I love a book that makes me think how in the world did they come up with this? I live for books like this. When you read 50 plus books in a year, it has to really stick out to remember a book. This will be one that I remember! I love how the characters were developed and how much I felt for them.

Bryn Greenwood is a voice to be reckoned with. Like her previous novel, this should be a first purchase for all adult fiction collections.

Greenwood weaves the best stories and creates amazingly real characters. I will forever read her books.

When I first started this book I was like what in the holy weirdness is this and then it just clicked. Greenwood os a master at taking some weird stuff and turning it into a thoughtful, engaging, at times intense story. A few minor things nagged at me like I thought the ending was wrapped up a bit too hastily and whah happened to dirk? I also was thrown off a bit by the amount of detail she’d go into on an intimate subject then when it came to the deed boom done no detail.

Where to start with this beautiful story? There was a lot going on, and it all worked together perfectly. I must admit I pushed this book to the top of my list, as I loved Bryn Greenwood’s previous book, All The Beautiful and Ugly Things.
The Reckless Oath We Made is a heartbreaking and tender story of Zee and Gentry. Zee is out of luck, out of money, and out of ideas. She is barely surviving with her waitressing job and small time pot dealing. She takes care of her mother, sister and nephew, leaving her little breathing room. She meets Gentry, who is not like anyone she ever met before. While at first glance he appears to be stalking her, we quickly learn that is not the case. I don’t want to give too much away about Gentry, because his character is written so well.
Zee’s sister finds herself in a lot of trouble, and Zee allows Gentry to help her. But at what cost? Is she using him, or is he fulfilling his purpose?