Go Luck Yourself by Sara Raasch – Book Review & Tropes
Ready to fall head over heels for another magical holiday romance? Go Luck Yourself by Sara Raasch is the perfect follow-up to The Nightmare Before Kissmas, set in the same whimsical world of the Royals and Romance series. This LGBTQ+ holiday romance is full of festive magic, slow-burn tension, and irresistible enemies-to-lovers banter.
Whether you’re here for chaotic royal politics, slow-burn tension, or magical banter that turns into something much more kissable, Kris and Lochlann’s story will leave you smiling (and maybe a little swoony). Keep reading to see why this holiday mash-up is pure gold—and green.
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Go Luck Yourself by Sara Raasch – A Queer Holiday Romance Review
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Taylor Swift Song That Vibes: “Invisible String”
Tropes: Enemies-to-lovers, slow burn, betrayal, hidden identities, holiday royalty
Favorite Quote: “You’re the whole dawn. And I can’t believe I ever thought I’d seen the sun before you.”
What Is Go Luck Yourself by Sara Raasch About?
In this swoony holiday rom-com, sparks fly when the spare prince of Christmas is sent to investigate a magical mystery—only to find himself face-to-face with the last person he wants to see: the infuriating (and unfortunately hot) crown prince of St. Patrick’s Day.
Christmas joy is vanishing, and all signs point to something shady coming out of St. Patrick’s Day. With his brother busy running the North Pole and their dad off having a midlife crisis in the tropics, Kris volunteers to go undercover as an “ambassador of goodwill.” But diplomacy gets tricky when his host turns out to be Lochlann Patrick—his former academic rival from Cambridge who’s loud, stubborn, and absolutely not interested in helping.
Lochlann may not be involved in the investigation, but that doesn’t stop him from getting under Kris’s skin. Their fake smiles for the press barely cover the real tension crackling between them… and it’s not just from their mutual loathing.
As Kris digs deeper into the mystery, he starts to uncover more than he bargained for—including some very real feelings for the one man he swore he couldn’t stand.
Why You’ll Love This Queer Holiday Romance
🍀 Holiday World-Building You’ll Obsess Over – The magical holiday realms are packed with whimsy, politics, and clever details. Christmas and St. Paddy’s Day have never felt so fabulously fictional.
🔥 Tension for Days – The enemies-to-lovers banter is top-tier. Every snarky exchange crackles, and the slow burn delivers a super satisfying emotional (and physical 👀) payoff.
💚 A Queer Rom-Com with Heart – This isn’t just fun and flirty. Both Kris and Loch are navigating identity, duty, and vulnerability—and watching them open up to each other is pure magic.
💘 Perfect for Fans of Red, White & Royal Blue – If you love royal chaos, slow-burn romance, and witty banter, this book will hit the spot.
Taylor Swift Song That Matches the Vibe of Go Luck Yourself: “Invisible String”
This story screams fate and serendipity. With stolen glances, rivalries, and a trail of lucky coincidences (hello, shamrock!), Invisible String beautifully mirrors Kris and Lochlann’s journey. It’s about the quiet magic of being drawn to someone you were always meant to find—even if you’re kicking and screaming the whole way there.
Final Thoughts on Go Luck Yourself
Go Luck Yourself is a charming, cheeky, and heartfelt read that captures all the magic of a holiday romance—plus some delicious betrayal and a whole lot of pining. The only thing that I wish there was more of is groveling when the betrayal happened. If you love festive world-building, grumpy/sunshine dynamics, and queer love stories with depth, this book needs to be on your shelf.
Whether you’re already a fan of The Nightmare Before Kissmas (check out my review here) or just looking for your next cozy-swoony rom-com, this one’s a must-add to your TBR. And honestly? I’ll never look at a shamrock the same way again.
💫 P.S. — Go Luck Yourself is available on Kindle Unlimited, so if you’re a subscriber, you can dive into this magical queer rom-com for free! Not a member yet? You can sign up for a free trial here and start reading instantly!
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Let’s Chat!
Have you read Go Luck Yourself yet? Were you totally charmed by the holiday world and the slow-burn tension between Kris and Lochlann? Or did you just fall for the enemies-to-lovers vibes and magical banter? I’d love to hear your thoughts—drop your favorite quote or moment in the comments! 💚✨
