a child homicide, teen pregnancy, and sex with a minor. Take care!
Spoiler Warning: While we explore The QB Bad Boy and Me in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers for the prequel. We do briefly mention minor spoilers for the sequel.
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