Chasing Lucky

I ADORE Jenn Bennett's contemporary books. I know going into to everyone there will be great friendships, yearning and twists I don't see coming. I also find that no matter what the subject matter I have an interest in the story regardless, it never takes over and makes it inaccessible. Josie is an avid photographer, I personally have no interest in photography but the book doesn't focus on it and it is used to move the plot forward in a way that made me care.
My favourite thing about this book is how realistic it felt. When the characters make mistakes you can feel their guilt, when they are happy you get excited with them. I could genuinely see everything in this book happening for real and I truly felt fully immersed in the story because of that.
The only reason I didn't give this 5 Stars is because the ending was wrapped up a little too nicely and quickly for me personally. I don't mind it all being solved I just wish i hadn't been done within a chapter or two.
Another superb book from Jenn and I expected nothing less!
Highly recommend to anyone looking for a cute friends to lovers romance with family drama and a happy ending.


A brilliant 4.5 stars!

Jenn Bennett has an unmatched talent for writing engaging and contemporary books. Chasing Lucky is only the latest in a long line of brilliant, relatable stories and it does not disappoint!

Josie Saint-Martin has spent her life being dragged from town to town, but this latest move to back to her childhood home in Beauty is supposed to be the final one before she graduates high school and pursues her dream of becoming a photographer.

I really love Josie and getting an insight into her. Lucky was surprisingly sweet and both their friendship and relationship were really beautiful to read about!

The book was a little bit long, but overall I did completely love it!

I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

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I cannot tell you how delighted I was to be approved for an ARC of this book. I have been counting down the days to read Chasing Lucky ever since I heard of its existence because, let's face it, I am there for any book Jenn Bennett writes. Chasing Lucky is another fantastic book of hers. I read it in a day and would be happy to rewind time and read it over again for the first time.

One of the things that always grabs me most in Jenn Bennett's books is her main characters. They are always unique, relatable and immediately likeable. Josie is a great main character, because she's struggling with things we all go through: figuring out her future, what she loves to do, who she wants to be, where home is and, of course, what family, love and friendship really means to her. I also loved her take on photography and how that developed in the story. I instantly liked Lucky, for there was always something more under his brooding, snarky surface and I enjoyed seeing the mystery of his character unfold and seeing him open up. Both Josie and Lucky have complicated backgrounds and I just loved how in depth their characters were, how the years they spent as best friends and the five years they've been apart has changed them and made them into who they are. Of course, the best thing about this book is the relationship between these two. From the sarcastic banter to the complete honesty that develops between them as they begin to know each other again. I loved how their romance story developed, it kept me on my toes and had me turning pages like no tomorrow. How I love them, they are everything!

The overall plot of this book is well balanced with romance, comedy, heartache, small town politics and family drama. It's not all about Josie and Lucky. Josie's family, especially her Mum and what really happened in the past with Josie's father, are a big part of the plot. I enjoyed the family aspects and the whole thing with the so-called curse, which led the plot in many directions whenever something went wrong. Josie's moment of revenge, the messy mistake that Lucky ends up taking the fall for, was an entertaining part of the story, leading to many twists and turns that tested Josie's character, her ability to communicate and to trust both herself and others, especially Lucky and her Mum.

I feel like this book is just the perfect book to run away with to the bedroom or the couch with a cup of tea or coffee. I enjoyed reading it so much because it had all the thrills and the adorable moments I want in a YA contemporary. It also carries an important message: to find happiness, you have to break down your walls and let people in.

I loved this book. Josie is brilliant and Lucky is just utterly gorgeous. The romantic hero of my teenage dreams. I loved the setting, the complicated family drama and seeing the relationship between Lucky and Josie develop. Awesome YA read.