Reckless Magic

By: Rachel Higginson

Narrated by: Bailey Carr

Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

"Twilight meets Harry Potter." Fans of magic, mystery and romance will fall in love with book number one in the Amazon Best-Selling Star-Crossed Series!

Sixteen-year-old Eden Matthews has been in and out of private schools for the last two years. She can't seem to stop herself from closing them down. Kingsley is her last chance to finish high school. Only Kingsley isn't like the other schools she's been to. The students are different. But, then again, so is she. After meeting Kiran Kendrick, the mysterious boy who seems to be the source of all her problems, she is suddenly in a world that feels more make-believe than reality.

When her best friend Lilly is taken away and Kiran's life is threatened, Eden finds herself right in the middle of an ancient war that is so much bigger than high school. She alone has to find a way to save her best friend and the boy who has captivated her heart.

Reckless Magic is an intricate story about adventure, magic and forbidden love. Eden Matthews is an unlikely heroine determined to save the world and be with her one, true love before it's too late.

©2011 Rachel Higginson (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

I adore this series

Wow this series.. I got completely sucked in to the world that Higginson created.

Eden is a 16-year-old girl who, for reasons unknown to her, keeps blowing up (or flooding or creating a plague of crazy insects) at her high schools and is forced to transfer. She lives with her Aunt Syl and eventually gets placed at Kingsley high school. Her first day she runs into Kiran and Talbott, also their first day. Kiran is extremely swoon-worthy (blonde, messy hair, turquoise eyes..) and extremely cocky. Eden sits next to Kiran in their first class and for some reason her blood goes crazy and she passes out and is caught by, who else, Kiran. She also befriends Lilly, who seems to be a loner.

Okay, enough set up...

Instead of having a normal high school PE class, the entire class goes on a camping trip. Eden and Lilly pair up with Kiran and Talbott and go for a walk.. They end up being stalked by strange hooded men and are attacked. Eden, finally realizing what is happening, discovers there is magic inside of her (as well as the strange men) and somehow sucks all of the magic out of them. She believes to have killed them and eventually ends up back at home.

Enter Principal Amory Saint. He explains to Eden that she is not going crazy and that she is actually an Immortal and has magic in her veins and that Kingsley is a school for immortals. There are four different types of immortals - witch, titan, medium, and shape-shifter. Eden is told that shape-shifters are the outcasts of the immortal society and Lilly was one of them. Lilly is sent to Romania to stand trial just for being a shape-shifter and hiding her identity. She also finds out that Kiran is the prince of the immortals and his father, Lucan is the king.

A new student named Avalon St. Andrews begins at Kingsley and immediately befriends Eden. Kiran continues to *stalk* Eden and their love begins to blossom.

Definitely continue to the second book because I guarantee that once you make it through that one you won't be able to stop.

Grammar!!

For the most part I enjoyed the story but the use of poor grammar (“I could care less” and “in all good consciousness”) are like fingernails on a chalkboard to me. Maybe that was part of the lead character’s personality. I agree with some of the other reviewers that the lead as well as the love interest were annoying and unlikable. These books have a more juvenile tone than I was expecting....still, I listened to the whole thing!

It was ok

This is a typical YA book. Entertaining at points and other points kind of frustrating. I'm not a big fan of novels where "love" is based off of instant physical attraction. I didn't feel a connection when the main character, Eden Matthews, was head over heels in love with Kiran Kendrick. There wasn't really any substance between to justify real feelings (i.e. A nice personality). The performance was alright. It was a bit slow but once I played on 1.5 speed it was ok. I did like the magic portion of the novel. It was a little different twist outside the normal witch, shape shifters, Titian, and psychics. If you just want a typical YA novel this fits the premise.

Enchanting

This is a wonderful series. Great plot and personable characters. Held my interest the whole way through.

Enjoyed

I enjoyed this story very much and will be reading the next one very soon.

It starts off a little rough

The main character is a teenager, and it shows. She starts off very unlikable, they all do. But as the book goes on, they develop into amazing characters. She starts off weak, but grows to find not only her voice, but also herself. What i dont like about the story is, its very back and forth between whether she likes the prince or not. There isnt enough of the development before its like 'oh hey, now they like each other'. That being said, once she starts to find herself and understand what she is, the book gets much much better. The narration is perfect, i have nothing bad to say about it.

Best book so far

I love this series. The entire series takes you on a journey through love, loss, and heroism! This is one that I'll listen to again for sure! #magicalschools #magical #hiddenmagic #tagsgiving #sweepstakes

amazing

Bailey Carr is a wonderful narrator and the story is so easy and exciting to listen to. it's easy to see it all in your head.

Average book, great reader.

As far as romance and magic goes, this is a great read for any one looking for a twist on teen gooshy romance. The plot was good, but nothing special. Characters lack development and depth, yet its still fun, cute, and full of quirky humor.

💜

I absolutely loved it. Took me one day to finish it😊
I definitely recommend this one!!!