Guillermo made a huge mistake that caused him to be placed on parole and his entire family relocated to a new town, where he starts at a new school and begins his community service. He is trying to get his life back on track and repair the severed relationship with his family after his mistake shook things.

Regan is the girl everyone wants to be. She is also the girl who does everything for everyone else and doesn't stick up for herself and her own happiness. Regan's boyfriend plays football and her dad is a huge fan, though her feelings for her boyfriend are minimal. Despite the lack of butterflies, Regen sticks it out hoping that will change. Regan's dad also thinks that she should be an accountant, which is not something that appeals to Regan at all, but she doesn't say anything.

Overall, I thought the concept was cute, but I didn't like that it took nearly the entire book for Regan to grow her confidence enough to finally say the things that didn't make her happy.

4 out of 5 stars.

The Right Side of Reckless by Whitney D. Grandison is the perfect mix of bad-boy-meets-good-girl, but with real depth. Reagan and Guillermo’s chemistry is undeniable, but their growth? Even better. It’s a heartfelt, swoon-worthy story about second chances, family expectations, and finding your own path. You’ll be rooting for them!

The Right Side of Reckless by Whitney D. Grandison is a powerful and emotional story about love, loss, and finding your way after tragedy. The novel follows Quinton, a teenager who is struggling with his emotions after a life-altering accident. As he tries to rebuild his life, he forms a bond with a girl named Nia, who has her own complicated past. Together, they help each other face the pain they both carry and navigate the challenges of being young and dealing with trauma.

The writing is raw and honest, capturing the internal conflicts of the characters in a way that feels real and relatable. Quinton’s journey of self-discovery and healing is the heart of the story, and Nia’s character adds a strong emotional layer. The romance is slow-burn and realistic, grounded in shared experiences and personal growth rather than instant attraction.

The pacing is steady, with moments of tension and vulnerability that keep the story engaging. The book addresses tough topics like grief, guilt, and the pressure to live up to expectations, making it a moving and thought-provoking read.

This one didn’t work for me. It just was a little all over the place for my taste and even though I love the good girl bad boy trope I just found myself zoning out! Really sad as I wanted to love it!

Unfortunately this is absolutely not a book for me. The characters were making me cringe hardcore. I tried, and I even tried via audiobook but I didn’t mesh well with the narrator.

This one was a bit of an up and down for me. At times it felt too long but others it felt just right. I was annoyed at the directions it was going, then it would switch up and I'd be into it again. I feel like this is a good coming of age YA romance that focuses on doing the right things, finding who you are, standing up for yourself, and just being a better person. I liked the conversations it was having and really liked the male love interest for the female character. I did find some things a little annoying but nothing bothered me for too long to reduce my general enjoyment. It was cute and I would recommend this.

I also like that the adults were not one dimensional and although still annoying at times were the usual YA obstacle that I'm not a big fan in. (granted I'm NOT the target audience technically). Got a netGalley copy of this ages ago but purchased my own copy for this review.

Oh, how I adore diving into a romance novel where the bad boy meets the good girl! It's like watching two polar opposites collide, and then boom! The chemistry ignites! When I stumbled upon this book, I knew it was the perfect remedy for my dark mood after binging on some mind-bending thrillers.

For me, the most crucial elements in a romance novel are the characters and their chemistry. Luckily, this book ticked off both boxes! Guillermo, our hero, stole my heart from the first chapter. He's on parole, trying to make amends for his past mistakes, and boy, did he make me swoon! Regan, on the other hand, was more of a rule follower, but I still enjoyed watching her character grow and discover her hidden strengths.

The only annoyance for me was Troy and Regan's lengthy relationship drama. Come on, we all knew from the start that Guillermo and Regan were meant to be together! But eventually, Regan found her way, and I was cheering for her all the way.

Overall, I give this book a solid 3.5 stars out of 5. It's a perfect recommendation for all the enemies-to-lovers fans out there! Thanks, NetGalley and Inkyard Press, for sharing this digital review copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.

The Right Side Of Reckless by Whitney D. Grandison was a decent palate cleanser sort of read. I listened to this when I wasn't physically reading this YA book that I was not at all into. I was, at least, into The Right Side Of Reckless. This is an opposites attract story and I loved that. Guillermo Lozano has moved to a new town with his family for a fresh start after getting arrested and being on probation. He starts working at the community center for his court ordered community service. It is there that he meets Regan London who also happens to be his neighbor. Regan is in a relationship with a football player who is expected to go pro. Her family also expects that she will graduate and go into accounting, but she just isn't into it. However, the pressure is getting to her. As it turns out, Mo understands her and doesn't put the pressure on. But, the two can't get together because it would be so reckless and break all the rules.

