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Pub Date 31 Oct 2019 | Archive Date 1 Apr 2022

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*Dawn O’Porter’s brand new novel, CAT LADY, is available to buy now! *

*The Sunday Times bestseller and Richard and Judy Book Club pick*

‘A total joy’ Matt Haig

‘Unputdownable’ Marian Keyes

Fearless, frank and for anyone who’s ever doubted themselves, So Lucky is the straight-talking new novel from the Sunday Times bestseller.

IS ANYONE’S LIFE . . .

Beth shows that women really can have it all.
Ruby lives life by her own rules.
And then there’s Lauren, living the dream.

AS PERFECT AS IT LOOKS?
 
Beth hasn’t had sex in a year.
Ruby feels like she’s failing.
Lauren’s happiness is fake news.

And it just takes one shocking event to make the truth come tumbling out…

*Dawn O’Porter’s brand new novel, CAT LADY, is available to buy now! *

*The Sunday Times bestseller and Richard and Judy Book Club pick*

‘A...


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Loved it! I read it in a day; a hot, lazy, summers day! The main characters were wonderful - 4 brilliant, insecure, strong women. After the first few pages I couldn’t see myself ever liking Ruby, by the end of the book she was my hero! I didn’t think Dawn could top ‘The Cows’ but she’s done it again - a joyous celebration of women...in all shapes, sizes and varying levels of smoothness!

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Brilliantly funny and unexpected. O'Porter takes a candid look at her characters' lives, with a well deserved swipe at social media served up with a warning re how to view the worlds of others. All is not as it seems, they may appear to be 'so lucky' but the truth behind the perfectly filtered images often hides something else entirely.
An wonderfully eclectic mix of characters, navigating the complexities of real life. A wonderful read.

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I was really excited for this release having read the Cows, and I wasn’t disappointed. Read it in about 5 hours, so relatable and engaging, and there was some decent laugh out loud moments. Best summer read so far this year and can’t wait to see what else Dawn O’Porter has in her!

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Thank you to Netgalley , the author and publisher for a copy of this book.

Brilliant and so relateable - I couldn't put it down and read it in one day. There are many laugh out loud moments and, at a couple of points, the tears trickled. I absolutely loved it.

Go read this one - 5 stars!

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This was an unexpectedly funny and enjoyable novel. The author has perfectly captured the complexities of women and how their outward persona fails to reflect the person within. Brilliantly written characters and a contemporary story-line which I thoroughly enjoyed .
My thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

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I thoroughly enjoyed Dawn O'Porter's last book, The Cows, so was really looking forward to trying this new offering.
The story is told through 2 central characters: Firstly, Ruby, who is struggling to raise her young daughter whilst confronting issues with both her own body and her mum's acerbic tongue. Then there's Beth, who is finding it difficult to care for a newborn alongside running a successful business. In the background, there's also Lauren, a very famous and seemingly very confident Instagrammer, who is about to get married and seems to have it all.
The beauty of O'Porter's writing is that these characters are presented to us fully formed. They are three-dimensional, modern women who have complexities in their lives which they just have to get on with. Although the cards they have been dealt are sometimes harsh, there is little time for moping, and their vibrant spirits are their best qualities. They are easy to relate to, and also easy to root for.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and although it was slightly more 'frothy' than The Cows, O'Porter has a real gift for telling stories which wouldn't ordinarily be picked up by other people.
I wholeheartedly recommend this lovely, uplifting book and I hope there's a film on the way.

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Having enjoyed reading Cows by Dawn O’Porter I hoped this new book would live up to my expectations, I’m glad to report that it did. It followed the lives of 3 women, all insecure in their own way. An influencer, Lauren, who was about to be married. A wedding planner, Beth, with a young baby Tommy, married to Michael. Ruby, who retouched photos for the famous, with a daughter Bonnie and ex husband Liam. It was funny, poignant, well observed and clever the way it drew all 3 stories together for a satisfying conclusion.

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3 women who on the outside appear to have it all but as we all know, it’s not always the case. Brilliantly honest & laugh out loud funny, this is another fantastic read from Dawn O’Porter. I read it in one sitting! 5*****

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher & Dawn O’Porter for the ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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A modern parable about the dangers of believing the grass is always greener somewhere else, So Lucky is a compelling, emotional and engrossing book that I could barely put down and read in less than one day! A timely reminder that appearances nearly always conceal a darker, painful truth lurking beneath and that social media only shows a tiny window into a person's real life. Despite dealing with very serious subject matter, it is also quite hilarious in parts. And refreshingly different for how often it mentions female masturbation ;) If you enjoyed Dawn O'Porter's "The Cows" you'll enjoy this one too.

With thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an ARC.

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I devoured this book in a couple of days; a modern-day fable that warns against the perils of thinking the grass is always greener - an adage as old as time, but seemingly more prevalent than ever in today’s era of social media.

As someone who is often guilty of playing - and losing! - at the comparison game, it was a theme that drew me in. We meet the kooky slim girl, the career woman seemingly effortlessly juggling running her business alongside family life, the rich and beautiful influencer. Each one seems to have it all but, as we soon discover, things are rarely as they seem...

O’Porter’s talent lies in her character portrayal; her female protagonist are instantly relatable, and all the more likeable for their many flaws. Ultimately, this is a celebration of women and a feminist read, encouraging women to support women. The way the three separate stories are intertwined in the final chapters stop this book from becoming too worthy, and make it an enjoyable standalone story, moral messages aside. But, ultimately, this book is a warning tale for all of us living in the modern age - men and women alike - to stop judging each other at face value, to accept ourselves and others - warts and all - and to celebrate the beauty in our differences.

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This was actually a hard book to read. The two main characters, Ruby and Beth, are living difficult lives. Ruby especially is such a self contained woman, she is difficult to like. Yet by the end of the book I found myself feeling proud of her, like she was a friend you are rooting for. Beth too, finds strength and clarity.
A novel about finding your truth.

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After reading, and loving “The Cows” , I really wasn’t sure that Dawn would be able to top the warm fuzzy feeling that comes with not love, but friendship, solidarity and most importantly acceptance but she REALLY has.
This book is like no other love story but that’s what it is. Not just romantic love, although it’s there, weaved gently through the other storylines, but woman love and self love. I dare anybody to read this and not finish with a huge grin (and possibly a few tears)

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I really enjoyed this book. A tale of women and how a sometimes seemingly perfect life is in fact the opposite. We all face battles we do not necessarily share with the world but we find solutions and we are stronger than we know!

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Just wow! Dawn has done it again! What an absolutely fabulous, gripping, riveting read. She has managed to discuss current issues in a way that is relevant and mesmerising. She is amazing and I inhaled this book!

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I loved this!! I read Cows by Dawn O'Poter recently so was very excited when i got the chance to read this. It didn't disappoint. Dawn has the nack of taking important topics but also making the book hilarious.

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Dawn O'Porter is a jack of all trades and master of every one of them. She's an inspiration and perfect role model for women the world over. She's Marian Keyes on steroids. Her novels are bang on and make me giddy. I cannot rave highly enough about "The Cows" and now "So Lucky" has set the bar even higher. It's a rare skill to be able to address serious issues, with an injection of humour, whilst showing empathy, but Dawn O'Porter manages to make it seem effortless. Brilliant writer, brilliant book. Buy it!

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So Lucky has undoubtedly been one of my favourite books of 2019. The chapters are split between Beth and Ruby who are two women with their own unique insecurities. I feel as though describing the plot would not do it justice and can't stress enough how much I enjoyed it. It tackles several taboo subjects and is written in a warm and witty style. I found it to be unpredictable and completely gripping- I love a book that I can't wait to get back to reading when I wake up. I cannot recommend this highly enough!

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Great book, devoured it in one day. Enjoyed Ruby and Beth and Lauren too. Loved Risky and Tommy, so many fab characters and enjoyed how they all knitted together come the wedding. Story was great and I was sorry when it ended!

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I loved The Cows, so I was thrilled to be invited to read Dawn O’Porter’s new book, and it was indeed a fantastic read.

