Review: Lucky by Marissa Stapley

Lucky by Marissa Stapley

Blurb from Goodreads:

A thrilling roller-coaster ride about a heist gone terribly wrong, with a plucky protagonist who will win readers’ hearts.

What if you had the winning ticket that would change your life forever, but you couldn’t cash it in?

Lucky Armstrong is a tough, talented grifter who has just pulled off a million-dollar heist with her boyfriend, Cary. She’s ready to start a brand-new life, with a new identity—when things go sideways. Lucky finds herself alone for the first time, navigating the world without the help of either her father or her boyfriend, the two figures from whom she’s learned the art of the scam.

When she discovers that a lottery ticket she bought on a whim is worth millions, her elation is tempered by one big problem: cashing in the winning ticket means she’ll be arrested for her crimes. She’ll go to prison, with no chance to redeem her fortune.

As Lucky tries to avoid capture and make a future for herself, she must confront her past by reconciling with her father; finding her mother, who abandoned her when she was just a baby; and coming to terms with the man she thought she loved—whose dark past is catching up with her, too.

This is a novel about truth, personal redemption, and the complexity of being good. It introduces a singularly gifted, multilayered character who must learn what it means to be independent and honest...before her luck runs out.

My Review:

 

This almost felt like it was was written by two different authors ... or the author just gave up on the last 1/3 of the book.  The first 2/3 weren't bad -- the pace was good and I wanted to find out what was going to happen.  Then it was like the main characters forgot all their previous traits and everything was wrapped up in a not good bow. Very disappointing ending.  Hope you have more luck!

Lucky comes out next month on December 7, 2021, and you can purchase HERE.  

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