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Marissa Stapley

Lucky

Marissa StapleyFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Marissa Stapley

Lucky

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

232

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various, USA • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Lucky by Marissa Stapley centers on Luciana Armstrong (Lucky), a grifter navigating her past and present amid the 2008 financial crisis. The novel alternates between Lucky's early years with her con artist father, their various scams, and her adult life, where she confronts the consequences of her actions. Set in locations like New York, Las Vegas, and Seattle, the story explores themes of luck, familial bonds, and deception. The book contains instances of miscarriage, assault, and violence.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Emotional

Dark

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.8

77,633 ratings

58%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lucky by Marissa Stapley centers on a con woman grappling with self-discovery and redemption. Reviews highlight its engaging plot and multi-dimensional protagonist as strengths. However, some readers found the pacing uneven and secondary characters underdeveloped. Fans of thrilling, character-driven narratives will appreciate its emotional depth and suspenseful twists.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Lucky?

Readers who relish thrillers with emotional depth, complex characters, and a touch of romance will enjoy Lucky by Marissa Stapley. Fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Daisy Jones & The Six and Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies will find a similar mix of intrigue, personal growth, and unexpected twists.

3.8

77,633 ratings

58%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

232

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various, USA • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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