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Girl out of Water #2
Lou Out of Luck
Poverty sucks. Dad's timing the family's showers and refusing to turn on the heating. Mum has arranged for Lou to get lifts to school with Drippy Dermot and his eccentric mother in the Van of Doom. And lentils seem to feature in EVERY SINGLE MEAL. Lou is still coming down from her brief moment of TV super-stardom and getting to grips with the fact that - hold the news - SHE HAS A BOYFRIEND, but with both parents out of work, life isn't all plain sailing. Throw in Hannah's obsession with the school prom, Dads strange shed activity and Lav s brief flirtation with a modelling career, and suddenly training a dance troupe to swim underwater seems like a walk in the park
- GenresHumorYoung Adult
384 pages, Paperback
Published June 7, 2018
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Nat Luurtsema
12 books29 followersNat Luurtsema is a BAFTA-nominated screenwriter, a BAFTA Rocliffe alumni, stand-up comic, author, actor and a third of sketch group Jigsaw.
She has just finished directing WYRDOES, a comedy feminist ‘Macbeth’, with backing from Film London, Film4 and the British Arts Council. It will be a part of the Shakespeare Lives worldwide tour, which will play to an audience of 500 million.
Nat plays Tallulah Bankhead in FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS, directed by Stephen Frears.
Nat is developing two feature films and adapting the novel Spilt Milk Black Coffee by Helen Cross, for Mighty Atom Entertainment.
Nat’s latest book is a Young Adult novel – GIRL OUT OF WATER – to be published June 2016 in the UK, Germany, France and Italy. It will simultaneously publish as GOLDFISH in USA.
She has just finished directing WYRDOES, a comedy feminist ‘Macbeth’, with backing from Film London, Film4 and the British Arts Council. It will be a part of the Shakespeare Lives worldwide tour, which will play to an audience of 500 million.
Nat plays Tallulah Bankhead in FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS, directed by Stephen Frears.
Nat is developing two feature films and adapting the novel Spilt Milk Black Coffee by Helen Cross, for Mighty Atom Entertainment.
Nat’s latest book is a Young Adult novel – GIRL OUT OF WATER – to be published June 2016 in the UK, Germany, France and Italy. It will simultaneously publish as GOLDFISH in USA.
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June 24, 2018
~After I'm humiliated at prom and run away to start a new life somewhere, what name shall I choose?
~Samantha Finglebrink?
~Effie Nimplestick.
~Beverly Amplebank the Fourth?
Have you ever read a book and laughed so hard that you fell off your bed, took down your water glass and a flower pot in the process, landed on your nose and had to take a shower because there was dirt EVERWHERE but at least the book was still dry?
Nah, me neither but I *might* have, so that counts for something, right?
I'm glad I did not read this in public or else I would have embarrassed myself repeatedly by snorting and giggling and trying not to laugh like a madman. People would have stared. A lot. So I sat in my room, safe and sound, and nearly finished this novel in one go cause it's light and quite entertaining. Duh. Do you know the feeling when you read a line in a book and all of a sudden you just snort loudly and have to put down the book cause you just CAN'T ANYMORE and then you've calmed down after, like, two minutes, so you open it up again to keep reading but there the line is again, staring in your face and you have another outburst of laughter. Rinse and repeat a few times until your giggles are lowkey enough so you can keep reading. Welcome to Lou's life.
Oh, before you decide to read this book you should check out Goldfish, the first book in the Girl out of Water series, which is even more likely to give you days of sore stomach muscles.
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~Samantha Finglebrink?
~Effie Nimplestick.
~Beverly Amplebank the Fourth?
Have you ever read a book and laughed so hard that you fell off your bed, took down your water glass and a flower pot in the process, landed on your nose and had to take a shower because there was dirt EVERWHERE but at least the book was still dry?
Nah, me neither but I *might* have, so that counts for something, right?
I'm glad I did not read this in public or else I would have embarrassed myself repeatedly by snorting and giggling and trying not to laugh like a madman. People would have stared. A lot. So I sat in my room, safe and sound, and nearly finished this novel in one go cause it's light and quite entertaining. Duh. Do you know the feeling when you read a line in a book and all of a sudden you just snort loudly and have to put down the book cause you just CAN'T ANYMORE and then you've calmed down after, like, two minutes, so you open it up again to keep reading but there the line is again, staring in your face and you have another outburst of laughter. Rinse and repeat a few times until your giggles are lowkey enough so you can keep reading. Welcome to Lou's life.
Oh, before you decide to read this book you should check out Goldfish, the first book in the Girl out of Water series, which is even more likely to give you days of sore stomach muscles.
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July 9, 2018
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Lou out of Luck is the second book in the Girl out of Water series by Nat Luurtsema, the first which is title ‘Girl out of Water‘, I reviewed in August 2016. If you haven’t read the first book you really need to as it is hilarious and this book carries on from where the first book ended.
In this book, Louise Brown (Lou) is not quite so uncool as she was in the first and she is still with her boyfriend Gabe, who she got together with at the end of the first book.
Lou’s family are going through a bit of a crisis. After her mum and dad finally got back together, her mum was then made redundant and with her dad still out of work it now means that money is really tight, so her dad is only allowing them four-minute showers and they are eating supermarket own brand food.
To also save money the family car is being used as little as possible so Lou is now having to get a lift back and forth to school with the most uncool kid in school Dermot, in his mums unhealthy sounding van that can’t even be stopped or it won’t start again, so they have to jump in and out whilst it is still moving.
There is also a school prom on the horizon and best friend Hannah has been succumbed to help with the planning by the three stuck-up students, Cammie, Melia, and Nicola.
As well as the above her sister Lavender has been entered into a modelling competition without her permission but it turns out the prize for coming first is £25,000 and the family could do with the money, so her dad wants her to stick with it.
This second book in the series is just as hilarious as the first and the plot is packed full with great scenes. It is easily addictive and was so much fun to read. Young adults will be able to relate to Lou’s worries and share her embarrassments too (especially her dad’s new job!).
The story has a completely uplifting effect on you as you read and helps you to see the funny side of life as a teenager and parent of one too.
Nat Luurtsema is a very skilled author and I hope she continues to write more books in this series as they are worth every penny. I don’t care how old you are this series is worth a read.
Lou out of Luck is the second book in the Girl out of Water series by Nat Luurtsema, the first which is title ‘Girl out of Water‘, I reviewed in August 2016. If you haven’t read the first book you really need to as it is hilarious and this book carries on from where the first book ended.
In this book, Louise Brown (Lou) is not quite so uncool as she was in the first and she is still with her boyfriend Gabe, who she got together with at the end of the first book.
Lou’s family are going through a bit of a crisis. After her mum and dad finally got back together, her mum was then made redundant and with her dad still out of work it now means that money is really tight, so her dad is only allowing them four-minute showers and they are eating supermarket own brand food.
To also save money the family car is being used as little as possible so Lou is now having to get a lift back and forth to school with the most uncool kid in school Dermot, in his mums unhealthy sounding van that can’t even be stopped or it won’t start again, so they have to jump in and out whilst it is still moving.
There is also a school prom on the horizon and best friend Hannah has been succumbed to help with the planning by the three stuck-up students, Cammie, Melia, and Nicola.
As well as the above her sister Lavender has been entered into a modelling competition without her permission but it turns out the prize for coming first is £25,000 and the family could do with the money, so her dad wants her to stick with it.
This second book in the series is just as hilarious as the first and the plot is packed full with great scenes. It is easily addictive and was so much fun to read. Young adults will be able to relate to Lou’s worries and share her embarrassments too (especially her dad’s new job!).
The story has a completely uplifting effect on you as you read and helps you to see the funny side of life as a teenager and parent of one too.
Nat Luurtsema is a very skilled author and I hope she continues to write more books in this series as they are worth every penny. I don’t care how old you are this series is worth a read.
June 2, 2018
It was a real pleasure reading this fresh different novel I couldn't put it down. I would definitely recommend it to young teenage girls. I do hope that some schools will consider ordering Lou Out of Luck for their school library. Lou is very excited she is going on a double date with her sister, Lavender, her boyfriend, Roman, and Lou's boyfriend Gabriel. Gabe and Lou have been going out since November. They met in hospital. They had been performing an underwater synchronized swimming routine in a fish tank that fell apart. The true saying is you find love when you least expect it. I loved the plot in this story how disaster strikes in a family way that leads to the cancellation of the double date that sisters Lou and Lavender were both looking forward to. Quite a lot more happens in this story. Lou Out of Luck is the authors Nat Luurtsema third book, the sequel to Girl Out of Water. I would like to thank Walker books ever so much for sending me a copy of Lou Out of Luck, I really enjoyed every page.
