Received a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher for a review. This is a story of a high school girl who is feeling lost after losing her mom and distancing herself from her friends. She relies on luck and a new friendship to find the piece that is missing in herself. This is sweet coming of age story that is well written and easy to read. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys young adult fiction.

This was a great book. I felt like the characters were well developed it and it kept me going!! I had high expectations and this beat them!

This was a cute summer read! A coming age girl story about a girl struggling to find herself after the death of her mother. The adventures she goes on with her friend are cute and telling. I don't want to give away the surprise ending, it was easy to figure out as the story goes on, but it was still nice to read about her figuring out that part of herself.

Emily hasn't been the same since her mom died of cancer three years ago. Her on-again off-again relationship with her boyfriend Matt has been officially off since she kissed someone else at Junior Prom, and her friend group is feeling the effects. When Emily childhood friend Blake moves back from Hawaii and she discovers her mom's senior year bucket list, the two forge a new friendship as Emily tries to recomplete what she's termed The Lucky List.

While much of The Lucky List is predictable, character growth was a definite asset. Probably more realistic than romance, although the romance element is definitely a side plot.

Fun summer read, about finding yourself and learning to accept who you really are. Emily is on a path to find herself. After breaking it off with her ex, she finds her mom's senior year bucket list. She sets out to mark off each item, and on the way learns about her true self. Enter Blake, her dad's bestfriends daughter. There is a slow burn romance, that I feel takes too long to develop. However it was a great read, for one of the author's of "Five Feet Apart"

This is a coming of age book whose protagonist, Emily, is a senior in high school who is still coping with the loss of her mother who died of cancer three years ago. She discovers in an old yearbook of her mothers a bucket list that her mother wrote. She decides to follow in her mother's footsteps, because she herself feels lost. Her friend Blake, whom is a lesbian, is by her side the entire time. In the end she finally figures out what has been missing from her life and it isn’t only her mother, it’s her true identity. That she herself is actually gay as well.

If you are looking for a cute fun summer read I totally this one, especially now during pride month!

Let me start off this review by saying that I am about 20 years older than the target audience, so my review may be biased by this fact. Nevertheless, I do occasionally enjoy a good YA fiction, and I often look for new interesting reads for the teens and YAs in my life.
While I truly adored Five Feet Apart and enjoyed All This Time well enough, I struggled getting through The Lucky List. It took me a good 3 weeks to read the book, which is saying something as I usually average one book every couple of days. It didn't grab me. There was not enough emotional depth, drama or even snarky humor to hook in a more... mature... audience.
It was basically a beach read, but for teens, which was just not enough to keep me reading for more than a chapter at a time.
It's by no means a bad book, however. Emily is likeable enough, and her chemistry with Blake is palpable. You can't help but root for them. Also, dad's support in the end was greatly appreciated. Your average 15 to 21 year old will probably enjoy it. But anyone much older than this, who isn't particularly interested in teenagers coming of age might be a little bored. And I think that describes me and my disinterest in the book well enough: I just don't enjoy coming of age stories anymore and need to stay away from those in the future. So, this seems to be a case of "It's me, not you!"

This was a lovely story about a girl who is dealing with the death of her mother and the events that take place after. Emily is a very relatable character and I love how she goes on a journey to find out who her mother was while she's finding out who she is. Lippincott writes wonderful characters with emotional stories that readers can relate to. I love her perspective and voice.

This is the author's first solo work (I previously read Five Feet Apart and All This Time, which she co-authored with Mikki Daughtry) and I needed my tissues for this one. I absolutely could not put this down and was easily drawn into Emily's life, with all her fears and sadness and pain, and Blake's open and generous spirit, her artistry, her fearlessness, and her mischievousness. Yes, there are some of the usual YA tropes in this one, but it absolutely did not make me roll my eyes, clench my teeth or yell at the kids for their stupid behavior. Instead, I enjoyed watching Emily take chances with Blake by her side, encouraging her and egging her on. I laughed over some of the antics, cheered over others, and cried when she cried. Possibly I just happened to be in the right frame of mind for this story, but I absolutely enjoyed it from beginning to end. I will be keeping my eye on this author for future books. Well done, Rachael Lippincott!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The Lucky List by Rachael Lippincott was a quick and fun read that started off a bit slow but ended with a character that I was deeply invested in and beautiful scenes that tugged at my heartstrings and made me emotional. Recommended YA read.