Ruby struggles both with her three-year-old daughter Bonnie, who she finds difficult to manage, and with a physical condition which she finds deeply shaming and isolating. New mother Beth - in a reversal of stereotype - can’t deal with her husband’s lack of interest in sex (though their problems clearly run deeper). And “social media influencer” Lauren, about to be married to celebrity entrepreneur Gavin, shows off her Instagram-perfect life and body to adoring fans, but the rumours about her fiancé just won’t go away.

All are involved in different ways in selling images of perfection. Ruby earns her living - well aware of the ironies and dodgy ethics - by digitally altering photographs to make women appear flawless; Lauren portrays a carefully curated image of her perfect life and gorgeous self on social media; Beth and her young assistant, the strangely named Risky, plan perfect weddings for the rich and famous (and Beth has an apparently enviable marriage of her own).

This book is spot on in so many ways, from swipes at celebrities who express “fashionable” mental health issues and “keeping it real” in terms of body image while constantly portraying unrealistically perfect lives and bodies, to Beth’s assistant’s well meant and sincerely held but sometimes naive conceptions of feminism.

Ultimately it’s about accepting and making visible - literally, in some cases - what lies beneath the surface, and ends with the deceptively simple question: “Who are you?”.

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Loved this book from start to finish
Dawn is an amazing writer who always manages to bring humour into her writing
An excellent read

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Having loved Dawn O'Porter's novel The Cows, I was ecstatic to be invited to read So Lucky. Dawn's novels are so beautifully written, with great, sometimes flawed and thoroughly relatable characters.

So Lucky focuses on two main characters; single mum Ruby, who's trying hard to keep it together with work and parenting her sometimes difficult young daughter. Ruby's work involves retouching the photos of celebrities, airbrushing away their apparent imperfections. Being body conscious herself and dreaming of having any body but her own, Ruby can't help but feel terrible at what she does - but she needs to pay the bills.

Meanwhile, Beth is trying to deal with the realities of life and parenting her newborn baby. And there's Lauren - famous Instagrammer who has it all. Living the perfect life seems easy for Lauren - at least on social media. Problems are lurking behind the scenes, and Lauren is trapped, trying to keep her life afloat and picture-perfect, even when he marriage might be in danger.

So Lucky explores the realities of life in the age of social media, and the pressure on women to 'have it all'. This is a wonderfully compelling, real and often brilliantly blunt book that every woman should read.

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I often write off celebrity authors and Dawn O'Porter has proved that I am completely wrong for doing so.

This book works on so many levels, you get the chick-lit, sisterhood, women looking out for women and being unstoppable bit, you get the marriage and parenthood journey of three very different families, and then we really explore what happens when you keep blurring of lines between reality and what we want people to believe about us both in our online personas and in our daily life. Sounds heavy, right? But Dawn has made 3 fantastic and interesting characters (4 if you count Risky and I adored her) that take you through the story and keep you very entertained along the way. I'm often the type of reader who dislikes the female characters for no real reason but these ones shone for me. All of them are SO well written and relatable, even as a late-twenties-child-free-unmarried woman myself. I felt like I was going to leave my house and bump into Ruby or open social media and see posts from Lauren. They felt so real and I cared about them. I genuinely wanted a happy ending for everybody.

The plot is based on a simple idea that snowballs into something completely different and compelling. It's a chunky book at 400 pages but I flew through it. Theres enough going on in the book that I would consider re-reading it too which is super rare for me and this genre. Chapters alternate POV between two of the leading ladies and was brilliantly paced throughout the book. I laughed, I cried a little bit and I throughly enjoyed reading this book from start to finish. 5/5.

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Really enjoyed this one. Four seemingly unrelated and very different women whose stories intertwine in a funny, sometimes painful, often touching, story which builds to a wonderful crescendo of female support, self discovery and u likely friendship. Some genuine laugh out loud moments interspersed with bits that made me cringe and also want to weep for our heroines. A great story, would highly recommend!

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I've not read any of Dawn's books previously, so didn't really know what to expect of this one.

I was so lucky to have been able to read this advance copy!

The main characters in the book are "real". There was no perfect girl being swept off her feet by the knight in shining armour - this was a story of real insecurities, hang-ups and the pressure of living the perfect life.... but not in a depressing way! This book was full of humour, laughter and positivity. I loved it.

