A review by chaptersofchase
Our Last Wild Days by Anna Bailey

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Small town secrets + the Bayous of  Louisiana 
Thank you, Atria Books,  for the gifted copy of Our Last Wild Days {partner} 
 
Genre: Mystery 
Format: 🎧📖 
Pub Date:  5.20.2025 
Pages: 329 
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆ 
 
One of the things I love about being a reader is how every book resonates with each person uniquely. Through reading, I’ve stepped into worlds and perspectives I never considered before. 
 
When I first finished Our Last Wild Days, I was unsure how I felt. It was a dark read, and there were moments that made me uncomfortable, leaving me questioning what I’d just experienced. But then, after reading other people’s reviews, I realized how much depth Anna Bailey infused into this book. She dives deep into heavy themes like relationships, addiction, abandonment, redemption, oppression, and social justice—all while crafting vivid, complex characters. Even though they have tough exteriors, you can’t help but grow attached to them. 

Read if you enjoy: 
🖤 Atmospheric reads 
🤫 Small towns with secrets 
🗣️ Deeply flawed characters 
📖 Southern Gothic literature 
 
Our Last Wild Days is definitely one that I plan on revisiting again and taking in with a new appreciation. 
 
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