August 16, 2020
I liked this one as much as the first book (or even more?)? In the beginning I was a bit sceptical (without having the swimming plot) but Lou is such a charming character that even (not) boring everyday life is entertaining. Of course I still loved Lou's humour and her relationship with Lav is simply wonderful! (& Dermot is a great new "side-kick")
June 13, 2022
I expected some moments to be “stronger” ig but it was good
March 3, 2019
This is such a brilliant book and the perfect antidote to the sad mood I was in before reading this. ‘Lou Out of Luck’ is the second book in the ‘Girl Out of Water’ series but you don’t have to have read the first book to read this one. It works great as a stand alone, which I can confirm as I’d forgotten most of the original story when I started reading this.
In the previous story Lou Brown, was training to be an Olympic swimmer, but she didn’t make the right times and couldn’t continue. Instead she found herself training a bunch of boys to do synchronised swimming. This book takes place about a year after those events and Lou now has a boyfriend, Gabe, and is struggling to deal with issues of her friends and school. Her parents are jobless and they have so little money that her family might have to move and are rationing the heating and food. Lou’s boyfriend and best friend, who’s now on the prom committee, don’t get along and to top it all off she now has to catch a lift (to save on petrol) with a strange boy from school.
Like the first book this one is just so filled with silliness and such humour that I was laughing the whole time I was reading it. It was refreshing to read about a teenager with a family who are struggling financially (something I remember from my own teen years) and it was good to read about this issue in a funny way rather than taking it too seriously. The story is told by Lou and her own brand of humour is just brilliant. The book does tackle some tough issues like bullying but with the way that Lou tells the story, it ultimately puts a smile on your face, making you feel better, and despite everything the ending is a good one and everything works out.
Each chapter of the book has some fun images around the chapter numbers, it’s in the style of the illustrations on the front cover and adds a fun feel to the whole story. Reading through the tale I just couldn’t help but laugh aloud several times. The whole story is funny but there’s some brilliant moments, like when text messages with auto-correct are being sent from Lou’s dad, that just had me in fits of giggles. As I said this book works well as a stand alone and does have some heart-warming moments too, such as the new friendship with Dermot and what ultimately happens with Gabe, Lou and his debate club.
I really enjoyed reading this and would recommend it to anyone who wants to smile and have a laugh. It lifted the sad mood I was in and is the perfect book to give to anyone to cheer them up. It’s perfectly written and just makes you laugh out loud, a LOT! It’s made me want to go back and read the first book in the series, and I can’t wait to read more from this author.
-Thanks to Walker Books for a free copy for review.
In the previous story Lou Brown, was training to be an Olympic swimmer, but she didn’t make the right times and couldn’t continue. Instead she found herself training a bunch of boys to do synchronised swimming. This book takes place about a year after those events and Lou now has a boyfriend, Gabe, and is struggling to deal with issues of her friends and school. Her parents are jobless and they have so little money that her family might have to move and are rationing the heating and food. Lou’s boyfriend and best friend, who’s now on the prom committee, don’t get along and to top it all off she now has to catch a lift (to save on petrol) with a strange boy from school.
Like the first book this one is just so filled with silliness and such humour that I was laughing the whole time I was reading it. It was refreshing to read about a teenager with a family who are struggling financially (something I remember from my own teen years) and it was good to read about this issue in a funny way rather than taking it too seriously. The story is told by Lou and her own brand of humour is just brilliant. The book does tackle some tough issues like bullying but with the way that Lou tells the story, it ultimately puts a smile on your face, making you feel better, and despite everything the ending is a good one and everything works out.
Each chapter of the book has some fun images around the chapter numbers, it’s in the style of the illustrations on the front cover and adds a fun feel to the whole story. Reading through the tale I just couldn’t help but laugh aloud several times. The whole story is funny but there’s some brilliant moments, like when text messages with auto-correct are being sent from Lou’s dad, that just had me in fits of giggles. As I said this book works well as a stand alone and does have some heart-warming moments too, such as the new friendship with Dermot and what ultimately happens with Gabe, Lou and his debate club.
I really enjoyed reading this and would recommend it to anyone who wants to smile and have a laugh. It lifted the sad mood I was in and is the perfect book to give to anyone to cheer them up. It’s perfectly written and just makes you laugh out loud, a LOT! It’s made me want to go back and read the first book in the series, and I can’t wait to read more from this author.
