Book Review: The Lucky Ones by Tiffany Reisz

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They were seven children either orphaned or abandoned by their parents and chosen by legendary philanthropist and brain surgeon Dr. Vincent Capello to live in The Dragon, his almost magical beach house on the Oregon Coast. Allison was the youngest of the lucky ones living an idyllic life with her newfound family...until the night she almost died, and was then whisked away from the house and her adopted family forever.

Now, thirteen years later, Allison receives a letter from Roland, Dr. Capello’s oldest son, warning her that their father is ill and in his final days. Allison determines she must go home again and confront the ghosts of her past. She’s determined to find out what really happened that fateful night -- was it an accident or, as she’s always suspected, did one of her beloved family members try to kill her?

But digging into the past can reveal horrific truths, and when Allison pieces together the story of her life, she’ll learns the terrible secret at the heart of the family she once loved but never really knew.

Review: 

This was a really good dark and creepy book. I have read other books by this author but this was one of my favorites. Allison had a tough childhood and was brought to live with Dr. Capello in his huge “dragon house” on the beach with his other kids. An incident occurred and Allison is removed from the home. Several years later she is back and seeking closure and answers. The story centers around the “siblings”, Roland, Deacon, Thora and I have to say Deacon was the breakout character of this book! I liked the other characters but Deacon was the much needed comedic relief and he always left me smiling!

As I read the story I had a theory but when the secrets and twists had been revealed I was off, way off! I didn’t see that coming at all! Reisz was able to keep me in suspense while I read and I loved the way the story unfolded before my eyes. I’m still in shock over the revelations and still trying to process what is right and what is wrong. This story really makes you stop and think if the person’s motives are really that bad. I can kind of see their reasoning. Not sure what that says about me….. I really liked the way the story ended. It seemed fitting for everything the characters have gone through in this book. I’m happy the Reisz didn’t make it out to be all sunshine and rainbows in the end.