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Reckless (The Powerless Trilogy, #2)

Lauren Roberts

Start date: August 1, 2024

Finish date: September 1, 2024

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Jul 06, 2024 Kristi rated it really liked it

We start this book where Powerless left off. With Pae in the chimney and Kai setting the house on fire.

Pae does make it out and makes her run for the desert in order to cross to safety. Kai hot on her trail. Kitt is back at the palace trying to figure out how to make sense of everything that has gone on.

Pae makes it across the desert and Kai does end up catching up to her. They are both fighting their feelings and trying to come to terms with what the other has done. Killing each others father ...more

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Jul 16, 2024 Jo rated it liked it

Shelves: ya, dystopian

This seems to be another series where I’m not in line with the majority who love it! In summary, it’s a hot mess. Partly in a, I can’t look away (see: can’t stop reading) sort of way. But if you are looking for a great writing, complex plots which are masterfully woven, twists and turns you don’t see coming, my opinion is that these books are not for you! At the same time, they’re very light and readable. As harsh as this criticism may sound, I will pick up the final book when it’s out.

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May 03, 2025 Hayley rated it it was amazing

This was so enjoyable; I loved the cat and mouse dynamic between Kai and Paedyn, and the banter that came along with it. The yearning in this book was top tier, and Kai Azer is becoming a very memorable book boyfriend with some of those lines. "I think I would fall on my sword if it meant you mourned me." Like okay, let him cook. I loved that Lenny made a reappearance and delivered one of my favorite lines, "Don't live to die, die because you lived." Slay king.

This was fast paced with a lot of ...more

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