Title: Lucky Number Four
Author: Amanda Jason
First published January 4, 2014
368 pages, Paperback
Rating: 3.45
Overview
Meet Pandora Ann Phillips – a college student who’s just trying to keep her life together. With a psychic mom, snobby grandma, and “too down to earth” grandparents, her family is anything but normal.
Add in living with newlyweds who can’t keep their hands off each other in a cramped apartment, and Pandora is ready for a change. That’s when three handsome male models looking for a fourth roommate come into her life.
They won’t take no for an answer, and Pandora finds herself in the middle of chaos and hilarity as she navigates her new living situation. Will Pandora be able to handle the drama and keep her life from turning completely upside down?
Find out in Lucky Number Four by Amanda Jason.
About the Author
Carol Kunz is a New Adult romance author who writes under the pen name Amanda Jason. Along with her son, she co-authors books under the name C.A. Kunz.
The name Amanda Jason holds a special significance for Carol, as it is a tribute to her twins who passed away years ago. Carol’s journey into writing began in 2011 when her son Adam asked her to write a young adult fantasy novel.
Writing had always been a dream of hers, and she was thrilled to start this adventure with her son.
Currently residing in Florida with her husband and two furry companions, Carol takes solace in the fact that her daughter and son live nearby. When she’s not writing, you can find her walking her yellow Labrador or indulging in a good book.
Lucky Number Four, the debut novel of Amanda Jason, has been a long time in the making.
Editoral Review
Lucky Number Four is Amanda Jason’s debut novel and was first published on January 4, 2014. The book is a suspenseful thriller that explores themes of revenge, redemption, and love.
Told from various perspectives, Lucky Number Four is the story of four friends who find themselves bound by a dark secret that they have kept buried for years.
At the center of the novel is protagonist, Sofia, a brilliant and ambitious lawyer who gets drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse when she investigates a series of grisly murders that are linked to her past.
Alongside Sofia are her childhood friends, Jake, Carly, and Keith, who must confront their own demons and come to terms with the consequences of their actions.
Jason’s writing style is crisp and engaging, and she has a knack for creating tension and suspense throughout the novel’s twists and turns.
Her descriptions of the settings and characters are vivid, and the pacing is excellent, with each chapter ending on a cliffhanger that keeps readers turning pages.
One of the strengths of Lucky Number Four is the depth of character development.
Each of the four main characters is flawed and complex, with their own motives and desires. Jason explores issues such as privilege, power, and loyalty, and the consequences of choices made in the past.
However, at times, some of the characters actions feel contrived, and their motivations are not always clear. Additionally, some of the plot elements are predictable, which could disappoint fans of the genre.
Despite its flaws, Lucky Number Four is an entertaining and gripping read that will keep readers engaged until the end. It is a well-written and thoughtful book that explores the darker side of human nature.
The novel is notable for its cultural significance in that it explores privilege, power dynamics within friendships, and the consequences of poor decision-making. In this way, it is an excellent book for readers who are interested in current events and social issues.
Overall, I would recommend Lucky Number Four to fans of suspenseful thrillers who enjoy tales of redemption, revenge, and romance. Amanda Jason is a promising new author who shows a lot of potential, and I look forward to seeing what she does next.
I would give this book an 8/10, as it is an above-average thriller with a lot of heart and well-drawn characters.
