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ghostlyprince's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Child abuse, Classism, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual violence, Slavery, Trafficking, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Addiction, Misogyny, Murder, Drug use, Sexism, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Rape, Blood, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Suicide attempt, Medical content, Suicide, and Infertility
shannonxo's review against another edition
4.0
This was quite fun! A group of forced prostitutes (or almost prostitutes as some are too young) kill a man and escape on a wild west style adventure to seize their permanent freedom. Robberies, chases, rebellion, a touch of ghosts, and a lot of found girl family dynamics--there was a lot here that made this an intriguing story. The ending lost me a little bit, and I wasn't really a fan of the audiobook narrator, but I enjoyed this a lot and will totally check out the sequel.
midnightinsomnia's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
cassberegi's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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
4.0
booksandlemonsquash's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed getting to visit this universe! I loved the play of power that you get to see, and also how it’s obviously a fantasy world but you don’t actually see too much other than the ghosts. It’s very cleverly done.
The story revolves around the girls escaping the welcome house and trying to escape from the law and their futures, and I found the story fascinating. Aster is strong headed but caring, Tandy and mallow are so sweet, Clem is wonderful and Violet is spiky but I ended up loving her.
My only real gripe is that it didn’t quite end how I hoped and felt a bit unfinished - but I do get that there’s a second book to come so
The story revolves around the girls escaping the welcome house and trying to escape from the law and their futures, and I found the story fascinating. Aster is strong headed but caring, Tandy and mallow are so sweet, Clem is wonderful and Violet is spiky but I ended up loving her.
My only real gripe is that it didn’t quite end how I hoped and felt a bit unfinished - but I do get that there’s a second book to come so
nhmccauley's review against another edition
4.0
this was a very good debut for a series and if i was 15 it def would’ve been a fave
eli_b0204's review against another edition
fast-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
5.0
degenderates's review against another edition
3.0
The Good Luck Girls is a YA fantasy following a group of girls who escape from a "Welcome House" (a brothel) after one of them accidentally kills a client. Now they are constantly on the run, and some of them are out for revenge.
The Good Luck Girls is Charlotte Nicole Davis's debut novel, and simultaneously unique and common. Because it was a debut, it displayed the problems many debuts have: underdeveloped characters, predictability, you know the deal.
But The Good Luck Girls was so much more than that, despite the flaws! The premise and world were unique and the worldbuilding was done very well. The story takes place in a fantastical version of the American West, and those vibes were very much felt.
Another thing that set apart this book was its diversity. The main character, Aspen, was black, and most main characters were PoC, but the "PoC-ness" didn't matter to the story, it was just there. So, amazing casual diversity! Additionally, Aspen did not have a love interest, which is a rarity in YA novels...This meant that there was no romance to detract from the protagonist's story. But! The other main characters had their romances, and these included f/m and f/f. So again, props.
One last thing, trigger warnings (and here I must warn of minor spoilers): Because of the nature of this book, I want to warn potential readers about sexual assault/attempted rape, graphic violence, addiction, and murder.
The Good Luck Girls is Charlotte Nicole Davis's debut novel, and simultaneously unique and common. Because it was a debut, it displayed the problems many debuts have: underdeveloped characters, predictability, you know the deal.
But The Good Luck Girls was so much more than that, despite the flaws! The premise and world were unique and the worldbuilding was done very well. The story takes place in a fantastical version of the American West, and those vibes were very much felt.
Another thing that set apart this book was its diversity. The main character, Aspen, was black, and most main characters were PoC, but the "PoC-ness" didn't matter to the story, it was just there. So, amazing casual diversity! Additionally, Aspen did not have a love interest, which is a rarity in YA novels...This meant that there was no romance to detract from the protagonist's story. But! The other main characters had their romances, and these included f/m and f/f. So again, props.
One last thing, trigger warnings (and here I must warn of minor spoilers): Because of the nature of this book, I want to warn potential readers about sexual assault/attempted rape, graphic violence, addiction, and murder.
shalenaimathews's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
4.25
justiceofkalr's review against another edition
4.0
Basically, this book is kickass. Who doesn't want some badass girls crossing a dessert haunted by angry spirits and robbing the rich along the way? I am waiting eagerly for this sequel.