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The Last Word, by Taylor Adams

roemsy's review

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dark mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

4.25

Taylor Adams author of No Exit delivers again! This super fast-paced book sinks its claws into you from the very first chapter and does not let go. Unlike some thrillers, you don’t have to wait til the last half to get any action, this book is action packed all the way through. I actually could not put it down because I was dying to know what happened next. While at times it was a little outlandish I didn’t find that it took away from the story at all because we expect that from this genre. In terms of characters, Emma Carpenter was a troubled protagonist with dimension that you couldn’t help but root for. And don’t even get me started on Deek. 

I also loved the meta aspect of it, about horror books and their tropes. I think fans of fast-paced thrillers and Adams’ previous work will devour this one as well. On sale April 25th, 2023, preorder your copy today I promise you won’t regret it! 

Thank you to William Morrow, Taylor Adams and Netgalley for this gifted ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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stuckinthestacks's review

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mysterious reflective 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? Yes

5.0

jmeslener's review

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challenging dark mysterious 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? Yes

4.25

laurabelle35758's review

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dark emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

I kept having to put this book down and go check my doors. Great read!
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