A review by booknerdxo88
How Lucky by Will Leitch

funny mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Another BOTM shelf warmer that I enjoyed.  
Daniel lives in Athens, GA. He also has a degenerative disease, SMA aka Spinal Muscular Atrophy, which has caused him to rely on a motorized chair to get around. He also uses a computer to speak. Daniel narrates the story for us, and the first thing we learn is he might have been witness to a crime that took place outside his window on the street.  
Daniel is intelligent, funny, full of life, and has a big heart. I loved all of the side characters, especially Marjani and Travis. There is some on page violence that made me cringe, but that's kind of expected when a psychopath kidnaps someone. The author seems to have a strong understanding of what it is like to live with SMA- the physical and emotional challenges along with the stereotypes. 
I highly recommend this book if you enjoy reading mysteries and/or books with representation!
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