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Laya Marston’s husband, Cameron, a daredevil enthusiast, always said this before heading off on his next adventure. He was the complete opposite of her, ready and willing to dive off a cliff-face, or parachute across a canyon—and Laya loved him for it. But she was different: pragmatic, regimented, devoted to her career and to supporting Cameron fr ...more
Laya Marston’s husband, Cameron, a daredevil enthusiast, always said this before heading off on his next adventure. He was the complete opposite of her, ready and willing to dive off a cliff-face, or parachute across a canyon—and Laya loved him for it. But she was different: pragmatic, regimented, devoted to her career and to supporting Cameron fr ...more
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1.5 "utterly disappointed" stars !!
Thank you to Netgalley, Atria Books and the author for a copy of the book in exchange for a review.
Ms. Carlino has written one of my all time favorite contemporary romances. That gem of a book was titled Before We Were Strangers and I still sweetly smile thinking of that book and what it means to me. I look forward to re-reading that and swooning all over again.
I was so excited to receive a copy of a new book thinking that this would be a book about grief and ...more
Thank you to Netgalley, Atria Books and the author for a copy of the book in exchange for a review.
Ms. Carlino has written one of my all time favorite contemporary romances. That gem of a book was titled Before We Were Strangers and I still sweetly smile thinking of that book and what it means to me. I look forward to re-reading that and swooning all over again.
I was so excited to receive a copy of a new book thinking that this would be a book about grief and ...more
*****3.5 STARS*****
{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
There are times in life when the pendulum swinging between happiness and sadness begins to slow. The powerful force of emotions goes dormant, we pause, look up, and realize we are finally content.
This story was equally depressing as it was bizarre. At times I wondered what path the author was trying to pave for the main characters. I struggled with my feelings for this book for almost 70% of it. I didn’t empathize or even like the heroine, L ...more
{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
There are times in life when the pendulum swinging between happiness and sadness begins to slow. The powerful force of emotions goes dormant, we pause, look up, and realize we are finally content.
This story was equally depressing as it was bizarre. At times I wondered what path the author was trying to pave for the main characters. I struggled with my feelings for this book for almost 70% of it. I didn’t empathize or even like the heroine, L ...more
3.5 STARS
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
I was excited to read and review this book as I am a fan of this author. The summary drew me in and after reading the first paragraph, I was emotional and did not want to put the book down...…..but after getting thru the halfway point, I did want to put the book down. I did finish and glad I did get to the ending as the story ended nicely.
Laya's life changes abruptly when she becomes a widow after being married for a very ...more
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
I was excited to read and review this book as I am a fan of this author. The summary drew me in and after reading the first paragraph, I was emotional and did not want to put the book down...…..but after getting thru the halfway point, I did want to put the book down. I did finish and glad I did get to the ending as the story ended nicely.
Laya's life changes abruptly when she becomes a widow after being married for a very ...more
Feb 28, 2019
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I think it's safe to say that I'm just not compatible with this author, and this was our last tango. I definitely would encourage other readers to pick it up and give it a try for themselves, though!
*Thank you to the publisher for providing my review copy.
*Thank you to the publisher for providing my review copy.
❤3,5 -4 STARS❤
This is an emotional and heartbreaking read!You need to be in mood to read it!It wasn't easy to read it, there were moments I wanted to stop, The Last Post is definitely different from her other stories.
"Scars are a testament to the love and the relationships I had for and with each person. And if the scar is deep, so was the love. So be it. Scars are a testament to life."
I had a harder time connecting with both Laya and Micah but at some point it happened!I loved the premise th ...more
This is an emotional and heartbreaking read!You need to be in mood to read it!It wasn't easy to read it, there were moments I wanted to stop, The Last Post is definitely different from her other stories.
"Scars are a testament to the love and the relationships I had for and with each person. And if the scar is deep, so was the love. So be it. Scars are a testament to life."
