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I want to thank NetGalley for approving me for an ARC of this book. Special thank you to my fellow buddy reader @wendyreadsbooks.

🤣Hilarious
👩🏻Sarcastic FMC
🐰Relatable
✨Memories

I have loved all of Beth Morrey's books and this was no exception. This was highly entertaining and had me laughing out loud on numerous occasions. However, hidden beneath the humour were sensitive issues that made Clover's story all the more relatable. If there is one thing I've learnt, we could all be a little more Clover!

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I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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Lucky Day by Beth Morrey is the story of Clover Hendry a married middle aged woman with 2 teenage children who has been a people pleaser, one day due to various events decides to change her actions and do things for herself.

Which leads to a number of events which takes her out of normal life.

Lucky Day by Beth Morrey is one of those novels that good be classed as a satirical take on the life of younger GenX and Millennial girls who were told they could have work family and a career,

It could also examine how you are raised by your parents can have an affect on not only you but future generations.

Finally it could be taken as a nice fun read which will make you smile or even laugh, that may have a poignant message if you want to take it that way.

The Lucky Day by Beth Morrey is a story which is set over one day which gives the novel a very tight format, however it does have the odd flashback which does give the story and the actions of Clover a lot of context to the events of the day. Without taking readers out of the story.

With the narrative of lucky day is told solely through Clover’s point of view, means that as a reader your relationship with Clover can make or break the enjoyment of the novel and with Clover we have a character that does have a great way of looking at the world which does add to the novel.

All this makes Lucky Day by Beth Morrey an enjoyable read, for anyone who, just wants to take a break from the world for a day.

Lucky Day had me smiling from the very first page, although Beth Morrey’s new story is more than just a funny read. There’s moments of sadness, emotion, pathos and downright hilarity that balance Clover’s day brilliantly.
I was quite envious at times as we follow Clover grabbing the chance to play hookey - just to stop and breathe, just be - I mean, who hasn’t wanted to do a ‘Ferris Bueller ‘ every once in a while?
I loved how Clover was so relatable in many of her worries and concerns of her family, job and world around her in general. Her relationships with Susie, Petroc and Max were so supportive and had such a major role in her day of finding herself.
Such a clever and uplifting read.

I really enjoyed this book. It was refreshing and had me laughing and cringing at various parts throughout.

Clover Hendry is a television producer and wakes up one morning with a bad headache. She takes a number of pills to try and get rid of the headache but coupled with a bang to the head following an accident on the station platform, Clover’s behaviour suddenly changes.

She decides to do and say exactly what she thinks for the day and the outcome is hilarious. She has no regard for the consequences and does some outrageous things.

A great read with lots of funny moments and an insight into Clover’s childhood and her current life as a very busy full time working mum who is pulled in all directions.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advance copy of this book in return for an honest review.

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Thank you to @Netgalley, the author @bethmorrey and Harper Collins for the e-copy of Beth Morrey’s latest book ‘Lucky Day’. Not to judge a book by its cover too much but I absolutely loved the surrealism of the image - a woman with a lampshade on her head and a bunny poking out. Well, this certainly set the tone for the book. It was fast-paced and as much as it was a character-led book, it had a great plot to it too; the action all taking place on one particular day in the life of our main character Clover Hendry.

The day starts with an almighty migraine for Clover and as she pops a few tablets along with the “only in ABSOLUTE emergency” Vicodin, she realises that she needs a day to herself. So, she decides to let go of the anxiety, panic, life-lists and endless frustration at being a “yes woman” and metaphorically sticks two fingers up at the world (or Bristol at least).

This was an enlightening read and not what I expected. As light and engaging as the reading is, there is depth and a serious message throughout. I will definitely be putting this author on my must read list and look forward to catching up on her backlist.


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How can going rogue for just one day turn out to be actually good for you? Read #LuckyDay to find out!

Thanks NetGalley, HarperFiction and HarperCollins UK, for the invite to read this!

Synopsis -

Clover Hendry’s day couldn’t have started worse. The combo of migraine and an accidentally on-purpose self-medication renders her incapable to work and so she decides to take day off for herself. All she’s looking for is some peace of mind and room to chill, but her day presents her with anything but. As she starts wreaking havoc and inflicting mayhem across the Bristol neighbourhood, she seems to be a reckless woman on a mission. But what is actually going on underneath this façade? What is she really hiding?

