I liked that the twist I thought was coming ended up being something different. The ending with the women's friendships was different than I expected and that was a little bittersweet.

3.5 stars, rounded up.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A book that is about some young women who are money obsessed. They want rich husbands, they are obsessed with brand name items and want to shop. They are trying to come up with a plan to steal the box of money gifted at a wedding so that one of the characters doesn’t have to marry the guy but can get the money.
I found this story mundane and fairly ridiculous. I while I am sure they are conversations like this going in, I am very glad I don’t have women like this in my life.

I initially struggled to get into the cadence of the book but once I got there, I enjoyed the read. I didn’t particularly like the protagonists or ethically agree with their plan so I didn’t feel myself cheering them on to succeed. I did like several of the fringe characters a lot so felt myself rooting for them instead.

It was an entertaining read, the three main characters complimented each other really well and a 3-way pov was the right move for the plot to be interesting that made me want to keep reading, i thought i was going to be more excited about the heist and there’d be more conflict but it was still a good book

This book was a fun and interesting read. There are a lot of characters with complex storylines so at times it can a bit difficult to follow. Overall I enjoyed this as the author kept you guessing until the very end. This book is light and would make for a great vacation read. The author’s descriptions of the characters and setting was very descriptive and added to the overall enjoyment of the book.

Fast-paced and digestible. However, I felt that several of the narratives were fairly predictable. The three leads were all quite selfish, which I understand is somewhat part of the point, but it made me enjoy reading their perspectives less.

What starts out as a story of three friends unhappy in their own little ways with their lives, ends in a heist and an eventuality that was the truth of their lives from the very beginning. I love how Sophie Wan challenges cultural norms through the eyes of Lulu, Rina and Jane, ultimately helping them topple the norms that hold them back. Loved the romance arc in the story as well. I totally rooted for Rina and Jane's love life. This book was a perfect balance of funny, romantic and wholesome.

This was a fun and entertaining read. So suitable for a sunny summer day or holiday! A lovely story of friendship from three different perspectives. The heist idea reminded me of one of the Ocean 6 -11 etc movies. Sometimes the dialogue between the women seemed a bit forced but the plots was engaging and moved along well. An enjoyable, warm fuzzy of a read! I look forward to seeing what Sophie Wan writes next.

4.5 stars. i loved this so much! it was complete escapism and i finished it in one sitting! although i wasn't attached to any particular character, i loved the setting and the friendship, the narration style and the heist! it read like a movie, and was an extremely fun read :)

Thank you Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC!

Women of Good Fortune was a fun and entertaining read. The women in this book were the real stars - they made me laugh, and I also wanted to give them all a hug at some points in this book!

Wan's writing was great. I look forward to reading more of her work in the future!

Thank you again for the ARC!

I could not stop smiling while reading this book. Lulu is such a fun main character that I just wanted to spend more time with her. I would also die for this to become a movie! I can't wait to see what Sophie Wan writes next!

I really enjoyed this book about friendship, class, and the finding the future you want for yourself. While the book started slowly, I appreciated how the characters discovered themselves during the book. I enjoyed learning about aspects of Chinese culture in a fun manner.

A fun read that would make a great movie. This Shanghai-set story has Crazy Rich Asians and Counterfeit vibes, with classic heist hijinks. Well-paced and engaging, with close friendships, family drama, and romantic relationships being tested.
Thanks to NetGalley and Graydon House for the ARC!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ FIVE STAR perfection. The emotional journeys are superb and the heist plot is fun (and believable!). The women in this story have such relatable issues: the struggle of balancing a career and aging out of fertility; beauty and self worth; finding purpose and learning to put yourself first; and the pressure of living up to others’ expectations while sacrificing your happiness to please family. Women of Good Fortune tells a beautiful and captivating story of family, love, romantic relationships and friendships and the reality that relationships change as we grow.

The story is told in snips that moves quickly but manages to capture so much. It is incredibly cute, funny and heartwarming while also sprinkling in some tear-jerker moments in between. I particularly loved the Asian Gilmore-isms to pop culture references and the societal/cultural aspects of living in China, especially for women. I found myself rooting for the characters every step of the way, and was incredibly satisfied at the end. It’s all so perfect, and so many of the character thoughts, emotions and experiences resonated with me.

It’s like, you tried hard and realized it wasn’t worth it.

This would make such a good movie!

This book gave such good energy I loved it. It was so much fun seeing how the girls were there for each other. Also I love books about weddings so it was perfect for me. Plus you learn some history about the culture which is amazing as well. I give it 5/5

A really fun novel that had a lot more layers than I expected it to. A fast-paced story about the planning of a wedding heist, it is also a story about relationships and self-love. Three best friends Lulu, Jane and Rina are unhappy with their lives when they decide to pull off the ultimate heist - to steal all the wedding money from Lulu's upcoming wedding to a rich heir and escape.

As I continued to read, I kept questioning whether or not they were really going to pull it off. I was rooting for them but also in some ways felt they hadn't really thought through the consequences. While the first half of the novel is about the planning of the heist, the second half is where things start to fall apart. The friends start to realize they are losing trust in each other, people start getting cold feet, and things start to go wrong at the wedding. I was totally blindsided by the ending! I enjoyed this novel more than I thought I would AND I'm so pleased to see books written by Chinese and Asian authors that can be fun and adventurous.

I loved this book! I was expecting a plot focused on relationships (love, family, friends) and Asian culture, which is all there, but it gets even better…there’s a heist!

I really liked getting to know all the characters - their strengths, their flaws, and seeing their growth & how the relationships changed over time. The heist plot was intriguing, and I always love books featuring Asian culture. The author did a great job balancing the focus between the relationships and the plotting.

Overall, this book is fabulous!

{This ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.}

A wonderful entertaining read.I loved the characters the three girlfriends.There is intrigue wealth drama fun.I was drawn right in enjoyed from beginning to end.#netgalley #harlequin

Three friends, Lulu, Jane, and Rina, are all unhappy with their current lives, They decide to steal a fortune at Lulu's wedding to fuel their dreams. They create an elaborate plan, but what can go wrong? With interesting characters and insight into modern Chinese culture, this book is very entertaining.

Who doesn’t love a heist story? And a wedding story? With just a touch of a love story(or two) thrown in there.
This was such a fun book.
Lulu is engaged, to one of the wealthiest and most eligible bachelors in Shanghai, and everyone is so excited about it. Except for her. When her two best friends joke about stealing the red envelopes from the wedding and running away, they realize the money could fulfill all of their dreams.
This is one of those books that ticked every box for me. I loved the friendships and self discovery that was centred in the story. The heist planning was so fun. And the romance was just enough so it didn’t overwhelm the main story. Definitely a feel good book.
Releasing on March 5 2024, add this one to your watch list.
Thank you to @netgalley and @greydonhouse for letting me read this one early in exchange for a review.
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