I had a harder time connecting with both Laya and Micah but at some point it happened!I loved the premise th ...more
Aug 13, 2019
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This was my first Renee Carlino book and whilst I will try reading another one of her novels in the future, this one just was NOT for me. I felt the characters to be very unrealistic and two-dimensional, it was something I just couldn't get past. The style of writing was also something that didn't bode well with me, I found it to be very narrative (instead of descriptive) and it tended to lack emotion. The romance was cringey, at best and lacked a lot of substance that I kept looking f ...more
This was my first Renee Carlino book and whilst I will try reading another one of her novels in the future, this one just was NOT for me. I felt the characters to be very unrealistic and two-dimensional, it was something I just couldn't get past. The style of writing was also something that didn't bode well with me, I found it to be very narrative (instead of descriptive) and it tended to lack emotion. The romance was cringey, at best and lacked a lot of substance that I kept looking f ...more
Exactly what I needed to read today. All the feels.
Laya had a whirlwind courtship and marriage to her husband Cameron after meeting at the emergency room she worked at with an injury from his job as a stuntman. It was one of those moments in time where they both knew there was something there between them that they couldn't ignore. Life has been crazy ever since.
‘Are you trying to wink at me?’ I asked. ‘No. I just want to make sure what I’m seeing is real.’ ‘What are you seeing?’ ‘The love of my life.’
Cameron travels all over the world chasin ...more
‘Are you trying to wink at me?’ I asked. ‘No. I just want to make sure what I’m seeing is real.’ ‘What are you seeing?’ ‘The love of my life.’
Cameron travels all over the world chasin ...more
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I was extremely excited to read this book based on the blurb and author. It seemed like the perfect book to tug on my heartstrings and allow me to get lost in a beautiful love story.
Unfortunately, this book didn't tick the boxes I needed it to. Granted, it was not a horrible read. I really enjoyed certain parts and some of the humor, especially between Melissa and Micah. However, much of this book seemed downright weird to me. Many readers, myself included, th ...more
I was extremely excited to read this book based on the blurb and author. It seemed like the perfect book to tug on my heartstrings and allow me to get lost in a beautiful love story.
Unfortunately, this book didn't tick the boxes I needed it to. Granted, it was not a horrible read. I really enjoyed certain parts and some of the humor, especially between Melissa and Micah. However, much of this book seemed downright weird to me. Many readers, myself included, th ...more
3.5 STARS
I ADORE Renee Carlino's books and will read anything she writes. ('Swear on This Life' is a must-read, by the way.) With that said, I found 'The Last Post' to be a little confusing in its tone and characterizations. Although I was drawn into the story of Laya and Micah and their modern romance, I did not feel that this book reached its potential. Laya is recently widowed and cannot move on from her beloved husband Cameron's tragic death. She leaves public posts on his Facebook page wh ...more
I ADORE Renee Carlino's books and will read anything she writes. ('Swear on This Life' is a must-read, by the way.) With that said, I found 'The Last Post' to be a little confusing in its tone and characterizations. Although I was drawn into the story of Laya and Micah and their modern romance, I did not feel that this book reached its potential. Laya is recently widowed and cannot move on from her beloved husband Cameron's tragic death. She leaves public posts on his Facebook page wh ...more
**The Last Post generously provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.**
4 "Isn't it beautiful?" Stars
Renee Carlino's vivid, descriptive prose never fails to draw me into her stories. Having read this book pretty quickly, unable to tear myself away from the tortured and tragic yet hopeful and full of love pages, I found myself enamored with the story telling chops of Carlino. Her style of writing just always manages to find some long buried emotion or reveals a new v ...more
4 "Isn't it beautiful?" Stars
Renee Carlino's vivid, descriptive prose never fails to draw me into her stories. Having read this book pretty quickly, unable to tear myself away from the tortured and tragic yet hopeful and full of love pages, I found myself enamored with the story telling chops of Carlino. Her style of writing just always manages to find some long buried emotion or reveals a new v ...more
THE LAST POST is a story about a woman drowned in the grief of the loss of her husband and the man who was determined to save her.
Micha wanted to be the reason Laya smiled, he wanted to be the one she thought about and loved, and he wanted her in his life.
Micah started as a stalker. There really isn't any other way for me to describe his character. It was difficult for me to like him or view him as a love interest. He was oddly obsessed with his boss's daughter, Laya (who is deep in grief over ...more
Micha wanted to be the reason Laya smiled, he wanted to be the one she thought about and loved, and he wanted her in his life.
Micah started as a stalker. There really isn't any other way for me to describe his character. It was difficult for me to like him or view him as a love interest. He was oddly obsessed with his boss's daughter, Laya (who is deep in grief over ...more
This was my first read by Renee Carlino and have to say I was a. tad bit disappointed :(.