-Thanks to Walker Books for a free copy for review.
September 3, 2021
This book was hard to get into at first and I didn't like it. But I'm happy that I didn't give up on it because it started to get better and better the more I read it! I definitely recommend it but I warn you - to get into this book, but it will be worth it! This book is also very funny and I really feel for the characters. This is what it is about:
Lou's life isn't going quite to plan. Both of her parents have lost jobs - money is getting tight and food is getting very bland.
The three mean girls have stolen her best friend and her boyfriend has joined the debating club which means lots of superclever girls drinking coffee and arguing.
Lou's sister, Lavender, is in a modelling competition. Who entered her and why is she so miserable?
Anyway, bad luck can't last for ever...can it?
Lou's life isn't going quite to plan. Both of her parents have lost jobs - money is getting tight and food is getting very bland.
The three mean girls have stolen her best friend and her boyfriend has joined the debating club which means lots of superclever girls drinking coffee and arguing.
Lou's sister, Lavender, is in a modelling competition. Who entered her and why is she so miserable?
Anyway, bad luck can't last for ever...can it?
August 11, 2018
Very funny and seemed to be a bit less serious than the first book in the series. I really enjoyed reading about Lou as a character but found Lav to be my favourite character.
I did find however that the story seemed to be a bit seperate from the first as it if it should almost have been part of a different series but I still found it a laugh-out-loud read.
I did find however that the story seemed to be a bit seperate from the first as it if it should almost have been part of a different series but I still found it a laugh-out-loud read.
March 17, 2019
This was the sequel to Girl Out Of Water, and it still had a humorous touch. Unfortunately, I was somewhat irritated by the immaturity of the boys, who had become love interests rather than friends by this time.
November 11, 2018
I first picked up Girl Out of Water several years ago and fell in love straight away so when I found out there was going to be another book I knew I had to read it, and years later I finally got to hold it in my hands.
Lou's parents are getting back together, but things will still be a struggle money wise, with both parents looking for jobs, however the lack of money means that at some point in the future the family may have to move in with their Nan. Lou and her family are doing everything they can to save pennies, cutting down on hot water time, heating, and even food selections.
Lou's friendship with Hannah has its struggles, especially with her going to the dark side, but with Dermot Lou finds herself with new friends, whilst her sister Lav is struggling with her new fame.
Lou Out of Luck was a; book I enjoyed just as much as it predecessor, I love Lou's attitude to life and events that happen to her, either overreacting, overthinking, or just going with the flow. Reading Lou Out of Luck made me realise how much I have missed this world, the little quirks, and also the humour.
Lou Out of Luck was the perfect book to bring back a bit of humour to my life, and de-stress me from work.
Memorable Quotes
That’s actually what she said. She wrote that, looked at it and thought, Yep, happy with that. Good Best Friend work. Na-night!! Probably slept like a baby. Or a log. A baby log. A twig.
Lou's parents are getting back together, but things will still be a struggle money wise, with both parents looking for jobs, however the lack of money means that at some point in the future the family may have to move in with their Nan. Lou and her family are doing everything they can to save pennies, cutting down on hot water time, heating, and even food selections.
Lou's friendship with Hannah has its struggles, especially with her going to the dark side, but with Dermot Lou finds herself with new friends, whilst her sister Lav is struggling with her new fame.
Lou Out of Luck was a; book I enjoyed just as much as it predecessor, I love Lou's attitude to life and events that happen to her, either overreacting, overthinking, or just going with the flow. Reading Lou Out of Luck made me realise how much I have missed this world, the little quirks, and also the humour.
Lou Out of Luck was the perfect book to bring back a bit of humour to my life, and de-stress me from work.
Memorable Quotes
That’s actually what she said. She wrote that, looked at it and thought, Yep, happy with that. Good Best Friend work. Na-night!! Probably slept like a baby. Or a log. A baby log. A twig.
