Lucky by Kris Bryant

Lucky is a book based on the story of two women, Serena and Gabrielle. Serena is a woman who has grown up in not the most ideal circumstances. Grown up in poverty and never knowing what stupid thing her mother would do next, made her feel responsible for her sister, Faith. Her life as it seems looks as though she is down and out but always caring and being reliable for others, but never getting to do what she truly wants. On the other hand, Gabrielle could be seen to have a better family life compared to Serena. Gabrielle is ruthless and knows what she wants out of life and she isn't afraid to get it, especially with her work, being in the architect business.

When I first read the description of this book, I was definitely intrigued by the concept. A LGBT relationship set in the background of a woman who wins the lottery and using it to make a doggie day-care. Seems perfect right? I really wished it was. In reality it is a very stereotypical relationship which makes me sad. The usual tropes were used and it makes me sad to think that the author shot themselves in the knee trying far too hard to make this a good story. It felt as though the description of the story got me to the door, but once I was welcomed inside the home I was ready to leave.

Was I attached to the characters? Not particularly. But I did admire some of their characteristics. For instance, with Serena's kindness and humility and Gabrielle's tenacity to get what she wants and to not suffer from fools. However, out of all of this, it felt as though the conflict was far too easy to resolve or not highlighted with enough detail to really make it interesting and full of drama. In a way, it is kind of like beans on toast rather than a Sunday roast with all the trimmings. Its good and satisfactory, but it can be way better with a slight change in the recipe choices.

I really did wish that this could have been a good book. Don't get me wrong, it was entertaining for the few hours that I was able to read it. But will I pick this book up again in the future? Probably not very likely. I've given this a three star as there were some promising aspects which were used, but I felt that it could have been utilised more. Then again, I think that I have a problem with seeing some proper drama, which unfortunately this book in question did not fulfil.

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