The Reckless Kind by Carly Heath

The Reckless Kind

Carly Heath

336 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ young adult emotional medium-paced
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A genre-defying debut, this queer historical YA centers a wild and reckless trio who fly in the face of small-town tradition--full of compassion, love, and determination to live the lives of their choosing. It's 1904 on an island just west of Norw...

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Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
adventurous 50%
hopeful 39%
inspiring 32%
sad 29%
tense 24%
reflective 18%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
funny 11%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 22%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 38% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.74

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