A review by kaelielily
Reckless by Elsie Silver

emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Reckless is the fourth book in the Chestnut Springs series and follows Winter Hamilton and Theo Silva after a one-night stand leads to an unexpected pregnancy. 

I already liked both characters from the previous books and thought they’d make an interesting match. Their personalities are polar opposites, which works well—Theo helps Winter come out of her shell, and she starts to embrace her family and friends, learning that it’s okay to accept help.

There was significant character growth for both Winter and Theo, which I really appreciated. While there was another third-act conflict, as is typical with Elsie Silver's books, the internal aspect of it was resolved quickly and maturely. The major conflict was external and tied to a storyline that had been left unresolved since the first book, so I was glad to see it come to a conclusion.
Overall, this book was a fantastic read and one of my favorites in the series.
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