The Last Post was a strange and sad romance to say the least. It definitely had me emotional in this tale but felt the romance was just all over the place and did things backwards. The majority of the story was about the grief and loss which was the ENTIRE book. This was a tad bit too heavy for my liking and just felt a bit more depressing then I wanted it too.
The characterization was weak which I struggled ...more
The Last Post was a strange and sad romance to say the least. It definitely had me emotional in this tale but felt the romance was just all over the place and did things backwards. The majority of the story was about the grief and loss which was the ENTIRE book. This was a tad bit too heavy for my liking and just felt a bit more depressing then I wanted it too.
The characterization was weak which I struggled ...more
Renee Carlino has written some of my favorite books (Before We Were Strangers, Wish You Were Here, Swear on This Life) and some that were more "meh" for me (Blind Kiss). The Last Post falls somewhere closer to middle of the road this time for me.
What I Liked:
- Story about moving on after terrible loss at a young age
- Learning if it's possible to make room again in your heart without dishonoring a spouse who has died
- Fun family dynamics (bantering siblings always make me laugh, especially when ...more
What I Liked:
- Story about moving on after terrible loss at a young age
- Learning if it's possible to make room again in your heart without dishonoring a spouse who has died
- Fun family dynamics (bantering siblings always make me laugh, especially when ...more
I feel like I'm going to be waiting excitedly every year for Carlino to publish a new book. Not a bad way to spend a year 😋
January 25th, 2019
August, why are you so far away? Get over here now.
January 25th, 2019
August, why are you so far away? Get over here now.
REVIEW: DNF at 66%
"Scars are a testament to life."
My thoughts upon immediately starting this book: I feel like the voice in this book was one of ease, but with a quiet power behind it. You and Me, we are chatting. We are having a conversation and the prose is lighthearted, even though the subject matter has some heavy moments.
My thoughts just barely in the book: I feel like something is missing. The things that should have broken me - subject matter alone, read like I was removed from the p ...more
"Scars are a testament to life."
My thoughts upon immediately starting this book: I feel like the voice in this book was one of ease, but with a quiet power behind it. You and Me, we are chatting. We are having a conversation and the prose is lighthearted, even though the subject matter has some heavy moments.
My thoughts just barely in the book: I feel like something is missing. The things that should have broken me - subject matter alone, read like I was removed from the p ...more
3 1/2 "3...2..1...See Ya" Stars
I'm not exactly sure how to approach this review. I am a long-time fan of Renee Carlino's books. Truly, I have loved them all. That said, The Last Post was a more challenging read for me than the ones I've previously read. You're going to think I didn't like this book at all, but I did. I just didn't like it as much as I anticipated. I typically LOVE and want to shout from the rooftops about Ms. Carlino's books. This time, something was missing for me. I found th ...more
I'm not exactly sure how to approach this review. I am a long-time fan of Renee Carlino's books. Truly, I have loved them all. That said, The Last Post was a more challenging read for me than the ones I've previously read. You're going to think I didn't like this book at all, but I did. I just didn't like it as much as I anticipated. I typically LOVE and want to shout from the rooftops about Ms. Carlino's books. This time, something was missing for me. I found th ...more
3.5 stars
Laya becomes a young widow when her husband’s daredevil career leads to a tragic accident. She becomes mired in her grief, unable to move through the stages of grief at a pace those around her deem acceptable. Micah works for Laya’s father and finds himself floating through the motions. He has entered a sort of crisis of self as he loses sight of what he wants out of his life and career. A brief meeting with Laya has Micah intrigued and he begins to come back into himself as he pursues ...more
Laya becomes a young widow when her husband’s daredevil career leads to a tragic accident. She becomes mired in her grief, unable to move through the stages of grief at a pace those around her deem acceptable. Micah works for Laya’s father and finds himself floating through the motions. He has entered a sort of crisis of self as he loses sight of what he wants out of his life and career. A brief meeting with Laya has Micah intrigued and he begins to come back into himself as he pursues ...more
3.5 stars
Laya never thought that she would be able to move on after the death of her husband, but maybe Micah can change her mind and get her to see there is love after loss.
I found the premise of this story to be good, the emotions Laya went through after losing her husband was gut wrenching. There’s not much to say about Micah. I just did not connect with him at all and I think that’s where I struggled with the story. I did find his and his sister’s relationship to be hilarious, more so her to ...more
Laya never thought that she would be able to move on after the death of her husband, but maybe Micah can change her mind and get her to see there is love after loss.
