A review by paprika411
Last Woman Standing by Amy Gentry

3.0

Last Woman Standing is a story about taking matters into your hands, getting revenge by any means necessary. I like that this was about women taking control, and learning to navigate what is right and wrong in terms of revenge. The plot was interesting, but the delivery was just not there. I wasn't completely invested in the main character and that made it hard for me to empathize and connect with her. While this book didn't thrill me, it did make me think, which I think is very important. As a woman, it made me question myself and what I would do if put in their shoes. I believe the themes presented in this book about feminism, empowerment, rape, and etc are significant, but not highlighted enough to keep the reader invested throughout. I applaud Amy Gentry for tackling a serious topic while also attempting to make it not appear heavy/weighed down, but something was lacking. Overall I liked the the story but didn't love it. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.