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ashs_books's review
4.0
This was super fun and fast paced. A 17 year old wins the lotto, but then finds out that it’s illegal to buy a ticket as a minor, so she has to figure out how to cash it. I found I wanted to yell at some of these characters. It was a little repetitive at times, but overall I was super invested. There were parts that made me cry as well, especially the ending. Great audiobook!
msmesser24's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
rosemwood's review against another edition
4.0
This was a quick, easy and light read. I enjoyed it. One thing for sure I am glad I never play the lottery.
cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
Quick read with engaging writing. I really liked Jane and her friendship with Brandon. I just wished it was longer to flash out some things.
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
4.5/5
I loved this book. The conflict between the main character was interesting to see pan out. It was different when other books that have had a similar concept but this one had to be my favorite so far. I just felt like the pacing was a tad slow.
I loved this book. The conflict between the main character was interesting to see pan out. It was different when other books that have had a similar concept but this one had to be my favorite so far. I just felt like the pacing was a tad slow.
allie_schick's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
dame_samara's review
5.0
Trigger Warnings for Parental Death (Off Page), Parental Mental Illness, and Hoarding.
This book captured the feeling of living in the midwest (especially in a small town) incredibly accurately, and Jesse Vilinsky honestly made my workday with her Midwestern accent. (Even if the Australian accent was grating)
This book was honestly probably my favorite book I've read this Summer. I enjoyed it from beginning to end, and towards the end had me tearing up to the point I had to go hide in the break room to ensure no one saw.
I enjoyed the growth of Jane shown throughout this book. She constantly works to be a better person. She also has some amazing friends as support throughout this book. I also liked the fact that the way Jane's Mother's Mental Health is shown felt real for me.
This book is honestly fun from beginning to end, and I would recommend it full-heartedly. Jane is bi and while the romance is shown isn't of the gay variety. But I have the urge to deep it "It's Gay, and It Slaps" Because just because you're with a guy doesn't make you not bi.
This book captured the feeling of living in the midwest (especially in a small town) incredibly accurately, and Jesse Vilinsky honestly made my workday with her Midwestern accent. (Even if the Australian accent was grating)
This book was honestly probably my favorite book I've read this Summer. I enjoyed it from beginning to end, and towards the end had me tearing up to the point I had to go hide in the break room to ensure no one saw.
I enjoyed the growth of Jane shown throughout this book. She constantly works to be a better person. She also has some amazing friends as support throughout this book. I also liked the fact that the way Jane's Mother's Mental Health is shown felt real for me.
This book is honestly fun from beginning to end, and I would recommend it full-heartedly. Jane is bi and while the romance is shown isn't of the gay variety. But I have the urge to deep it "It's Gay, and It Slaps" Because just because you're with a guy doesn't make you not bi.
ameserole's review against another edition
3.0
I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Okay, so I just finished Lucky Girl and I'm honestly not sure how I feel about it just yet. In it, you will meet Fortuna but she goes by Jane. One day, she ends up buying a lottery ticket just for shiggles (shits & giggles my friends). She doesn't think anything will happen from it but she also wasn't having the best of days when she went to get it either. So when she randomly finds out that she actually won the money, well, shit definitely hit the fan (sort of).
Why? Well, she's technically underage because in the US you have to be at least 18 years old to buy a lottery ticket. It's true, I googled it! So being 17, she starts to freak out because she knows that she can't come forward and say that it's her ticket. Chaos comes in many ways throughout this book and I was very intrigued to see how things were going to end.
For the most part, I will gladly say that I was not a huge fan of Holden. Even those he's her ex and all, I just didn't like the guy. The reason why he dumper her? Super dumb. Coming back into her life? Also dumb - be gone demon! Also, he was just an asshole through and through. Especially when he decided blackmailing her was a bright idea. Spoiler alert: it wasn't.
Other than that, the family drama between her and her mom was also pretty interesting. I kept wanting her to just communicate with her mom about everything that was bottled up inside. Eventually it happened but I would have like it to happen a lot sooner than it did. Just because so much was going on in this book and it was pretty clear in the beginning that she needed to talk to someone. So, yeah, it definitely needed to happen way before the end of the book. It could just be me though...
In the end, it was a cute book but I'm also kind of frustrated that her being bi was mentioned once and then nothing happened after that. It's okay that nothing romantic happened because I like a good friendship book now and then but it's weird to just say it and then never go back to it. Again, it could just be me.
Okay, so I just finished Lucky Girl and I'm honestly not sure how I feel about it just yet. In it, you will meet Fortuna but she goes by Jane. One day, she ends up buying a lottery ticket just for shiggles (shits & giggles my friends). She doesn't think anything will happen from it but she also wasn't having the best of days when she went to get it either. So when she randomly finds out that she actually won the money, well, shit definitely hit the fan (sort of).
Why? Well, she's technically underage because in the US you have to be at least 18 years old to buy a lottery ticket. It's true, I googled it! So being 17, she starts to freak out because she knows that she can't come forward and say that it's her ticket. Chaos comes in many ways throughout this book and I was very intrigued to see how things were going to end.
For the most part, I will gladly say that I was not a huge fan of Holden. Even those he's her ex and all, I just didn't like the guy. The reason why he dumper her? Super dumb. Coming back into her life? Also dumb - be gone demon! Also, he was just an asshole through and through. Especially when he decided blackmailing her was a bright idea. Spoiler alert: it wasn't.
Other than that, the family drama between her and her mom was also pretty interesting. I kept wanting her to just communicate with her mom about everything that was bottled up inside. Eventually it happened but I would have like it to happen a lot sooner than it did. Just because so much was going on in this book and it was pretty clear in the beginning that she needed to talk to someone. So, yeah, it definitely needed to happen way before the end of the book. It could just be me though...
In the end, it was a cute book but I'm also kind of frustrated that her being bi was mentioned once and then nothing happened after that. It's okay that nothing romantic happened because I like a good friendship book now and then but it's weird to just say it and then never go back to it. Again, it could just be me.
martie1985's review against another edition
5.0
Listened to the audio on Spotify. This is the second book I have listened to on Spotify and I must say they have outstanding quality audiobooks.