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Lucky was abandoned on the steps of a Catholic church as a newborn. She lives her whole life with a man named John who she believes to be her father. But just when it seems her luck has run out, everything changes.

I really liked the first part but the second just wrapped up too quickly and cleanly for me.

A baby abandoned at birth goes on to live the consequences of this, which felt somewhat unbelievable at times. I did like the ending which was very fitting for her name.

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The first half of this book was really good; it had soooo much potential. Then, it feels like the author just gets tired of writing it and rushes the ending. I found myself realizing that there were very few (I'm talking like 3 or 4) pages left, and the central conflict still hadn't been resolved. Then, it just is. I wish there had been another 100 or so pages to give the story the ending it deserved.

3.5/5

Good book for a quick read and escape from a boring day:)

Lucky by Marissa Stapley explores the scope of good and evil, the importance of honesty through its main character. Lucky may not always be on the side of right, but she shows her heart is in the right place even when she makes a wrong decision. The novel is fast-paced and leaves you curious about what would come next. At just over 230 pages, it's the perfect beach read.

A quick read with some good twists! Lucky ends up being a likable character, despite being a con artist who‘s done some sketchy stuff. I found myself rooting for her! She‘s on the run but has a winning lottery ticket that could buy her a new, honest life, but claiming the money would mean getting arrested. Her past comes back to haunt her as she tries to decide who she can trust, if anyone.

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On the surface, Lucky is a criminal, a thief, a scammer, and what everyone would consider a bad person. But as her story unfolded, I found myself relating to her and even rooting for her. The suspense kept me invested in the story, plus dual timeline plots are my weakness! Solid read! 3.75 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Also thank you to @KateReadsYA for gifting this to me! 💖

I enjoyed THE LAST RESORT, and this one is a Reese pick.

Like most of Reese‘s book club picks, this would make a good movie or show. At first it was hard to root for any of the characters because they‘re con artists, but Lucky becomes more likable as it goes. The lottery ticket dilemma added a fun layer

The premise was entertaining and it was plotted well for a potential movie but everything falls apart in part 2, and the ending was exceptionally unsatisfying. The first half was a fun summer read, however.

#Luck #BigJuneReadathon @Clwojick

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This is a good pick for when you‘re in the mood to escape into a fun and fast story. It‘s an entertaining tale of resilience and redemption with an unconventional (but likable) protagonist. The ending felt rushed and convenient; I would have liked more closure and complexity. 🎧 #reesesbookclub

Lucky is raised to be a con artist, she gets older and tries to make a life for herself with her boyfriend Cary. After what should be their last job, Lucky wakes up alone and penniless, leading her back into the life, trying to find out the truth. Then she finds out she‘s holding a winning lottery ticket. Her past comes back to haunt her as she looks for someone to trust.

Some parts were inconsistent & impossible timing, but a solid quick read.

I throughly enjoyed this book… what‘s a con artist to do when she realizes she has a winning lottery ticket but if she cashes it in her whole life could blow up… fun, fast paced and a real page turner!! Can‘t wait for the book club discussion on this one!

3.5⭐/5⭐

Con artist father and daughter team makes for a pretty fun read. This was a book club pick and I did enjoy it.

Finished the cozy; lovely, as expected ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Then proceeded to read the tagged book, Lucky, in an evening! It‘s been a while since I‘ve been able to do that, even with a shorter book like this! I enjoyed it - obviously a quick read… and sweet in some maybe predictable ways… and hard in some maybe predictable ways. Another ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me.

And we had snow & fog this morning! Of course the pics never do it any justice, but I always try! ❄️🌫❄️

This was cute and sweet. I feel like this was literally a movie screenplay for something I‘ve seen in multiple incarnations. It was heartwarming at times and wrapped up neatly in a bow at the end. I wouldn‘t necessarily say it was deep and thought provoking, but it was just enjoyable and a fun read.

Bottom 2 are from Goodwill, but I still have 14 years of Scarpetta to read before I get to them, so I picked up 3 more to make my way to the modern day. The rest are from Annie‘s Bookstop (Other Black Girl is new, the rest were used). Buying books and reading books are truly 2 separate hobbies 😂

My old phone conveniently started glitching out as soon as the very last payment on it was made, so I begrudgingly agreed to do an upgrade and have to say that the new one is awesome for reading! Can't get into or remember half the passwords for most of my apps but atleast I can get into kindle🤣

Believable? Yes, to an extent, but only after reading two other books centered around being raised and lost in the world of con artistry. While good, this one was too neat and tidy for me. Opt instead for

The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe (YA)
Nowhere Girl: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood by Cheryl Diamond

Entertaining & enjoyable, but not one to blow you away. A lot to like, but also a lot of conveniences that took away from the good parts. Solid pacing for the first half & an interesting protagonist. Around the halfway mark, it became a little too convenient & logic got thrown a bit out of the window. The ending was solid, but again too convenient. It didn't feel realistic and that bothered me...a lot. Landed in the okay pile for me in the end.

