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4.31 AVERAGE
4.31 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5 / 5
Overall Vibe: Fast, flirty, kinda dumb fun (emphasis on dumb)
Good Stuff:
⭑ Sara Raasch really knows how to write a good smut scene. Even the kissing scenes? Chef’s kiss. Delectable.
⭑ It’s super easy and fast to read — I blinked and was already 70% through.
⭑ The audiobook narrator gave Lock an attractive accent (I’m weak for Irish accents)
Not-So-Good Stuff:
⭑ The characters feel like literal children from the way they talk.
⭑ The romcom humor? Painful. Most of the jokes were cringey and totally unnecessary.
⭑ Compared to The Nightmare Before Kissmas, this one just didn’t hit the “holiday” mark. But to be fair, it’s St. Patrick’s Day, so... I get it. Not the easiest holiday to romanticize.
⭑ It’s way too convenient and basically insta love, you cannot and should not trust anyone you have met for less than 4 days with your life, what kind of lack of self-preservation is that?
Overall Vibe: Fast, flirty, kinda dumb fun (emphasis on dumb)
Good Stuff:
⭑ Sara Raasch really knows how to write a good smut scene. Even the kissing scenes? Chef’s kiss. Delectable.
⭑ It’s super easy and fast to read — I blinked and was already 70% through.
⭑ The audiobook narrator gave Lock an attractive accent (I’m weak for Irish accents)
Not-So-Good Stuff:
⭑ The characters feel like literal children from the way they talk.
⭑ The romcom humor? Painful. Most of the jokes were cringey and totally unnecessary.
⭑ Compared to The Nightmare Before Kissmas, this one just didn’t hit the “holiday” mark. But to be fair, it’s St. Patrick’s Day, so... I get it. Not the easiest holiday to romanticize.
⭑ It’s way too convenient and basically insta love, you cannot and should not trust anyone you have met for less than 4 days with your life, what kind of lack of self-preservation is that?
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Fluffy, cute, and weirdly emotional. Quick read
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
110% everything I wanted it to be. Riotous and engaging and thrilling and hilarious and frustrating. Spicy and sappy and sweet. I cannot CANNOT wait for the next one.
funny
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
It's another jaunty holiday read hit from Sara Raasch, featuring Kris, Coal's younger brother, and Loch, the prince of St. Patrick's Day.
I really adored this one and when I tell you I was laughing, gasping (at a sudden reveal) and misty eyed, you best believe it.
In Go Luck Yourself, Kris is sent on a covert mission to Ireland to see if he can sus out St. Patrick's Day, and whether they have been stealing Christmas' joy. They have a good reason to suspect St. Patrick's Day when the only evidence left behind is a single shamrock. As Kris spends more time in Ireland with Loch, the tension and heat between them slowly crumbles, finding an unlikely ally in one another.
While the first book in this series heavily focused on court politics and intrigue, I love that this one shifted slightly to identity, mental health, and family dynamics. Kris is going through A LOT and has been carrying the burden of expectations on his shoulders, living a life that isn't truly his own. We see this most glaringly in his love of Iris and in his studies. Through many a conversations (and lovingly yelling) with differing side characters like Coal, Iris, and Loch, Kris slowly comes into his own and it is painstackingly beautiful. We love to see a character grow no matter how long it takes, and if there was much needed pushing from people
As a side note: I also loved how the beauty of art is highlighted in both Kris and Loch as they respectively find solace, comfort, and joy in creative mediums (writing & painting). The ending chapter is incredibly sweet, highlighting this reoccurring theme throughout the novel.
And let's not forget the chaotically PINNING with these two. Kris x Loch give Coal x Hex a run for their money. They were absolutely FERAL and guttural with their declarations. Spice level is at a 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
If you're looking for fun holiday reads with chemistry filled tension and spice, look no further, and make a stop at Go Luck Yourself 😉
I really adored this one and when I tell you I was laughing, gasping (at a sudden reveal) and misty eyed, you best believe it.
In Go Luck Yourself, Kris is sent on a covert mission to Ireland to see if he can sus out St. Patrick's Day, and whether they have been stealing Christmas' joy. They have a good reason to suspect St. Patrick's Day when the only evidence left behind is a single shamrock. As Kris spends more time in Ireland with Loch, the tension and heat between them slowly crumbles, finding an unlikely ally in one another.
While the first book in this series heavily focused on court politics and intrigue, I love that this one shifted slightly to identity, mental health, and family dynamics. Kris is going through A LOT and has been carrying the burden of expectations on his shoulders, living a life that isn't truly his own. We see this most glaringly in his love of Iris and in his studies. Through many a conversations (and lovingly yelling) with differing side characters like Coal, Iris, and Loch, Kris slowly comes into his own and it is painstackingly beautiful. We love to see a character grow no matter how long it takes, and if there was much needed pushing from people
As a side note: I also loved how the beauty of art is highlighted in both Kris and Loch as they respectively find solace, comfort, and joy in creative mediums (writing & painting). The ending chapter is incredibly sweet, highlighting this reoccurring theme throughout the novel.
And let's not forget the chaotically PINNING with these two. Kris x Loch give Coal x Hex a run for their money. They were absolutely FERAL and guttural with their declarations. Spice level is at a 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
If you're looking for fun holiday reads with chemistry filled tension and spice, look no further, and make a stop at Go Luck Yourself 😉
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes