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Harley Quinn: Reckoning by Rachael Allen

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justmyrthe's review

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funny inspiring 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

3.5

indominusalex's review

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emotional funny mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

mymyden's review against another edition

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5.0

to begin with this has taken me longer then it should have been to write a review. i was in such of a good mood when i was reading this. i never wanted to put it down. i could've finished it in one day to be honest but i held back. so...WOW as a huge fan of harley quinn i honestly thought it wasn't going to be good enough but i was wrong !! the author did such a good job writing harley's character to be perfect, it felt like i was reading a comic to be honest ! i was imagining everything that was going on, especially when the gang was doing their projects against the horrible disgusting men to ever exist. I HATE MEN.

this also takes place before everything, before she BECAME harley quinn. it talks about her life and the people she has met as time is passing that slowly pathed her way to becoming one of Gotham's villain without herself and them knowing. Other than one person; Bernice. i love and live for LGBTQ+ books since i myself am pansexual <3 ANYWAYS when i found out that the book i bought was harley who i love and love the idea of her be attracted to females is a bonus !! i decided i had to read it right away. in reality it took me a year to pick this book up only because i didn't want to read it without having the other two books but i gave in and it was such a good idea. except for now having to wait to get them...sigh. oh the joker also pops up. i just know in the next books i'll get more; maybe.

from scenery, to verbal expression if that's correct to all the good things that put a book together it was all perfect to what it makes basically harley. don't know if that made sense, im sorry if it doesn't.anyways, i give it a 5 ☆☆☆☆☆ !!! Rachel Allen, ma'am keep up the amazing work, i would love more H.Q books !!!

chantalsbookstuff's review against another edition

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4.0

Journey of self-discovery

I thoroughly enjoyed the way Harleen and her companions formed a vigilante team, collaborating to unveil the identity of the individual hunting of girls on campus.

The writing has sharp wit and as the story unfolds and the villain is exposed you can't help but anticipate the next chapter. In my opinion, the dual timelines weren't essential since the prologue already provided enough information.

It was intriguing to see the Joker make a brief appearance, leaving me eagerly anticipating his further involvement in "Ravenous," the second book in this series. I do understand that this first installment serves as an introductory book, delving into the life of Harleen Quinzel during her teenage years.

Dr. Rachel Allen demonstrates her exceptional talent as a writer, and I particularly appreciated her thoughtful afterword.

runes_reads's review

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challenging dark emotional 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

4.75

4.75/5 Stars
I finished this read in under a week, in about four sittings. It was so good, one I started a page, I couldn’t put it down for a while. The liked the dedication at the beginning, and I was able to get a feel for Harley’s character right away through the writing of her POV. I was rooting for her right away, but I felt like I continued to discover more and more about her, especially as she grew throughout the story. Her character was able to remain consistent, and still evolve as a person. The main cast was so lovable, I was cheering for everyone on of them.
The representation is great, with the main characters being a part of a multiple socioeconomic classes, races, ethnicities, and neurotypes. Harley herself, the protagonist, was confirmed ADHD in the story, and has had romantic relationships with both men and women, although she doesn’t put a label on it.
There’s definitely some heavier content warnings on this, so be sure to check them out before reading. Unfortunately, there’s no content warnings in the book. The dedication was nice, and really fit with the story. I loved the cover art and design as well!
I would say this book is medium paced, but more fast paced towards the end. There’s flashbacks which are done well, as well as sheets of notebook paper written on by a character. I won’t spoil that part, but it’s done well.
Overall, this book was a 4.75 for me! I really enjoyed it, and can’t wait to get me hands on the sequel. According to Amazon, there’s a third book coming out in April of 2024. There were so many twists, but they were foreshadowed so cleverly! It’s not a five star for me, only because I feel like conversations like this need to include trans people, and near the end I got a bit confused. I enjoyed this book a ton overall, there are many tropes that I adore in it.

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joannaasantoss's review against another edition

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4.0

For my very first read in the DC ICONS collection it definitely was something. I loved the feminist plot for Harley, including getting tons of backstory elements of her life, I never expected her to have the life she lived and even where in Gotham she lived was a slight shock to me. AND HARLEY QUINN BISEXUAL CONFIRMED AHHH, her relationship, chefs kiss