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- 1The Girls of Good Fortune by Kristina McMorris4.1
- 2Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel by David Baldacci4.4
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- 4Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver4.5
- 5The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom0
- 6A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park4.7
- 7The Women by Kristin Hannah4.6
- 8The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes4.6
- 9Everything I Promised You by Katy Upperman4.4
- 10Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult0
When their father disappears while gold mining in Colorado Territory, determined Haidie Richards and her younger brother escape from an orphanage and embark on a dangerous westward journey to find him. Disguised as a boy and accompanied by a colorful cast of fellow travelers including card sharks and fierce spinster sisters, Haidie must quickly learn to survive the perils of the frontier. But when she finally tracks down her father, she discovers the truth is far different from what she expected—and will need all her newfound allies for an elaborate revenge scheme.
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Quick Comparison: Books Like Tough Luck: A Novel
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Girls of Good Fortune | Kristina McMorris | 4.1 | 2025 | 416 | Closest match |
| Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel | David Baldacci | 4.4 | 2025 | 608 | Similar vibes |
| The Four Winds | Kristin Hannah | 4.3 | 2021 | 464 | Similar vibes |
| Demon Copperhead | Barbara Kingsolver | 4.5 | 2022 | 560 | Similar vibes |
| The Stranger in the Lifeboat | Mitch Albom | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| A Long Walk to Water | Linda Sue Park | 4.7 | 2010 | 128 | Similar vibes |
| The Women | Kristin Hannah | 4.6 | 2024 | 471 | Similar vibes |
| The Giver of Stars | Jojo Moyes | 4.6 | 2020 | 464 | Similar vibes |
| Everything I Promised You | Katy Upperman | 4.4 | 2025 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| Leaving Time | Jodi Picoult | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Tough Luck: A Novel?
The most similar books to Tough Luck: A Novel are The Girls of Good Fortune, Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel, The Four Winds.
What should I read after Tough Luck: A Novel?
After finishing Tough Luck: A Novel, readers most commonly pick up The Girls of Good Fortune next.
Who writes books like Sandra Dallas?
Authors similar to Sandra Dallas include Taylor Jenkins Reid, Madeline Miller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Colson Whitehead, Brit Bennett.
What genre is Tough Luck: A Novel?
Tough Luck: A Novel is a Literary Fiction novel by Sandra Dallas, published in 2025.
How long is Tough Luck: A Novel?
Tough Luck: A Novel is 288 pages long.
About Tough Luck: A Novel
In this homage to True Grit, a young woman makes a perilous journey west in 1863 in search of her gold-mining father.After their mother dies, Haidie Richards and her younger brother, Boots, are put to work in an orphanage. Their father left four years earlier to find a gold mine in Colorado Territory, and since then he’s sent only three letters. Still, Haidie is certain that he is alive, has struck gold, and will soon send for them.But patience is not one of Haidie’s virtues, and soon she and her brother make a break for it. Boots and Haidie, disguised as a boy, embark on a dangerous journey deep into Western territory. Along the way, Haidie learns fast not only how to handle mules, oxen, and greedy men, but also that you are better off in a community. Hers includes a card shark, independent “spinster” sisters, and a very fierce dog. Once she arrives in Colorado and finds out the truth about her father, Haidie will need all her new friends for a get-even plot worthy of The Sting.Filled with vivid period detail, colorful characters, and the irreverent voice of our scrappy heroine, Tough Luck celebrates both the tenacity of youth and the persistence of the heart in the great American West.