Reviews with content warning for Toxic relationship - Reckless

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Reckless by Elsie Silver

112 reviews

lilhappyhermit's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Theo and Winter are my roman empire. This book has me in a consensual chokehold. I absolutely loved how something that was supposed to be a one night stand and nothing more turned into a life altering moment that brought them together once more. Watching Winter slowly open up to Theo was such a beautiful experience. Theo realizing what he’s missed out on and not only embracing his new role but being such a supportive figure for both Winter and Vivi had my heart EXPLODING.

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tannerlauren's review against another edition

4.5

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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zias's review against another edition

5.0

medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Frothing at the mouth for Theo Silva. This is the book that got me interested in the Chestnut Springs and it truly didn’t disappoint. I am not a surprise pregnancy trope gal, but I kinda knew it would come in this one so it softened the blow and I really kinda think it was a wrong time right person kinda deal with Theo and Winter. I also really liked that Winter’s character was strengthened. I hated her in the first book(s) for how she acted to Summer but I came to appreciate her character arc in this book.

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cmab's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Loved it - probably my favourite of the series!!! (I’ll have to re-read Cade and Willa’s book to compare) The characters and settings felt multidimensional and realistic! Loved it!

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nickybreads's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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ciara_fs98's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I normally hate the pregnancy trope but it was handled so well in this book. Knowing Winters history I was happy for her. I love the two of them together, he defends her without thought and goes to the mat for her regardless of who the opponent is. Their love just showcases that you don't need to be perfect to be perfect for someone. The right person will love you because you're flawed not in spite of them.

And watching Dr. Douche's career die like those flowers was just the icing on the cake of an amazing book

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agent_004's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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poppylovesredwineandbooks's review against another edition

3.75

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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tanvi45's review against another edition

2.0

funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: N/A

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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booksbytheglass's review against another edition

2.5

emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

okay I have thoughts (and not all of them are great so sorry theo lovers 🫠) mostly I just am not a fan of the surprise pregnancy trope and that was this entire book

I was super excited for more in depth characterizations of both winter and theo since they’re two characters that we’ve only seen on the surface level and had skewed perceptions of. however, I wanted more! I wanted them to dig down to the root of their trauma and emotions, and while winter certainly did that, theo certainly did not. I mean, his tantrum at the end? that was not growth and not at all maturity

as I’m also not a fan of the insta love trope, this overall story just didn’t work for me. the steam and sexiness between theo and winter was 😮‍💨🔥 but they didn’t seem to be a good long term match. theo needs to do more growing and healing on his own, and winter needs to be able to rely on others besides him. and while I love when a family comes together, a baby should never be the reason (I said what I said) 🤷🏼‍♀️

I will say that I did live for the family interactions and winter joining willa, sloane and summer in their sisterhood groups 🥹 she deserves to be loved too!!

overall, not my favorite of this series but I absolutely adored books 1-3 and I know I’ll love book 5 with my main man beau so I’m chalking this one up to the insta family weird feeling

rating: 2.5 stars
wine pairing: niagara on the lake cabernet franc

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