Reviews

The Last One to Die by Cynthia Murphy

labarrec's review against another edition

3.0

Pretty obvious, which is most likely due to the YA of it all. Not bad, but nothing special.

winwin06's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

oddmara's review against another edition

5.0

This was the first book I audiobooked and boy was it a joy to read!!
The narrator was amazing at doing little voices for the characters and spoke at an actual human pace (rather than the slowed down pace of a snail I've heard from time to time)
I actually didn't expect to like this story as much as I did, but honestly it was a joy! It wasn't too dark or grim despite the subject matter, and it never fell into tropes I hated. The characters were all likeable and the actual mystery of the story (although easy to predict) still kept us on our toes and frequently made us wonder if we were actually right or not. And Niahm and Jess's friendship was to die for! Truly an enjoyable experience :)

juliahr1's review against another edition

2.0

1,5/5 ⭐️
Trzeba było zrobić DNF

funshine3's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

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

3.25

Quick and easy read but a bit predictable.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Stalking, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Torture, and Gore

Moderate: Blood

Minor: Chronic illness

adamskiboy528491's review against another edition

4.0

“My knife's so nice and sharp I want to get to work right away if I get a chance. Good Luck.” - Jack The Ripper.

Last One To Die by Cynthia Murphy is fast-paced, with an edge of your seat (behind your cushion) plot; it has everything a YA point horror fan might want. A spooky Victorian vibe that feels fresh because it's paired with modern-day teens falling in love, discovering a new city and being awful to each other.

Sixteen-year-old Niamh travels from Ireland to London to attend drama school. She hopes to learn new acting techniques and make new friends. When she arrives, she befriends Sara and trades dorm rooms with her, but Niamh finds Sara gruesomely murdered in her room shortly afterwards. What follows is a string of sinister attacks on young women who have an uncanny resemblance to her. Throwing herself into her course and her work placement at the Victorian museum, she makes friends, gains a love interest and a stalker. Niamh starts to get the feeling that someone is out to get her.

The mystery sets the tone perfectly. There are plot twists and red herrings that always keeps you guessing—a sprinkling of romance and a minor lost love pinning. But mainly tons of creepiness backed up with actual historical facts and titbits, and an ending that I did figure out but was still executed well. Once you return to your flat or house, you better watch your back and lock your doors.

anaam38's review against another edition

2.0

2.5

elleigh_mae's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

2.0

First half isn’t bad. I did like some of the mystery aspects. Would have preferred for it to have stayed a mystery rather than have ended up being paranormal 

bookish26's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

daizy_04's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5