In this week’s “lucky” Friday Five, we’re celebrating debut author Fleur Philips and the stellar praise her novel I Am Lucky Bird has received. If you’re a fan of Fleur like we are, then be sure to stay tuned because she has some big news to share soon!

What’s on my iPod: Wonderwall by Ryan Adams
What I’m reading: I Am Lucky Bird by Fleur Philips
The last person I followed on Twitter:Ā @DbacksBaxter

1. “A tale of strength and deliverance”

On Luxury Reading, Claudia Robinson wrote about Fleur Philips’ “heartbreaking and whimsical” novel, I Am Lucky Bird. “For anyone desperate to see the good in human nature, I Am Lucky BirdĀ will settle under the skin and live there.” Read the rest of the review here!

2. A novel you’ll remember…

Fleur Philips sits down with Barnes & Noble to discussĀ I Am Lucky Bird and talk about everything anyone could want to know about the novel. Read her Q&A here.

 

 

 

3. Everything happens for a reason

Fans of dark, contemporary books should get their hands on I Am Lucky Bird. “Lucky grew up without knowing real love and had to go through the worst life had to offer before she was given a reprieve,” said LizzyLessard.com.Ā Read the full review here!

4. To my teenage self…

Fleur Philips writes a letter to her teen self on Dear Teen Me. “Everyone wants to leave their hometown, but will soon want to return.” Fleur is no stranger to that feeling!

 

 

 

5. If you aren’t already convinced you should read I Am Lucky Bird, check out the book trailer:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jYUIEOZ3XQ