I found the premise of this story to be good, the emotions Laya went through after losing her husband was gut wrenching. There’s not much to say about Micah. I just did not connect with him at all and I think that’s where I struggled with the story. I did find his and his sister’s relationship to be hilarious, more so her to ...more
4.5 Stars!
In full disclosure, I went into this book with lowered expectations based on some low ratings. As I was reading, I found myself trying to predict where the story was going, because there had to be a major jump-the-shark moment where this story derailed. I'm thrilled to report that it never happened. After some big smiles and a few tears, I ended up loving this story.
This is only the third book I've read by this author, but I enjoy this author's writing style with a passion. Personally, ...more
Thanks to author for providing this copy through Netgalley
Well, I'm in minority here, I LOVED this story!!!
Poignant, beautifully written, not a cliché, heartwarming book!!
How many people are depressed, feeling all alone while living between millions of people... How many of us felt this way? "Depressed, critical life period, existential crisis..."??? Too many people around Micah didn't get him, were thinking he was nuts.
Heroine was asking SOS!! Sending this SOS to all people around her. But fate ...more
Well, I'm in minority here, I LOVED this story!!!
Poignant, beautifully written, not a cliché, heartwarming book!!
How many people are depressed, feeling all alone while living between millions of people... How many of us felt this way? "Depressed, critical life period, existential crisis..."??? Too many people around Micah didn't get him, were thinking he was nuts.
Heroine was asking SOS!! Sending this SOS to all people around her. But fate ...more
3.5 stars
When I pick up a Renee Carlino book, I know that it's going to be an emotional ride. One that will pull on my heartstrings and make me examine my own life and experiences. The Last Post was no different.
Laya's journey after the sudden death of her husband was painful, poignant, and sometimes frustrating. There was a lot of hot and cold and erratic behavior, but I think it was the author's way of showing how disjointed and broken Laya felt. People cope and handle grief in so many differ ...more
When I pick up a Renee Carlino book, I know that it's going to be an emotional ride. One that will pull on my heartstrings and make me examine my own life and experiences. The Last Post was no different.
Laya's journey after the sudden death of her husband was painful, poignant, and sometimes frustrating. There was a lot of hot and cold and erratic behavior, but I think it was the author's way of showing how disjointed and broken Laya felt. People cope and handle grief in so many differ ...more
I don’t like "death" stories. The stories where either someone dies or the main character is suffering the death of a loved one. Sadness cloaks these types of stories like a wet blanket.
I was apprehensive about reading this book, but I'm glad I ignored my apprehension.
It surprised me to find that I could connect with this story the way I did. I’ve told you all before, and I’ll tell you again, I am a sucker for emotional reads. This book had emotion in droves.
Laya is happily married to Cameron. T ...more
I was apprehensive about reading this book, but I'm glad I ignored my apprehension.
It surprised me to find that I could connect with this story the way I did. I’ve told you all before, and I’ll tell you again, I am a sucker for emotional reads. This book had emotion in droves.
Laya is happily married to Cameron. T ...more
Laya never planned to get married, never planned on falling in love. But life had other plans for her. Well on her way to becoming an orthopedic surgeon, Laya met Cameron, a fearless stuntman who got his thrills from extreme sports. They had a whirlwind romance and were married within a year. But only a year after they tied the knot, Cameron unexpectedly dies during one of his stunts and Laya is left trying to pick up the pieces of her life. She moved back to New York to be closer to her dad and
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3.5 STARS
After a whirlwind first year of marriage, Laya is suddenly and tragically a widow. Retreating from work, family and friends, Laya is mired in grief and finds solace in leaving messages for Cameron, her deceased husband, on his phone and his Facebook page. Despite pleas from his family to stop the posts, which they consider hurtful, Laya can’t seem to stop.
Micah works for Laya’s father’s architectural firm and seems to be at a crossroads himself. He feels a disconnect with his friends a ...more
After a whirlwind first year of marriage, Laya is suddenly and tragically a widow. Retreating from work, family and friends, Laya is mired in grief and finds solace in leaving messages for Cameron, her deceased husband, on his phone and his Facebook page. Despite pleas from his family to stop the posts, which they consider hurtful, Laya can’t seem to stop.
