This is a thriller suspense novel and i just loved it.
I liked all the characters especially Frank who is the father of his estranged daughter when a call out of the blue from her telling him she is getting married and they want him at the wedding but first he wants to meet her husband to be.
All it not as it seems when he goes to dinner he doesn't really like him then there is the wedding.
Lots of secrets all of the characters are done well many good people and many bad. You may not find out which is which until the end but what a ending.
I really enjoyed this book.

This book begins with the main character, Frank, receiving a call from his daughter Maggie who he hasn’t spoken to in 3 years, to inform him that she’s getting married. Maggie is marrying into a very wealthy family who are well known throughout the community and have their fair share of secrets. As the book progresses, Frank becomes more and more suspicious of what could be going on within the family and we start to see the different twists unravel.

I was interested in this book after reading and thoroughly enjoying Hidden Pictures, and it did not disappoint. I think Jason Rekulak has a great style of writing which makes for an easy yet very interesting read. The suspense built up a lot as the book progressed and after around 40% I found myself not wanting to put it down. The characters were developed exceptionally well throughout the book which enabled me to connect with them and become invested in the plot.

This book was full of twists and turns and constantly kept me guessing. Overall I thought this was a great and very quick read, and I would definitely recommend! Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

I was super excited to read this after reading Hidden Pictures but I feel like it fell a little flat for me.
It had a completely different vibe, which was fine. It was just unexpected.

The writing was easy to read and I flew through the book.
I wasn't too fond of the main character, he just seemed super unlikable.

I did guess the ending which was disappointing but there were still a lot of other twists I didn't see coming.

Thank you to NetGalley and Little Brown Book Group for this ARC.

The characters in this book are incredible, everything about this book is written so well that it seems impossible that it felt so slow to read.
I enjoyed this very much and loved that unlike so many books of this genre I didn’t know where it was going from one page to the next.

Read this if you want a ride that doesn’t let up, just be prepared to hold on in slow parts.

The Last One at the Wedding is a slow burn, psychological thriller with satisfying twists and turns. I loved the psychology and personality dynamics underpinning the story, and the author did a wonderful job establishing an undercurrent of tension sitting below the seemingly mundane. The writing was detailed and engaging, and I found myself reading with fascination.

The second half of the book quickly built to a quick pace, and I did not see the twists coming. Maggie, Abigail and Frank were such intriguing and nuanced characters, and the writing style was so immersive. I’d highly recommend for anyone looking for a highly binge-worthy thriller.

Thank you Little, Brown Book Group UK and NetGalley for a copy of this book. Opinions expressed are my own.

4.5 rounded up - it’s definitely the most engaging thriller I’ve read in a while, I couldn’t put it down! I think I have hidden pictures 3 stars but the writing style in this one was in my opinion so much better and I just wanted to keep on reading to see where it was going. Good cast of characters - not quite sure who is good and who is bad mixed in with wealth and privilege. I really didn’t mind the ending and the way things went but personally felt it was a little abrupt and could’ve done with a few more pages to completely tie everything up with a bit more closure.

Will be on the look out for this authors next book!

I was so excited to read this after Hidden Pictures but unfortunately it was just too slow for me. I really struggle with books unless they grip me within the first few chapters and I just felt this didn't get there. So sad after loving the other one by this author

What I loved about this story... This is the first time I've read a novel by this author and it certainly won't be my last. I adored the writing, which just pulled me in right from the beginning and didn't let me go right until the very last page. The past aspect of this for me was the suspense. I had to know what was happening and what was going to happen next. There were plenty of twists and turns that kept me at the edge of my seat. I honestly did not know what was going to happen next and what the characters, certainly Maggie, would do next...



Would I recommend... Absolutely! This is such a fun thrilling read you need to pick this up as soon as you can get your hands on it!

Hidden Pictures was such a fantastic read, I was eager to read The Last One at the Wedding. Even though the two books are completely different - I wasn't disappointed. I devoured the novel in one sitting and was shocked at the twists the story took. Definitely one for crime / thriller fans of Harlan Coben and Linwood Barclay

I enjoyed this book, Especially the slow burn story which really gave a great background to all of the characters. I just hated most of them. For me that’s not a deal breaker though. If it’s a good story I’ll still enjoy it, hence the 4 stars. I liked the twisty-ness of this story, it really threw me to be honest. I feel like I can’t say much without giving things away, the description for the book gives a good summary.

This is my first read of Jason Rekulak. I completely enjoyed it.There was never a dull moment between those pages and I was fully invested in the story. I liked characters of Frank and Abigail, they were depicted so well. I felt Frank's emotions throughout the book.
I felt something was wrong with Maggie's character and it proved to be true. But the way author provided the detail explanation of characters stood out. I thank netgalley and littlebrownbookgroup for this eARC copy

A great book, with characters I really rooted for. Great psychological portrayals and surprising plot twists. Brilliant! Even better than Hidden Pictures, the only book I've ever read with actual jump scares. I'll definitely look for Jason Rekulak again!

