Luck of the Titanic

An Indie Bestseller A YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection

Lee gives life to the young women of the Chinese diaspora, writing them back into the story . . . So rich and focused are [Val's] schemes that as a reader, it's very easy to get caught up in them, and forget that before long, the only thing that will matter is the icy depths of the Atlantic. NPR

Lovingly rendered, Val s bittersweet story is one of hope, courage and the fight to survive. Ms. Magazine

Historical romance fans will love Luck of the Titanic. Bustle

This is the kind of book I absolutely love. Heroism and heartbreaking tragedy, seen through the eyes of those who have been left off the pages of our history books. Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

A thrilling historical page-turner. A must-read! Melissa de la Cruz, New York Times bestselling author of Alex & Eliza

Stacey Lee has done it again taken a fascinating slice of history and transformed it into a story lush with heart, heartache, and hope. This is the Titanic story you need. Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Skyhunter

Stacey Lee s superpower is her ability to turn history s forgotten into today s unforgettable; and you ll never forget the terror and joy of travelling with Valora Luck, whose unsinkable spirit gleams like a rescue flare through the icy murk of the past. Elizabeth Wein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Verity

Stacey Lee has crafted one of my favorite kinds of historical reads; it s a story that s as thrilling as it is atmospheric and as joyful as it is heartbreaking. A masterful, gripping tale for the ages. Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series

This book will make you fall in love and then fall to pieces. Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series

Hope, heroism, and heartache collide in an unforgettable story, suffused with love. Julie Berry, New York Times bestselling author of Lovely War

With a plot as tense as a walk on a tightrope and a wily heroine you ll cheer on till the very end, Luck of the Titanic is historical fiction at its most thrilling. Laura Ruby, two-time National Book Award finalist and author of Bone Gap

Stacey Lee has breathed new life and love into this iconic voyage, with all the hopes, fears, and complexities of an immigrant journey. I will never forget the courageous Valora Luck. Abigail Hing Wen, New York Times bestselling author of Loveboat, Taipei

A gem from start to bittersweet finish. Kirkus Reviews, starred review

A finely crafted historical exploration of identity, class, and family that resonates through the present. Publishers Weekly, starred review

With a compassionate, strong heroine and a diverse cast, this is an exciting, important retelling of the Titanic tragedy. School Library Journal, starred review

Lee s conversational style adds a freshness to the historical frame and achieves a thrilling balance between hope and anguish through budding romances and humor amid the looming tragedy. Booklist, starred review

Thrilling. Shelf Awareness

A breathtaking journey of survival. Brightly