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I‘m happy with my 14 books for January. There were many different genres and reading formats. The top books were: The Personal Librarian, Honor, and Firekeeper‘s Daughter.

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January #bookspinbingo board.
I finished my #bookspin and my #doublespin.
I only DNF'd four books(the tagged book is one of them)...I think 2022 is the year I embrace the DNF. I'm off to a good start anyway. 😜

15 books total. 4 DNF's. 6 Bingos...not bad.

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I liked Lucky as a light and upbeat read. I liked the protagonist whose had a series of unfortunate events happen to her that led to her being a grifter and con. Lucky has never known anything different. In the end, will she be able to redeem herself and those she hurt along the way or will she be doomed for the rest of her life because of her crimes. It's a light-hearted and upbeat coming of age story. Very easy reading. 3.5 ✨

Lightning fast read about a down on her luck grifter looking for redemption. Fast, fun, possibly forgettable. Great for the January blahs.

Just began this and I'm very excited! Didn't mean to get on a Reese's Bookclub binge but I was Lucky enough to get this from my digital library. I'm loving it so far!

What a great story of redemption and second chances! This is definitely a character-driven story. I really enjoyed reading about Lucky‘s past and present, and I have high hopes for her future. The last line of the book is perfect. #Kindle #ebook

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would!!

Really 3.5 stars. The main character is both likable & someone to avoid in real life. The setting is simply where the reader is: many varied places in the US. The dual timeline is child Lucky yearning to settle in one spot but frequently uprooted by her greedy Father as well as adult Lucky looking for the elusive part of herself. This is not a typical story but rather a peek of the underworld life of the swindling and grifting game.

I thought this was enjoyable and while I didn‘t think a happy ending was possible, implausibly it was. I know that bothers some but it didn‘t matter for this book somehow. I enjoyed Lucky, both the book and the character.

Neither a mystery nor a heartwarming tale of redemption, this book was truly just okay.

Lucky is a grifter, a skill she learned from her criminal father, but all she‘s wanted is a home and a straight life. When her boyfriend cons her and leaves her high and dry, she still has a lottery ticket worth $390 million because of course. A bunch of unbelievable things happen, then the book ends, thankfully. 😂🙏🏻

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This was the perfect read to distract me from the stress of traveling via airplane this weekend (my flight was delayed twice). Though Lucky was a skilled grifter her heart was way bigger than her track record implies.

Con artist Lucky has followed in her father‘s footsteps, but her latest con has her on the run and likely duped by her boyfriend. Most of this was a lot of fun, but by the end it had devolved into so much silliness, and wrapped up so suddenly, that I can‘t quite give it a pick.

I picture this adapted to a 2-hour Reese Witherspoon produced comedy because the past timeline of 10 yr-old Lucky merging with her 26 yr-old self allows the reader to root for wannabe-normal but ultimate grifter, Lucky, from the first to the last page. However, there are piles of dangling participles in this storyline and maybe a Hollywood writing team will fill in those holes for a wacky limited series.

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Rating: 3.25🌟

My most recent #audiobook and Reese‘s Book Club pick. I really liked getting to know Lucky and listening to her life evolve throughout the storyline. It came full circle for me in the end which is always a positive if you ask me. A quick and easy listen that made unpacking a little less painful!

I‘ve involved in this one so far! #currentread

This was a fun book to escape with during crazy December days.
Book2 for #Dashing December @Andrew65 I‘m not sure if I will finish a third one but I‘m going to try.

Implausible but entertaining. Perfect #BrainCandy 🍭🍬🍭🍬Fun narration 🎧🧡 #BorrowNotBuy

Need something light 😁#Scribd 🎧

“If you want to be a successful con artist like me, you‘ve got to listen to your hunches. Follow those hunches as far as they‘ll take you.” —Lucky

Lucky is definitely a plucky, lovable grifter fallen on hard times. This reminded me of Curly Sue with a twist of Sidney Sheldon‘s IF TOMORROW COMES. Also, she‘s well read. I‘ll be checking out Lucia Berlin and Joan Didion thanks to her.

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Full review here: http://girlwellread.blogspot.com/2021/03/lucky-by-marissa-stapley.html.