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luminescify's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Rating this 3.5 stars.
I wasn't really sure what to rate this book as I enjoyed the thriller and not knowing what was coming aspect of this book, however it seemed kind of...dry? I'm not sure if that's the word to use.
The beginning was really slow which is expected in most books as lives are being built and characters are being introduced. It picked up a lot once the girls flew to Austin and started investigating and then it was a whirlwind from there until the end.
Speaking of, I hated the ending. I understand why it culminated the way that it did, but am I happy about it? Absolutely not. I'm really glad Bailey eventually warmed up to Hannah but I also hated how she treated her the entire book. What did she ever do to her besides fall in love with her dad?
I wish we'd found out just what it was that Owen did in his past that everyone swears to Hannah they could "tell her and she'd never see him the same again" but they conveniently won't because Hannah doesn't care enough to hear it. I can't understand the fullness of the hatred these people had toward him until I know everything that he did to them.
Overall it was a good read. I enjoyed the story and the characters. I liked Hannah and Bailey's character development as the book went and the entire thing with Owen was kind of just....shit. He didn't deserve anything he got, but he had to know that snitches get stitches - or in this case they get buried.
I wasn't really sure what to rate this book as I enjoyed the thriller and not knowing what was coming aspect of this book, however it seemed kind of...dry? I'm not sure if that's the word to use.
The beginning was really slow which is expected in most books as lives are being built and characters are being introduced. It picked up a lot once the girls flew to Austin and started investigating and then it was a whirlwind from there until the end.
Speaking of, I hated the ending. I understand why it culminated the way that it did, but am I happy about it? Absolutely not. I'm really glad Bailey eventually warmed up to Hannah but I also hated how she treated her the entire book. What did she ever do to her besides fall in love with her dad?
I wish we'd found out just what it was that Owen did in his past that everyone swears to Hannah they could "tell her and she'd never see him the same again" but they conveniently won't because Hannah doesn't care enough to hear it. I can't understand the fullness of the hatred these people had toward him until I know everything that he did to them.
Overall it was a good read. I enjoyed the story and the characters. I liked Hannah and Bailey's character development as the book went and the entire thing with Owen was kind of just....shit. He didn't deserve anything he got, but he had to know that snitches get stitches - or in this case they get buried.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
Moderate: Car accident
livvmarks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Murder, Death, Drug use, Grief, Abandonment, Drug abuse, Stalking, Violence, Car accident, and Death of parent
avocados_from_mexico's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.25
THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME - where do i begin?
holy crap this was a wild ride!
read this at the insistence of my mother who was a huge fan of this book and read it over the span of one day.
it's a lot to digest for sure. a bit complicated at times, and a bit fast paced for my taste. i felt like everything was being hurled at me all at once. i felt as if i didn't spend as much time with the characters as was necessary, especially grady.
i thought it was very heartwarming at the end when bailey finally calls hannah "mom"?? my heart melted aaa but a bit fast paced. overall a good, fast read for those interested in a mysterious yet heartwarming book about the bonds we make, the bonds we break, and the secrets we keep, even from those we love.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Car accident
Minor: Murder
books_withblooms's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Car accident and Death of parent
daepyonimst's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Drug abuse
aggrano's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Car accident and Death of parent
thewellreadlabrador's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent and Car accident
saraavowlerr's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Grief
Minor: Murder, Car accident, Abandonment, and Infidelity
huldasif's review against another edition
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I don't really know how to classify this story. It isn't a thriller or a mystery. Suspense maybe? There's this lady, Hannah, who's husband takes off and disappears and leaves her with his daughter, a big scandal at his job and a whole bunch of secrets unfold and she starts to wonder if she ever knew who he truly was. However, the book spends equal amount of time building the relationship between her and her beloved stepdaughter (who hates her back). That part of the story I thought was done quite well, for the most part, although I can't say I really enjoyed it, because who really enjoys the angry outburts of teenagers. However, it needed to be there or that part of the story wouldn't have been believable. With Hannah going through a lot also, it would have made more sense for her to feel upset at least once when Bailey lashed out at her, even if she managed to keep it inside. She was always so unbelievably understanding and patient and perfect and all she ever did "wrong" was when the leads she was following with Bailey didn't come through and Bailey would get upset. Because Hannah was likeable, it didn't bother me while I was reading the book, but more afterwards, when I was thinking about it. The mystery part was fine and unraveled nicely. I won't say too much about it because I don't want to give it away.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Car accident
hollymileham's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.25
ive just read this in one 3 hour sitting so it definitely grabbed my intention and kept it which is impressive for me lately, it was really good but i just feel like it could have benefited from a bit more shock (although maybe im just too desensitised) but one thing i did really enjoy was the growth between bailey and hannah
the bloody trauma for bailey in this book. poor girl
the bloody trauma for bailey in this book. poor girl
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Death of parent
Moderate: Car accident and Murder