anne_reader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Vomit, Violence, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Cannibalism, Abandonment, Cursing, Cancer, Medical content, Death of parent, Grief, Drug use, Terminal illness, Sexism, Car accident, Toxic friendship, Death, and Classism
greatexpectations77's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Bullying, Gun violence, Infidelity, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Drug use, Abandonment, Alcohol, Murder, Sexual content, Death of parent, Blood, Grief, and Death
Minor: Car accident, Classism, Terminal illness, Chronic illness, and Emotional abuse
kimveach's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Classism, Cursing, Death of parent, Chronic illness, Death, Infidelity, Cannibalism, Sexism, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic friendship, Drug use, Gore, Grief, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Blood, Murder, and Panic attacks/disorders
kaegan2's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Murder, Gun violence, Death of parent, Alcohol, Cannibalism, Drug use, Death, Cursing, Infidelity, Bullying, Classism, and Car accident
faythfarrar's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Classism, Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Cannibalism and Cancer
svangleboyer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Rachel Hawkins does a great job building up the tension through the novel though it is a little bit slow in some places. I love the descriptions and felt like I was right there on Merone Island with the characters. I really enjoyed the theme of strong women who have overcome tragedy seen throughout the novel. I also loved the plot twists because there were a couple, I DID NOT suspect which is always nice to find.
I didn't like all the characters, but I did find them to be well-developed and enjoyed seeing all the various flaws each one had. I also really enjoyed learning all their different backstories throughout the novel.
I highly recommend Reckless Girls to thriller fans, to anyone who likes themes of strong women, and/or anyone looking for a good "locked room mystery" just set on an island instead of a building.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Classism
Moderate: Alcohol and Drug use
Minor: Car accident
oflifeandstuff's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Alcohol, Classism, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Gaslighting, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Murder, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Car accident and Terminal illness
chandranolynne's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Confinement, Cursing, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Blood, Car accident, Classism, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Drug use, Gore, Grief, and Toxic friendship
bookishgoob's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Classism, Death, Murder, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Blood, Death of parent, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Violence
foldingthepage_kayleigh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Drug use, Death, Murder, Alcohol, and Grief
Moderate: Car accident, Cancer, Classism, and Gore
Minor: Cannibalism