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Lucky

The totally gripping Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick with a twist you won't see coming

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Lucky

By: Marissa Stapley
Narrated by: Soneela Nankani
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 'A wild and deeply satisfying rollercoaster ride . . . the most fun I've had . . . in quite a while' - Taylor Jenkins Reid

What if you had the winning lottery ticket that would change your life forever, but you couldn't cash it in?

Lucky Armstrong is tough, talented and in real trouble. Having just pulled off a million-dollar heist with her boyfriend, she's preparing to start a brand new life, complete with new identity, when everything goes sideways. Suddenly Lucky finds herself completely alone, without the help of either her father or her boyfriend, the two figures from whom she's learned the art of the scam.

When Lucky discovers that a lottery ticket she bought on a whim is worth millions, her elation is tempered by one big problem: cashing in the winning ticket means she'll be arrested for her crimes.

As Lucky tries to avoid capture and make a future for herself, she must find a way to confront her own past and learn what it means to be independent and honest . . . before her luck runs out.

(P) 2021 Simon & Schuster©2021 Marissa Stapley Action & Adventure Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Romance Romantic Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense True Crime Feel-Good

Critic reviews

A wild and deeply satisfying rollercoaster ride through the world of a con artist with a heart of gold. Propulsive and affecting, Lucky is the most fun I've had reading a book in quite a while
A riveting caper full of heart, I loved this book!
This fun romp, with deeper themes of identity, family ties and the meaning of truth in a life built on lies, kept me greedily turning pages late into the night. Perfect for book clubs - or anyone looking for their next unputdownable read
Stapley's gorgeous writing cuts to the bone, and her grifter heroine, both vulnerable and fierce, is driven by a genius premise . . . a gripping, heart-wrenching journey of resilience, hope, and redemption. A stunning read!
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This is an okay book.
I was a little disappointed but it was short and different from my usual genre.

An okay book

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I absolutely loved this book for the first two thirds of it but then it all started unraveling a bit. The last part of the book felt rushed, the main character who was supposed to be whip smart just started making stupid decisions that seemed out of character to her whole back story. After an incredible build up, the ending felt rushed and too ‘neat’, everything just tied together quickly and too perfectly, making for unbelievable scenarios which amounted to a Disneyesque ‘and they all lived happily ever after’ ending which just felt unrealistic. A promising start but a disappointing end.

Strong start, rushed ending

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After coming off of the 30 hour listen that was 11-22-63 (Stephen King) I was looking for an easy, uncomplicated palate cleanser. Lucky fit the bill perfectly! Nothing taxing, completely implausible, but hey, it’s fiction. It’s escapism. Not a fan of the narrator, but I’m picky. I enjoyed this. It was an extended lifetime movie, a Sunday afternoon or holiday beach read. Enjoy!

Diverting, easy quick read

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Couldn’t even finish it. Really bad and irritating narration to top it off. Waste of a credit.

Rubbish

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This for me was tedious and boring Storyline was poor Never got off the ground Narration was good

Boring dull tosh

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