conniejones 's review for:

Our Last Wild Days by Anna Bailey

4.75

dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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 4.75 ⭐️ 

Our Last Wild Days was a beautifully atmospheric novel that completely consumed my mind the entire week I was reading it. Anna Bailey’s writing style was so immersive, and I truly felt transported to the rural, swampy, Louisiana town that the story takes place in. This book completely captures that dark, haunting, Southern gothic vibe and it was a complete delight to read about. 

This isn’t just your run-of-the-mill thriller, but also a character study that is constantly challenging your opinions and changing where your loyalties lie with certain characters in an effort to make you understand them. 

Our Last Wild Days follows the Labasque family, brothers Dewall and Beau, and their sister Cutter. Loyal May, estranged childhood friend of Cutter, has just moved back to town and is working at the local newspaper when Cutter Labasque is found dead. Fueled by guilt of her past actions and a desire to learn the truth of what happened to Cutter, Loyal along with coworker Sasha set off on an investigation into the truth. 

Bailey’s writing shines and this book was such a gem. I highly recommend picking this book up this summer, you won’t regret it! 

A huge thank you to Atria Books and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review!