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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
Such a great book, I loved their relationship, and all the ups and downs and struggles they went through!
I love Jenn Bennet and get excited for all her books..which is why I was extra disappointed with this one. I wanted to love it like the others but it really fell flat. Lucky was meh, Josie was whiney. It was total insta love which I can get on board with if done right but this was just rushed and honestly made no sense. We got none of the childhood friendship to see where the chemistry came from, nd without it there wasn't any. The best part was the family dynamics but even that was barely brought to the surface. Overall it was a miss for me.
This was my first Jenn Bennett fail, I think. I've liked her previous books, even if there are parts of them I've found a bit odd.
I'd say this was entertaining enough, hence the three stars, but I just wasn't feeling any of the characters or the romance. I HATE the bad boy/leather jacket/holes in his pants love interest, even though Lucky ended up displaying solid qualities. And this town was crappy! Filled with crappy people! Including most of the parental characters!
The dialogue didn't work for me a lot of the times. (Someone really said "well, well, well," eye roll)
Occasionally, Josie's inner worries were written nicely and had some relatable moments. Josie's photography was cool, I suppose, but the descriptions of the photos were just...descriptions of photos! It would've been cool if photos were somehow included in the book, because I didn't connect to the photos of signs at all.
Also, reading about boating/seasickness in such detail actually triggered some of my delightful motion sickness, so that was cool.
I'd say this was entertaining enough, hence the three stars, but I just wasn't feeling any of the characters or the romance. I HATE the bad boy/leather jacket/holes in his pants love interest, even though Lucky ended up displaying solid qualities. And this town was crappy! Filled with crappy people! Including most of the parental characters!
The dialogue didn't work for me a lot of the times. (Someone really said "well, well, well," eye roll)
Occasionally, Josie's inner worries were written nicely and had some relatable moments. Josie's photography was cool, I suppose, but the descriptions of the photos were just...descriptions of photos! It would've been cool if photos were somehow included in the book, because I didn't connect to the photos of signs at all.
Also, reading about boating/seasickness in such detail actually triggered some of my delightful motion sickness, so that was cool.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
What Jenn Bennett does to my reading soul is simply the best, I can rely on her that her books will hit the spot, make me happy and smile. CHASING LUCKY was no exception and this story of old friends getting to know one another as teens was gorgeous. There was an eclectic story that had Bennett’s characteristic uniqueness and whit; I got wholly wrapped up in all of it.
Lucky was Josie’s best friend until she left town with her mom, age 12. Returning at age 17 was a different experience with Lucky 2.0, family issues, a mom who frankly was hard to fathom and the grandmother matriarch from hell. Lucky 2.0 though, was the kind of puzzle worth fathoming.
“Whoa,” Evie says, leaning over the counter to peer out the window with me. “Got to admit. Phantom cleans up real nice. He’s the male Medusa. Don’t look into his eyes. Might get your pregnant.”
If you’re familiar with Jenn Bennett’s male characters, you’ll be pleased to know that Lucky was one of her most excellent beta male creations. I loved him in every way; he was genuine, with personality in bucket loads. Josie’s journey to friendship and more with Lucky was worth every page turn.
Josie’s family relationships made for avid reading. The family was truly dysfunctional but not beyond help in most cases. Josie’s relationship with her mother was probably the most frustrating but I felt pretty annoyed with Evie too at moments. The family was able to make me laugh though.
“Be careful” is all Mom warns me very seriously. I’ve got this. It’s only grandmother. Not an actual weapon of war.
I read this book with a smile on my face some of the time. That’s all the recommendation that you need. Go forth and enjoy.
Thank you to Simon and Schuster for the early review copy.
This review can be found on A Take From Two Cities Blog.
Lucky was Josie’s best friend until she left town with her mom, age 12. Returning at age 17 was a different experience with Lucky 2.0, family issues, a mom who frankly was hard to fathom and the grandmother matriarch from hell. Lucky 2.0 though, was the kind of puzzle worth fathoming.