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Thank you Dawn for writing such an unflinchingly honest book about the best and worst things people can do to themselves and each other.

I laughed and I cried and I read some parts through squinted eyes. This book was everything I didn’t know I needed. I’ll be thinking about these women for a long time.

So Lucky is an “up yours” to society and a love letter to women. I feel seen.

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This book was funny, intriguing and had some unexpected twists. There were a few crude parts that O’Porter was brave to include but they added to the reality of knowing the female reading audience.

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This was the second book I have read by this author and I absolutely loved it as much as the first one. It dealt with and highlighted real issues in a funny relatable way. It had me laughing out loud quite a lot but was also quite emotional as well. Fantastic read and would definitely recommend this. One of my favourite books this year so far.

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A great book about three woman all with their own issues that they try to hide. Ruby is struggling with body image issues whilst trying to be a good mother. Beth is in a failing marriage and trying to run a business as well as bringing up a baby. Lauren is hiding her sadness by posting fake news on social media. Their lives coincide and they become supportive friends to each other. Don't judge anyone from the outside, it's what is inside that matters.

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Beth is a new mum in a marriage that is starting to feel claustrophobic and not even remotely rewarding, why doesn’t her husband want to have sex with her?! Ruby is struggling with a secret that has ruined not only her marriage but is also going a long way to taking her relationship with her daughter and her sanity. Another fun feminist all female empowerment book from Dawn O’Porter. I devoured this in 24 hours as with The Cows. I respect O’Porter for discussing the ‘taboo’ subjects in a public format, for screaming the words many others have considered but sat quietly and let life go by. She also holds a torch to the damage that social media is doing to young girls but also the development of humanity as we judge ourselves against others. As always I’m left wondering, when is the next one?!

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‘So Lucky’ is Dawn O’Porter’s second adult novel and promises to build on the success of ‘The Cows’ So Lucky is based around the individual lives of three unique women, each living through their own personal difficulties, and introduces us to Beth, Lauren and Ruby.

Beth is a wedding planner with a brand new baby. Married to Michael, she has reluctantly gone back to work a few weeks after giving birth as she’s been booked to arrange a big-time celebrity wedding that once complete, in a few weeks, will give her a comfortable enough financial cushion to allow her to take maternity leave for a lot longer than originally planned. Just a bit later than she’d like. Michael has empathetic employers who have allowed him to take extended paternity for the first few months, and they are both finding it difficult to adapt to their new situation. Add to this that Michael and Beth have not had sex for a year, and now her hormones are soaring post-pregnancy, he doesn’t seem to find her at all attractive anymore. It doesn’t make for a comfortable time at home. Work is a lot more fun, with Beth’s assistant Risky (named by her old siblings) who is very liberal and vocal when it comes to sex and relationships.

Ruby has a medical condition that affects her self-confidence has led to her being introverted, shy and rather grumpy and antisocial. She takes commissions to digitally retouch photographs for magazines, usually creating ‘the perfect woman’ which doesn’t make her feel any better about herself. She has a little girl Bonnie and is separated from her husband after a disastrous wedding day where she feels he betrayed her and let her down. Ruby had a bad relationship with her mother and doesn’t really know how to be a good Mum to Bonnie, not least because Bonnie is always playing up and never does what Ruby tells her to.

Lauren is an Instagram influencer, and bride-to-be of an ex-exec turned business TV personality. Constantly showcasing her perfect body in slinky lingerie and showing off her perfect house, she is #livingherbestlife which is very obviously perfect. Isn’t it?

Dawn really has a way of getting raw, honest feelings out of characters heads and onto the written page. Her writing is laugh out loud funny, thoughtful and at times, downright filthy – but always entertaining and engaging. The more I learned about these women and their lives, the more I empathised with them. They don’t always do the right thing; more what they think is the right thing to do at the time, which very often isn’t. It’s touching and makes you want to grab hold of them, hug them and tell them that it’s ok, they’re doing just fine.

I read this book on holiday, in one day – I found it genuinely ‘unputdownable’.

