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Series: Powerless, #2
Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy, Romance, Dystopian, Fantasy Romance, Adventure.

Book Review:
''Reckless'' by Lauren Roberts is a worthy successor that amplifies everything fans loved about ''Powerless.'' The romance between Paedyn and Kai intensifies, moving from enemies-to-lovers into a more complex, all-consuming partnership fraught with external threats and internal doubts. The world expands significantly, introducing new settings, magic systems, and characters that enrich the lore. The pace is relentless, living up to the book's title, with plenty of action, political maneuvering, and emotional twists. Roberts skillfully develops her protagonists, giving them more depth and vulnerability. While it suffers slightly from ''middle book syndrome'' by setting up a larger conflict for the finale, it delivers ample satisfaction with its character development, romantic pay-offs, and shocking revelations. A must-read for those who devoured the first book.