Such a Lucky Girl

Perfect for fans of Rory Power and Tiffany D. Jackson, this twisty horror novel follows a magnetic young influencer who gets ensnared in a web of dark, jealousy-fueled magic.

★ "Puts the "cult" back in influencer culture."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Three years ago, Bella dumped her best friend Kerry to follow her dreams of becoming an influencer. It worked; she is Such a Lucky Girl, famous for her epic manifesting glow-up and dedicated to helping other girls be "lucky," too. She's living the dream--success, sponsorships, and fame. She burned her old life to the ground and never looked back.

Leaving Kerry behind. Alone. Angry.

When Kerry picks up a vintage self-help book on shadow work, she's fascinated by the suggested rituals. Get back at those who have wronged her? Yes, please. She has one person in mind, and that girl is smiling at her millions of followers, having forgotten Kerry long ago. But there's something attached to the book, something dark and ancient, and Kerry and Bella may not be ready for what is about to be unleashed.

Author: Wendy Heard
Publisher: Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hach
Published: 06/16/2026
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.03lbs
Size: 8.48h x 5.76w x 1.33d
ISBN: 9780316482950
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2026
School Library Journal 03/01/2026 pg. 77
Publishers Weekly 04/06/2026
Booklist 04/01/2026

About the Author

Wendy Heard is the author of the acclaimed YA novels We'll Never Tell, Dead End Girls, and She's Too Pretty to Burn, which Kirkus Reviews praised in a starred review as "a wild and satisfying romp," as well as the adult novels The Kill Club, Hunting Annabelle, and You Can Trust Me. She lives in Los Angeles, her hometown, and enjoys haunting local bookstores and spending time with her little rescue dogs. Readers are invited to enjoy more content via her newsletter at wendyheard.com.