Absolutely wonderful, and highly adorable, contemporary read. Emily is the kind of character who is easy to fall in love with, and who many will see themselves in. I loved that this story tackled so many tough issues, and did it in a way that didn't feel heavy handed. Instead, it feels like you're wrapping yourself up in someone else's life, but that it could very easily be your own. It's a warm feeling, and that made this book an easy and enjoyable read.

I enjoyed this book by Rachael Lippincott. It was an easy, quick read and absolutely loved it. I would definitely recommend it to my friends and family.

this was an easy to read and beautiful YA story that can be read by all ages. I loved all the characters and the way the story unfolded.

Rating 4.5
The cover of this book is so beautiful. It instantly makes you curious as to what the book is going to be about. I started reading this book and I loved it. The main character was great and so relatable. The writing flowed nicely and had good pacing. Sadly, I didn't finish reading the book but that is not the author's fault but my own. At the time I was reading to review this book my mom had a stroke. Dealing with that along with reading this emotional story was too much for me. I know when my own wounds heal I will go back and finish reading this book. Even though I didn't finish it yet, I still recommend it because I know it's not going to disappoint me.

I have read both Five Feet Apart and All This Time, the two books Rachael Lippincott has published with Mikki Daughtry, so I was very interested to see what Rachael's first solo full-length novel would be like. And I was not disappointed. The Lucky List is a great book to kick-off summer; funny, sweet, and breezy, this was a one day read for me.

The story is told completely from Emily's perspective in a 1st person narrative. Which I, after finishing the book, could not imagine this story any other way. As the summary says, Emily lost her Mom to cancer, and after three years, her Dad is ready to start moving on. And this is the catalyst to the whole novel. Emily has been so shut off from her life after her Mom's death, that she doesn't have much but their house. Losing it feels like she will lose her Mom. This emotional punch is what is gained through the 1st person narrative, as Emily finds the, soon-to-be infamous, bucket list.

There are two things happening that make this a little deeper of a YA contemporary. Yes, it is funny and light-hearted most of the time, especially during the escapades involving the bucket list activities. But the journey Emily goes on, both healing from the loss of her Mom to exploring her own sexuality and relationship, gives each interaction another layer. These two issues are also not mutually exclusive: I think that Emily has a lot of feelings wrapped up in being the person her Mom knew her as, making her discovery of self more difficult. But the deep connection she had with her Mom ultimately leads Emily full circle. This family story was beautiful, and the mix between the more light-hearted romance and the more intense familial ties was excellent.

With well developed characterization and solid pacing, The Lucky List by Rachael Lippincott should be added to everyone's summer reading list: take it to the beach or snuggle down in bed, this is one you don't want to miss!

This one hit me hard. The grief, the struggle to see the world after a loss - the growing changes as you become someone new on the other side of such pain. I really loved this MC. I didn't always agree with her decisions but I loved following her story. I liked her budding friendship and her exploring who she was.

The bucket list was such a great addition to the story and I enjoyed it so much. This one was just good.

A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.

I LOVE THIS BOOK!!! The sweetest summer read ever (and really for any time of the year for that matter).

Emily lost her mother three years ago. She went from adventurous and open to trying anything to seeing the danger in just about everything. After she finds out her dad needs to sell their house and dealing with the aftermath of a messy breakup with her boyfriend—the summer isn’t looking great for her. Then comes Blake—the daughter of her dad’s best friend who just moves to town. When they find bucket list of things Emily’s mother wanted to do one summer—Blake encourages Emily to do it too.

Let me first say, I loved both Blake and Emily as characters. I appreciated learning about Emily through flashbacks from before her mom passed and also during her relationship with Matt. It was a clear contrast to how happy and open she is with Blake. Blake is described as being like sunshine—and I totally agree. She is an uplifting friend to Emily and is both honest and kind during tough conversations they have.

This was the first LGBTQ+ I have personally read that discussed the character’s feelings of not wanting to accept themselves as being gay. Emily’s realization is gradual—and I admit it was emotional reading about why it was difficult for her.

I absolutely can’t wait to read more from this author! 🌻 5 stars all the way!

Beautifully written to capture all the grief of losing a parent and life transitions that follow. Felt very true to high school, and all the complications of changing friend groups and finding your identity.

Emily always thought her mom was a very lucky person until the day she died of cancer. Now, as Emily tries to rebuild her life after mom, luck is not on her side. She screwed up her relationship with her boyfriend for the final time, her dad is now selling the house and expects Emily to pack up her mom's stuff. When she stumbles upon her mom's senior year bucket list, Emily sees this as a sign and wants to do the same things her mom did. Her friend, Blake, decides she is the person to help. As Emily and Blake complete the items on the list, Emily learns more about herself and what she wants. This is the first book I have read by Rachael Lippincott and enjoyed the read. Thanks to Ms. Lippincott, Simon & Schuster, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This is the debut solo book by one of the authors of Five Feet Apart (one of my favorite books EVER) and one of the tenderest, most endearing of her books. Needless to say, I was happy when NetGalley approved me for an ARC of The Lucky List (thank you!).

