A review by orangewitchling
The Last Woman in the Forest by Diane Les Becquets

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense 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? No

5.0

I loved the writing style, it went back and forth in the timeline, but it never felt arbitrary. The plot and character development were cohesively entwined, in my opinion. 
I personally do not enjoy unnecessary descriptions and slow pace, but all the descriptions and pace of the book felt intentional and helped with the ambiance. I couldn’t put this book down and I would definitely reread.
Additionally, even though I could see where the story was going and where the characters were most likely headed, they never made me roll my eyes as I found it relatable.
As a true crime follower, this book felt like an homage to the victims and a hopeful outlook to the way women live in a world that constantly makes us feel victimized.