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Beztroska by Lauren Roberts

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blueskyvibes1point0's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

** This is the second book in the powerless trilogy, you need to read the first book powerless in order to understand this one. I also recommend that you read the Novella powerful. Try powerless and powerful in a tandem read. It was my favorite way to experience them.**

After killing the King and igniting a Resistance, Paedyn Gray is on the run from Kai Azer, who has become the new King's Enforcer. Kai, torn between duty and personal feelings, relentlessly pursues her across dangerous terrains. In the city of Dor, where Elites hold no power, their roles blur, intensifying the conflict between duty and desire.

Rating: 4.6/5

Breakdown:
1. **Plot and Storytelling:** 4/5. Honestly, the plot of "Reckless" wasn't as engrossing as "Powerful." It felt like the second book in a trilogy— if you know what I mean. The story was still excellent, the banter was entertaining, and it was a thrilling adventure, ending on a cliffhanger. I enjoyed the whole thing.

2. **Characterization:** 5/5. I love these characters. Seeing how the brothers handled grief was real and raw. Paedyn's reactions were honest, showing real emotion rather than just triumph or badassery. Although I missed a particular side character and some others who were less prominent, the characters were believable, and I connected with them as they grew and changed throughout the book.

3. **Writing Style:** 5/5. I love Roberts' style. You can see how much she’s grown since "Powerless." While I would have liked more of the banter from the first book, I understand why it wasn't as prevalent in "Reckless," which had a slightly more mature romance.

4. **Originality:** 5/5. This book felt very original. It moved away from the "Hunger Games" similarities in the first book and developed its own unique world.

5. **Emotional Impact and Resolution:** 4/5. The book connected with me emotionally, though not as intensely as "Powerful." It took me on an emotional ride, but the resolution fell a bit flat for me. I understand why it went that way, but I just didn't like it as much.
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_meganrose's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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cielosiluminado's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

THAT ENDING????!!?
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elskede's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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kirstenpod_'s review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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ladybug12793's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional sad 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

4.0

Lauren Roberts you have broken my heart again.

Parts of this book reads like poetry. Like the others, I could not put it down. I wish I waited until the entire trilogy was out to read them because THAT CLIFFHANGER. I will say I’m very disappointed Mak didn’t make an appearance in this book. I really hope he does in the next.  I’m usually off for spicy books, but these books are so good that they don’t need it. The longing and the romance is all that’s needed. Not as great as the first book but still loved it. The plot speaks for itself.


“Tell me you hate me, and I’ll still count every heartbeat, every freckle, every shiver of your body, if only you say it with a smile.” He backs away, freeing my face from his hands. “I may be a monster, but if you cut me, I’ll bleed. And if you break my heart, Pae, you’ll break me. So, if even a sliver of your soul longs for mine, I’ll spend the rest of my life trying to deserve it.”

I am really curious to see what Calum does and the next book. I think he is a secret villain.



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frantically's review against another edition

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

2.5

okay, so. this wasn't good. at all 😭

it's just payden and kai walking through the dessert for 400 pages. really. nothing else happens. could've easily been a novella.

payden lets herself get caught so easily, even though she knows kai's supposed to kill her. she just seemed so lackluster, as did kai. i thought we'd get proper lovers to enemies here but they don't even try to be enemies.

it's constantly "i shouldn't like you but i do" to "i hate you" to "i'd die for you" and it's fun at first but gets boring very quickly.

the ending was wild, though, and i hope the next book will be better!
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kendra_taylors_version's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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notfastreader_14's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is probably one of the best books I have ever read. I cried at the end for some reason. It's not really sad but it is if that makes sense. Also I would just like to say, I have been a Kitt hater since the beginning. I'm gonna go continue crying now.
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lakinglaze's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book was just fantastic! As if I need to love Kai even more. Just a wonderful character! How even are we going to be left with an ending like that though? Counting down the days to Fearless! 
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