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A review by amandabales
Only If You're Lucky by Stacy Willingham
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
College settings in books somehow simultaneously bring me comfort and anxiety. I can only read so much of them. It felt like this one dragged on a bit too long - too many Eliza flashbacks. Switching between the before and after affected the pacing. I also didn’t really like any of the characters. So many toxic individuals obsessed with drinking, partying, and each other…
With that being said, I didn’t see the twists coming. It was a quick read and there were some enjoyable moments. I could vividly picture what was happening in the story. I’m still a Stacy Willingham fan, but I recommend her other books over this one.
With that being said, I didn’t see the twists coming. It was a quick read and there were some enjoyable moments. I could vividly picture what was happening in the story. I’m still a Stacy Willingham fan, but I recommend her other books over this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Stalking, Grief, Alcohol, and Death
Moderate: Blood, Cursing, and Animal death