You know right from that summary of The Right Side Of Reckless that I ate Whitney D. Grandison's story right up. This book was a superb listen. I really liked Regan and her uncertainty about her future and the path that had been picked for her. It was compelling to see how she tries to figure out what might be a career path that is her calling. I also enjoyed Mo's redemption arc. He learns to react in a different way. He also is kind and respectful to a character who is frequently slut shamed -- without it turning romantic between him and that character. The audiobook narration worked really well for me. It is narrated by Adenrele Ojo and Ramon De Ocampo. I had just listened to an audiobook that Ojo narrated so was excited for this one. Also, am a fan of De Ocampo. The Right Side Of Reckless was a great listen - easy to follow and like the narration style. It is 12 hours and 7 minutes unabridged and if you are a library lover, it is on Hoopla.

I suppose this is the best place for me to react to my continual sadness that Inkyard Press will be no more. Sure, the books weren't the most well well known, but they were so good and I have to give major kudos for the continual publishing of contemporary young adult novels. It was really nice to know that someone had not turn their back on it completely thank you so much you are missed already XO

I really liked this one! It was a compelling read and I didn't feel pulled out of the story. I wanted to keep reading.

Bad boy meets girl - who never does anything wrong. They are opposite in all ways but I can never walk away from a romance story about opposites or enemies to lovers! The Right Side of Reckless was a great romance about Guillermo who is trying to start over and learn from his mistakes and meets Regan a girl who is pressured into being “perfect” all the time - sparks fly! They find a connection that helps each other and I was here for it! A great and fast read.

I thought the blurb of this book sounded fantastic, however, I just couldn't get into it, so it's a DNF for me.

I appreciate the ability to send a rating and review for this title. The Right Side of Reckless by Whitney D. Grandison has an excellent cover and diverse representation,.

I like a good opposites attract story. However, this is far from a romance. It's more of a coming of age and finding yourself with a fraction of a romance. There's a lot of diversity, too, so I'll give it that.

You know, I am starting to realize why a lot of YA doesn't have parents heavily involved with the plot. It's because they are rarely written in a positive way. The parents in <u>The Right Side of Reckless</u> completely ruined the book for me. Regan's parents dictated her life. Guillermo's parents -- especially his father -- looked down on him every chance he got. Did it help with character development? Possibly. It just made it meh to read.

Another enjoyable read from Ms. Grandison! I am always a sucker for the bad boy who changes his ways, and Guillermo was definitely a bad boy before the story begins. I also like that he isn’t changing for a girl, but for himself and for his family.

Guillermo is very protective, but also a bit of a gentleman. He befriends those that are kind of outcasts from the rest of the school, but are really just others dealing with their own issues… unfounded rumors, cheating girlfriends, and overbearing fathers. But he sees who they are and helps them to come out of their shells a bit more.

Regan does what is expected of her, from dating the star football player to studying accounting, neither of which are things she chose for herself. Because she has done everything her parents, especially her father, has wanted her to do, she doesn’t really know what she wants for herself. Until she meets Guillermo and he helps her figure out who she is and what she wants to do with her life.

They aren’t supposed to be friends, but are drawn to each other. Guillermo’s community service is where Regan volunteers (in a program run by Regan’s mom), they are lab partners in chemistry, they live across the street from each other, Guillermo is good friends with her little brother. A friendship develops between them, even while they both develop feelings for the other. But Regan has a boyfriend, and Guillermo is not going down that road again.

I love the characters and character development in this story. I even kind of like that not all of the characters change their minds by the end of the story. I did feel like a big climax was coming to shatter everything, but it never came, and the transitions seemed to happen easier than I expected.

All in all, I definitely recommend this one!

Disclaimer: I received an eARC of this book through Net Galley on behalf of the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book was so character driven in the best way possible. I love getting to witness growth and development especially because of how our two leads started out. They really had to put in the work by themselves and together and I loved being a witness to that. The book had all the typical tropes and cliches but in a way that made it work very well. 3.75 stars rounded up.

I requested this book to see if it would work for my classroom. I can see my students enjoying the bad-boy/good-girl dynamic. The characters were relatable but very one-note. But any issues I saw with the writing were more my adult lens-I can see my students really enjoying this story.

Many thanks to Inkyard Press and Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in return for an honest review.

Guillermo had a bit of a trouble past and looking for a fresh start. While he works his time off at the community center he keeps running into good girl Regan and a friendship starts. Regan is defiantly off limits and has a boyfriend who is a golden boy for the football team but while she's dating him she realizes she's just not into him but it makes other happy so she puts up with him as well as other stuff.

I really enjoyed this book. I liked seeing Regan change as a person I mean she was putting up with a lot but for the most part stuck with her boundaries. Then theres the whole trying to make others happy at the expense of her feelings and it was interesting seeing her question things the longer she's friends with Guillermo. I loved how Guillermo was always there at the right time to help her out as a friend and making sure she was comfortable with whatever they did. I loved seeing how hard he was trying to right his wrong and be better as a person. This was a pretty enjoyable book and I really liked it.

The Right Side of Reckless is one of the best YA romance novels that I have read. The characters development of Regan and Guillermo was so good, I not only rooted for them collectively, I was vested in their lives individually. If one is looking for a quality multicultural YA romance, this is it. Well done. 4.5 stars

There is a dog the cover, so the chances of me loving this were incredibly low but I did! The characters are compelling, and the writing style was fun. I had a great time with this story.