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chaptersofchase's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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Thank you, Minotaur Books, for the gifted copy of Only if You're Lucky {partner}
Genre: Mystery
Format: π
Pub Date: 1.16.2024
Star Rating: ββββ
Thank you, Minotaur Books, for the gifted copy of Only if You're Lucky {partner}
Genre: Mystery
Format: π
Pub Date: 1.16.2024
Star Rating: ββββ
"There is no right or wrong, noble or evil, but simply the existence of people who dabble in their own combination of each."
I've never been drawn to books that center around toxic female friendships because the story ultimately takes on a YA element. While I got some YA element vibes from Only if You're Lucky, it wasn't overwhelming.
The author, Stacy Willingham, created the perfect setting in this book as it took me right back to my college days and had me thinking about all of the decisions I made (some reckless) and how I had no idea what I was doing. So, while the story was part of a mystery, it was also an exciting look at complex friendships at such a young and impressionable age.
I enjoyed reading along, trying to figure out what happened to Levi and Lucy because I felt the obvious answer was right beneath my nose. The ending and how everything played out felt unbelievable, leaving me disappointed.
π Unlikable characters
β’οΈ Toxic friendships
π©π½βπ« College setting
βπΌ Dual timeline
π Slow burn
π alcohol abuse, drug abuse, sexual assault, hazingΓ₯
I recommend reading Only if You're Lucky if you would enjoy watching Pretty Little Liars: The College Years.
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Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Alcohol, and Drug abuse
beesneysbooks's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The beginning of this book feels so insanely slow, but the twists and turns at the end gave me WHIPLASH
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Alcohol, Drug use, Sexual assault, Drug abuse, and Death
Minor: Car accident
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