Release: July 13th 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Inkyard Press
Source: TBR and Beyond Tours
Find it at: Goodreads , Amazon , Barnes & Noble , Book Depository , IndieBound , Indigo
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He’s never met a rule he didn’t break… She’s followed the rules her whole life… When they meet, one golden rule is established: stay away. Sparks fly in this edgy own voices novel, perfect for fans of Sandhya Menon, S. K. Ali, and Kristina Forest.
They were supposed to ignore each other and respect that fine line between them…
Guillermo Lozano is getting a fresh start. New town, new school, and no more reckless behavior. His time is over, and now he needs to right his wrongs. But when his work at the local community center throws him into the path of the one girl who is off-limits, friendship sparks…and maybe more.
Regan London needs a fresh perspective. The pressure to stay in her “perfect” relationship and be the good girl all the time has worn her down. But when the walls start to cave in and she finds unexpected understanding from the boy her parents warned about, she can’t ignore her feelings anymore.
The disapproval is instant. Being together might just get Guillermo sent away. But when it comes to the heart, sometimes you have to break the rules and be a little bit reckless…
About the Author:
Whitney D. Grandison is an American young adult fiction writer. Some of her works can be found on Wattpad, one of the largest online story sharing platforms, where she has acquired over 30,000 followers and an audience of over sixteen million reads. Outside of writing, she is a lover of Korean dramas, all things John Hughes, and horror films. Whitney currently lives in Akron, Ohio with her two cats Poe & Hemingway. A Love Hate Thing is her first novel..
The Right Side of Reckless Review:
The story was so beautiful. As someone who loves dramatic, angsty romances, I thought the author did a fantastic job incorporating all the elements into the Young Adult genre. Not only do we get a sweet romance between the two leads, but we also get a heartwarming story of them individually trying to move past their conflicts. On a side note, I also adored the playlist that the author incorporates with the storyline. I found myself humming some of the tracks when the characters mention them to picture the scene realistically.
The author also wrote the characters wonderfully. Guillermo is my favorite character and so dynamic in the lead. Even though he is on probation, he is very mature. Guillermo learns from his mistakes and tries not to get into further trouble. Yet, at the same time, he also protects his friends and family. For instance, I loved the scene where he stands by Jenaya in front of the bullies.
Similarly, I also liked Regan and felt the author depicted her nicely. She lives with demanding parents and wants to please them, even if she is not happy. It was interesting to see how Guillermo opened her mind to various possibilities and made her confident and feel free. The author also wrote the supporting cast like Jenaya, Raviv, and Malika nicely.
My only minor criticism of the story is Troy. I was not too fond of Troy throughout the tale for the way he treats Regan. Yet, Regan civilly treats him, which shows what a lovely person she is. However, I wished the author had not focused too much on Troy and Regan as it strayed from Regan’s feelings for Guillermo.
But, overall, “The Right Side of Reckless” is a beautiful contemporary YA romance that I loved reading.
Book Tour Schedule
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on The Right Side of Reckless by Whitney D. Grandison Blog Tour hosted by TBR and Beyond Tours.
July 12th
Stuck in Fiction – Top 5 Reasons to Read The Right Side of Reckless
The Book View – Review
July 13th
Kait Plus Books – Interview
The Portuguese Bibliophile – Promo Post
HerBookishObsession – Review
July 14th
Nine Bookish Lives – Promo Post
Jen Jen Reviews – Review
Perusewithcoffee – Review
July 15th
Shelf Love – Interview
Windows to Worlds – Top 5 Reasons to Read The Right Side of Reckless
Books With Michelle – Review & Favourite Quotes
July 16th
AceReader – Review & Top 5 Reasons to Read The Right Side of Reckless
Rajiv’s Reviews – Review
Confessions of a YA Reader – Promo Post
July 17th
The Book Dutchesses – Interview
Sometimes Leelynn Reads – Review & Top 5 Reasons to Read The Right Side of Reckless
Velarisreads – Review
July 18th
The Never Ending Chronicles of Jawahir the Bookworm – Promo Post & TikTok “Sneak Peek”
Whimsical Blessings – Mood Board
