Release date: March 17, 2026
Narrator: Katharine Chin and Austin Rising
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Synopsis:
A stroke of luck.
Hazel Yen would love to be that person who doesn’t believe in bad luck. But having lost her job, her mom, her optimism, and even her dim-sum leftovers, she’s sitting in a fortune teller’s booth, desperate for a sign—any sign—that her luck might change. Which is when fate crashes into her, disguised as Logan Wells and his utterly chaotic cat. Except after one spontaneous and mind-melting kiss, Hazel’s terrible misfortune starts taking a turn for the miraculous. Money problems vanish. A new job lands in her lap. And she’s crushing—hard—on the guy who started it all.
Only there’s a problem: Logan’s luck has taken a turn for the worse. A shared lottery ticket could be just the answer they’re seeking or a disaster waiting to happen. Has Hazel’s fortune truly changed? And if so, could winning at life mean losing at love?
Review:
I listened to the audiobook of The Fortune Flip and it ended up being such a delightful surprise. Narrated by Katharine Chin and Austin Rising, this dual narration setup worked beautifully for Hazel and Logan’s story. Both narrators were new to me, which honestly made it even more fun because it’s always a treat to discover not just one but two narrators you want to add to your regular audiobook rotation. Their performances brought so much personality to the banter and really captured the charm and warmth of the story.
On the surface, this is a super cute rom com built around a fun premise—what happens when luck literally flips between two people after a chance meeting. But beneath the lighthearted setup there’s actually a lot of emotional depth. Hazel is navigating grief after losing her mom, complicated family dynamics, and the ripple effects of addiction within her family. I thought the author did a great job balancing those heavier topics while still keeping the overall tone hopeful and uplifting. I also really loved the exploration of Chinese culture and traditions, especially the elements around fortune telling and luck, it added such a unique layer to the story.
The romance between Hazel and Logan is refreshingly low angst and grounded. Much of the conflict comes from external circumstances; family struggles, the whole “luck swap” situation, and life complications, rather than unnecessary relationship drama. Their banter is still playful and the connection between them feels genuine and sweet, even if the romance isn’t the sole focus of the plot. As the weather starts warming up and people are getting back into audiobook walks, this would be such a perfect listen to take along on a sunny afternoon.
Overall rating: 4/5
Thanks to the publisher for my review copy.
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