A review by me_alley
The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Frank, a UPS Driver from rural Pennsylvania, ostensibly thrilled to hear from his estranged daughter Maggie after three long years.  She is getting married to a billionaire’s son at a luxury resort in New Hampshire and she wants him to come.  Along with his sister Tammy and her foster daughter, they make their way to the coast.  Soon they realize that there is more to the family than meets the eye.  Do the townsfolk blame them for things because they are the rich folks in town? Or is there something more sinister going on? 

The secrets are revealed pretty slowly in this one, there is a big build up and the secrecy is better than the reveal.  Frank tries to protect his only daughter at all costs, but is pretty blinded to her obvious character flaws.  I was a bit disappointed in the ending, but it was overall a good mystery that I didn’t want to put down.  I listened to the full audiobook in one day without stopping!

Thanks to @netgalley and @macmillan.audio and @flatiron_books for the ARC.  Book to be released October 7, 2024.

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