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The Right Side of Reckless Hardcover – July 13, 2021

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FROM THE AUTHOR OF A LOVE HATE THING

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.
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. He’s done his time, 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…

"An accepting, endearing romance built on respect between partners.” —Publishers Weekly
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  1. Print length
    416 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Inkyard Press
  4. Publication date
    July 13, 2021
  5. Grade level
    10 - 12
  6. Reading age
    13 - 17 years
  7. Dimensions
    5.79 x 1.27 x 8.25 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    1335402489
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1335402486
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Gr 8 Up—Guillermo Lozano is looking for a new start—no more trouble, no more fighting, and most importantly no more girls. Regan London is also in desperate need of a fresh start, even if everyone else thinks her life is absolutely perfect. When the two meet, there's an instant attraction, but anything more than friendship is strictly off-limits. Sometimes, though, being reckless is exactly what the doctor ordered. With the right mix of drama, romance, and serious conversations, this sweet opposites-attract romance is sure to please fans of the genre. Guillermo is a lovable, relatable "bad boy" teens will cheer for, while Regan's struggles to balance her own desires against the expectations placed on her will resonate with many readers. Most characters, including Regan, are Black; Guillermo is Latinx. VERDICT A great next-read for fans of Jenny Han, Sandhya Menon, and Syed M. Masood. Recommended purchase.—Kaitlin Frick, Darien Lib., CT

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“With the right mix of drama, romance, and serious conversations, this sweet opposites-attract romance is sure to please fans of the genre… A great next-read for fans of ­Jenny Han, Sandhya Menon, and Syed M. Masood.”—School Library Journal

“Through a magnetic BIPOC cast, the novel explores a range of situations… An accepting, endearing romance built on respect between partners.”—Publishers Weekly

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Inkyard Press; Original edition (July 13, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1335402489
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1335402486
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 17 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.79 x 1.27 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 53 ratings

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A lover of words, Whitney D. Grandison has been writing since as far back as she can remember. Outside of writing, she is a lover of Asian dramas, all things John Hughes, and horror films. Whitney currently lives in Akron, Ohio with her three cats, Poe, Hemingway, and Scorsese.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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A beautiful contemporary YA romance
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A beautiful contemporary YA romance
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.
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MickiKaye714
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this sweet story
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2021
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I’m 60 years old but I absolutely loved this story of two high schoolers — their individual lives, challenges, and friendships…and finding each other. I loved Guillermo, the self-described bad boy who was trying so hard to be a better person for his family and then for himself. And Regan, your average good girl trying to please her parents and losing herself in the process: I could really relate to her. I loved following her journey of self-discovery and finding her voice and backbone to go after what she wants for her life. This is a very sweet story they was hard to put down!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This story is adorable!
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2021
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I loved the characters, the plot was exactly the right pace... It is definitely a feel good type of story. One that I am definitely going to be buying the audiobook for when I am able and outside of that, I can definitely see myself rereading.
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BusyReading
4.0 out of 5 stars Transitions
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2023
I enjoyed this book because it explored some different themes that not just youth experience, but adults as well. Regan struggled with how to express to her parents that the life they want for her is not the life she envisioned for herself. Guillermo struggled with the old him vs new him and how not to travel down the same path he already did once before.
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Erika
3.0 out of 5 stars Cutesy, but Predictable
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2022
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This was a lighthearted young adult read. It really harped on the concept of the good girl falling for the bad boy. It was mentioned continuously throughout the book that Guillermo was on probation. There were times that the story got to be pretty sappy. The overly dramatic teenage angst was a big component of the story. Guillermo saved the book for me. He was so lovable. It was impossible not to root for him.
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bohannonshenanigans
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the characters!
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2022
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Loved the characters and their building. Excited to see more of this authors other works! Unique and creative storyline, not cookie cutter by any means.
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Rachel McBride
5.0 out of 5 stars What a healthy romance
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2021
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Regan and Guillermo were such a great example of chemistry between poc characters without all the toxicity and confusion. Amazing character arcs, so excited for more from the author.
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Lisa M. Mandina
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good story!
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2023
This is one of the nominees for the Gateway Award for the 23-24 school year. I had to read it in order to present about it at the Missouri Association of School Librarians spring conference, which I then didn’t get to go to because of my parents’ health issues popping up right when I was supposed to go. However it was a really good book, and I look forward to sharing it with my students. I liked how the characters had to realize what they needed to do for themselves. I liked that Guillermo didn’t immediately just become perfect right away. How he got into a bit of an altercation at one point, but was able to figure out when it really mattered, how to keep himself from going that way. I liked how Regan finally was able to tell her family what she wanted. I liked her storyline and how she didn’t let the pressure get to her. A really great book and definitely one deserving to be on the award list next school year!
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ylmpastmidnight
4.0 out of 5 stars Bad Boy and Good Girl Romance
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2021
**3.5 STARS**

I Liked:
*Guillermo is the “bad boy”. I really liked watching Guillermo grow and do his best to turn his life around after what happened in his past. I grew up with male cousins with bad tempers who got into lots of fights at school and out of school. There were a few times I thought Guillermo was going to fall into his bad habits but he really came out inspiring others, which is really nice to see.

*Regan is the “good girl”, who listens to her parents, has the mostly popular athlete at school as her boyfriend but she’s basically pleasing everyone else. It takes Guillermo’s friendship to help her realize the things others want for her, isn’t what she wants for herself. It was cool to see her grow from that and stand up for what she wants in the end.

*Malika is an awesome best friend to Regan. I like how she was straight up with her about Troy and she said one thing in the book that I was thinking myself, where she told Regan she didn’t need a guy to be happy. True. As for Guillermo and his friendships, it was a goal his therapist gave him and I think he really did well befriending different types of people like Avery who was awkward and shy, Jenaya who had a bad reputation and Rav, the soccer player. It was a big turn around from the kinds of friends he had in the past.

*I liked seeing Regan and Guillermo’s relationships with their parents. Regan’s parents are more supportive but she really had to speak up for herself. Guillermo’s parents are wary of him but eventually they see he is really trying to do the right thing.

*Regan and Guillermo have chemistry and like Regan says, he asks for permission and what SHE wants. I can see why Regan falls for him!

Random Notes:
*Triggers: family pressures, violence

*Story was slow in some parts especially with the Troy/Regan/Guillermo triangle.
Troy is a star athlete and on the outside, he and Regan have the perfect relationship. But in their relationship it definitely isn’t perfect. I wasn’t invested in their relationship from just the way he treats her from the beginning and wished they would just break up since we know Guillermo is who she wants. But their relationship drama drags on, I get that Regan wasn’t someone who stood up for herself though…until Troy messes up. It isn’t an easy thing to break up sometimes, especially when families are invested in the relationship too!

Final Thoughts:
The main message I got from this story is that people can change and that’s a great message. I love that Guillermo really had a lot of ground to make up for his mistakes, but he does it for his family and for himself. On the other side, Regan finally figures out what she wants because someone (Guillermo) finally asks her what she wants. That’s important too – as parents, we want the best for our child and even want to lay the path out for them but we have to listen to what they want also. And lastly, the message of consent is so relevant as well. I think this is a story many young adults can learn from!
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