Lucky Day was a really enjoyable read, allowing you to see the consequences of what would happen if you were to cast your responsibilities aside for a day. Maybe not quite as extreme as some of Clover's exploits, but I really enjoyed them nonetheless! I also think the writer did an excellent job at addressing a really serious topic, the way the book was so lighthearted before you realised what has happened to Clover was really well written. Thanks NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book!

Ok where do I start?
I thought I’d try something new, I liked it, I didn’t, I’m really not sure,
I’m a crime addict and hoped this would make me read other books but sadly this was not for me,

"Lucky Day" is a fascinating comedy of incidents. A day that starts out as normal for Clover goes completely awry when she takes too much and possibly expired painkillers, which by the time she gets to work has removed all of the restraints she's had on her life. He tells his boss off when he gives another endless speech in a meeting, goes to the park in the middle of the day to meet a friend, eats foods he wouldn't normally allow herself to eat, contacts people she hasn't talked to in a long time, and all these activities are accompanied by humorous incidents. Even if the ending is more serious, it's a perfect ending to this fun day.
Take any British sitcom and you get this book. A very enjoyable read!

While this one started a bit topsy-turvy and the ongoing edge of anxiety really got my heart racing in a not-so-pleasurable way, somewhere along these lines, it became a quest to find out what was going on with Clover, what was happening...and then what she'd do next!
I got engrossed in this tale, and with chapters or scenes seeming to veer between the present day (literally) and Clover's past which foretells or explains the present, it became like a sort of puzzle where you expect you'll find all the pieces and get answers to your questions as you go along.
In this aspect, the book does not disappoint! It takes getting close to the end for it all to make sense (or even start making sense), so stick with it - it does deliver, and it's a good one.
Didn't want to put this one down at some point past the initial meeting at Clover's work, and it's been a long time a book has captivated me so much.
Definitely also going to give Beth Morrey's other books a look now.

Loved the idea of this story as a fellow people pleaser, and enjoyed that it wasn’t predictable. It did get a bit outrageous at times but I kind of loved that, was such an easy read, I romped through it

I really enjoyed this book. It gave me a lot of messy girl literary fiction vibes that I usually go for. The storyline and the characters were all really well rounded, I can’t wait to recommend this book to others.

Lucky Day is a witty, warm and inspiring story that follows a people-pleaser’s day of rebellion. Clover Hendry decides it’s finally time to do what she pleases, walking out of work one morning and crashing from one incident to the next, refusing to worry about anything or anyone but herself. Hilarious, delightful, relatable, uplifting and outrageous, this book left me thinking we should all be more Clover and take time out for ourselves more often, though preferably without committing any crimes.

I absolutely loved Beth Morrey’s previous novel so was looking forward to reading Lucky Day.
Clover Hendry is a middle aged, over worked and overwhelmed woman when one morning circumstances lead her to walk out of work, say no and take control of her life.
This was both a funny and powerful novel that really resonated with me. Beth Morrey skilfully balances humour and making an important statement about the lives of many middle aged women. An enjoyable read.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this digital ARC.
3.5 stars.

This book exceeded all my expectations. The storytelling was masterful, and the pacing was perfect. It’s a must-read for anyone who loves a well-crafted story.

"Finally, I saw that worrying had come to nothing. And gave it up. And took my old body and went out into the morning, and sang."

We have all experienced moments of overwhelming stress and the need for a break from our daily routines. You need a break from life.

Clover Hendry finds herself in a challenging situation. She experienced an emotional breakdown at work and is struggling with debilitating headaches. The cumulative effect of these stressors becomes overwhelming, leading this typically reserved and mild-mannered Clover to assertively express her thoughts and feelings, disregarding the potential for offending others. She decides to prioritize herself. She is going to take a day for herself and do things that she's never done before. She is claiming back her voice and her life... with hilarious results at times!.

Another great read by Beth Morrey! I have been a fan since her first book, Saving Missy, and always look forward to a new book from her.
Her characters are relatable and ordinary people who face everyday problems that we can all identify with.
A great read!!

Clover’s like many of us, juggling work and family, trying to keep bosses, colleagues,parents and children all happy. Until one day when it all falls apart.
A day that could turn into a disaster however becomes a truly lucky day as she sheds the duties she should be doing and takes a wild ride through her life, throwing everything up in the air.
A great read packed with fun for anyone who wonders whether they could do things differently

A hilarious day in the life of mid aged wife, mother, and television producer Clover who after mixing some vicodin and antihistamines, ends up in a tumble with a minor concussion and a flippant attitude towards the rest of her day. She decides to have a frig it all attitude and dives headlong into a series of escapades with comedic consequences. Underneath it all is an overworked, overwhelming, overwhelmed woman, who is smothering the real issues so she can function. As the day hightails into madness , there is no way around it anymore, Clover must face her problems head-on. #luckyday #bethmorrey #netgalley

I read a lot of thrillers so it was nice to read something lighter.

Really enjoyed the character building of Clover and loved her attitude!

It made me laugh and if you are looking for a bit of light relief in a story then I recommend this.

For the most part I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I loved the character of Clover and the idea that for one day she is going to do what she wants and tell people how it really is.

Large parts of the book are joyous, exuberant and very funny. The one thing that let it down for me was the lack of clarity/resolution on why Clover behaved like this and the fallout from it…I felt we were going to discover it was all a dream, or there would be a lot of clearing up to do…but no. And maybe that is the point, that if we were all a bit more Clover the world wouldn’t implode as we assume?

Clover’s day is over the top, seemingly had more than 24 hours in it, but also manages to balance being laugh out loud funny as well as heart breaking poignant.

For character and a joyous read this is 5 stars but the concept missed a trick for me in not having a bit of resolution so 4 stars. A very enjoyable read.

A deliciously funny read. I absolutely loved Clover and think more women should be like her! Highly recommended.

An absolutely joyful read. Clover did what most women only dare to dream of. Uplifting and inspiring. We should all be more Clover.

A relatable easy read that I thoroughly enjoyed.

Clover is us all! In this day and age we all need to stand up for ourselves a bit more and Clover made me laugh whilst doing it.

Good for a light holiday read.

A fabulous read-in-one-hit story - what if you just said 'sod it' to everything and have a day full of escapist pleasure? Clover Hendry is stretched in countless different directions- fulltime TV producer role, 16 year old twins, a narcissistic mother, a house permanently in need of renovation, and 1000s of other jobs and tasks that fill her mind.
Following a bump on the head, she suddenly finds that she just doesn't care about all of the minutiae anymore - so she takes an unscheduled day off and puts herself first for once. She traipses through the streets of Bristol saying yes to whatever she fancies, swimming in the fancy members' club pool, having the haircut of her dreams, buying a mega-bucks dress- all without any guilt or qualms.

I loved seeing how free Clover felt, the liberty that she had to say yes or no to whatever crossed her path, and the difference it had on her mental wellbeing were so uplifting and entertaining. I absolutely love the cover design too, those colours make me so happy!

This book talked to me as it seems to tell what I would be happy to do in these complex time. It me feel free and I enjoyed it
A more extensive review will follow
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Clover Hendry decides today is the day she is going to do what she wants, when she wants.
The highlights include nearly shoplifting, telling her mother what she really thinks of her and starting to reassess her life.
You’re invested in Clover right from the beginning, we can all live a little through her, and perhaps a little jealous as she has the courage to do it
We should all be a bit more Clover
Thanks @bethmorrey @harpercollinsuk & @netgalley for the fabulous read