Lucky

Name: Lucky
Brand: Simon & Schuster Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.23 (34 reviews)
Author: Marissa Stapley
ISBN: 9781668001806

Author: Marissa Stapley

Narrator: Soneela Nankani

Unabridged: 7 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Published: 12/07/2021

Categories: Fiction, Family Life, Crime, Women

Synopsis

SOON TO BE AN APPLE LIMITED SERIES STARRING ANYA TAYLOR-JOY
REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

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.

About Marissa Stapley

Marissa Stapley is the bestselling author of the novels Lucky, soon to be an Apple limited series starring Anya Taylor-Joy; Mating for Life; Things to Do When It’s Raining; and The Last Resort. She lives in Toronto with her family. Follow her on X and Instagram @MarissaStapley or like her page on Facebook (Facebook.com/MarissaStapleyAuthor) for updates and contests!

Reviews

Goodreads review by Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) on November 19, 2021

Lucky is an entertaining and enjoyable book about a girl named Luciana "Lucky" Armstrong, a con artist/grifter who buys a winning lottery ticket and has to figure out how to cash it in. The book goes back and forth between the past and the present, showing Lucky's upbringing by her con artist father......more

Goodreads review by NILTON on December 25, 2021

The author is the lucky one. There is no doubt about it. Unfortunately this one did not work for me. I started with the ebook and after 25% switched to the audiobook, and listened while cooking and cleaning for this Christmas evening. I also did not enjoy the audiobook. I know that I did not have to fin......more

Goodreads review by Sophia on December 14, 2021

A quick read, Lucky is the story of a girl named Lucky and her journey of trying to evade arrest, finding her long-lost mother, and struggling with her morality. It poses questions surrounding the nature of goodness. Is our fate set in stone? Are we doomed to repeat our parents mistakes? Lucky explo......more

Goodreads review by ReadingWithNatasha on December 12, 2021

I’m glad this was only 230 pages. When you read over 100 books in a year, it’s easy to tell the good writing from the bad. This book felt forced. It was kind of corny. Almost like the creators of a hallmark movie tried to write a drama/thriller. Another Reese’s book club fail for me. But I finished......more

Goodreads review by Leah on December 11, 2021

Completely implausible premise. Unsure why I kept reading. Reese, what were you thinking …......more

Quotes

“A wild and deeply satisfying rollercoaster ride through the world of a con artist with a heart of gold. Propulsive and affecting, Lucky is the most fun I’ve had reading a book in quite a while.”
— TAYLOR JENKINS REID, New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & the Six

“A fun page turner.”
— Toronto Star

“Stapley’s gorgeous writing cuts to the bone, and her grifter heroine, both vulnerable and fierce, is driven by a genius premise. With equally compelling alternate timelines, Stapley takes readers on a gripping, heart-wrenching journey of resilience, hope, and redemption. A stunning read!”
— SAMANTHA M. BAILEY, #1 bestselling author of Woman on the Edge

“Meet Lucky Armstrong, an unconventional heroine who is on the run from her past with a winning lottery ticket that could change her future. A story of survival, redemption, and forgiveness, Lucky explores the power of second chances. A riveting caper full of heart, I loved this book!”
— KARMA BROWN, bestselling author of Recipe for a Perfect Wife

“A grifter on the run who wins the lottery is only the opening gambit of this high-fueled twisty tale through the life of Lucky, daughter of a con artist who seemed doomed to make her father’s mistakes. Will the money save her and provide her with redemption or lead her down darker paths? You’ll want to put this on your to-read list immediately.”
— CATHERINE McKENZIE, USA Today bestselling author of I’ll Never Tell

“With an original premise, a gutsy-yet-vulnerable heroine, dodgy villains, and bad choices galore, Marissa Stapley's highly entertaining Lucky is sure to wow readers. Fast-paced, skillfully crafted, and beautifully written, this book had me stay up late and get up early to find out what would happen to that winning lottery ticket. I loved it!”
— HANNAH MARY McKINNON, bestselling author of Sister Dear

“As the narrative grows increasingly intricate, Lucky finds herself answering more to moral issues than to plain old con man concerns.”
— Toronto Star

“A page-turning novel . . . Stapley brings up interesting questions about punishment, redemption, and forgiveness, as the story unfolds in a delicious manner. Lucky is a ride with a badass friend who just happens to be that much smarter and sneakier than anyone else around.”
— Quill & Quire

“This fun romp, with deeper themes of identity, family ties, and the meaning of truth in a life built on lies, kept me greedily turning pages late into the night. Perfect for book clubs—or anyone looking for their next unputdownable read.”
— COLLEEN OAKLEY, USA Today bestselling author of You Were There Too

“Stapley’s novels are always filled with strong, intriguing women and Lucky is no exception. Lucky Armstrong is the flawed, fascinating character at the heart of this gripping novel, and as we follow the twists and turns of her adventures, we’re not sure where she’s going to take us—but it’s a hell of a fun ride.”
— ELIZABETH RENZETTI, bestselling author of Based on a True Story and Shrewed