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Reviewed by Erick Ramos for Readers' Favorite
Lucky 13 by Aric DeLaney follows Wade, who has always seen life as a struggle due to being bullied by a girl and neglected at home, which makes him have to choose between right and wrong. In school, he always sat at a separate table with his two friends, Bianca and Steven. One day, while being bullied by Dedra in a field, he finds a coin in the mud. Over the next few days, things seem to be in his favor with him having this lucky coin. However, things soon change when some hunters come looking for the coin, and he and Bianca plunge into a mystical world ruled by an evil necromancer king while trying to escape from the hunters. What does this mystical world hold for them?
Lucky 13 by Aric DeLaney is centered around Wade's life, which feels real as he tries to figure out things until his encounter with the rainbow cup coin. There is a lot of tension in the plot, and I could feel this while he was in school, at home, and even while he was having fun. I got to understand Wade, and even though he didn't make the best decisions, he was interesting. Their experiences in the Otherworld were a great touch, and I enjoyed reading about Hedley and his role in the plot. McClain was my favorite character because he was more of a father figure than Lester and taught Wade a lot of life lessons. The book helps readers understand that doing what is right matters, the importance of parental care, and the impact of negligence on children. I recommend the book to teenagers and readers who enjoy mystical stories with adventure.
