Chasing Lucky
By Amanda Nojadera,
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Sweet but predictable romance highlights communication.
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What's the Story?
In CHASING LUCKY, 17-year-old Josie Saint-Martin is returning to her New England hometown Beauty after dramatically leaving five years ago with her single mom. Now that they're back in Beauty to run the family bookstore after moving from city to city, Josie's convinced she's found a way to join her dad on the West Coast and start her career as a photographer. But things don't go as planned when Josie barely avoids getting into some serious trouble because Lucky Karras -- the town bad boy and her former childhood best friend -- takes the blame. Will Josie figure out why Lucky covered for her or why her heart starts to beat faster whenever she's around him?
Is It Any Good?
This sweet but predictable contemporary romance deals with complicated relationships and miscommunication. It's clear that Josie and Lucky have chemistry, and readers will love their witty banter, but Chasing Lucky progresses too slowly with unnecessary drama. As Josie begins to understand why Lucky took the blame for her mistake and uncovers shocking family secrets, teens will see how essential open, honest communication is in a healthy relationship.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the appeal of realistic contemporary novels like Chasing Lucky. Why are they so popular with teens? What makes them relatable?
How are sex and romance portrayed in Chasing Lucky? What do you think of Josie and Lucky's relationship?
Which characters, if any, do you consider role models in the book? What character strengths do they exemplify?
Book Details
- Author: Jenn Bennett
- Genre: Contemporary Fiction
- Topics: High School
- Book type: Fiction
- Publisher: Simon Pulse
- Publication date: November 10, 2020
- Publisher's recommended age(s): 14 - 18
- Number of pages: 416
- Available on: Paperback, Nook, Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, iBooks, Kindle
- Last updated: August 15, 2021
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