Micah works for Laya’s father’s architectural firm and seems to be at a crossroads himself. He feels a disconnect with his friends a ...more
Tragic. Hopeful. Beautiful.
How does one put themselves back together after a life altering tragedy? How far will you go to fix someone? Laya is drowning in grief when Micah comes along and inserts himself into her life in the hopes of helping to pull her from heartache. Loss and love and an ocean of obstacles stand between these two. Carlino delivers a story equally heartbreaking and heartening. I was able to slide into the story, feel the emotions of the characters, and get lost in their journe ...more
*3 Stars*
ARC kindly received in exchange for an honest review.
I'm not really sure what to say about this book. The writing style was fine, and the story did make me want to know what would happen, and so I did want to see it through to the end. BUT, it was weird. Just plain old weird.
I understand that Laya is grieving in her own way. Micah though, he was just an odd duck. It felt stalkerish to start with, even though he did realise that. But also, it just felt over the top. Like, there was no ...more
ARC kindly received in exchange for an honest review.
I'm not really sure what to say about this book. The writing style was fine, and the story did make me want to know what would happen, and so I did want to see it through to the end. BUT, it was weird. Just plain old weird.
I understand that Laya is grieving in her own way. Micah though, he was just an odd duck. It felt stalkerish to start with, even though he did realise that. But also, it just felt over the top. Like, there was no ...more
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Renée Carlino never fails to pull out ALL OF THE FEELS from my black heart. The Last Post is no different. This story is told in such a way that it’s both beautiful and heartbreaking to be a part of.
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“There are times in life when the pendulum swinging between happiness and sadness begins to slow. The powerful force of emotions goes dormant, we pause, look up, and realize we are finally content.”
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Layla’s story is so tragic that it’s almost hard to think of someone coming out of i ...more
Renée Carlino never fails to pull out ALL OF THE FEELS from my black heart. The Last Post is no different. This story is told in such a way that it’s both beautiful and heartbreaking to be a part of.
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“There are times in life when the pendulum swinging between happiness and sadness begins to slow. The powerful force of emotions goes dormant, we pause, look up, and realize we are finally content.”
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Layla’s story is so tragic that it’s almost hard to think of someone coming out of i ...more
I love unconventional romances.
This story has:
A heroine trying to recover from immeasurable loss.
A hero who is basically stalking her.
Far from a match made in heaven.
If you read the synopsis, you already know what's in store for the heroine, and how hard a battle it will be for her to recover. But what is unexpected is how she eventually makes that recovery.
This book kicks of as both Laya Bennett and Micah Evans' are struggling for direction in their lives. For Laya, it is clear why. Micah is mo ...more
This story has:
A heroine trying to recover from immeasurable loss.
A hero who is basically stalking her.
Far from a match made in heaven.
If you read the synopsis, you already know what's in store for the heroine, and how hard a battle it will be for her to recover. But what is unexpected is how she eventually makes that recovery.
This book kicks of as both Laya Bennett and Micah Evans' are struggling for direction in their lives. For Laya, it is clear why. Micah is mo ...more
3.5 STARS!
The Last Post by Renée Carlino is a story of overcoming tragedy and finding not only love, but oneself.
Laya is a newlywed and she witnesses the death of her husband, Cameron. After that tragic event, Laya falls into a black hole of despair and grief. She doesn't know how to let him go.
Micah is an architect working for Laya's father and when he first meets her he feels an instant connection towards her. Laya feels it too, but she ignores it and pays it no mind. Feeling lost and scare ...more
The Last Post by Renée Carlino is a story of overcoming tragedy and finding not only love, but oneself.
Laya is a newlywed and she witnesses the death of her husband, Cameron. After that tragic event, Laya falls into a black hole of despair and grief. She doesn't know how to let him go.
Micah is an architect working for Laya's father and when he first meets her he feels an instant connection towards her. Laya feels it too, but she ignores it and pays it no mind. Feeling lost and scare ...more
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Renée Carlino is a bestselling author of contemporary women's novels and new adult fiction. Her books have been featured in national publications, including Cosmopolitan Magazine, InStyle Magazine, USA TODAY, Huffington Post, Latina magazine, Publisher's Weekly, Redbook, Sunset Magazine, Coastal Living and the Union Tribune. She lives in Southern California with her husband and two sons. When she'
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