The Lucky List is a super quick read about a girl who’s mother passed away three years ago. Ever since then, Emily has felt especially lost. Until this summer she finds her mom’s old summer bucket list and embarks on a journey to find herself once more with a girl named Blake. This book was a super quick, fun summer read, and I definitely recommend it. Overall, I give it a 3.5/5 stars. Here’s why:

I loved...
- Emily’s journey to self discovery, the deep conversations she had about finding out who’s she really is
- her overcoming her grief
- the promise of fulfilling a crazy bucket list to help you learn to let loose and have fun
- the slow burn of a good lesbian relationship coming to fruition

Why I didn’t love as much:
- I was really not feeling the whole Matt thing and forcing yourself to be with someone just because. Granted, they’re seniors in his school, so I also totally get it too.
- I got so annoyed with Kiera and Emily’s friendship. I know they’re best friends, and still in high school, but seriously the insane jealousy and FOMO between these too were annoying
- literally what I didn’t love boils down to them being high schoolers which essentially mutes all my points if you are actually the target audience for this book

Definitely one to read, especially if you’re looking for a female-female relationship - especially in YA.

Thanks to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing for sending me an advanced e-copy of this book in return for my honest review.

The Lucky List by Rachael Lippincott dealt extremely well with the subject of grief and emotions that come and go as time passes. Single dad and daughter find that living each day with a positive naive mask just can't suffice anymore. Emily and her mom always found that luck was on their side during their outings and life until cancer took Emily's mom.

Emily is dealing with the emotions of her senior year and having to move from the home that she shared with her parents. Now that her mom is gone and her father is making the ultimate sacrifice to pay off the mass of medical bills, by selling their home.
Blake, her childhood friend returns to Huckabee just in time to help Emily truly experience a summer that will challenge her spirit. Blake and Emily are packing up her mother's belongings and come across her mother's summer bucket list. The summer her mother experienced before her senior year. Blake convinces Emily to complete the bucket list to have a connection to her mother and to get out of the grief shell she has created.
This book was a surprise and enjoyable read. The plot, characters, and the overall story unfolding and watching Emily grow emotionally and physically. Great summer read and I truly enjoyed the author's (Rachael Lippincott) first book on her own. Highly recommend this beautiful love story.
My only question is that Emily never comes out saying she is a lesbian - not sure if she considers it wrong or if she is still coming to terms with being gay. But, what is wrong with owning your true self? Be proud of who you are and embrace it.

*I received a gifted ARC of this book from the publisher, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers for my honest review

I read and enjoyed Rachael's other books she co-authored (Five Feet Apart and All This Time) so I was really excited to read her first solo book! And The Lucky List did not disappoint. It was a book I could not put down, evidenced by me reading it in one sitting.
The Lucky List is a fast read and a nice coming of age story, full of sentimental and tragic but also sweet moments. The ending did surprise me, and that really added to my enjoyment of the book and made it stand out a little from other YA contemporary.
I was super invested in the slow burn romance, and Emily and Blake were characters I really rooted for. I immediately liked and empathized with both of them and the tough situations both faced, and watching their friendship grow and develop felt natural and fun. It was an uplifting read when it could have really been a downer.
 The writing style was easy enough to read, but nothing about it stood out so no bonus points for the book :( I still really enjoyed the book and will continue to read anything Rachael writes in the future.

Although it took me a while to get into this book I really enjoyed it. It had a bit of a slow start but the ending made it well worth the read. It was hard to really get a good read of the MC, Emily but it was still well written and a story I would highly encourage others to read. Thanks to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the ARC.

What a stunning solo debut “The Lucky List” was! I adored the story from the first page and didn’t want Em and Blake’s scenes to end.

