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The Last Party (DC Morgan, #1)
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bookshelves: a-bit-bored-with-it, audio-edition, enjoyed-the-setting, libby, on-my-kindle, read-in-2023, series, slow-burner
Jan 13, 2023
bookshelves: a-bit-bored-with-it, audio-edition, enjoyed-the-setting, libby, on-my-kindle, read-in-2023, series, slow-burner
3.5 Mixed STARS
Very much a slooooow burn, but I wanted to finish.
I passed on this as an arc, but when I saw the audio on Libby, decided to give it a listen. Also, picked up the kindle version because I was getting a bit lost just listening. Narration helped with the Welsh names.
Mixed bag for me!
Really enjoyed the two detectives and was invested enough to finish the book. Even though I wasn't glued to it at any point. Also , enjoyed the double twisty twist at the end.
The author spends a lot of time on background stories, too drawn out and too much filler that wasn't interesting. Get to the point!
Some good twists that came in the last third really surprised me. I disliked the victim so so much that I almost didn't care who killed him!
If you like a huge cast of suspects, a bunch of potential suspects with motives (many were boring though), and lots of misdirection, you may enjoy this one. Just know it is a long, drawn out one and you need to pay attention!
Audio was 13 hours, 17 minutes
Narrated by: Chloe Angharad Davies *side note- one of the characters is also named Angharad!
Very much a slooooow burn, but I wanted to finish.
I passed on this as an arc, but when I saw the audio on Libby, decided to give it a listen. Also, picked up the kindle version because I was getting a bit lost just listening. Narration helped with the Welsh names.
Mixed bag for me!
Really enjoyed the two detectives and was invested enough to finish the book. Even though I wasn't glued to it at any point. Also , enjoyed the double twisty twist at the end.
The author spends a lot of time on background stories, too drawn out and too much filler that wasn't interesting. Get to the point!
Some good twists that came in the last third really surprised me. I disliked the victim so so much that I almost didn't care who killed him!
If you like a huge cast of suspects, a bunch of potential suspects with motives (many were boring though), and lots of misdirection, you may enjoy this one. Just know it is a long, drawn out one and you need to pay attention!
Audio was 13 hours, 17 minutes
Narrated by: Chloe Angharad Davies *side note- one of the characters is also named Angharad!
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Reading Progress
January 6, 2023
– Shelved
January 6, 2023
– Shelved as:
to-read
January 8, 2023
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Started Reading
January 9, 2023
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33.0%
"Liking the chemistry between Leo and Ffion (try pronouncing without the help of audio)!"
January 11, 2023
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60.0%
January 12, 2023
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83.0%
"Woah..... I feel like I've been slapped with twist after twist! After such a slow start a lot came out!"
January 13, 2023
– Shelved as:
a-bit-bored-with-it
January 13, 2023
– Shelved as:
audio-edition
January 13, 2023
– Shelved as:
enjoyed-the-setting
January 13, 2023
– Shelved as:
libby
January 13, 2023
– Shelved as:
on-my-kindle
January 13, 2023
– Shelved as:
read-in-2023
January 13, 2023
– Shelved as:
series
January 13, 2023
– Shelved as:
slow-burner
January 13, 2023
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Finished Reading
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Jan 13, 2023 12:09PM
Super review, Holly! 💗 The points you make in your review tell me this probably isn't for me. I hope you have a winner lined up next!
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It definitely should have been shorter! Great review! 💕
As much as I loved all the background stories, I get where you’re coming from. Glad you enjoyed the detective duo. Me too. Fair and balanced review. 💕
Fantastic review, Holly! I'll stay away from the audiobook when I'm ready to read it. :)
Think I will delete this Holly fantastic review.❣️
Michelle wrote: "Super review, Holly! 💗 The points you make in your review tell me this probably isn't for me. I hope you have a winner lined up next!"That would be nice! 😂 Thanks Michelle! 💗
Jayme wrote: "It definitely should have been shorter! Great review! 💕"I was cheering when it ended. Finally! 😂🎉
Great review Holly! 💗 I did enjoy this one (although I read it). I do agree that it was rather long, but I think the author was setting us up for book #2, because this is going to be a series.
Too bad it was long and drawn out, Holly. Great review!💚
NZLisaM wrote: "As much as I loved all the background stories, I get where you’re coming from. Glad you enjoyed the detective duo. Me too. Fair and balanced review. 💕"Thanks Lisa! It was just soooo slow moving, my mood also contributed! 😂💞
Melissa wrote: "Fantastic review, Holly! I'll stay away from the audiobook when I'm ready to read it. :)"I really needed the audio to push through! 💗
Hmm, looks safe to skip but it's going to be a series!🤔 decisions decisions. Great review Holly!
