One Last Breath

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One Last Breath
Age Range
14+
Release Date
March 05, 2024
ISBN
978-0593625453
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The New York Times bestselling author of Dark & Shallow Lies delivers another chilling supernatural thriller filled with murder, romance, and a decades long mystery that haunts a small Florida town.

The perfect blend of Natasha Preston, Krystal Sutherland, and Delia Owens, with a paranormal twist.

Mount Orange, Florida, is famous for two things: Cerulean freshwater springs, ideal for free divers who aren't afraid of lurking gators. And the gruesome cold case murder of best friends, Bailey and Celeste, twenty years ago.

Bailey and Celeste's murders cast a permanent darkness over sunny Mount Orange. Tru has always lived in that shadow. Now she's supposed to head to FSU in the fall with her boyfriend, but those unsolved murders -- and the death of her own sister -- invade her every thought. It’s only in the shadowy deep of Hidden Glen Springs that she can breathe.

When a strange girl named Rio rolls into town, hell-bent on figuring out who killed Bailey and Celeste, Tru can't resist entangling herself in the thrill of solving the decades old mystery any more than she can resist her familiar, aching attraction to Rio.

As the summer heat ignites, so does the spark between Tru and Rio...along with their other-worldy connection to Bailey and Celeste. But when someone begins stalking them, the girls become convinced the killer is back in town. And if they keep digging into the past, Tru and Rio know this time, it could be their blood that makes the springs run red.

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Overall rating
 
4.3
Plot
 
4.0
Characters
 
4.0
Writing Style
 
5.0
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One Last Breath takes us to another unique location perfect for a bit of mystical intrigue in the latest Ginny Myers Sain book. Our characters Tru and Rio are drawn to each other from the first moment they meet. As their relationship evolves it becomes clear that they have memories of a past life and are the famously murdered friends Celeste and Bailey who died 20 years ago in a brutal scene with the motive and murderer never discovered.
The author does a fantastic job hiding the murderer in plain sight with hints so subtle that even knowing she tends to choose the least likely person as the surprise killer, it is still not who you suspect until the showdown. One thing I noticed was that a few of the situations feel a bit contrived to create the suspense. If the killer had just left them alone there is little way that they would have been revealed. It mentions things like there is nowhere else to park but in plain view, yet this person keeps being out in the scrub at night with them in time to continuously scare them but no one sees the person. That level of stealth strains belief just a bit.
The idea of a love so strong that it transcends lifetimes is intriguing. The fact that it is also suggested it is a second chance to have a better outcome is a bit disheartening considering the traumatic baggage that both Tru and Rio have endured to date. Rio lost her brother and is a child of the foster care system because her mother is a drug addict, and Tru lost her sister and is the child of an alcoholic. This is not exactly a rosy new life.
The greatest character was East. His character was beyond amazing and the author did him wrong. He has an emotional maturity far beyond his years which makes him seem too good to be realistic. I am not sure if there are any years many people reach where they can be dumped by the love of their life and still be willing to defend your ex with your life.
Overall, this was a solid read for the vibes and unexpected reveals. The cover is gorgeous and the suspenseful title delivers.
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