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A review by time_travel_tragedy
Harley Quinn: Reckoning by Rachael Allen
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Okay this book. I'm very familiar with Harley Quinn and the different origins people have created for her in the past. This one takes the cake though. We get her first run in with the joker. We get her first taste of vigilante justice. Of her grappling with the darkness inside her and what lines she's willing to cross to protect herself and the people she loves. Also at the end we get a reveal of her love interest for book 2 and when I tell you I am the most excited I have ever been for a sequel. I literally put a hold on the second book immediately with my library. I had thought to myself a couple times ah I wish this character was included, but I still adore this origin story. And NOW THAT CHARACTER IS BEING INCLUDED. Cannot wait.
I also adore Harley. I think she would have been an idol for me as a teenager had I read this book then. (Not that this book even existed when I was lol). I also feel so seen with her character because she does this thing where she's taking an abnormal psych class and their talking about exposure therapy as it relates to fears and PTSD. And she went , mmm I'm gonna do that. And she did and kinda "solved" for a lack of a better word, her issues with small spaces. They never really go away but she is able to cope with it so much better by the end. And that's such a realistic take. And also something I actively do myself. She gets me.
I loved their entire little Reckoning crew. Bernice became more and more badass as the novel went on. She's definitely a dark horse in a way. You don't expect her to have as much bite as she does. I loved Oliver he was such a good mentor figure for Harley. Like someone kind of in charge that was genuinely good and looking out for her. Bless him.
Just reading over the summary again, and I realize this is a trilogy??? Ahhh words cannot explain my joy in this information. Literally cannot wait to read the second book and the third book. Thank you Rachael Allen for an excellent revitalization of the Harley Quinn character.
I also adore Harley. I think she would have been an idol for me as a teenager had I read this book then. (Not that this book even existed when I was lol). I also feel so seen with her character because she does this thing where she's taking an abnormal psych class and their talking about exposure therapy as it relates to fears and PTSD. And she went , mmm I'm gonna do that. And she did and kinda "solved" for a lack of a better word, her issues with small spaces. They never really go away but she is able to cope with it so much better by the end. And that's such a realistic take. And also something I actively do myself. She gets me.
I loved their entire little Reckoning crew. Bernice became more and more badass as the novel went on. She's definitely a dark horse in a way. You don't expect her to have as much bite as she does. I loved Oliver he was such a good mentor figure for Harley. Like someone kind of in charge that was genuinely good and looking out for her. Bless him.
Just reading over the summary again, and I realize this is a trilogy??? Ahhh words cannot explain my joy in this information. Literally cannot wait to read the second book and the third book. Thank you Rachael Allen for an excellent revitalization of the Harley Quinn character.