Only If You're Lucky

by Stacy Willingham

[Quirky Cat]

Book Summary:

We've all met somebody who felt larger than life. Who seemed to draw everyone in, no matter where they were. For Margot, that someone is Lucy Sharpe. For Margot, Lucy is the light she desperately needs in her life.

Naturally, Margot jumped at the chance to live with Lucy. Even if taking that chance meant walking away from an otherwise comfortable dorm situation. Yet the longer this new group lives together, the clearer it becomes that something is very wrong.

My Review:

If you're looking for a twisty thriller, Only If You're Lucky is the book for you. Seriously, there were so many turns that I nearly got lost a time or two. Nearly. Stacy Willingham did a brilliant job of making the readers expect one thing, only to flip it upside down.

I love how Only If You're Lucky played with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde elements. It is subtle but so much fun. It added a layer or two to the story, turning it into something more complex and interesting.

My biggest regret about Only If You're Lucky is that there's only one POV. This book felt like it should have had two – Margot's and Lucy's. Yes, that probably would have reduced some of the tension and buildup (since we would have had more chance to know what Lucy was up to), but I'm certain Willingham could have balanced it out.

Highlights:
Thriller/Suspense
Multiple Timelines
Secrets Galore

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