I just finished The Lovely Reckless less than five minutes ago and I already have a major book hangover.

"We grew up together, and Noah was one of my best friends. But he feels so far away...And you're my right now."

Frankie witnessed her boyfriend's murder, which should be enough trauma for anyone. But Frankie also has the burden of not being able to remember the person who murdered him, adding to her pain from the situation. No one seems to understand what's happening with her, until she makes the mistake of drinking and driving. From there, her life shifts majorly. She is forced to live with her father, who is an undercover cop, change from her private school to a public school, and overall develop who she really is. And of course, she meets Marco, a misunderstood kid from across the tracks.

The first 270 pages build up for the last ~100, which would normally annoy me. But The Lovely Reckless never feels tedious. For me, it was one of those books you don't want to put down.

A lot of people love YA because the emotional connection is so real and raw. If you're one of those people, this book is for you. You'll love watching Frankie figure out her world and navigate through her loss. You'll be concerned for her. You'll bite your nails with worry. You won't want to stop, even when it's over.

**I received a copy of The Lovely Reckless at a festival. It was on my TBR long before that; how I received the book had no bearing on my opinions here.