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brichneyfloss's review
challenging
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Pedophilia, Death of parent, and Stalking
jchtilianova's review
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Giving this book a 3.5, but rounding down to a 3. I'll be the first to admit I went in with rather high expectations after receiving emails with this being the book of the month and seeing the great goodreads reviews. It started off better than it ended and I was sincerely intrigued by Meg's character and her story with Cory. A little past the halfway point I felt a bit of a null, but I was happy with the ending. I found it a bit unreasonable from the start that Kat blamed Meg for what happened to her, but I'm glad somewhere after the halfway point the character herself also realized it was a bit unjustified to blame Meg.
*Spoilers ahead*
I also think the author could have been a bit more sympathetic to Scott's addiction. I felt like he was framed as a pretty evil guy and honestly Kat seemed a little too happy when Scott relapsed and she could leave him. Didn't seem like she was ever really thrilled to be in the relationship after his gambling addiction was first realized. I felt like it was a little too pushed how good of a person Meg was and how she's always giving back. I also wish that more things went wrong? Seemed like the only hiccup Meg ever encountered was when the agent showed up while she was showing Ron the house, which was such a small thing. I'm glad Kat went after Nate and it is implied that she wrote the novel in the end. The best part of the book was when we flashed back to Meg's old heists with Cory and Peter honestly. It was a good book, but I am doubtful it will remain a memorable thriller in my mind.
*Spoilers ahead*
I also think the author could have been a bit more sympathetic to Scott's addiction. I felt like he was framed as a pretty evil guy and honestly Kat seemed a little too happy when Scott relapsed and she could leave him. Didn't seem like she was ever really thrilled to be in the relationship after his gambling addiction was first realized. I felt like it was a little too pushed how good of a person Meg was and how she's always giving back. I also wish that more things went wrong? Seemed like the only hiccup Meg ever encountered was when the agent showed up while she was showing Ron the house, which was such a small thing. I'm glad Kat went after Nate and it is implied that she wrote the novel in the end. The best part of the book was when we flashed back to Meg's old heists with Cory and Peter honestly. It was a good book, but I am doubtful it will remain a memorable thriller in my mind.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape
tspice24's review
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
Minor: Terminal illness
ncoletti's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Addiction
calculated_reader's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death of parent, and Sexual assault
lornreadsbooks's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
nicolesorial's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, and Sexual assault
Minor: Death of parent and Panic attacks/disorders
kaseymkelley's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I absolutely could not put this book down. From the beginning of the story, I was captivated by Meg and her abilities as a professional con-artist. There were some twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. Julie Clark is a genius! I loved The Last Flight, and I loved this one as well. An auto-buy author from me moving forward!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, and Rape
Minor: Sexual harassment
mwaskom's review
tense
fast-paced
3.25
pissed me off and THERE IS NO WARNING FOR SA SCENE
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault