A review by me_alley
Kitty St. Clair's Last Dance by Kate Robb

lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

Jules and Reeves meet at a beach party and there is instant chemistry.  A wrong phone number causes him to unintentionally ghost her, only to show up 2 years later.  At this point Jules is working at Sunnyvale, an assisted living facility.  She has great relationships with the residents but is shocked to learn that Kitty St Clair has bequeathed her an abandoned dance hall.   But Jules’ dream is to become a doctor.  Should she sell it to developers and open her community up to gentrification so she can go to med school? 

Then- out of the blue- she gets Kitty’s diary from her youth, there is a bit of a love triangle- and ghost Kitty is also there via the diary, Tom Riddle style.  

I really loved Reeve, he is a good book boyfriend. It’s a worthy plot although a bit predictable.  If you like a magical realism romcom, Kate Robb is one of the best.  There is good banter and fun side characters.  

3.5 stars

Thanks to NetGalley and Dial press for the ARC.  Book to be released October 7, 2025.