1.43k reviews for:

Last Call at the Local

Sarah Grunder Ruiz

4.0 AVERAGE

kieran_nassif's review

5.0

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

heidingems's review against another edition

4.0

lighthearted slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

_vicki_reads_'s review against another edition

4.0

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4/5

riedelemmens's review against another edition

4.25

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

kthorne's review against another edition

3.75

emotional funny 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

mizaryreads's review against another edition

4.0

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 🪲“Aithníonn ciaróg, ciaróg eile," he says. "It's an Irish proverb. Roughly translated, it means, One beetle recognizes another.” 🪲

I totally picked this up because it was available as an immediate borrow at my local library and OMG. I'm bummed finding out this is part of series but I have to read the others. I loved this book so much for a random read. The narrators are also such a delight, great cast.

I loved Jack and Raine so much. I loved their honest with both their struggles. It was so refreshing to hear a character who thinks the way I do, who's angry with themselves for being inadequate for an excuse of a human (in our opinion). I love books like these. They make me sit and understand myself more and I really appreciate that. I will definitely be thinking about this one for a long while.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Tropes
• Friends to Lovers
• Mental Health Awareness
• TW: Characters suffer with ADHD and OCD (causing harm to others thoughts)
 

alliecw's review against another edition

3.0

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Cute little fluffy read. While I liked the fact that both characters were neurodivergent, I kind of felt that showcasing that hindered the plot. Also some of the dialogue seemed so unrealistic and awkward.

olivia_kock's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny fast-paced

polkflbooks's review against another edition

4.0

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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A great portrayal of mental health and it's impact in a relationship. I walked away with a better understanding of OCD. I also enjoyed the way this book looked at other people's expectations and how they impact your choices.

naomiha's review against another edition

3.0

lighthearted 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