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Reckless Gravity
A dark secret threatens to topple the lives and loves of a popular rock band in the adrenaline-pumping young adult novel Reckless Gravity.
Edited by CRISTINA MORACHO author of ALTHEA & OLIVER and A GOOD IDEA
Edited by CRISTINA MORACHO author of ALTHEA & OLIVER and A GOOD IDEA
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First published October 5, 2015
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J.D. Myall
2 books97 followersJ.D. Myall is a literary assistant at Neighborhood Literary Agency, co-chair of Drexel University's MFA Alumni Association, and host of the Craft Chat Chronicles podcast. Her work has appeared in Ms. Magazine, Writer’s Digest, and HuffPost. Her debut novel, Heart's Gambit, launches in Winter 2026. When she’s not conjuring magic, murder, and mayhem, she mentors writers through workshops at www.jdmyall.com.
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February 3, 2016
The prologue of this book in intense and it gets crazier from there. There is a lot of drug use and swearing in this one, so it's not really suitable for younger teens.
The book follows the main character, Cherrie Lane, as her band, Reckless Gravity, embarks on a huge tour five years after the events in the Prologue. Things are ok at first and she's still dating Gunner, who we meet in the prologue, only now he's the singer in the band. She plays guitar and two of their other childhood friends are the drummer and bass player. She has a nice apartment, loves making music, and loves Gunner. Then things start to unravel.
After a tragic bus accident, Cherrie feels lost and a new band member makes her feel good about herself. Unfortunately for her, the friendship between them causes problems between her and Gunner. There's also a serial killer on the loose.
I felt bad for Cherrie because of how much she had to endure. She's a great min character though. She tries to be strong for herself and those around her, even when she's in over her head. I think it was a good depiction of what it's like to be a girl in a rock band and I like that she's humble. She cares abut her fans and is really sweet to them.
All of the characters are well written and so is the rest of the story. Some issue the story deals with are domestic violence, rape, mental illness, drinking, drugs, peer pressure, self acceptance, love and friendship. I love the way the book left off and I'll be reading the next one.
I received this book for free rom NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
The book follows the main character, Cherrie Lane, as her band, Reckless Gravity, embarks on a huge tour five years after the events in the Prologue. Things are ok at first and she's still dating Gunner, who we meet in the prologue, only now he's the singer in the band. She plays guitar and two of their other childhood friends are the drummer and bass player. She has a nice apartment, loves making music, and loves Gunner. Then things start to unravel.
After a tragic bus accident, Cherrie feels lost and a new band member makes her feel good about herself. Unfortunately for her, the friendship between them causes problems between her and Gunner. There's also a serial killer on the loose.
I felt bad for Cherrie because of how much she had to endure. She's a great min character though. She tries to be strong for herself and those around her, even when she's in over her head. I think it was a good depiction of what it's like to be a girl in a rock band and I like that she's humble. She cares abut her fans and is really sweet to them.
All of the characters are well written and so is the rest of the story. Some issue the story deals with are domestic violence, rape, mental illness, drinking, drugs, peer pressure, self acceptance, love and friendship. I love the way the book left off and I'll be reading the next one.
I received this book for free rom NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
January 16, 2016
This is an edgy, exciting YA novel full of reasons to keep turning the page. The author keeps you interested through her fast paced writing and her ability to build up just enough mystery to keep the story fresh without making it too extreme to be believed.
The dialogue is good and keeps the pace of the story up as you get further into the lives of the various characters. I liked the complete picture the author painted of her characters and how the changes in their lives affected them. Part love story, part realistic rock drama, all interesting.
I definitely think the younger crowds will like this book.
This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher, provided through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
The dialogue is good and keeps the pace of the story up as you get further into the lives of the various characters. I liked the complete picture the author painted of her characters and how the changes in their lives affected them. Part love story, part realistic rock drama, all interesting.
I definitely think the younger crowds will like this book.
This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher, provided through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
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