This is definitely a slow burn, with the first third of the book being background, setting the scene and build up and I wasn’t sure where the story was going to pan out. However once we hit the wedding weekend I couldn’t put it down and read the whole book within a day. My main bug bearer was that characters are all pretty unlikable for most of the book - however redeemed by the writing, they are very well written and all felt fleshed out.

4* as I definitely don’t see this as an ‘edge of the seat thriller’. It’s a great read with a good story line and unlike some reviews I enjoyed the ending and thought it tied it up neatly. The writing really is a stand out, whilst the twists that weren’t completely jaw dropping - they were interesting enough to keep me hooked and littered throughout the book.

Thanks to netgalley & Little Brown Book Group for this ARC.

Another fab book to follow Hidden Pictures. .
I read this in 2 days as I couldn't put it down. Loved the storyline and characters. Slightly predictable but there was a lot going on to keep you pulled into the story

Having not read this authors previous book my expectations weren't as high as some of the other reviewers. It was a bit slow in places and the characters are horrible, even the dad was a complete misery who needed a punch. I did enjoy it though and thought it had a few surprises in it.

Outstanding…
A wedding, an isolated and luxurious New Hampshire private estate, an obscenely wealthy family unit. Perfectly crafted and well executed suspense with a highly polished cast of characters populating a propulsive plot with plenty of surprises along the way. Take nothing for granted in this tautly written, wonderfully blended, novel with a big heart at its very core. Outstanding.

Frank receives a phone call from his estranged daughter, Maggie. She’s inviting him to her wedding. He’s shocked but again they haven’t spoken in three years. She’s marrying into wealth and family complications. This is a slow burn mystery. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley.

I absolutely adored this book.
I instantly fell in love with the main character Frank, a UPS driver with a perfect 26 year record of no accidents. A simple man, leading a simple life with only one wish in the world. That he could reconnect with his daughter.
She calls him out for the blue to announce she is getting married and invites him to the wedding.
From there Frank seems like a fish out for water in the greedy, mega rich world of Maggie and her fiance.
It's hard to explain this book and ai think it's better to go in without any preconceived ideas of what to expect.
It's not a horror like the authors previous book, nor is it a thriller.
It is a delightfully written slow burn mystery which I couldn't put down.
I loved the characters of Frank and Abigail and found the lives and drama of the mega rich family Maggie is marrying into fascinating. And seeing this world through the eyes of Frank was charming and slightly scary!
I really didn't want this book to end, I even shed a tear or two when I had finished it.
Highly recommend but if you are expecting this to be similar to hidden pictures you might be disappointed..

I had high expectations for "The Last One at the Wedding" after enjoying the fast-paced "Hidden Pictures". I was thrilled when my request for the ARC was approved. However, this book ended up being a bit of a disappointment and not much of a thrill.
The plot was fairly predictable and I found myself yawning quite a bit as I read, which isn't what I expect from a thriller.
The characters were mostly unpleasant, and the descriptions of their posh, lavish lifestyle only served to alienate me further.
That said, I did enjoy the character of Abigail, the clever foster care child whom Frank's sister brings to the wedding weekend. She was a bright spot in an otherwise rather unpleasant cast. I also felt sympathy for the narrator, as I would surely feel quite alienated too in his position.
While it wasn't what I was expecting, it was not a bad book and touched on some interesting subjects that I won't spoil here. Unfortunately, the setting and pacing were off for me, and it didn't feel much like a thriller.
So, although it's not a bad book, it's nothing I would be too excited to recommend. Overall, it's a 3-star read for me.
Thank you @netgalley and @littlebrownbookgroup_uk for this ARC!

Firstly, I did request this book due to how much I loved the authors previous book, Hidden pictures.
This one was good, but for me, didn’t quite have that added little spark, that Hidden Pictures did.

I completely understand that as a reader, we can have exceedingly high expectations after reading a book we just loved from start to finish, and I also know, you’re not going to get that feeling every single time. Which, in turn, can make you feel like it’s not as good.
But objectively speaking, if I was picking this book up blind, not having read him before, would I say it was good? Did I enjoy it?
Actually…yes & yes. It is a very well written novel, great characters, good plot line. A solid book. As I was reading, I did feel like I was treading water a few times as I didn’t think I was getting very far with it.
However, I was surprised to find that I was indeed, further into the story than I realised.
I put this down to the author developing the characters and settings the scene more, and the pacing of it being slower. These combined, gave that feeling.
I would recommend this book though, it’s a still a well written and enjoyable read.