A review by bookgirl4ever
The Last Word by Samantha Hastings

4.0

Upon hearing that the mysterious author of her favorite serial has died, Lucinda is determined to tract down surviving friends and family so she can find out if the author revealed the romantic ending. Lucinda is hampered by her sex in a time when ladies did not work, own property, and attending finishing school to better their chances of finding a good husband. She finds her father's business partner has grown up just as she has, and he is willing, despite a falling out in their youth, to accompany her and her chaperone on her quest. It is obvious that the two will fall in love, and there is a lot of chemistry between the two. Lucinda is headstrong, very intelligent, and witty. Doesn't follow the typical YA tropes so this read was breath of fresh air.

High school+