August 25, 2018
This continues the story of Lou Brown, who we met in Girl Out of Water, as her life becomes even more hectic than in book one due to her parents both losing their jobs, her best friend and boyfriend abandoning her to be part of the prom committee and a debate club respectively, and her sister Lavender competing in a modelling contest, to name just a few of the worries she records in her worry diary, which was a fun inclusion throughout. My favourite part of the series is Lou`s family, as there`s so much love between them and they`re all really funny, and it reminds me a bit of the way Harriet`s family are in the Geek Girl books. While I really missed a few characters (such as Pete) as they weren`t as prominent as they were in the first book, it was nice to get to know Lou`s best friend Hannah better, and I also enjoyed new additions such as Dermot. I was chuckling quite a bit throughout, mainly due to the fab members of Lou`s family, Lou`s reactions to their money saving measures and the new job her dad manages to find, and the club she attends with Dermot, and I hope this isn`t the last I see of Lou and the rest of her family and friends. 4/5
May 15, 2019
In this second of the series so far, we catch back up with Lou and her friends and family as her parents are now both out of work, her sister is entered by someone else into a fashion magazine modelling competition, her best friend is roped in to help the worst girls in their year to plan prom and she is forced into becoming friend with Dermot after her mum makes his mum give her a lift to school eveyday in their breaking van.
There's also the fact that her sister Lav doesnt want to be a model, Lou's worries build up in her worry diary and her boyfriend might be growing closer to a girl she can't stand on his debate team however she does discover a passion for inproi class after Dermot takes her along and he also makes her interested in fashion something she never expected!
Some of the job seeking stuff wasnt true to real life, not where I'm from anyway but truthful about how it can be a struggle with both parents out of work as well and how easily normal families can fall below the poverty line like many of us are in the UK but as well it was hilarious in places with a witty tone alike Louise Rennison's Georgia Nicholson series.
There's also the fact that her sister Lav doesnt want to be a model, Lou's worries build up in her worry diary and her boyfriend might be growing closer to a girl she can't stand on his debate team however she does discover a passion for inproi class after Dermot takes her along and he also makes her interested in fashion something she never expected!
Some of the job seeking stuff wasnt true to real life, not where I'm from anyway but truthful about how it can be a struggle with both parents out of work as well and how easily normal families can fall below the poverty line like many of us are in the UK but as well it was hilarious in places with a witty tone alike Louise Rennison's Georgia Nicholson series.
August 28, 2025
A high 3 star towards a 4. Lou is funny as ever (actually even more than the first book) and I love her goofy friendship with Dermot. A few things I didn't like is Gabe's switch of character, in the first book he seemed a lot sweeter and attentive towards Lou as her boyfried but in this book he infuriated me with how dense and dismissive he was. Especially when one of his debate mates was being openly condescending towards Lou and he didn't even back her up. I try giving him grace because I assume this is his first relationship (no mention of exes in both book 1 & 2) and they're still teenagers so they're still in the process of learning. However, I wished there was a scene where Lou fully opens up about her frustration towards Gabe instead of the passive jokes she gives him in hopes he gets the hint. Another thing I wish there was more of is the friendship with the boys, they're growth as friends in the first book was so wholesome, in this one it's as if they were barely friends since they rarely interract with one another (except Gabe).
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January 26, 2020
I eschew prom stories, but this is the best prom story ever. Author Nat Luurtsema makes Lou Brown make me laugh out loud. This is a sequel to Gold Fish, the tale of a tall girl and her Britain's Got Talent male synchronized swimming boy band team. For once in my reading life, the plot doesn't center around the death of a parent, the family is kind to each other, friends are reasonably compassionate. Lou is an oversized teen girl who temporarily loses her BFF to the prom committee, gains a new friend from carpooling after her parents lose their jobs, feels somewhat threatened by her boyfriend's overachieving debate teammates, but approaches everything with humor and optimism. Her Dad's part-time job is a hoot. I gasped when reading Ro's comment whispered into Lav's ear on the way to her big event. Prom was a success... This is one prom I would like to attend. Please make this into a movie. I'm adding it to my high school library.
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May 27, 2025
ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS!! You don’t often find an actual laugh out loud book but this one is!! I love it so much , the main character Lou and her maverick family are struggling with money because of job loss, then her sister lav is mysteriously entered into a modelling comp. At the same time Lou tries to juggle her boyfriend and his new stuck up (girl) friends , the prom committee , dermot and his performing class and her parents worries. Written in such a funny light hearted way - super relatable - must read!
February 19, 2019
Read this sequel in one day (after waiting impatiently for it to arrive in the mail). It did not disappoint. Humor, teenage angst, real-life issues, all wrapped up in an enjoyable saga about the life and times of Lou P. Brown and her delightfully dysfunctional family. The author has nailed the inner musings of an insecure teenager amidst the seeming perfection of the popular crowd. I sincerely hope this is not the last to be heard from the Girl Out of Water.