Emily's mother died from cancer three years ago and since then, she hasn't been the same. She's been pushing and pulling her boyfriend until junior prom took their relationship plummeting. Now a social pariah, Emily has to spend the summer alone while her father picks up the pieces of their broken family. Faced with moving from her home, and her father's best friend moving back along with his daughter, Blake, Emily discovers things about herself that she had kept locked away. When she finds her mother's old bucket list, she vows to recreate it as a way to feel closer to her mom.

This is a story of self-discovery. Emily is a girl whose life has been upended because of that, she doesn't take the time to really know herself and come to grips with her sexuality. Blake was an amazing character and exactly what Em needed to continue her journey and opening herself up to new ideas and experiences. Em comes off as a very real character with real fears for a young woman her age.

This is a solid five-star read and perfect for anyone looking for a light YA contemporary read for the summer..

I enjoyed this book. Overall, the teenagers act like teenagers. For Emily and her father, working through the loss of her mother is fraught, and they tiptoe around each other a lot. They finally learn to communicate better.

Emily overthinks the big thing that happened at the end of junior year. She is certain she is a complete pariah, but I think all her “former” friends that she’s avoiding are not as hung up on it as she is. But her boyfriend problems are definitely something she has to think about more deeply.

Free-spirited Blake is a positive force. She is more open and willing to be who she is, and it is she who encourages Emily to do the things on her mother’s list. There are some definitely surprises along the way!

Possible Objectionable Material:
The usual teenage hijinks. Some swearing. Same-gender relationships. Sneaking out.

Who Might Like This Book:
Those who enjoy coming of age stories. I think boys could enjoy this story, though it is definitely targeted more toward girls.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

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This was a book that I ended up not finishing due to lack of interest in content. For that reason I was unable to rate more than one star.

The Lucky List is a wonderfully emotional coming of age story by Rachel Lippincott. Thank you to the author, NetGalley, and Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers for the digital copy in exchange for honest review.

This is quintessential summer reading and I felt like I was in Huckabee with Emily, Blake, and the crew. Lippincott really excelled at writing a realistic setting and impactful characters. Heavily emotional at times, I especially enjoyed the hopefulness that Emily displayed and the romance element(s) added some lighthearted fun.

The Lucky List is definitely a book I would recommend to YA fans. Especially those looking for a nice summer read with some depth.

I originally marked this as will not give feedback because I couldn’t open the PDF but I was able to get a copy from the library to read and review. Oh my gosh I’m so sad I didn’t get to review this as the early release like originally planned.

Emily‘a luck seemed to have ran out a few years prior when she lost her mom to cancer. Like most people, she never was quite the same person after that. She lost herself and was afraid to live life to the fullest because everything can end so quickly. That is until the summer before senior year. She finds her mom’s senior year “lucky list” and she’s determined to complete this list herself with the help of Blake (the new girl in town!)

In completing the list Emily not only feels closer to her mom than she has in years but she learns more about herself than she has in years.

This coming of age and self discovery book is such a fun and sad story. I absolutely loved every bit of it. The fact that the main character makes a lot of realistic mistakes and is trying to just feel something and find herself again is something I feel like everyone felt at that age.

Just look at this cover and tell me you don’t already love it! This cover and author is what made me pick it up, but the story made me never want to put it down. I wish I could reread it for the first time again! Highly recommended young adult novel!

This was such a cute summer romance. A bit repetitive and predictable at times, but that didn't take away from the enjoyment. I teared up a few times and loved the relationship between Emily and Blake.

I adored this book! Finished it in one day.

After her mother dies, Emily feels she needs to complete her mom's Lucky List to be close to her again. She spends the summer trying to make things right with everyone around her, but in the end she realizes that she can only make things right if she makes the right decisions for herself.

Great pacing and wonderful character development along with self-discovery. Loved the secondary plots. This was a great YA read!

Book is a summer read and may be called a romance but more of a self-realization story. Her mother has been dead for three years and Emily is still not moving on. Her relationship with ex-boyfriend still in flux because she slowly realizes through her mom's old before-senior-year bucket list that she is gay. Completing the list opens her up to discover herself. Once completed, the list has made Emily more honest and open with her friends and even more with her Dad so that he finally shares his memory box with her.

The Lucky List by Rachael Lippincott is a touching story about Emily Clark and the summer before her senior year of high school. Still grieving for her mother that died three years earlier, Emily has been struggling and feels as if her life is falling apart. Then she makes a new friend and discovers her mother's bucket list from the summer before her senior year of high school. This leads her onto a path of adventure and self-discovery. When I heard about this book I was interested in it, but for some reason I kept struggling to start the book. Once I actually started reading it, though, I couldn't put it down. It was an amazing story full of fun, and heartache, and self-acceptance. I laughed and cried while reading the story, and I am so glad that I finally got around to reading it. It is one of the best stories that I have read in a while and I would highly recommend it to others.

I loved this book. I was great to see Rachael Lippincott come into her own in her first solo novel This YA novel is about a seventeen year old girl dealing with a multitude of realistic issues including the loss of a parent, friendships, and questioning her sexuality. This is a perfect summer read, but remember to bring some tissues with you to the beach!

Thank you NetGalley and publishers for the ARC!