“Whoa,” Evie says, leaning over the counter to peer out the window with me. “Got to admit. Phantom cleans up real nice. He’s the male Medusa. Don’t look into his eyes. Might get your pregnant.”
If you’re familiar with Jenn Bennett’s male characters, you’ll be pleased to know that Lucky was one of her most excellent beta male creations. I loved him in every way; he was genuine, with personality in bucket loads. Josie’s journey to friendship and more with Lucky was worth every page turn.
Josie’s family relationships made for avid reading. The family was truly dysfunctional but not beyond help in most cases. Josie’s relationship with her mother was probably the most frustrating but I felt pretty annoyed with Evie too at moments. The family was able to make me laugh though.
“Be careful” is all Mom warns me very seriously. I’ve got this. It’s only grandmother. Not an actual weapon of war.
I read this book with a smile on my face some of the time. That’s all the recommendation that you need. Go forth and enjoy.
Thank you to Simon and Schuster for the early review copy.
This review can be found on A Take From Two Cities Blog.
Started this book in May and couldn't get into it then, and have tried twice more with no luck.
This book was the absolute cutest!!
I have to admit I was a little apprehensive about the bad boy trope but!! Jenn Bennett never fails to deliver and I could not help but fall in love with all of the characters.
I have to admit I was a little apprehensive about the bad boy trope but!! Jenn Bennett never fails to deliver and I could not help but fall in love with all of the characters.
A heartwarming story of first love, best friends, and the complicated dynamics of family.
I appreciated the honest and authentic way the characters in this story developed, along with the romantic subplot. The author does an excellent job of weaving in a variety of experiences and perspectives, showing the way lack of communication can put walls up between family members. It offers an opportunity for reflection, without being too focused on teaching a lesson. Additionally, the setting is lovely, with interesting historical bits woven in.
Overall an enjoyable summer romance with a touch of deeper themes.
I appreciated the honest and authentic way the characters in this story developed, along with the romantic subplot. The author does an excellent job of weaving in a variety of experiences and perspectives, showing the way lack of communication can put walls up between family members. It offers an opportunity for reflection, without being too focused on teaching a lesson. Additionally, the setting is lovely, with interesting historical bits woven in.
Overall an enjoyable summer romance with a touch of deeper themes.
I love Jenn Bennet’s YA romances and Chasing Lucky is no exception. The relationship between Josie and Lucky was great, but it was the relationship of Josie’s family that stole the show.
Usually, I find the heroines of YA romances to be a little annoying. This is likely because as an adult I find their concerns to be well immature. I admit this is my problem, not a problem with the books. What I liked about this book was that Josie and Lucky were both mature. Yes, they had the concerns that many 17-year-olds do, and they weren’t exactly the best at communicating, but most adults aren’t either.
The story was very interesting. I like the idea of Josie returning home and trying to reconnect with Lucky. I also liked that there were some other plots that helped to bring them together. As I mentioned earlier, there was also the story of Saint-Martin women. Their dynamic and lack of communication was the catalyst to the conflict of the story.
Overall, I really enjoyed this story. It was a story of forgiveness and communication and I certainly recommend it.
Usually, I find the heroines of YA romances to be a little annoying. This is likely because as an adult I find their concerns to be well immature. I admit this is my problem, not a problem with the books. What I liked about this book was that Josie and Lucky were both mature. Yes, they had the concerns that many 17-year-olds do, and they weren’t exactly the best at communicating, but most adults aren’t either.
The story was very interesting. I like the idea of Josie returning home and trying to reconnect with Lucky. I also liked that there were some other plots that helped to bring them together. As I mentioned earlier, there was also the story of Saint-Martin women. Their dynamic and lack of communication was the catalyst to the conflict of the story.
Overall, I really enjoyed this story. It was a story of forgiveness and communication and I certainly recommend it.