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A review by victorian_read_head7
Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Reckless Girls is a quick and satisfying thriller. A perfect beach read, as long as you’re not on an island in the middle of nowhere that has a history of cannibalism and mysterious disappearances or murders…
When I say it took me a minute to get into this story, I mean it took me a minute after I was already about a chapter or so in, when we finally meet Brittany and Amma. These two girls left me feeling suspicious and their first interactions with Lux and Nico is what hooked me. Lux is a pretty charming character at first, too.
I felt a pull of immediacy as I kept reading, largely based on Rachel’s writing style. I absolutely loved The Wife Upstairs so I was going into this book with similar expectations. Rachel delivered. The twists and the drama?! All I can say is…..you’ve found your next thriller if you’re looking for a quick read to get your blood pumping.
When I say it took me a minute to get into this story, I mean it took me a minute after I was already about a chapter or so in, when we finally meet Brittany and Amma. These two girls left me feeling suspicious and their first interactions with Lux and Nico is what hooked me. Lux is a pretty charming character at first, too.
I felt a pull of immediacy as I kept reading, largely based on Rachel’s writing style. I absolutely loved The Wife Upstairs so I was going into this book with similar expectations. Rachel delivered. The twists and the drama?! All I can say is…..you’ve found your next thriller if you’re looking for a quick read to get your blood pumping.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Infidelity, Death of parent, and Murder