It’s been a while since I read a good contemporary young adult story that touched my heart and spoke about various topics like losing a loved one, coming out, and finding your place in life. I loved the concept of the story where Em tries to hang on to her mother’s feelings by redoing the list that her mom had, hoping it will get her over the sadness.

More than Emily, I loved Blake and thought she was the highlight of the story. She has an incredible zest for life and is not afraid to live it to the fullest. I loved the impact she has on Emily to check off the items on the list. Most of the challenges are a bit risky but still puts a smile on your face. My favorite one was with the tattoo and when they jump into the lake. Just like Em, I also felt a sense of adrenaline rush and wondered if I should start my lucky list (even though I’m already in my 30s – but hey, it’s never too late to fulfill your dreams, is it?)

I also loved the supporting characters in the tale. Moreover, the author doesn’t paint anyone as good or bad. Everyone has their pros and cons, and I could connect with them all. For instance, I loved Em’s complex relationship with her father regarding moving on, her friendship with Kiera, and her shaky relationship with Matt. It was interesting to see how Em dealt with all her feelings.

Overall, “The Lucky List” is adorable, and I loved it! I hope the author writes many more such books.

This is a story about luck.

This was a cute story, but the full length slow burn romance felt too drawn out for my preferences. That being said, the other elements are charming & it was a quick read.

3.5 rounded to 4

Thanks NetGalley & Simon & Schuster for this eARC!

This book was great, but the end was very predictable (which is ok) but it seemed a bit of a stretch. I loved the character development of Emily, our protaganist. She has just finished her junior year of high school and because of an incidient that occurred at prom, her friends have ostracized her. (To be honest, it seems like an over-reaction, but this is also high school and high schoolers are known for over-reactions). Her best friend is away for the summer and she's lonely. Enter Blake, her old childhood friend, who has moved back to town.

Emily lost her mother a few years ago (trigger warning: death of a parent) and has been struggling to come to terms with it. She doesn't want to lose her memory of her mother and is clinging to anything she can. While going through her mother's closet, she finds a list of things her mom wanted to do the summer before senior year (ranging from get a tattoo to find a four-leaf clover). Emily and Blake decide to do everything on the list. Emily thinks she'll find a way back to normal with this list.

As she goes through the list, she realizes more and more about herself. Who she is. What she wants. But when that clashes with what she thought her mother wanted for her, Emily is stuck. The Lucky List goes through very common emotions of a girl who is coming to terms with her sexuality. She is torn between being honest with herself and being honest with what she thinks her mom would want.

Overall, this is a great book for upper middle schoolers and high schoolers.

I just finished this and the ending made me tear up. I loved it! Sad, sweet, real, and ultimately hopeful. My students will love it. Highly recommend!

This is how Emily’s summer before Senior year is going. She’s eyebrow deep in grief over losing her mom, has messed up her friend circle in huge way, and is having to leave her childhood home. ⁣
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This is a very sweet pull your heart strings coming of age and finding yourself story. Who am I aside from the expectations on me and how do I figure it out without hurting people?⁣
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Blake is the daughter of Emily’s dads best friend and they have moved back to this small town. Blake and Emily find a summer bucket list Emily’s mom made before her Senior year. These two go on some fun adventures to finish the list and Emily is convinced she knows what will happen when she finishes. ⁣
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I had a big boo hoo when Blake tries to give Emily this moment to be brave and take a stand and Emily can’t. Just wait Emily is going to figure out how much she cares about Blake. ⁣
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I loved this one and I read a few reviews and there was a complaint that Emily keeps talking about Blake being so tan. Firstly it’s not really that often and Emily is clueless to her feeling about Blake and this is her figuring it out. This is not a steamy story maybe a couple kisses and if cancer and loss of a parent are triggers for you this might be a no for you. ⁣
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The Lucky List was a beautiful Young Adult book about finding yourself. Many young readers go through an identify crisis in their life as they are trying to find their own way especially when sexuality is in charge. This was a book about sorting through the feelings of what is “normal” and what is “expected” or “encouraged” by others. This book was captivating and endearing while showing the emotions of someone trying to figure out how they identify themself and who they love.