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keanselmo's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
harrietr's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
joiaisreading's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
this was cute, Regan's silence was kind of dragging for me, but Guillermo was an interesting character, and I loved the inclusion of the playlist towards the end, and how the choice of those songs were carefully chosen to reflect the emotions throughout the story, which was nice.
abibibi's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
epilieaspiechick's review against another edition
3.0
My full review can be found on the Epilie Aspie Chick blog!
Thank you to Inkyard Press for providing the ARC for an honest review.
This is a cute story that I wanted to enjoy more than I did. It has all the elements there to be amazing but just doesn't quite reach it's potential. The opposites attract concept isn't new but the way these two continue to struggle together with their problems makes it interesting. Having the chapters narrated by both Guillermo and Regan definitely increased the storytelling.
Thank you to Inkyard Press for providing the ARC for an honest review.
This is a cute story that I wanted to enjoy more than I did. It has all the elements there to be amazing but just doesn't quite reach it's potential. The opposites attract concept isn't new but the way these two continue to struggle together with their problems makes it interesting. Having the chapters narrated by both Guillermo and Regan definitely increased the storytelling.
herbookish_obsession's review against another edition
4.0
When a bad lad finds a decent girl who never does anything wrong, it's a match made in heaven! The concept of polar opposites, the subject of foes to friends and friends to lovers, and the sizzling, enticing chemistry! Sign me up! This promising composition always makes me grin and warms my icy cold blood, which is becoming harder by the day after binge-reading mind-bending thrillers! I really want a romantic remedy to lift my gloomy mood! I knew it would be a bad boy x nice girl romance as I started reading it. That's OK; I enjoy that genre. What I hadn't anticipated was how different this would read from other romance novels. The majority of "bad lads" consume alcoholic beverages, smoke cigarettes, or even commit murder. Guillermo, on the other hand, had made a few errors. I adored Guillermo, and I adored the unique perspective. This narrative had me completely engrossed! I became linked to the characters and became enraged when I was meant to. I loved how this book discussed "bad" students, those who go to juvie or get into trouble, and how many of them genuinely want to improve. We witness how the "bad kid" is continuously condemned for his past, despite the fact that he is a far better person than certain others (no spoilers!). I really like seeing a teen who was hesitant and extremely adolescent-like! It's difficult to stand up for yourself and put your foot down when you're being treated unfairly, therefore I sympathized with Regan, our protagonist.
destdest's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I enjoyed reading this one a lot. I liked Reagan + Guillermo, and their different struggles. Also, loved that book was hard on cheating and how society tends to want girls to overlook cheating.
delightful_reading's review against another edition
4.0
This was a mostly fun read with some John Hughes vibes! (Yay!!)
The Right Side of Reckless is a dual first-person POV centered around good girl Reagan London and in-the-process-of-reforming "bad boy" Guillermo Lozano. Reagan is stuck in her life and Guillermo is trying to dig himself out of the probations hole he dug himself into. I liked both of the leads for the most part, especially since the two leads aren't the typical bad boy/good girl. Guillermo has done a few things in his past, but he genuinely wants to become a better person and leave the bad stuff in his past. "Good girl," Reagan London isn't a straight A student.
The relationship between the two leads starts out as an almost-friendship/Guillermo trying to stay away from Reagan (as he kind of is going through a NO GIRLS phase as part of his path to reformation). Part of the reason for this is Troy, Reagan's boyfriend, who I wanted gone by the end of chapter two. And it ended up working for the plot and being a good read, which was surprising as I was expecting something a little different (more enemies to lovers) than what ended up happening.
All in all, it's the characters that really shine in this novel. The side characters have won me over (and I'm hoping a few pop up as main characters in books of their own). The unlikely lunch time friendship between Guillermo, Avery (Reagan's introverted younger brother), and Jenaya (the tough school pariah) quickly became one of my favorite parts. (Here's hoping that Jenaya and Avery get their own books).
Overall, I really liked this novel, and I will definitely be keeping an eye out for Whitney D. Grandison's next novels. The Right Side of Reckless was a sweet romance that acknowledged the darkness that some teens struggle with, but it didn't let the darkness take over the story. There was enough room for hope and romance, and I really enjoyed reading this gem!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Inkyard Press for an eARC of The Right Side of Wrong! I really appreciated it!
The Right Side of Reckless is a dual first-person POV centered around good girl Reagan London and in-the-process-of-reforming "bad boy" Guillermo Lozano. Reagan is stuck in her life and Guillermo is trying to dig himself out of the probations hole he dug himself into. I liked both of the leads for the most part, especially since the two leads aren't the typical bad boy/good girl. Guillermo has done a few things in his past, but he genuinely wants to become a better person and leave the bad stuff in his past. "Good girl," Reagan London isn't a straight A student.
The relationship between the two leads starts out as an almost-friendship/Guillermo trying to stay away from Reagan (as he kind of is going through a NO GIRLS phase as part of his path to reformation). Part of the reason for this is Troy, Reagan's boyfriend, who I wanted gone by the end of chapter two. And it ended up working for the plot and being a good read, which was surprising as I was expecting something a little different (more enemies to lovers) than what ended up happening.
All in all, it's the characters that really shine in this novel. The side characters have won me over (and I'm hoping a few pop up as main characters in books of their own). The unlikely lunch time friendship between Guillermo, Avery (Reagan's introverted younger brother), and Jenaya (the tough school pariah) quickly became one of my favorite parts. (Here's hoping that Jenaya and Avery get their own books).
Overall, I really liked this novel, and I will definitely be keeping an eye out for Whitney D. Grandison's next novels. The Right Side of Reckless was a sweet romance that acknowledged the darkness that some teens struggle with, but it didn't let the darkness take over the story. There was enough room for hope and romance, and I really enjoyed reading this gem!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Inkyard Press for an eARC of The Right Side of Wrong! I really appreciated it!
sometimesleelynnreads's review against another edition
5.0
Full review on my blog Sometimes Leelynn Reads
Disclaimer: I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to TBR & Beyond Tours, Netgalley, and Inkyard Press for this free copy. All quotes in this review are taken from the Advanced Reader Copy and may change in final publication.
Grandison has done it again! Yet another novel that I couldn’t get enough of, and to think this is just her sophomore novel! So, so happy to be able to support her and her work again by reading and reviewing this book.
The more I was reading this novel, the more I was just completely infatuated with Guillermo. Seriously, for someone who used to not give a F about anything, and with him truly trying to change his life for the better, he was just so wise and respectful and wow. He literally was a dream guy, and I couldn’t believe he was just in high school! I truly think that he would make a great mentor for other troubled teens that are trying to get their lives back on track. Ugh I could keep going on and on but that would be WAY too long of a review. This was just amazing, and one of my favorite stories of 2021. I highly recommend!
Disclaimer: I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to TBR & Beyond Tours, Netgalley, and Inkyard Press for this free copy. All quotes in this review are taken from the Advanced Reader Copy and may change in final publication.
Grandison has done it again! Yet another novel that I couldn’t get enough of, and to think this is just her sophomore novel! So, so happy to be able to support her and her work again by reading and reviewing this book.
The more I was reading this novel, the more I was just completely infatuated with Guillermo. Seriously, for someone who used to not give a F about anything, and with him truly trying to change his life for the better, he was just so wise and respectful and wow. He literally was a dream guy, and I couldn’t believe he was just in high school! I truly think that he would make a great mentor for other troubled teens that are trying to get their lives back on track. Ugh I could keep going on and on but that would be WAY too long of a review. This was just amazing, and one of my favorite stories of 2021. I highly recommend!