A review by jamieellen
The Last One by Will Dean

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

i haven't read a good thriller in so long. this was exactly what i needed to get me out of a slump. i saw someone raving about this online and almost immediately started reading after i heard the premise. i love the cruise setting mixed with a lord of the flies type plot. it was the perfect fusion of a survival thriller and mystery. and i truly never knew what was going to come next. there were twists left and right and i am OBSESSED with the ending. felt very much like a final destination/escape room ending. i was very much a fan of the way caroline's character developed toward the end with literally everyone GASLIGHTING HER. also francine i love you girl, even despite that twist! i would have loved the chapters to be titled like 'day 14' or something like that though, as i was genuinely losing track.