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

Description

Set in 1904 Norway, the novel follows a trio of queer teens—two boys and their best friend, Asta—who decide to defy the expectations of their rural Scandinavian village by leaving their families, living on their own, and challenging the town's pat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 186 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
adventurous 47%
hopeful 37%
inspiring 31%
tense 27%
sad 25%
reflective 19%
dark 15%
funny 13%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 23%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.74

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