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hiddenfallacies's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Putting into words what I liked about this book is difficult. A lot of it is simply to die for - the writing style, the accuracy of the historical setting, the way each character feels like a real human being (flaws and all). This story, in the end, is about having the courage to keep trying even when life goes wrong. It manages to make that message not feel superficial, which is a monumental accomplishment in and of itself.
The only thing holding me back from rating it higher is that I was much more endeared to Mark's POV than I was to Eddie's. Which isn't to say that Eddie's chapters were lacking, exactly, moreso that Mark's journey through grief was more captivating to me than Eddie's slow process of self-discovery.
The only thing holding me back from rating it higher is that I was much more endeared to Mark's POV than I was to Eddie's. Which isn't to say that Eddie's chapters were lacking, exactly, moreso that Mark's journey through grief was more captivating to me than Eddie's slow process of self-discovery.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cursing, Mental illness, Racism, Sexism, Antisemitism, and Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Medical content, Outing, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
alyssaann1317's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley for an eARC!
Anything Cat Sebastian writes, I will read and I will absolutely love. Her writing style conveys such a sense of emotion and weight in a unique voice that makes each reader relate to the characters. This book is no different.
You Should Be So Lucky is a story filled with grief, love, loss, and companionship. Both Mark and Eddie have their own personal journeys through the emotions. Mark's grief makes him disconnect from others, while Eddie's grief causes him to lash out in anger alienating himself from his new team. The book is a story about finding one another and healing. I absolutely loved it.
While it took me longer than I would have liked to finish this book due to life happening, I highly recommend it to anyone who wants an emotional but lighthearted novel.
Anything Cat Sebastian writes, I will read and I will absolutely love. Her writing style conveys such a sense of emotion and weight in a unique voice that makes each reader relate to the characters. This book is no different.
You Should Be So Lucky is a story filled with grief, love, loss, and companionship. Both Mark and Eddie have their own personal journeys through the emotions. Mark's grief makes him disconnect from others, while Eddie's grief causes him to lash out in anger alienating himself from his new team. The book is a story about finding one another and healing. I absolutely loved it.
While it took me longer than I would have liked to finish this book due to life happening, I highly recommend it to anyone who wants an emotional but lighthearted novel.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Mental illness