Thanks to Netgalley, HarperCollins and the author for sending me an ARC of this book in return for an honest and unbiased review.

“So Lucky” is released on 31/10/19.

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I was desperately hopeful to be approved for an ARC of this book, I absolutely love Dawn O'Porter in all her guises, from TV presenter to author, I follow her hilarious stories on Instagram and have read her previous books, so I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one. It definitely lived up to all I thought it would be - and more. What a simple concept; women believing everyone else has it better than them, that appearances truly are what they seem and that everyone else except you is "So Lucky". In this world of social media (and media in general) it's so easy to get caught up in the jealousy factor of it all. Yet Dawn makes you take a step back and think with this book, which follows three women, who all seem to have it all. Ruby is slightly weird from the offset, I can imagine how she would appear to anyone who doesn't know her story, and I loved how she grew throughout the book, and became a better version of herself, both for her and her daughter, Bonnie. Ruth also seems to have the whole package; a doting husband, newborn baby, and successful business. But again, all is not what it seems (Risky the PA is hilarious too!). And then there's Lauren, the epitome of glamour, constantly updating her social media, engaged to a rich handsome business man and has it all, surely? The way the women lives' link together is clever and thought provoking. There's some pretty hilarious scenes and some shocking ones too - but what else would we expect from Dawn O'Porter?!?? I loved this book; it makes you think and definitely leaves the characters in your head for a very long time after. A must read!

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The story follows three women, Ruby who is separated with a three year old daughter who she finds hard to manage and get along with. She also has a condition which makes her feel she must isolate herself from everyone.
Beth who is married with a young baby. Her husband has lost interest in sex and she can’t work out why which is diving her crazy. Then we have Lauren who is about to marry a rich celebrity. She has the perfect life on social media but there are rumours about her fiancé Gavin which just won’t go away. They are all trying to go about their daily lives despite feeling like failures and are trying to make the correct choices for themselves.

An amazing read, I hadn’t heard of this Author before and wasn’t sure of what to expect but wow, this book had me laughing out loud. I loved all of the characters, they always tried their best, even if it wasn’t the right thing. I will truly miss them all. I am so looking forward to finding more to read by this Author.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher HarperCollins UK for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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"You're so lucky" we hear it and say it all the time, but people only show the life they want to portray.
Ruby, Lauren and Beth all have their issues and we get to see the real them, Ruby is so sad as she hides her body from the world and her low self esteem effects her relationship with her little girl Bonnie, Beth is lovely and vivacious she really made me laugh, but things aren't perfect for her as her husband constantly rejects her body. Both women face their lives at the same time coming together for Lauren's wedding, Lauren is an Instagram star who everyone thinks has a perfect life, but Lauren is very sad. Ruby, Beth Lauren and Risky Beth's assistance are thrown together in a wedding day trauma, but it makes each one of them take a good look at their lives and take back control and happiness.

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Dawn O’Porter has quickly established herself as a fantastic storyteller. Her characters are always brutally flawed and honest, and that’s what makes them so relatable.

There are 3 main characters in the book, however the chapters are split between Ruth and Beth’s POV. Lauren is very different, as she is a social media influencer. Rather than hear her voice, we have quotes from her Instagram posts and a few of the comments from followers below each. Other than her interactions with the other characters, this is our only insight into Lauren’s life. I really loved this as it shows the contrast between the manufactured lives shown on social media, and what live are really like.

There are some very humorous moments (Beth’s assistant Risky adds a lot of those!), and there are also some dark moments. My view of the characters changed a number of times as they made mistakes, but ultimately learned from them.

Yet another phenomenal book by Dawn!

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SO LUCKY; REFRESHING, FUNNY AND BRILLIANTLY RUDE

I’m telling you, So Lucky by Dawn O’Porter is going to zoom to the very top of all the bestselling lists as soon as it’s published on 31st October. Hilarious, candid and emotional, this book really celebrates the power of women.

Warning! This book is rude, so rude but in a comedy, honest way. It had me howling, and I mean really howling with laughter! It’s fun, refreshing and powerful. It’s simply brilliant.

