A review by laurabetheason
The Last Book Party by Karen Dukess

4.0

This book really captured me from the beginning and it was an infatuation that I couldn't really explain. When reading, I felt like I was in a different world, one that was realistic, but also idealistic. The language, reference to 52 different books, and the character development through subtleties were romantic, yet seductive. The only strife I have is the ending. It sort of fell flat for me. I found myself saying "Is that it?" Overall, this coming of age story gave me Gatsby vibes mixed with The Awakening. A perfect beach read or for when you want to escape a relentless, dull winter.