The Last One to Fall

by Gabriella Lepore

Six friends. Five suspects. One murder.

Savana Caruso and Jesse Melo have known each other since they were kids, so when Jesse texts Savana in the middle of the night and asks her to meet him at Cray’s Warehouse, she doesn’t hesitate. But before Savana can find Jesse, she bears witness to a horrifying murder, standing helpless on the ground as a mysterious figure is pushed out of the fourth floor of the warehouse. 

Six teens were there that night, and five of them are now potential suspects. With the police circling, Savana knows what will happen if the wrong person is charged, particularly once she starts getting threatening anonymous text messages.

As she attempts to uncover the truth, Savana learns that everyone is keeping secrets—and someone is willing to do whatever it takes to keep those secrets from coming to light.

• ISBN10: 1335915869
• ISBN13: 9781335915863
• Publish Date: 8 June 2023 (first published 7 February 2023)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Inkyard Press
• Edition: Original
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 368
• Language: English

Reviews

[Quirky Cat]

Book Summary:

Savana Caruso and Jesse Melo are the type of friends that can talk about anything. They're also the type that can summon one another at a moment's notice. So it wasn't strange for Savana to come running in response to Jesse's text.

Unfortunately, everything that followed was exceptionally strange. And dangerous. As the witness to a murder, Savana and five other teens all feel like they have something to prove. Admittedly, this is partially self-defense, as they are currently the only suspects.

My Review:

If you're looking for a YA mystery/thriller full of teenage protagonists, The Last One to Fall is the book for you! This was a twisty and fun read, with way more surprises than I had expected (obviously, they wouldn't have been surprises otherwise!).

The characters were probably my favorite part of The Last One to Fall, though the overall plot comes in at a close second. It was easy to stay invested in this story, as there was always some new twist or turn to wait around the bend.

While The Last One to Fall does focus on teens, it does deal with some heavier subjects. Readers can expect bullying, domestic violence, alcoholism (parents), and mental health concerns.

Highlights:
YA Mystery
Teenage Sleuths
LGBTQ+

Trigger Warnings:
Murder

Thanks to Inkyard Press and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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