Review -

I admired Clover right from the get-go for she was so relatable and her circumstances were so relevant to countless women who juggle a million things in this day and age. When Clover started rambling about having endless to-do lists and the sheer amount of responsibilities on her shoulders, I couldn’t help but realize how most of modern women are all in the same boat as her.

Where the author shines is with the tone and pacing of Clover’s narrative. While her voice is all very casually satire and feels like mind-numbing chatter, there are subtle hints of the hidden anger, frustration, cynicism, the perpetual exhaustion, worry, anxiety and the burning need to change it all at once. It’s evident if you care to look at her character closely.

I loved how Clover’s childhood and upbringing are brought in via flashbacks (although randomly timed) - portraying her relationship with her cold, haughty, distant mother and the consequences this had on Clover’s bonding with her sister and her adult life.

Clover’s (not so) lucky day takes us on a wild ride that involves every problematic thing you can imagine and what an experience it was to see the old “yes woman”, meek and submissive Clover turning into a crazy, unhinged, kickass woman who “learns to say no”, stands up for herself and prioritizes herself for once.

I thank Morrey for giving us Clover and the nudge to channel Clover’s new-found confidence, freedom, energy and verve at-least once in a while and enjoy the effects of that transformation!

Definitely worth a read for some great escapism!

Absolutely brilliant, loved it. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me an advance copy, I will definitely be recommending.

Who wouldn’t want to stick two fingers up at everyone and everything just for one day?

Clover is the type of person who says yes to everything. She would say yes then ask anyone to help. Clover is also an over thinker who can see the danger in everything. When she takes a rather strong concoction of medication to ease her migraine, her mind seems to go off kilter and she can’t seem to stop saying and doing what she really wants. She plays bookie from work and does exactly as she pleases. Think Ferris Bueller but in the form of a married woman with older children.

This book was an utter delight from start to finish. I totally got Clover and I wish I had her sudden gusto for telling everyone exactly what she thinks. She may actually be my favourite character this year! I laughed and laughed throughout this book. The scene with the lawn mower will stay with me for a long time. Not to mention the pool scene and the conversation in the cab.

This book does have some heartbreaking moments in it and we do see Clover make amends for her interesting choices that day. However, I did get the feeling that some of the new Clover stayed with the old one going forward.

This is a joyous and uplifting read that will suit anyone who feels the heaviness of life and the endless expectations.

A huge thank you to @harperfiction & @netgally for this review copy.

Lucky Day by Beth Morrey

Clover takes some out of date painkillers for a migraine and has a bang to the head on her way to her job as a TV producer. She proceeds to behave very out of character - instead of people-pleasing she does exactly as she wishes and tells people a few home truths along the way, revisiting some dark moments in her past.

I suspect we all wish we could be more like Clover sometimes instead of simmering quietly to ourselves! This book is a perfect mix of funny and poignant, a page turner with some important messages along the way. Very highly recommended.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

I absolutely loved 'Saving Missy' and truly wanted to love this one too. Although I liked and appreciated the humour in some parts other bits dragged on -too many repetitions re her work etc. The premise of having 'a don't care' day is great but sometimes Clover just came across as rude, definitely not assertive. Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for an arc.

I loved this! I was immediately hooked with the style of writing in this novel, it feels like a stream of consciousness and it's SO relatable 😂 It's funny, made me laugh out loud at points, but it's also poignant at times. Overall, big winner for me and I would recommend to anyone wants a wee chuckle 🙂

What a fantastic book, clever and funny a perfect read. Clover is a hassled tv exec who does everything for everyone from her family to work it’s easier to do it yourself but something snaps in Clover and enough is enough from hesitant and apologetic to forthright and a little bit mad god forbid anyone that gets in Clover’s way from her work colleagues to her mother some home truths come out and maybe Clover finds some respect for herself along the way.

In short terms - Clover decides to give herself a yes day. A day where she is bold enough to try all the new things that old Clover would never have dared to do. I love how Clover decides to throw caution in the air and live one day like it's her last, to the fullest, making me wonder how it would be like if I could live that way too, if all of us lived that way.