June 7, 2021
This was a really nice follow up to
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I love Lou as a character and I really enjoyed getting to read more about Hannah. I also enjoyed Lou's parents. They were really funny. The addition of a new friend was also great.
If you enjoyed the first one, then I would highly recommend this one!
.I love Lou as a character and I really enjoyed getting to read more about Hannah. I also enjoyed Lou's parents. They were really funny. The addition of a new friend was also great.
If you enjoyed the first one, then I would highly recommend this one!
June 24, 2018
4.5 stars
May 6, 2019
Cute and funny.
October 8, 2019
It is super funny and has a lot of interesting twists
April 16, 2023
Not so enjoyable book.
June 4, 2023
A funny, light-hearted story about the everyday struggles of being a teenage girl. Very down-to-earth and relatable.
September 9, 2018
Fun, Laugh out loud young adult book that will have you in stitches.
You follow Lou a 16 year old ex- possible Olympic Swimmer through a time in her life when everything is falling apart.
Her best friend has been picked by the popular girls to help her organise Prom and left her by the wayside. Her boyfriend has found a new niche with the Debate team and made friends with them... and they are female ones at that! Oh and lastly her mum and dad happen to both be out of a job so she is now having to have cold showers and wear extra clothes round the house just to keep warm!
I really enjoyed this book, it reminded me of a Louise Rennison books when I was growing up.
There are low moments in this book along with some highs. You can't help but like the main character Lou and also (well I did) relate to her at that age on some level. I especially like how Nat Luurtsema added in humour throughout and I can really relate to the embarrassing Dad!!
I also found that even though this book is light hearted it does touch on some real issues like unemployment, bullying, friendship and relationships.
Overall a really fun, fast paced contemporary read.
You follow Lou a 16 year old ex- possible Olympic Swimmer through a time in her life when everything is falling apart.
Her best friend has been picked by the popular girls to help her organise Prom and left her by the wayside. Her boyfriend has found a new niche with the Debate team and made friends with them... and they are female ones at that! Oh and lastly her mum and dad happen to both be out of a job so she is now having to have cold showers and wear extra clothes round the house just to keep warm!
I really enjoyed this book, it reminded me of a Louise Rennison books when I was growing up.
There are low moments in this book along with some highs. You can't help but like the main character Lou and also (well I did) relate to her at that age on some level. I especially like how Nat Luurtsema added in humour throughout and I can really relate to the embarrassing Dad!!
I also found that even though this book is light hearted it does touch on some real issues like unemployment, bullying, friendship and relationships.
Overall a really fun, fast paced contemporary read.
July 25, 2018
I adored this book from start to finish. Lou Out of Luck is the perfect balance of humour, drama and real life issues - for me, these things make it the perfect YA read. It is a lighthearted book, however I do not want to reduce it to that. Lou Out of Luck explores some very important issues that are vital for teens to have represented in their books - from poverty, family issues, peer pressure and much more. They say laughter is medicine and that message is so clear in this book. Despite all the hardships that Lou's family face, Lou's narrative remains unfailingly positive. I think the message that this puts across is really important for a YA book - there is always something positive to be found, even in a seemingly helpless situation. Lou was a fantastic character and her voice was amazing. I also loved the presentation of Lou's family and their relationships with each other - one of the best family portrayals I have seen in a YA novel.
Overall, Lou Out of Luck was a fantastic story with characters that I could really connect with and relate to. It made me laugh endlessly and I struggled to put it down! This is a great YA read to take on your summer holiday and devour on the beach, in your garden or in the park. I can't wait to read Goldfish and also see what Nat writes next!
Overall, Lou Out of Luck was a fantastic story with characters that I could really connect with and relate to. It made me laugh endlessly and I struggled to put it down! This is a great YA read to take on your summer holiday and devour on the beach, in your garden or in the park. I can't wait to read Goldfish and also see what Nat writes next!
June 8, 2020
Goldfish is one of my all-time favourites. Probably my favourite book of the decade. And this just fell short. That's not to say it was bad, I enjoyed Lou's misfortunes (evil laugh), and though Dermot had his moments, he was nothing compared to the the three boys from the other book. Pete, you are great, don't let anyone tell you different.
The Browns were as great as ever. Actually loved Mark's prom-planning. You sassy goof.
And the bee thing was nice ;)
The Browns were as great as ever. Actually loved Mark's prom-planning. You sassy goof.
And the bee thing was nice ;)
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