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Go Luck Yourself
by Sara Raasch
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 😉