A review by thebakerbookworm
Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book was easily readable and I finished it in less than two days. I was intrigued by the characters—Lux's narration draws you in and I found myself rooting for her even as I was unsure if I really liked her. But I think I did like her more than anyone else as all these characters are pretty unlikable (especially the guys...no decent men to be found anywhere in this book).

The standout of this book was the setting—a remote island with a bad history and no cell service, and you really feel that isolation with the characters! I loved how the story turned from the beginning to the middle, and how we learned about the other characters through flashback scenes, things that Lux doesn't know.

The one thing I didn't like was the ending—it was too abrupt for me and wrapped things up in an unexpected way that had me skeptical. But this whole book was definitely a wild ride and a fun read if you're looking for a quick thriller.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for letting me read an eARC!
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