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Aren't We Lucky

By: Sarah Forbes Stewart
Narrated by: Nicola Coughlan
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Abby and Hetty are best friends. Aren't they?

A deliciously dark novel about the unravelling of a friendship, for fans of Liane Moriarty, Taylor Jenkins Reid and Donna Tartt. Narrated by Nicola Coughlan (Derry Girls, Bridgerton).

Life’s not going well for forty-year-old Abby. When her beautiful and charismatic best friend dies suddenly, she’s left reeling. Hetty’s always been such a dominant force in her life; now Abby must figure out who she is – and who she wants to be – without Hetty by her side. Abby has always been the odd one out in Hetty’s wealthy, privileged friendship group.

Despite their differences, Abby has managed to carve out a place for herself. But Hetty isn’t an easy friend to have. She blows hot and cold, alternating between fierce loyalty and unwarranted cruelty. Abby accepts both versions of Hetty, just grateful for the attention … until she’s not. From divorces and weddings, via awkward dinner parties and dead-end relationships, to soul-sucking first jobs and dubious flatshares, Abby recounts the story of her great friendship with Hetty in reverse.

Finally, we meet Abby and Hetty when they first meet each other: as fresh-faced eighteen-year-olds with their whole lives ahead of them…and no idea of the tragedy that lies ahead.

©2024 Sarah Stewart (P)2025 Audible Ltd.
Friendship Genre Fiction Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense
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Engaging Storyline • Intriguing Plot Twists • Fantastic Narration • Clever Story Structure • Excellent Vocal Range
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There is a lot of potential in this book. Character development really keeps the book going. The plot incorporates past and present but there seems to be a disconnect and just not liking some of the characters rather than understanding how friendships begin and then ycan unravel. The surprise twist at the end certainly helped!

Narration was good. At times it was difficult to initially determine who was the specific voice though.

Liked the characters, story a little lacking

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It was a slow one for me. And fairly predictable. Not as twisty as some might think.

Meh

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Great story, detailed, informative. I related to the main characters plight. I really liked her growth

The ending was not what I expected!

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it is hard to talk about this book without giving it all away, but it has to do with Abby re-evaluating her life, past and present, with the perspective that her best friend (now passed) is not the friend Abby thought she was. beautifully written, you can see how Abby is mistreated by many around herself, how she gaslights herself into accepting it, and how she eventually finds herself in the end. Sad, lovely, full of self loathing and with painful perception, the narration *makes* this story, and the narrator sells it splendidly. excellent read if you love a tale of dreadful reality for the female ugly friend.

She sees her life with a new perspective

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Great listen and the narrator was excellent! Enjoyed the characters and twisted and deserved ending!

Worst Friend Ever

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It kept me interested and I didn’t see the end coming. I love Penny, she’s the kind of person I would love to know

Great twist

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The story grabbed me from the beginning and I could not stop listening and found every reason possible to be alone with this book until I finished it.

couldn’t stop listening

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This book is a reflection of how so many people live: caught up in the opinion of others and not realizing their true value and identity in Christ. If you're reading this...SOAR, my friend, above the insecurities of others.

A Reflection for Many

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I try to avoid weak FMCs. "Aren't We Lucky" is a story about a rather spineless woman who latched onto a charismatic frenemy. The FMC is supposed to be from an underprivileged background but rubs shoulders with a rich group and ends up having everything handed to her. I didn't find any of the characters to be interesting or likable. The story itself was a good but predictable mystery.

Predictable.

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Unique plot and super fun twist. I excited for more from this author. Also, loved the narration

Enjoyed the twist!

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