Reviews

The Last Love Song by Kalie Holford

kentuckybooklover's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

4.0

bookheathens's review

3.5

3.5 because the ending saved it...
I was bored for at least the first 50-60%, but it could be a target audience problem. 
Either way, it's all about the ending and Mia's hunt for her mom, her dad and her plan for her future. 

lunarmelodie's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I'd like to preface my review by saying that I rate books more based on my enjoyment than trying to be objective. So, for me, the 4.25 star rating is higher than I would give this novel purely objectively and I think about 3.5 would be closer to what I'd rate the writing and other more objective elements but of course, no rating can be completely objective and thus I view rating books based on my enjoyment as the best way to review them.

I waited a long time for this book, from ever since its release was first announced. Thus, I had a lot of expectations for it and while I cannot say it was exactly what I expected, in many ways my expectations not being met made it even more enjoyable for me. For me, Mia was an extremely relatable character, from her personality to her romance. (not finished at all, to be continued)

tofugal's review

I liked the premise and the cover art was lovely, but the voice wasn’t distinctive enough to draw me in, and I wasn’t connecting to any of the characters. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with the book and the overall writing was strong, YA usually hooks me from page one. Yet I kept losing interest, putting the book down, and ultimately DNF at 18%. Maybe if I’d watched Mama Mia and gone into the book invested in that film and its characters, I might’ve felt more inspired to read on.

While this wasn’t my cup of tea, fans of Mama Mia and readers who do connect to the voice will probably enjoy this more than I did.

I received an advanced copy from the publisher and am voluntarily leaving this review

dez_blair's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

ameliabiblio's review

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I think the plot and overall story was really engaging. It felt like a bit of a rough start to me, but I quickly got sucked in after the first couple of chapters. My biggest issue with this book was the way it was written. It felt a little too lyrical at times for my tastes, like it was trying too hard. But otherwise, it was well-written. And I did shed a few tears by the end.

Thank you to Edelweiss and Blackstone Publishing for the ARC.

melannrosenthal's review

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

boogieoogie's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

ghostingarden's review against another edition

this is a it's me, not you situation. I just think I'm not the right  demographic for this book which is fine! I don't think its a bad book at all just not for me :)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment and Death of parent

lifewithjoce's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5