A review by jcpreads
Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins

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

3.5

Rachel Hawkins has a great talent when it comes to fast paced, entertaining reads that are easy to devour in one sitting. Had life not gotten in the way, this would have been a one sitting finish for me! In the grand scheme of things, I think it’s fair to say that the majority of this book was a slow burn (but in a good way). I was never bored or considered putting the book down because I was kept intrigued even though the major events didn’t happened until much closer to the end of the book. I do feel that the “twist” was a bit predictable but there were small details within the main twist that weren’t as predictable. I really enjoyed the alternating timelines and getting to know the back story of each character and seeing how they all eventually intertwined. I do feel that some parts were a bit unrealistic or fabricated, but sometimes that’s what makes a good book! Shout out to Rachel Hawkins for giving us a main character with red hair, a captivating plot, and still didn’t forget to note that us red heads have a really battle with the sun!!
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