Description:
An exhilarating, darkly funny debut novel about the absurd and fleeting nature of childhood fame, and the ever-evolving desire for family and forgiveness.
Brief description: Allie Tagle-Dokus is a writer and high school teacher. She received her BFA in writing, literature and publishing from Emerson College and her MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. She currently lives in Gardner, Massachusetts, with her husband and dog.
Review Quotes: "Similar to how Margo's Got Money Troubles draws parallels between the world of entertainment-oriented careers and sex work, Lucky Girl concerns itself with the extractive and oftentimes exploitative nature of the entertainment industry." --Harper's BAZAAR
"Engaging and thoughtful . . . I bet it will become a frequent beach day companion." --CriticalDance "Clever.... a canny tale of the vagaries of show business."--Publishers Weekly "A rollicking ride of a debut novel about the weird world of teenage stardom....as binge-worthy as reality TV."--Kirkus Reviews "What a completely fabulous debut! Allie Tagle-Dokus delivers us a witty coming-of-age story, with original characters and pitch-perfect dialogue. Lyrical and darkly funny, I adored it."--Annie Hartnett, author of The Road to Tender Hearts "An absolutely killer debut. Lucky Girl is remarkably precise in its meditations on art, youth, sacrifice, and obsession. It is a tart, manic, and exhilarating read. Tagle-Dokus has created a haunting account of Hollywood horrors told with the thrill of a reality show binge." --Kiley Reid, author of Come and Get It and Such a Fun Age