Title: Reckless (Thoughless #3)
Author: S.C. Stephens
Release Date: March 5, 2013
Publisher: Gallery Books
Pages: 544
Source: Bought from Amazon
Synopsis: Can love survive when life gets Reckless?
When the band hits it big, Kiera and Kellan must ask themselves: Can their love for each other survive the constant pressures of superstardom? The friendships they've formed, the new family they've found, and the history they've forged will all play a part in helping them navigate the turbulent waters of the band's exploding popularity. A greedy executive hell-bent on success, a declining pop star looking for an edge, and a media circus that twists lies into truths are just some of the obstacles the lovers will have to overcome if they are going to remain together. Fame comes with a price-but will it cost Kiera and Kellan everything?
My Thoughts:
Reckless is the third and final
novel in the Thoughtless series by S.C. Stephens. In Reckless, we start off
with The D-Bags about to go on tour to be major rock stars. The record label
lets them stay at the house in L.A and this is where they meet a major star,
Sienna Sexton. The label wants them to collaborate on a song because Sienna’s
career is hitting a snag but this is where the trouble begins. Kellan and
Kiera’s relationship is tested time and time again to prove that their love
will last. Reckless did not disappoint; even after a few days of finishing the
book, I can’t stop thinking about it because it has affected me so much on a
personal level.
This series is very different
from anything I have ever read. Usually the books I read are about people who
have been cheated on but this is a much different perspective. We see Kiera
feeling really guilty about hurting Denny even after 2 years of being with
Kellan. Kellan and Kiera go through a lot of issues and have to learn to trust
each other 100% in order for their relationship to work. Trust and communication
becomes 2 of the major identifying factors that keep their relationship going.
I absolutely love Kiera and
Kellan. They have grown a lot since Thoughtless. They have both learned a lot
from their previous mistakes and are stronger together than they are apart. I
love how Kiera has matured in Reckless. When Kiera told Joey to do whatever she
wanted with the tape, I had more respect for Kiera than I ever did before. She
supports Kellan because she wants him to be happy and successful even though it
has the potential to hurt her. I think this is what I love most about Kiera in
this book and also because she is not as jealous about Kellan flirting with
fans any longer. It shows that she has more confidence in herself and in her
relationship.
The other characters like Griffin and
Anna have grown a lot and I found myself liking Griffin, where I
didn’t really care for him before. After their baby is born, Griffin becomes
more responsible (yeah I said it) and I really like how the baby changed him.
I must say I kind of have a new
found respect for stars and their private lives after reading this book. The
events that occurred are prime examples of how you can’t believe everything you
hear on the news (about major stars) because it could be made up. My heart
broke for Kiera when she was ridiculed and assaulted by the public because they
thought she was the other woman in Kellan’s life. I must say one of my
favourite parts is when Kellan confessed the truth at the radio station about
his relationship. I read that part over and over again.
This book had me in tears in 3
separate times; not just in tears but a blubbering mess. I felt for Kiera and
everything she went through. I am so happy I decided to read the series because
every time I read a series by S. C Stephens, she blows my mind. Her other series,
the Conversion series, is great as well. I am a huge fan of the author and I am
so happy to read whatever she writes next.
5 out of 5 stars