Of course that would bring up several problems, this story doesn't sell the idea of an unrealistic fairytale. Clover's callousness is hard earned but might lead to wrecking her chances of having a respectable living. That's what happens when you do something too much, take something too far, because too much of anything is ruinous. Fortunately Clover comes to realise her mistake and succeeds in finding a balance between the both worlds while figuring out various dilemmas in the quick 24 hours of her lucky day. I love how she tackled her unappreciative mother and her abuser with strength and intellect.

I genuinely enjoyed reading this one even though it started out real slow. Reading Clover's story made me want to give myself a yes day, just to see how it would be like to have such freedom for at least one day. It also prompts the reader to explore outside of one's comfort zone and try everything.

Pick this one up if you'd like your next read to be light yet thought evoking.

I loved both of Beth's previous books, so couldn't wait to get hold of this one. Clover is a serial people pleaser, until one day something snaps in her and she starts putting herself first- pushing back and not always just accepting everything for an easy life.
This story was so refreshing, and at times funny as we follow Clover's bizarre day, answering back and not backing down. There was some laugh out loud occasions along the way, but there were also some more serious moments. We were given snippets of Clover's relationship with her mother throughout the story, until we had the full picture, and more of an idea of part of the reason for Clover's eagerness to please.
I adored this story, and think we could all learn a thing or two from Clover!

This was unexpectedly moving and emotionally challenging but also absolutely hilarious. ‘Witches were burned at the stake. You’d have been toast’ is a line I very much want to remember and use!

TV exec producer Clover is having a strange old day, she has a terrible headache brewing and in desperation, took some very strong and also, out of date, painkillers and then hopped on the tube. A self-confessed bundle of neuroses, who is far too accommodating (a pushover), Clover finds herself with the gift of saying and doing whatever she wants, no second thoughts, no worrying that she might upset someone and definitely not putting herself last.

Following a meeting that could definitely have been an email, Clover decides to bunk off work for a personal day and absolute chaos ensues. Clever, witty, ‘I wish I’d said that’ chaos. But underneath the chaos and its antithesis, the usually very compliant Clover, is a story of parental neglect and some very horrible memories of events that made Clover who she is today.

I absolutely loved this book, Beth’s writing is fabulous, silly, clever, witty and very moving. The denouement unexpected and ultimately very satisfying.

I very much look forward to reading more from Beth.

I absolutely adored this hilarious, moving and inspiring feel good / up lit novel. Beth Morrey writes so well about people and situations; this book was both extremely funny and also very relatable especially about family life with all its ups and downs. I think we all need to channel our inner Clover and have a day like hers on a regular basis.
Brilliant book.

Clover Hendry, a stressed out TV executive and mother of twins walks out of work and has a rare and random day off. However, the day turns out to be less relaxing and more eventful than expected!

A funny and cathartic book, highlighting then importance of "me time" for women, who often try to juggle for too many plates!

After Clover accidently takes an overdose of painkillers to deal with a migraine her day as a TV executive producer turns out totally different to normal.
This was certainly a different take on TV production to what I imagined, although I've a sneaking suspicion that it might be closer to the truth than my own idea. I can certainly relate to her mild-mannered, people pleasing persona, the way that she changed to being much more assertive was a total contrast. There are plenty of humorous moments, but flashbacks temper these as the reason for her normal timid character is revealed. Still, she certainly enjoyed her day and I can honestly say so did I. Read and enjoy.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.

Clover is fed up. She is a people pleaser, a stressed mum, and an overworked TV exec. When a migraine hits one morning, she takes her husband's painkillers, and suddenly things are clarified - she decides to have a day doing and saying EXACTLY what she wants. What follows is a story of her deciding to not worry about consequences.

Unfortunately I didn't like the main character very much. I often felt Clover often came across as rude and a bit obnoxious. I also found a lot of what she got up to was unbelievable, even if sometimes amusing. I did however like how others started to realise her worth by the end. An interesting idea for a novel.

Clover is having a extraordinary day. When she wakes up with a headache she takes her husband's left over vicodin and then gets knocked out by someone's briefcase as she gets off the train. The two things seem to take her normal compliant personality away and replace with New Clover who says exactly what is on her mind. In the course of the day she becomes a instagram star, a shoplifter, puts her mother right on many levels and many, many more little injustices are righted.
Funny and uplifting.