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"Only If You're Lucky" takes us into the life of Margot, a college student whose world turns upside down when she befriends the enigmatic Lucy Sharp. As their sophomore year unfolds, a fraternity boy's murder and Lucy's subsequent disappearance set the stage for a story filled with twists, turns, and dark secrets. 
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In this episode of Shelf Byte, Tamara reviews the book 'Only If You're Lucky' by Stacey Willingham. She discusses the aspects she liked and disliked about the book, including the unpredictable plot and morally gray characters. Tamara also praises the narrator, Karissa Vacker, for her excellent performance. She gives the book a rating of three out of five stars and recommends it to readers who enjoy college campus stories with drama and unreliable characters. Tamara suggests borrowing the book from the library or using an Audible credit to listen to the audiobook.

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Tamara's Rating: 4/5

Synopsis: AN ORDINARY LIFE

Leigh Coulton has worked hard to build what looks like a normal life. She has a good job as a defence attorney, a daughter doing well in school, and even her divorce is relatively civilised - her life is just as unremarkable as she'd always hoped it would be.

HIDES A DEVASTATING PAST

But Leigh's ordinary life masks a childhood which was far from average... a childhood tarnished by secrets, broken by betrayal, and finally torn apart by a devastating act of violence.

BUT NOW THE PAST IS CATCHING UP

Then a case lands on her desk - defending a wealthy man accused of rape. It's the highest profile case she's ever been given - a case which could transform her career, if she wins. But when she meets the accused, she realises that it's no coincidence that he's chosen her as his attorney. She knows him. And he knows her. More to the point, he knows what happened twenty years ago, and why Leigh has spent two decades running.

AND TIME IS RUNNING OUT

If she can't get him acquitted, she'll lose much more than the case. The only person who can help her is her younger, estranged sister Calli, the last person Leigh would ever want to ask for help. But suddenly she has no choice...

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Today, I'm sharing my thoughts on the audiobook novella Hold Your Breath, by Wendy Walker​. If you've listened to it, comment below and let me know what you thought of the book. ​

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Today, I'm sharing my thoughts on the Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer​. If you've read it, comment below and let me know what you thought of the book. ​​

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Today I'm sharing my thoughts on the Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop, by Roselle Lim​​. This was a super cute, lighthearted, and fun read.  The story is very atmospheric with lots of food and art. It will make you want to hop on the first flight to Paris! Listen to my full review on the podcast.

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Today, I'm sharing my thoughts on the The Guest List, by Lucy Foley​. If you've read it, comment below and let me know what you thought of the book. 

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Today, I'm sharing my thoughts on the The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, by Taylor Jenkins Reid​. If you've read it, comment below and let me know what you thought of the book.