So Lucky tells the story of Ruby, Beth and Lauren. Ruby is scary and hard; a prickly bitch. Beth has it all; the loving husband, the baby and the successful career. And then there’s Lauren, the celebrity who is just about to marry her gorgeous, famous and very rich fiance.

Oh, and I have to mention Risky who is one of my favourite book character’s of all time. She’s hilarious, loyal and truly believes in female empowerment. She also has the perfect cure to beat the afternoon slump which is apparently better than a Mars Bar. 😉

But believe me, not all is what it seems.

In an authentic and very funny manner, So Lucky skillfully examines why many women in today’s society feel the pressure to portray the mirage of the successful, beautiful life. Ultimately as we try to hide the things we’re ashamed of from ourselves and others (whether that be excess body hair or a husband not wanting sex etc), we beat ourselves up more and more, further enhancing our self-hatred.

Furthermore this frank, comedy read brilliantly exposes the role social media plays to further perpetuate the filtered, fake perfect image.

Dawn O’Porter doesn’t shy away from difficult complex issues – she examines them in a beautifully frank way. Yes So Lucky made me laugh loads, but it also brought a big massive lump of emotion to my throat.

This book is definitely one of my top reads of the year! It is such an intelligent read full of important messages. It reminds us not to judge our fellow women. “When women come together, the world gets better. We don’t know our own power sometimes.”

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Dawn Porters last novel, The cows, made it onto my top ten favourite reads for that year. So I went into this one with extremely high expectations and a bit of trepidation, you know....just in case it didn’t match up. I needn’t have worried though as this was just as fabulous! A wonderfully written book with a cast of characters all with their own strengths, opinions and weaknesses. Making these people flawed I feel more of a connection with them which only serves to enhance my connection and enjoyment.
I really did love this book. Perhaps as much as the first and THAT’S saying something! I’d highly recommend this book to all.
Thank you to Netgalley the author and the publisher for my arc.

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A masterpiece for women of today
This book celebrates all women in particular 4 in this book all of whom have their own insecurities and sensitivities
Beth, Ruby, Risky and the ever so perfect Lauren
Alone they are ashamed of who they are or of their past but thrown together they learn that the one thing you can rely on in your life is another woman or in this case 3 other women
They unite into a fierce sisterhood who together talk openly for the first time ever and in that soul searching they see where their future lies and how they need to get there

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I’ve been seeing this book everywhere and hearing so much about it. I was absolutely over the moon to receive an advance copy and had such high expectations. I was not disappointed one single bit. The characters were honest and raw, the story just so relatable and just a joy to read. I’d happily Recommend this to anyone

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I loved this book. I was gripped from the start and luckily read it at the weekend because I couldn't put it down and read it in one sitting (and my line manager would have had something to say if I'd done that during the working week).

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for allowing me to read a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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I loved it!
Funny, poignant and relatable I loved how the characters evolved and interlinked unexpectedly.
Even though the characters are all quite different I loved them all by the end and it was a very easy book to read. It was slightly graphic in places, just in case you're easily offended!
I'd definitely recommend it and can't wait to read more of her books.

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If I have to say one thing - literally devoured this book and felt like a book addict with my next hit wanting more and more! Cleverly written.

I think a TV series or film needs to be made!

We hear of the 3 very different lives of Ruby (single mother, thinks she is a hairy gorilla, a refreshing take on being a mum and not fully liking it), Lauren (famous for her celeb partner, social media influencer, touts mental health awareness), Beth - (working mother, lacking sex, horndog, trying to balance it all).

A hilarious read, which raises some topics people find taboo, letting the unfiltered versions of the 3 women be heard... However I also have no filter 😂 so love all this, maybe that's why I love Dawn's writing style, a refreshing read.

So glad I got to review this book as I will now be on the hunt for her others as this is the first one I have read.

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I really enjoyed this book from the very first page.


To the outside world, Ruby, Beth and Lauren have it all but no-ones life is perfect and these three women's lives are about to collide and almost implode.


Ruby is hiding a condition that makes her hide her body, her dysfunctional relationship with her mother has caused lasting damage and she’s struggling to connect to her own three year old daughter.

