Great book that was a little hard to get into at first. However I gave it a chance and it really gave in the middle and end.

"Lucky" by Marissa Stapley is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores the intricacies of love, fate, and the power of choice. The story revolves around the lives of two women, both facing pivotal moments in their relationships. As their paths intertwine, the author skillfully delves into their pasts, secrets, and desires, unraveling a complex web of emotions. Stapley's writing is engaging and insightful, drawing readers into the lives of the characters and making them ponder their own notions of luck and destiny. With its rich character development and nuanced exploration of relationships, "Lucky" is a captivating novel that will resonate with readers and leave them contemplating the choices that shape their lives.

This was was just okay for me! I thought the story moved smoothly between the past and present but felt it would have been more effective if told in a more linear style.

I loved this book and have no idea why I put it off for so long. I loved Lucky as a character and the writing kept me engaged with the story throughout

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

Lucky Armstrong is a tough, talented grifter who has just pulled off a million-dollar heist with her boyfriend, Cary. She's ready to start a brand-new life, with a new identity--when things go sideways. Lucky finds herself alone for the first time, navigating the world without the help of either her father or her boyfriend, the two figures from whom she's learned the art of the scam.

First off I LOVE the cover of this book. I was rooting for Lucky the whole way through. This was a fun suspense with a lot of heart, Set in two timelines, one current and the second Lucky's childhood. There are a couple of twists that I did not see coming.

I didn't have the highest expectations for this book, but it surprised me and had me turning the pages fast. The premise of this book is unique and smart, and the author does a great job of making you want to root for and sometimes even empathize with the main character, even though she is a criminal. As much fun as it was to read, it definitely had its problems (especially if you decide to analyze it with your book club). It was a little too short and ended rather abruptly, leaving some major loose ends untied. I would still recommend this one if you need a quick beach read to fly through.

Thank you to the publisher via NetGalley for the advanced copy to review!

i loved the vibe of this book!!!!!! also the cover is giving emma roberts wild child???? i would recommend its a good summer read!!

This book was an absolute pleasure to read. Anything by Marissa Stapley is actually. I highly recommend this book.

DNF - Did not finish. I did not connect with the writing style or plot and will not be finishing this title. Thank you, NetGalley and Publisher for the early copy!

This was an interesting story. It was nothing like I expected, but I really enjoyed it. I thought from the synopsis and the reviews that it would be more of a thriller than it was, but the story was still interesting. I liked the main character and was anxious to see where she would end up.

It took me like 2 months to read this very very short book. But I don't think it was the book, it was me. I wasn't in the right headspace at the time.

Overall, I enjoyed this book. It was fun and fast paced but not super memorable. I enjoyed getting to know Lucky and I was rooting for her. However, I think the ending was rushed and maybe tied up too neatly.

This is such a fun read and the perfect escape. Lucky is lovable, the story is an easy read and an absolute blast. You can tell Marissa did tons of research in grifting and cons - it was such a great read, I devoured it.

This book transitioned from cool con/heist to cheeseball soap opera so quick I have whiplash. Fine for a beach read or a Lifetime movie.

This was a pretty slow read that barreled to the finish in the last 10% of the book. Everything is suddenly resolved once Lucky finds her mother, and the conflicts between characters are not resolved, simply brushed under the rug. A but of character development but overall it is a quick simple read.

Lucky Armstrong is a tough, talented grifter who has just pulled off a million-dollar heist with her boyfriend. She's ready to start a brand-new life, with a new identity—when things go sideways. Lucky finds herself alone for the first time, and wonders how she's going to survive. Until she strikes it big by winning the lottery. But how can she collect her winnings without exposing herself?

I really enjoyed this book and thought it was a fun ride. The thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars was how everything was tied up so unbelievably neatly at the end. But overall, I really enjoyed it and will look forward to reading more from Marissa Stapley in the future.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

I don't think I've ever disliked a main character more. I didn't want anything good to happen to her because she was no better than her dad or those she worked with. I'm not sure the purpose behind the story. I don't think Lucky was developed enough to be a reformed con artist, yet she wasn't devious enough to be a good con artist. She was a very flat character, as were all the characters.

This book was not for me.

Though it had a bit of a slow start for me, I really did enjoy this story. I found myself really rooting for the main character, despite her flaws and the fact that she was swindling people out of money. The human interest part of the story really pulled at my heartstrings. It was a well-written, fast-paced adventure that I really enjoyed. Thank you for the review copy.

Yowzers there is a lot going on in this one.. Right from the start things are happening.. or going wrong.. Lucky Armstrong, has an interesting life to say the least. Her father, her only parent has led her to a life of crime.. Literally he makes them a team of thieves and he is kind of proud of it.
Like most children, she will do whatever her father asked but does get tired of it. Tired of the lifestyle, never settling down and having no friends. Their petty crimes really just keep them going & her father wants a better gig. They end of in California and they set up home for awhile. But Lucky doesn’t like her fathers new job or the woman who is running it. Her father gets arrested and Lucky ends up alone.. well with her boyfriend Cory.. He too is a criminal.. a petty thief as well and they think they will make it big on their latest scheme, but Kia that possible? Do they trust each other? do they turn on each other? Can they start fresh? This story was interesting with its twists and turns. Poor Lucky, really didn’t have a chance to have a decent, honest life. But as the story progresses, her past comes back, front and center. Her father is jail, she has no idea who to trust or who to turn too and then she finds out she has a winning lottery ticket. The characters are very good and the story is too. It was a nice change of pace.. not too many stories like this one.. definitely original. I was rooting for Lucky the whole time.. hoping she got her quiet life.. This was a four star read for me and I hope you enjoy it too!! Thank you to Netgalley & Marissa Stapley for my copy.. It was a please reading this one..

Born to grift, Lucky was raised to see people as marks. Now alone and really on her own she needs to stay ahead of the law and somehow return money her boyfriend stole and very nasty people want back. It’s a great read that has an end it’s wild to imagine.

Luciana "Lucky" Armstrong is a con artist and daughter of a grifter who buys a winning lottery ticket worth millions - but can't cash it or else she'll be arrested for her crimes, most recently a million dollar heist pulled off with her boyfriend, Cary (who has just abandoned Lucky in Las Vegas). On the path to redemption while struggling with morality, Lucky is faced with reconciling with her father and searching for her long-lost mother who left her on the steps of a church in 1982.

Told in a series of flashbacks interwoven with the current day story, Lucky is a quick read. I wish I could say it was enjoyable but it was just kind of...there. The storytelling lacked depth and backstory on any of the characters, most of whom are unlikeable and lack remorse for their actions. The suspense was hinted at but never really took off, and I was pretty sure from the beginning that the story would conclude wrapped up in a nice bow. As my friend likes to say "It's fine, everything is fine" - and that's how I felt about this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy of this book.

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