Lucky Caller by Emma Mills
Published by Henry Holt and Co. on January 2020Pages: 336
Format: eBook
Source: Publisher
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With the warmth, wit, intimate friendships, and heart-melting romance she brings to all her books, Emma Mills crafts a story about believing in yourself, owning your mistakes, and trusting in human connection in Lucky Caller.
When Nina decides to take a radio broadcasting class her senior year, she expects it to be a walk in the park. Instead, it’s a complete disaster.
The members of Nina's haphazardly formed radio team have approximately nothing in common. And to maximize the awkwardness her group includes Jamie, a childhood friend she'd hoped to basically avoid for the rest of her life.
The show is a mess, internet rumors threaten to bring the wrath of two fandoms down on their heads, and to top it all off Nina's family is on the brink of some major upheaval.
Everything feels like it's spiraling out of control―but maybe control is overrated?
Lucky Caller is a great contemporary book about friendship and opening yourself up to new people.
Mills does a wonderful job allowing her characters to grow naturally. There were some genuinely funny moments between Nina’s team. You could see their friendships developing and that was a lot of fun. I really also liked the complicated relationships between Nina and her father. It was very raw and sad, just like real life.
That said, there was something missing in this one. I don’t think Nina and Jamie had enough chemistry. It wasn’t the center focus of the story, but it would have enhanced it.
Overall though, another Emma Mills book and I’m one happy girl. She knows how to write realistic teens and takes her time with showing layered relationships grow over time.
Kimberly majored in Songwriting and currently works full time in the music industry. When she's not listening to music, knitting or writing, you can find her outside reading her favorite genres: Young Adult, Adult Fiction, Mystery, and Romance.
