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Title:	Reckless Oath We Made, The
Authors:	Greenwood, Bryn
Genre:	Fiction
Pages:	434
Year:	2019
Language:	English
Description:	Zee Trego could sure do with a knight in shining armour - there are debts to pay, family members in need, and the last straw, her sister has been abducted. When Gentry Frank, a young autistic man declares himself to be her champion, they embark on a quest to rescue LaReign. A brave and determined heroine, a chivalrous knight ... this is a page-turning unconventional love story set in Kansas, bristling with scoundrels, loyalty and compassion while cleverly illuminating the challenges of contemporary life in heartland USA.
Categories:	Fiction, Community, Human Rights, Love Story, Morals/Ethics, Relationships, Social commentary/perspectives, America, 2025 Titles, New Adult

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By: MAST 019		2025-07-31 12:20:55

We all thoroughly enjoyed the book, on many levels. The Middle English was an irritation for some. It prompted loads of discussion about poverty, equity and socioeconomic issues, neurodiversity and mental health. Gentry was such an interesting character, as was Uncle Alva, and Zee was full of complexities. It would not have been the choice of most of our readers but we all appreciated the reader experience.

By: CHCH 125		2024-11-21 12:05:22

Loved this book! What woman doesn't need a champion like Gentry in her life?!

By: AUCK 153		2024-04-17 13:46:50

Mixed response from the group. Interesting insight into the complexities of poverty, and how, even when working, the main character did not earn enough to live independently.

By: CHCH 099		2023-05-03 12:04:33

An interesting change in direction for the author of 'All the Ugly and Wonderful Things', but again, at its heart, a love story between two unlikely characters. An unconventional romance between Zee, who is no-one's fairytale princess but has a heart of gold, and Gentry, who is on the spectrum and an honest and tender champion of Zee. Wonderfully inventive storytelling and a romance for our times.

By: WANAK 008		2023-05-03 11:57:36

A muted reaction, several members gave up after a few chapters, finding the Middle English chapter too much of a barrier. Those that persevered to the end found the book very rewarding, with interesting characters and a good insight into autism. Some of the themes were confronting but the characters ( especially Zee and Gentry) were engaging, and the development of the main characters and their relationship was well done.