Zu Vincent

“A quietly powerful and important story. Zu’s vignettes weave a novel that, from moment to moment, takes your breath—then gently hands it back to you again. Lovely.” ...Jacqueline Woodson, author of Hush


“A stunning fiction debut by an author to watch.” ...School Library Journal

“The Lucky Place is a pitch-perfect little symphony.” ...Tim Wynne-Jones, author of The Maestro

“…moving and multilayered…” ...Bulletin of the Center For Children’s Books


"Vincent delicately handles the emotions children feel as they experience life changes and learn to look at their parents through the telescope of reality. This extraordinary work of realistic fiction should be shared wth any child experiencing the divorce and/or remarriage of a parent." ...Kim Thompson, SWON Libraries

“A magical book—joyful and heartbreaking—singing with life. Zu leads us gently into the heart and soul of a girl we come to love. I didn’t want it to end.” ...Susan Wooldridge, author of Fool’s Gold

“…guarantees reflection after turning the last page.” ...Voice of Youth Advocates

“Vincent has done an amazing job… readers must purposefully focus on the language to see how it changes throughout the four sections of the book. Subtly. Brilliantly.

The complexity of this family dynamic is rarely scratched below the surface in most books but fully plays out in this one. Vincent takes her readers on the same spinning, twisting, leaping journey taken by her exceptionally well-developed character.” ...The ALAN Review, Julie M. Prince

“… (Cassie) learns that the 'lucky place' isn't a street address but a spot inside herself. Fans of Nancy Werlin's Rules of Survival (2006) are a natural for this sad but hopeful story. ...Cindy Dobrez, Booklist

“…clear and elegant…” ...Kirkus Review

“I read it very quickly, couldn't put it down, and am happy to report that I really loved it.” ...The Potato Vine

“…This is a unique story, one that I have not yet come across in another title, and one that will stay with you after the last page is completed.” ...Amanda, A Patchwork of Books

“The Lucky Place is an outstanding read for anyone who wants a young child's inside view on divorce and illness. With her optimistic protagonist, Zu Vincent charms the reader and shows us that there is a lighter side to every dark tale.” ...Catia Cunha, Metapsychology Online

“Zu's new novel, The Lucky Place is one of the best YA novels I've ever read- I bought a half dozen copies and sent them to friends. It's tender, and lyrical, and everything a good literary novel should be." ...Travels With a Writer, Tami Lewis Brown

“Zu Vincent is an incredibly sensitive and polished writer… Her characters and relationships are a thing of beauty. This small gem of a novel is a moving and eventful journey. Don't Miss this!" ...Paris Paul

“This is an amazing first book by this author. It takes your heart right from the beginning but has a fresh way of looking at life through the eyes and mind of a young girl. By the end you are entrenched in the girl's life and rooting for her all along the way. Bravo!" ...uptown

“So much of Vincent's prose reads like poetry that I kept wanting to grab a pencil and mark passages, but didn't want to lose momentum. Even after I started reading, I had the realization that the book itself and the story sort of snuck up on me--so unassuming but so quietly confident in its own strength. Breathtaking and genuine and real. I'm eager to pass it on to friends. Lovely." ...Jennifer Bradbury, author of Shift

“Zu Vincent's THE LUCKY PLACE is a rich and poignant story. Vincent's characters are fully three dimensional and her scenes are so evocative you can smell the pine when the family takes a trip to the woods… Cassie's story is beautifully told and brought tears to my eyes more than once. THE LUCKY PLACE is a terrific story and I highly recommend it. A Great Read." ...Daphne Grab, author of Alive and Well in Prague