Beth is a new mother, running a successful wedding planning business but her seemingly perfect marriage is not so perfect after all and she's feeling neglected and sexually depraved!


Lauren is an Instagram influencer, with millions of followers and companies begging her to advertise their products but behind all of the filters she's hiding more than just some body hangups.

I really liked that Dawn doesn't give everything away, she teases us throughout the book, dropping breadcrumbs so that you just have to keep reading on to piece everything together.


What's Ruby's condition? What happened at her own wedding?


Will Beth cheat on her husband? Will her marriage survive?

Is Gavin cheating on Lauren? Will Lauren's big day go ahead without a hitch?


Don't worry there's no spoilers from me.


I love Dawn O’Porter’s writing. It's the first time I've read anything by her and I don't think it will be the last.


Dawn isn't afraid to tell it how it is.
I felt a deep sympathy and connection to the three women in this book.

I'm a mum and my body has changed so much since having my little girl, I'm also impacted by social media and the constant pressure to be perfect!


The reality is we all have imperfections we hide, we all want to show the world our best selves and we all suffer from the judgements people make.

I think this book will resonate with so many people - social media is all about showing the best bits and this is distorted reality at best.


I could see a bit of myself in all three women and by the end of the book they sort of felt like friends. I felt a bit sad to finish it to be honest!


There are some truly laugh out loud parts in So Lucky and cringe-worthy scenes that made my toes curl.


This book is a celebration of unlikely friendships, women supporting women and accepting who you are - flaws and all.
It's relevant in this social media filter obsessed world we live in, it's very funny and moving. I loved it.

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So Lucky tells the story of three women, Ruby, Beth and Lauren, apparently leading very different lives. On the surface, all three appear to be "so lucky" but beneath the surface all of them are struggling with their own issues. In the course of the book the truths about each of their lives are exposed as they learn to accept themselves; ultimately their worlds collide with some very entertaining consequences.

What O'Porter does brilliantly throughout the book is combine real humour with some major and very current themes around the pressures of modern life - mental health, body image, relationship woes, self esteem and the impact of social media amongst them. As a result the book makes you laugh at times, at other times it makes you think hard and brings a lump to your throat as you reflect on the challenges women face. O'Porter ensures the book ends on a positive note with plenty of humour and a message about the power of sisterhood.

All in all a great fun read with a powerful message that will resonate with many and I wholeheartedly recommend reading it.

Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Collins for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

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A few pages in to So Lucky and I really wasn't sure I'd either like it or even finish it. I ended up loving all the characters, rooting for them and.left wanting more.

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I’m a big Dawn O’Porter fan, I’ve read her other books and was so excited to read this. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this early and review it.

I really loved the characters, Beth, Ruby and Laure- all three we’re relatable, believable and likeable. This book is all about the mirage we present of our lives, and how quickly that can fall apart. Funny, quick, witty and a book you won’t want to put down.

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Loved this, Love Dawn O’Porter, she’s awesome. Will read anything and everything she ever writes. Keep it up Mrs O’P, your stuff is perfect.

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So Lucky is brilliant. It's the story of three very different women, who all have one thing in common - their lives are not quite what they seem. These women don't know each other, until a cataclysmic event brings them together, showing how truly awesome women can be. It's a novel of sisterhood, of feminism, of sex and of parenting. Most of all, it's a novel that shows that even when people have social media perfect lives, things can be hiding under the surface that you might not realise. What you see isn't always what you get. It's a book for anyone who's ever been jealous of another's perfect life, for anyone who's struggled to connect with their kids, or with confidence in themselves and in their bodies. Dawn O'Porter writes with sympathy and hilarity; this book is rude and big-mouthed and refuses to be silenced, just like the women in it. The prose flows - the narrative slips between the voices of two of the women and the third's Instagram posts - but never frustrated me - the dialogue and characterisations are convincing and funny. It's very similar to The Cows, both in subject matter and in style - I loved that book, and anyone else who did will love this one too. And if you haven't, then I'd recommend both. This one, particularly, made me feel seen, as a mother, as a woman, as a friend.
It's irreverent, irrepressible, fun and funny - and very astute in its observations.

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