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

Description

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 143 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
adventurous 47%
hopeful 38%
inspiring 28%
tense 26%
sad 19%
reflective 16%
dark 11%
funny 11%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 24%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 41% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.8

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