Pretty Reckless, by L.J. Shen

Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 4/5

Spice Rating: 🌶🌶 | 2/5

Subgenre & Type: Sports Romance, Football | MF

Tropes & Microtropes: Foster Brother, Enemies to Lovers, Bully Romance, Reverse Grumpy/Sunshine, Second Chance

Series Details: Book 1 | Can be read as Standalone | Complete Series | All Saints High

Format Details: Kindle Unlimited | Physical Print | Audible | Published by Bloom Books | 363 Pages

L.J. Shen expands her literary universe with a spinoff from her renowned Sinners of Saint series, introducing the new All Saints High series set in the fictional town of Todos Santos in Southern California. In this dual POV, we delve into the intertwined storylines of Daria and Penn, two characters from vastly different worlds whose lives become intricately linked. Daria presents herself as the quintessential rich, cheer captain, and queen bee, but beneath the facade lies a sense of inadequacy and self-doubt. Penn, on the other hand, hails from the wrong side of the tracks, grappling with poverty, brokenness, and a lack of love. Their paths collide when Penn first lays eyes on Daria at the age of 14. Enamored, he persuades her to promise him all her firsts, unaware that she unintentionally will wreak havoc on his life. As Penn's twin sister disappears, leaving him shattered and resentful towards Daria, their relationship becomes entangled in a web of hatred masking deeper emotions. While Daria battles her demons, particularly her heartbreaking relationship with her mother, Penn shoulders the burdens of his own tumultuous life. Despite their professed hatred for each other, beneath the surface lies a profound connection that transcends their pasts. Ultimately, their story is a testament to the power of love and resilience in overcoming life's adversities.

Content Warnings: Mentions of sexual assault (off page), addiction, death of a parent, and abuse.