Rhonda Monarque
Thanks to NetGalley and Tor Publishing for the ARC. Thanks to Macmillan Audio for the ALC. Book to be published August 12, 2025.
Lucky Day is a unique and imaginative book. It explores big ideas like fate, choice, and identity in a very unusual way. The story is surreal but has a surprising amount of heart.
Some parts can be a bit hard to follow, which is why it's not a full 5 stars. Still, it's a powerful and creative read that sticks with you.
If you're looking for something different that makes you think, Lucky Day is a great pick.
The narration was right on point. Mara Wilson did an amazing job as always.
Thanks to NetGalley and Tor Publishing for the ARC. Thanks to Macmillan Audio for the ALC. Book to be published August 12, 2025.
Lucky Day is a unique and imaginative book. It explores big ideas like fate, choice, and identity in a very unusual way. The story is surreal but has a surprising amount of heart.
Some parts can be a bit hard to follow, which is why it's not a full 5 stars. Still, it's a powerful and creative read that sticks with you.
If you're looking for something different that makes you think, Lucky Day is a great pick.
The narration was right on point. Mara Wilson did an amazing job as always.
Thanks to NetGalley, author Joe Hill, and publisher William Morrow for providing me with a complimentary ARC. This is my honest opinion.
I usually listen to audiobooks, so reading this one took a bit longer since I don’t have much dedicated reading time—but I’m glad I made the effort. King Sorrow is classic Joe Hill: creepy, clever, and surprisingly heartfelt. The story dives deep into themes of grief and guilt, with a mysterious, unsettling figure at its core.
It’s more emotionally charged than some of Hill’s previous work, and that gives it a unique edge. While a few parts felt a little slow and the ending seemed somewhat rushed, the story as a whole is powerful and lingers long after the final page. Fans of Hill’s work won’t be disappointed.
Thanks to NetGalley, author Joe Hill, and publisher William Morrow for providing me with a complimentary ARC. This is my honest opinion.
I usually listen to audiobooks, so reading this one took a bit longer since I don’t have much dedicated reading time—but I’m glad I made the effort. King Sorrow is classic Joe Hill: creepy, clever, and surprisingly heartfelt. The story dives deep into themes of grief and guilt, with a mysterious, unsettling figure at its core.
It’s more emotionally charged than some of Hill’s previous work, and that gives it a unique edge. While a few parts felt a little slow and the ending seemed somewhat rushed, the story as a whole is powerful and lingers long after the final page. Fans of Hill’s work won’t be disappointed.
Thank you to netgalley and Harlequin Audio for the ALC!
This is a friends to lovers trope that hits the spot! It is very Emily Henry like and I am here for that! It is the perfect summer beach read.
The narrator (Patti Murin) was perfect for this story.
Thank you to netgalley and Harlequin Audio for the ALC!
This is a friends to lovers trope that hits the spot! It is very Emily Henry like and I am here for that! It is the perfect summer beach read.
The narrator (Patti Murin) was perfect for this story.
Thank you to netgalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC of this book.
I have given all of Stacy Willingham's books 4 stars and this one is no different. This was very haunting and atmospheric. It did start out as a bit of a slow burn and I had an inkling where it was headed, but it still gripped me until the very end. The narrators (Helen Laser and Karissa Vacker) did an amazing job reading this story.
Thank you to netgalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC of this book.
I have given all of Stacy Willingham's books 4 stars and this one is no different. This was very haunting and atmospheric. It did start out as a bit of a slow burn and I had an inkling where it was headed, but it still gripped me until the very end. The narrators (Helen Laser and Karissa Vacker) did an amazing job reading this story.
