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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
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:
No
First, the ARC cover is blah, so swipe to see the cover posted at Goodreads.
Part western, part fantasy, and part dystopian with shades of Margaret Atwood, The Good Luck Girls is a fast-paced gem of a book. Aster, Violet, Tansy, Mallow, and Clementine are Good Luck Girls. Their families sold them to Welcome Houses and were told they would have a better life. But while they are fed and have good medical care, their lives are far from good. So, then Clementine accidentally murders a man who was choking her, the girls take this opportunity to escape.
I've been rather off fantasy lately. I think I just read TOO much of it for a while. But this sounded interesting, so I gave it a shot. And I'm glad I did! I was hooked pretty much from the first page. I hope there's a sequel!
Release Date: 10/1/2019*
I JUST saw that this was released last October. That's weird because we didn't get the ARC any more than a few months ago.
Part western, part fantasy, and part dystopian with shades of Margaret Atwood, The Good Luck Girls is a fast-paced gem of a book. Aster, Violet, Tansy, Mallow, and Clementine are Good Luck Girls. Their families sold them to Welcome Houses and were told they would have a better life. But while they are fed and have good medical care, their lives are far from good. So, then Clementine accidentally murders a man who was choking her, the girls take this opportunity to escape.
I've been rather off fantasy lately. I think I just read TOO much of it for a while. But this sounded interesting, so I gave it a shot. And I'm glad I did! I was hooked pretty much from the first page. I hope there's a sequel!
Release Date: 10/1/2019*
I JUST saw that this was released last October. That's weird because we didn't get the ARC any more than a few months ago.
Fantasy novel meets the Wild West, with comparisons to Westworld and The Handmaid's Tale (but not sure where that really played into it). I thought this world had a lot of originality and important themes and messages throughout. I had a hard time discerning some of the characters from each other, and wanted them to stand out more on their own. Therefore, I felt a bit disengaged from the story as a whole. The more I read, the less connected I felt to the outcomes. I also had a personal pet peeve regarding edits on this where the author overused the word 'now' through the entire book and it legit drove me crazy! Haha! An okay read, but not a favorite. I loved the world and the scenes the most, but was left wanting on character development and editing.
Five girls escape from a welcome house (brothel) after killing one of the clients. You learn quickly that this not a western set in another world where things aren’t exactly what they seem. This book is full of action where the stakes are high and the characters are full of grit. I thought the author challenges our beliefs of who deserves freedom and a safe life, which parallels our own society.
We start off with Clementine and Aster who live in a "welcome house", and Clementine has just turned 16 and is about to start working servicing the men who frequent the house. Aster doesn't want this for Clementine but there isn't anything she can do about it. But when Clem's anxiety gets the better of her, she accidentally kills the man who had the winning bid for her and they find they would rather risk leaving than staying for certain death.
I wasn't exactly sure what to expect with this, but once I started it, it was hard to put down. It had a bit of an old west feel to the storyline in that they were running from the law and they needed money, or as they called it, "shine" to survive and did what they needed to, to make it through each day. I think the book would have worked with or without the paranormal elements, but Davis created this alternate, post-apocalyptic-esque world that was really fun. The girls each had their own unique personalities and strengths, and I'm looking forward to future books down the line so we can see more of them.
I wasn't exactly sure what to expect with this, but once I started it, it was hard to put down. It had a bit of an old west feel to the storyline in that they were running from the law and they needed money, or as they called it, "shine" to survive and did what they needed to, to make it through each day. I think the book would have worked with or without the paranormal elements, but Davis created this alternate, post-apocalyptic-esque world that was really fun. The girls each had their own unique personalities and strengths, and I'm looking forward to future books down the line so we can see more of them.
What an amazing read, I was so involved and immersed in this world, this is a real addictive story, a true story of the downtrodden where you get to cheer on the underdog and literally jump up and down whilst reading, fist pumping and whopping, ok in my head but I was that involved, it’s just fabulous and I look forward to so much more from the author
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
I was provided with an ARC of this title by Bookishfirst and Macmillan. I am trying to figure out why the hype for this book isn't all over GR and Bookstagram. It is fantastic- one of my top reads of the year.
The characters are poignant and unforgettable.
The setting is terrifyingly plausible and darkly familiar.
The plot is riveting, heartbreaking and spectacular.
The writing style is haunting and evocative.
Aster, Clementine, Tansy, Violet and Mallow have committed a crime that will ensure nothing but torture from the dreaded raveners. Clementine killed one of the customers- and they helped her hide the body. Then they all escaped their decadent prison and set off on a crazy journey to begin new lives.
They are being pursued by ruthless men and dark magic. The tattoos that brand them as property are easily identified and mark them as fair game until they turn the tables.
This book enthralled me from start to finish and I highly recommend pre-ordering it, and stalking until its release on October 1, 2019.
I have a more thorough review up on my blog at :
https://discerningreadersunite.blog/2019/09/04/the-good-luck-girls/
The characters are poignant and unforgettable.
The setting is terrifyingly plausible and darkly familiar.
The plot is riveting, heartbreaking and spectacular.
The writing style is haunting and evocative.
Aster, Clementine, Tansy, Violet and Mallow have committed a crime that will ensure nothing but torture from the dreaded raveners. Clementine killed one of the customers- and they helped her hide the body. Then they all escaped their decadent prison and set off on a crazy journey to begin new lives.
They are being pursued by ruthless men and dark magic. The tattoos that brand them as property are easily identified and mark them as fair game until they turn the tables.
This book enthralled me from start to finish and I highly recommend pre-ordering it, and stalking until its release on October 1, 2019.
I have a more thorough review up on my blog at :
https://discerningreadersunite.blog/2019/09/04/the-good-luck-girls/
This was interesting. I found it trying to fill a reading prompt for a western. What I didn’t realize was that it’s kind of a feminist dystopian western. It was an interesting story of empowerment. It was kind of heavy for a YA book. I mean the subject matter never became graphic but the women are escaping life from a brothel after being sold into it so there is that. Over all it was a good read.
The Good Luck Girls is a futuristic fantasy western novel. In Arketta, children sold to welcome houses and branded with magical tattoos are forced into a life of serving the men that frequent their houses. Once a girl turns sixteen, she is sold off to the highest bidder for her Lucky Night, the first time she becomes a Good Luck girl. When Aster’s sister Clementine accidentally kills her first client, they are forced to go on the run from the law. Joined by a few other Good Luck girls, their only hope lies in a story of a mysterious figure that no one knows is true.
I LOVE this book! It’s one of my all time favorites (the sequel too). The author has such a way with words that keeps me captivated from start to finish. I wasn’t sure how I would feel about the western part of this but the setting really added to the outlaw vibe and I ended up really enjoying it. The characters are so well fleshed out. We see them deal with the trauma of the welcome houses throughout the story (and in the sequel as well). There is a bit of a mystery as well regarding the story they are following, which I really liked. Between the mystery and running from the law, the story was fast paced and engaging. There are light fantasy elements in the book but it’s not a story about magic. It’s really about the girls and their fight to their freedom.
I LOVE this book! It’s one of my all time favorites (the sequel too). The author has such a way with words that keeps me captivated from start to finish. I wasn’t sure how I would feel about the western part of this but the setting really added to the outlaw vibe and I ended up really enjoying it. The characters are so well fleshed out. We see them deal with the trauma of the welcome houses throughout the story (and in the sequel as well). There is a bit of a mystery as well regarding the story they are following, which I really liked. Between the mystery and running from the law, the story was fast paced and engaging. There are light fantasy elements in the book but it’s not a story about magic. It’s really about the girls and their fight to their freedom.