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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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 220 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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