Loved this book the characters were so relatable it felt like I knew them I loved the dynamics of each family and the way it played out it was refreshing to read something. Bit diffrent

"Just My Luck" is the story of Lexi and Jake. For years, they've put a weekly ticket on the lottery with a group of friends. But when the winning numbers come up just a week after their friends have withdrawn from the syndicate, it's their word against that of their former friends.

With each family hiding their own secrets and millions at stake, everyone is fighting for their own share of the fortune. But what lengths will they go to to get it...

I enjoy a thriller where you feel like maybe it could happen to you, and this was one of those, albeit on the far end of the scale (I cross my fingers every week and I've never won more than a tenner). The secrets and background stories that were gradually revealed added an extra layer of tension to the book, and I loved trying to work out who was motivated by what.

A great read with lots of twists. Four stars, and I look forward to the next novel!

Thank you to NetGalley, who provided me with a free ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Loved the description of the book and really hoped I would be approved for it - I was! And it was as good a read as it promised to be. I loved the plot, very unique, and I couldn’t stop reading. Some great twists and surprises and overall a satisfying read. Thank you!

3.5 stars rounded up.

Can you imagine winning £17.8 million on the Lottery? What would you do this all that loot? Would it change you apart from in material ways? If so, how? This is the premise of Just My Luck as Lexi’s ticket scoops the family the jackpot. There husband Jake, daughter Emily and son Logan. There’s just one teensy, weensy snag. Their friends Carla and Patrick and Jennifer and Fred claim they are in a syndicate and have been for many years. Lexi and Jake are adamant that two weeks prior to the win the couples all fell out over continuing to do the lottery and pulled out. There’s a second strand to the story which is Toma’s story .... he’s from Moldova and tragically lost his wife and son to carbon monoxide poisoning in their substandard accommodation. Do these stories connect? At first glance they don’t seem to but he will play a vital role in the ensuing drama. The story is told from several perspectives including Lexi, Toma and Emily.

I really like the premise of the novel. It’s a massive amount of money and it’s interesting reading about what it does to their family and friends. There are massive changes in dynamics as you would expect and this part of the story is fairly predictable. The least changed is Logan who apart from Toma is probably the most normal and likeable character. There are few others that are likeable but I guess that is entirely the point as it undoubtedly brings out the worst in people. Jake becomes truly awful and he’s lucky he’s fictional as he may have got a piece of my mind!!! The fists clenched!!! Lexi seems to be very weak and she lets him ride rough shod over her. However, she does have the last laugh if she’s capable of it! The other two families are totally vile. There are some good descriptions and some colourful scenarios. I really like the juxtaposition of a family who wins so much but ultimately loses a lot against the situation that Toma finds himself in with the downward spiral of his life. Here Lexi gets my admiration as she tries and succeeds in improving his life.

However, the sections narrated by Emily do not feel very authentic as to me she didn’t sound like s teenager in her language. Sure, in her actions she’s a teenager especially the spend, spend, spend ably assisted by Jake. Whilst I did like s lot of the story it is predictable and so there’s not much surprise. The ending came out of left field and though I understood it, what preceded it then didn’t make much sense.

Overall, a fun read with some good sections and some where you knew what was coming.

"Just My Luck" is the latest book from Adele Parks, and follows the story of the Greenwood family as they navigate a tricky few weeks after a windfall lottery win. Adele Parks consistently writes enjoyable books, and this one is no exception. The story is split between a few different narrators, which is important for the different strands of the plot, but largely follows the story from Lexi's (the wife and mum) point of view. Lexi spends most of the book struggling to cope with the win, and this is shown by her getting fed up with her husband's lavish purchases, and her giving big sums away to charity, as well as wishing on occasion that things would go back to normal. However, the main issue with the Greenwoods winning the lottery is that until the week they won, they had been part of a lottery syndicate with their oldest and closest friends. Friends that then think they should be entitled to their fair share of the prize money. This is a fascinating aspect of the plot, as friendships are laid bare and secrets are revealed at key points throughout the book, resulting in the final reveal at the end that turns the whole thing on its head. Lexi is a very likeable character, which makes the book an easy read. She is caring and compassionate, and offers a different point of view on what a windfall win would be like, as she experiences some of the pitfalls very early on. It is difficult not to get frustrated with her husband, as he makes more and more outlandish purchases, with seemingly no regard to what anyone else wants. The depth of plot and character development is what really makes this book so enjoyable, and it's one I would definitely recommend.

Absolutely fantastic novel. Lots of surprises and twists and turns throughout the story meant I ploughed through it quickly. Definitely one to reread. Highly recommended.

I’ve been a fan of Adele Parks for many years and have read all of her previous works. This book did not disappoint!

Lexi and Jake live with their teenaged children Emily and Logan. They have a normal life, with normal money worries and the usual concerns. They also have a close group of friends, all of whom have children the same age. All of this is reassuring and feels completely natural to the reader.

Then, Lexi and Jake win the lottery jackpot. Their friends claim they were in a syndicate. Lexi and Jake say they left. The story takes us through many twists and turns until the final reveal.

Adele Parks writes detailed characters. Sometimes I wanted to shake Lexi, but equally I understood her motives. Jake became more and more unlikeable as the story progressed and his true character became exposed. Emily was a typical teenager and although Logan was a more peripheral character, he was also entirely believable as a young teen.

I enjoyed this story as it is well written and keeps a decent pace. There are twists and turns aplenty and what might seem outlandish and ridiculous at the start of the book becomes convincing by the end, as the characters are so well developed. I have no doubt that this book will do exceptionally well.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for my copy of this book.

I was expecting quite a straight forward tale with this book, I liked the sound of it,but I had no idea it was going to be so twisty.It was brilliant, not spoiling it for other readers but if you like stories where there is plenty going on and plenty of surprises, you have found the perfect book.I absolutely loved it, one of the best books I have read for ages certainly this year.Cracking book I really recommend it.