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The Last Party
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As much as I enjoy Alessandra Torre’s dark romance novels, I love her twisty thrillers even more, ones that challenge my gray cells to solve big puzzles and guess upcoming twists before the ground moves beneath my feet and I get fooled again!
Her latest thriller, “Last Party,” was perfectly executed, ready to be consumed in one sitting (of course, still keeping you on your toes, at the edge of your seat, and guaranteed to make your eyes glued to your e-readers, making you afraid to even breathe). This psychological thriller is another twisty, entertaining ride you can’t resist, even though the main character is a very unlikable narcissistic sociopath with a name similar to my favorite undergarment brand.
I devoured this book too quickly. I guessed the big revelation a little earlier, but it never stopped me from enjoying the full throttle! Witness comments at the beginning of each chapter and unreliable narrators push you in different directions, playing smart games with you until the end. The conclusion was also well-crafted. I cannot give this book less than five stars, and I can honestly say that A. R. Torre (Alessandra Torre’s pen name when she ventures into the dark side, handling the genre change perfectly) is one of my auto-approved authors for the reason that she never ceases to amaze me.
Let’s talk about the main plot, which revolves around Perla Wultz, a perfectionist, self-absorbed, dominant mother, married to the sweetest and most gorgeous nerdy guy, Grant, you can imagine. They are raising their intelligent, well-mannered daughter, Sophie, who is 11 years old, in a secluded Pasadena suburban community.
Everything seems picture-perfect about the family, but as Sophie’s 12th birthday approaches, Perla’s obsession with a 20-year-old true crime story reaches another level. She believes it may help exonerate the man behind bars and plans to retell the story by creating a reenactment of the murder scene. The Folcrum Murders, a 20-year-old urban legend story for podcasters, involved Leewood Folcrum, who was found in his trailer with his 12-year-old daughter, Jenny, with her throat slashed in his arms, accompanied by her two friends lying on the floor.
Perla’s strange obsession with Leewood leads her to contemplate getting rid of her family and building a new life with him, at the expense of leaving her own family behind. But why is she so keen to help a notorious murderer? And why does her husband hide crime scene photos from the 20-year-old case in his study? Could Perla be taking things too far to satisfy her murderous cravings? Could her husband be hiding dangerous secrets from them? And what about their sweet 11-year-old daughter? The things she’s writing in her journal can rattle anyone! What is she hiding from her parents?
Overall, this intelligent, “what the heck did I just read” kind of twisty, extremely wild ride is irresistible! I highly recommend it and look forward to reading more of A. R. Torre’s upcoming works in the near future.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for providing me with this exciting thriller’s digital review copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.
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Her latest thriller, “Last Party,” was perfectly executed, ready to be consumed in one sitting (of course, still keeping you on your toes, at the edge of your seat, and guaranteed to make your eyes glued to your e-readers, making you afraid to even breathe). This psychological thriller is another twisty, entertaining ride you can’t resist, even though the main character is a very unlikable narcissistic sociopath with a name similar to my favorite undergarment brand.
I devoured this book too quickly. I guessed the big revelation a little earlier, but it never stopped me from enjoying the full throttle! Witness comments at the beginning of each chapter and unreliable narrators push you in different directions, playing smart games with you until the end. The conclusion was also well-crafted. I cannot give this book less than five stars, and I can honestly say that A. R. Torre (Alessandra Torre’s pen name when she ventures into the dark side, handling the genre change perfectly) is one of my auto-approved authors for the reason that she never ceases to amaze me.
Let’s talk about the main plot, which revolves around Perla Wultz, a perfectionist, self-absorbed, dominant mother, married to the sweetest and most gorgeous nerdy guy, Grant, you can imagine. They are raising their intelligent, well-mannered daughter, Sophie, who is 11 years old, in a secluded Pasadena suburban community.
Everything seems picture-perfect about the family, but as Sophie’s 12th birthday approaches, Perla’s obsession with a 20-year-old true crime story reaches another level. She believes it may help exonerate the man behind bars and plans to retell the story by creating a reenactment of the murder scene. The Folcrum Murders, a 20-year-old urban legend story for podcasters, involved Leewood Folcrum, who was found in his trailer with his 12-year-old daughter, Jenny, with her throat slashed in his arms, accompanied by her two friends lying on the floor.
Perla’s strange obsession with Leewood leads her to contemplate getting rid of her family and building a new life with him, at the expense of leaving her own family behind. But why is she so keen to help a notorious murderer? And why does her husband hide crime scene photos from the 20-year-old case in his study? Could Perla be taking things too far to satisfy her murderous cravings? Could her husband be hiding dangerous secrets from them? And what about their sweet 11-year-old daughter? The things she’s writing in her journal can rattle anyone! What is she hiding from her parents?
Overall, this intelligent, “what the heck did I just read” kind of twisty, extremely wild ride is irresistible! I highly recommend it and look forward to reading more of A. R. Torre’s upcoming works in the near future.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for providing me with this exciting thriller’s digital review copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.
Follow me on medium.com to read my articles about books, movies, streaming series, astrology:
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March 14, 2024
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March 14, 2024
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March 24, 2024
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