This was a fast and easy read. Not too complicated, but interesting enough to hold you til it’s conclusion. It’s a story of a young girl’s struggle with her identity , the loss of her mother, and the moral challenges that come with conning people. It is the story of Lucky’s journey as she tries to find herself and come to terms with who she is.

This is a quick paced book that centres around a con artist/grifter who goes by the name Lucky. She was raised by her father, constantly moving from one place to the other, scamming the rich people that they met. From an early age she could steal or con her way through any situation. The one things Lucky has always missed and wanted was her mother. As she traces her down her true story comes out and everything she thought she knew was wrong. A great book to read to escape for the day. No blood or gore, no heavy thinking, just an all round enjoyable book. Thanks to NetGalley and Simon and Schiuster Canada for the fun read.

This was quite the ride. A lot of twists and turns and a very interesting premise. However, there was not a lot character development, not sure who I would root for and there were to many red herrings and things that did not add up and seemed very unrealistic.

Lucky by Marissa Stapley is the story of a young grifter, the titular character, whose life with her father is a perpetual con. Moving from one mark to the next, Lucky learns to refine her craft, but never seems to be fully at ease with the lifestyle, and demonstrates a moral fiber that her father lacks. When she realizes that she holds a winning lottery ticket that is worth an astronomical sum, Lucky's past will come back to haunt her as she realizes that she cannot come forward to claim the prize that, for once, is rightfully hers.

Lucky is a fascinating and beautifully complex character who elicits empathy at every turn as a victim of her unique circumstance. This is the second novel that I have read from Ms Stapley, and I will certainly look forward to the next. Recommended. 4.5 stars

Many thanks to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster Canada for the opportunity to read an ARC.