Yikes! Sounds like this one needs to be read. I am not a fan of complicated, too many characters audios. Thanks for your review Holly!!
Terrific review, Holls, and sorry to hear it was a little mixed!
Great review Holly! Sorry it was a mixed bag of a book though!
Great review! 💕 I didn't know that this was going to be a series. I wasn't going to read it but I most likely will want to read the next book.
I may have to wait and see if the series gets stronger as it goes! Great review, Holly! 💗
Lisa wrote: "Think I will delete this Holly fantastic review.❣️"Totally understand Lisa!
Rachel wrote: "Great review Holly! 💗 I did enjoy this one (although I read it). I do agree that it was rather long, but I think the author was setting us up for book #2, because this is going to be a series."That is the main reason I wanted to read it! 💗
Terrie ("in and out" intermittently) wrote: "Too bad it was long and drawn out, Holly. Great review!💚"Too many fillers! 💗
Kay ❦ wrote: "Hmm, looks safe to skip but it's going to be a series!🤔 decisions decisions. Great review Holly!"Which is why I tried it, but if they are all this drawn out, a NO for me! 💞
Barbara wrote: "Yikes! Sounds like this one needs to be read. I am not a fan of complicated, too many characters audios. Thanks for your review Holly!!"I needed the audio to speed it up! 😂
Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "Terrific review, Holls, and sorry to hear it was a little mixed!"Thanks Jenni! 💗
I have this one on hold and will get it eventually. Great review, Holly! 🤗
Fabulous review, Holly! 😊 I've been curious about this one. I've read mostly positive reviews.
Lucy wrote: "Great review Holly! Sorry it was a mixed bag of a book though!"Really was! thx Lucy! 🤩
Mary Beth wrote: "Great review! 💕 I didn't know that this was going to be a series. I wasn't going to read it but I most likely will want to read the next book."One of the reasons I read too! I'm not sure if I'll continue 🤷♀️
Kat wrote: "I may have to wait and see if the series gets stronger as it goes! Great review, Holly! 💗"🤞If it is another loooong one, I'm skipping! 😂
MarilynW wrote: "I have this one on hold and will get it eventually. Great review, Holly! 🤗"I think you'll enjoy it! Thx Marilyn! 💗
Sujoya (lots of catching up to do! Happy New Year to all my GR friends!)) wrote: "Fabulous review, Holly! 😊 I've been curious about this one. I've read mostly positive reviews."Def. a mixed bag for me, but worth the try! 🥰
13 hours is a long time for a mixed bag!! Great review, Holly! 💙
Terrific review Holly!💞
I'm not looking forward to how slow this is but I always promise to give my BOTM reads a chance because they're usually good!
Great review, Holly! I'm considering this one, so thanks for the very helpful information! 💖
Allison wrote: "13 hours is a long time for a mixed bag!! Great review, Holly! 💙"To be honest I was relieved when it ended! 😂
Kaceey wrote: "Terrific review Holly!💞"Thanks so much Kaceey! 🤩
Southern Lady Reads wrote: "I'm not looking forward to how slow this is but I always promise to give my BOTM reads a chance because they're usually good!"Not what I would call a page turner! I hope you do enjoy it! 💗
Honest review, Holly. Long and drawn out may not be the way to go about now. :D
I am sorry this was a bit of a mixed bag, although I am glad that you were invested enough to read until the end Holly! Thank you for your wonderful and honest review! 🧡
Julie wrote: "Great review, Holly! I'm considering this one, so thanks for the very helpful information! 💖"I think you'll enjoy it, Thanks Julie! 💗
Linda wrote: "Honest review, Holly. Long and drawn out may not be the way to go about now. :D"Timing def. matters! Thanks Linda! 🥰
Beata wrote: "Superb review, Holly! :))"Thank you Beata! 💗
Great review Holly!!
I like a lot of the "if you like" points you mentioned, but I haven't seen many great reviews for this. Such a mixed bag! Helpful review, Holly!
I really liked this one, but do agree, it could have been tighter and shorter. I loved the two police officers and can't wait to see them in another book.
Great honest review, Holly. Not a fan of slow-burn and this book was a DNF for me. Onto better!
Ellie wrote: "I am sorry this was a bit of a mixed bag, although I am glad that you were invested enough to read until the end Holly! Thank you for your wonderful and honest review! 🧡"Thank you so much Ellie! 💗
