ARC REVIEW: Lucky in Love by Kasie West

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ARC REVIEW: Lucky in Love by Kasie West Lucky in Love by Kasie West
Published by Scholastic on July 25th 2017
Pages: 352
Source: Publisher
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In this new contemporary from YA star Kasie West, a girl who wins the lottery learns that money can cause more problems than it solves, especially when love comes into the picture.
Maddie doesn't believe in luck. She's all about hard work and planning ahead. But one night, on a whim, she buys a lottery ticket. And then, to her astonishment --
She wins!
In a flash, Maddie's life is unrecognizable. No more stressing about college scholarships. Suddenly, she's talking about renting a yacht. And being in the spotlight at school is fun... until rumors start flying, and random people ask her for loans. Now, Maddie isn't sure who she can trust.
Except for Seth Nguyen, her funny, charming coworker at the local zoo. Seth doesn't seem aware of Maddie's big news. And, for some reason, she doesn't want to tell him. But what will happen if he learns her secret?
With tons of humor and heart, Kasie West delivers a million-dollar tale of winning, losing, and falling in love.

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Lucky in Love by Kasie West

 

Ah, another cute and adorable book from the wonderest author Kasie West. Kasie West has become one of my all-time beloved authors when I read By Your Side. You can see from my review how much I was gushing about that book. Haha 🙂
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Lucky in Love by Kasie West was charming and delightful. Just like her previous book. I only had a chance to read one, but from what I hear all of her books are very “cute” contemporary romances. Which sometimes you just need, especially after a high fantasy! I always need a fluffy, light read after a genre like that and Ms. West is always my ticket.

The cover is also something that I find incredibly cute, no? I love it so much!!! I swear Ms. West knows how to pull a cover nicely, every time.
I have to say though, I liked Lucky in Love but not as much as By Your Side! Even though it’s was a perfect setting for me. You see I love animals, A LOT and anything to do with them you have my full attention lol. However, it felt a little flat. Was it because I was expecting a lot from this one? I don’t know, perhaps.

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However, Lucky in Love was still a great book. My students loved it when we read it together. Some were even inspired to work at a Zoo! How delighted was I when I heard that. My students did point out that Maddie was a bit naive and got on some of their nervous, but other didn’t believe so. Nevertheless, Maddie is a good character even though she has a few flaws. She’s still a good relatable person. She can be a bit naïve and sometimes get to you. But you have to ask yourself? What teen isn’t at times?
My advice to you: Give her some time, she’ll come around. There are so many great lessons to learn from in Lucky in Love. I admire when YA books have exceptional messages. Even though she’s shy and naïve she ultimately learns from her mistakes and grows to be a great character. I find Maddie is a very relatable character and consider this book a great read.

Even though this wasn’t an amazing read for me I still enjoyed it, my students, however, enjoyed it exceedingly.

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About Kasie West

I write YA. I eat Junior Mints. Sometimes I go crazy and do both at the same time. My novels are: PIVOT POINT and its sequel SPLIT SECOND. And my contemporary novels: THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US, ON THE FENCE, THE FILL-IN BOYFRIEND, PS I LIKE YOU, and BY YOUR SIDE. My agent is the talented and funny Michelle Wolfson.

Posted June 29, 2017 by Helena Reads in Reviews / 4 Comments

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4 responses to “ARC REVIEW: Lucky in Love by Kasie West

  1. Eileen

    Yay! Happy to hear you liked it and your students too 🙂 I’m really looking forward to Kasie West’s newest <3
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  2. Sam

    I have read all West’s books. She is my go-to for happy, fluffy contemporaries. This was not my favorite, but was still good. I kept thinking there wasn’t enough Seth in this book, because I really liked him, and wanted more of that.
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  3. Krysti YA and Wine

    Oh, hey! I just started this one! So glad to hear that you liked it. It seems adorable and fluffy so far. 🙂 Fabulous review!
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  4. Brittany

    I haven’t read any books by this author, but it’s too bad this one didn’t live up to expectations. Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙂 Great review!

    Brittany @ Brittany’s Book Rambles

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