Heatwave Reckoning

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Betrayed in the Apocalypse. Reborn for Revenge. When a deadly heatwave transforms the world, Ivy is imprisoned by her husband Blake and his mistress Vanessa. They leave her to die. She wakes up with a second chance. This time, Ivy divorces Blake before the apocalypse hits, builds a fortress. The old world burned. The people who betrayed her won't survive the new one. But will she?

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Heatwave Reckoning Reviews

★★★★☆3.8·10 reviews

AriaAfterWork

★★☆☆☆·5 months ago

The villain scenes in Heatwave Reckoning were a little too broad for me.

Nora_Binge

★★★☆☆·4 months ago

Heatwave Reckoning is fine if you want something quick and low-commitment.

NoahNotes

★★★★☆·8 months ago

The premise of Heatwave Reckoning is stronger than a few details around it.

AriaAfterWork — ★★☆☆☆

The villain scenes in Heatwave Reckoning were a little too broad for me.

Nora_Binge — ★★★☆☆

Heatwave Reckoning is fine if you want something quick and low-commitment.

NoahNotes — ★★★★☆

The premise of Heatwave Reckoning is stronger than a few details around it.

Nora_Drama — ★★★★★

The editing in Heatwave Reckoning keeps the energy moving without feeling chaotic.

HudsonHype — ★★★★★

I appreciated how Heatwave Reckoning keeps the episodes tight.

Sam_Watching — ★★☆☆☆

Heatwave Reckoning works in concept, but the acting did not fully support it.

EthanEpisode — ★★★★☆

I wanted more breathing room in Heatwave Reckoning, but the pace is part of the appeal.

Nora_Screen — ★★★★★

Heatwave Reckoning is put together with more care than I expected.

NinaNoSpoilers — ★★★★☆

Heatwave Reckoning is not perfect, yet it keeps the screen busy in a good way.

Avery_Drama — ★★★★☆

I enjoyed Heatwave Reckoning; I just wish one subplot had more room.

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