Harley Quinn Reckoning, Rachael Allen
Harley Quinn Reckoning, Rachael Allen
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Harley Quinn: Reckoning

Author: Rachael Allen

Narrator: Emma Lysy

Unabridged: 11 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/26/2022


Synopsis

In this new launch of a trilogy within the DC Icons universe, experience the origin story of a Super-Villain. This is the Harley Quinn backstory fans have been waiting for.

“Allen’s Harley is a fierce, righteous, brilliant, and preternaturally brave ball of chaos. I loved and feared every single minute with her.” –Dahlia Adler, author of Cool for the Summer

When Harleen Quinzel scores an internship in a psych lab at Gotham University, she's more than ecstatic; she's desperate to make a Big Scientific Discovery that will land her a full-ride college scholarship and get her away from her abusive father. But when Harleen witnesses the way women are treated across STEM departments--and experiences harassment herself--she decides that revenge and justice are more important than her own dreams. 

Harleen finds her place in an intoxicating vigilante girl gang called the Reckoning, who creates chaos to inspire change. And when Harleen falls for another girl in the gang, it finally seems like she's found her true passions. But what starts off as pranks and mischief quickly turns deadly as one of the gang members is found murdered--and a terrifying conspiracy is uncovered that puts the life Harleen has worked so hard for at stake. Will she choose her future--or will she choose revenge?

In this refreshingly feminist spin on the story of our favorite villainess, Harley Quinn: Reckoning traces Harleen's journey from precocious, revenge-obsessed teenage girl to a hardcore justice-seeker on her way to becoming the most captivating Super Villain of all time. This is one story that you won't be able to put down.

About The Author

Rachael Allen is a scientist by day and kidlit author by night. She is the winner of the 2019 Georgia Young Adult Author of the Year award, and her books include 17 First Kisses, The Revenge Playbook, The Summer of Impossibilities, and A Taxonomy of Love, which was a Junior Library Guild and 2018 Books All Young Georgians Should Read selection. Rachael lives in Decatur, GA with her husband, two kiddos, and two sled dogs.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Bookishrealm on May 30, 2022

This was a solid entry in the DC Icons series. I have to admit I was a tad bit nervous because Harley Quinn is one of my favorite DC characters and I’m not a huge fan of all the novels that surround comic book characters. But this was a pleasant surprise and I think it will be a great fit for those......more

Goodreads review by Sunny on February 20, 2025

Women in STEM meets revenge feminist girl gangs on campus meets my favorite character ever, Harley Quinn. LOVED AND ADORED!......more

Goodreads review by Ryan on May 30, 2023

Harley Quinn: Reckoning by Rachael Allen is an original take on Harley Quinn's origin, a rocking feminist revenge plot, and a mystery all rolled up into one. Harley Quinn: Reckoning is part of the DC Icons series which tells origin stories for the young adult audience before the hero or villain has......more

Goodreads review by Jon on August 11, 2024

2.5 What the hell was this?! I thought when I was dipping my toe into superhero comic novels, Harley Quinn seemed like a safe bet. I listened to the Graphic Audio Deadpool book, and I thought this was going to be a superhero action comedy. I could not have been more wrong. I liked the cover art, the......more

Goodreads review by Bookish Selkie on April 26, 2022

The complex evolution of Harley Quinn has always been fascinating to me. When I saw that this book dealt with her origin story, I was very excited to read it. With many writers, she feels misunderstood and not necessarily taken seriously. Her relationships with the Joker and Poison Ivy are often deb......more


Quotes

A RISE Feminist Book Selection!

"An engaging, refreshing page-turner." -Kirkus Reviews

Perfect for hard-core fans and new readers looking to fall in love with this smart, rebellious, iconic character.” –Julian Winters, Award-winning author of As You Walk On By

"Maniacally plotted and diabolically feminist, Harley Quinn: Reckoning shreds misogyny with science and features a girl gang that readers won’t be able to get enough of. Every girl who’s ever been pushed aside, overlooked, or held back will root for Harleen and be clamoring for more."—Lisa Maxwell, author of the New York Times Bestselling The Last Magician series

Harley Quinn: Reckoning is a powerhouse of a villain origin story that sizzles with tension and terror, humor and heart. Allen deftly weaves weighty themes, such as sexism, classism, the way our experiences shape who we become and the way we shatter expectations, into a gripping and witty whodunit. This version of Harley Quinn is my new fave supervillain-in-the-making and I can't wait to read more!”—Gilly Segal, New York Times bestselling author of I'm Not Dying With You Tonight