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The Lucky One

Nicholas Sparks (2008)

SubgenreRomantic Suspense
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SettingNew York City
CSM age14

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

WarViolenceStalking

Synopsis

In his 14th book, bestselling author Nicholas Sparks tells the unforgettable story of a man whose brushes with death lead him to the love of his life. Is there really such thing as a lucky charm? The hero of Nicholas Sparks's new novel believes he's found one in the form of a photograph of a smiling woman he's never met, but who he comes to believe holds the key to his destiny. The chain of events that leads to him possessing the photograph and finding the woman pictured in it is the stuff of love stories only a master such as Sparks can write.

Tags

Military FictionContemporary FictionMystery Elements

Is The Lucky One appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

A Marine veteran searches for a woman whose photograph he believes saved his life during the Iraq War. Contains moderate wartime violence, suspenseful danger, and romantic/sensual content that fades to black.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include war, violence, and stalking.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 14+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens will connect with the romantic mystery of fate bringing two strangers together and the hero's quest to find his destiny.