Last Seen Leaving

I think that the synopsis of this book is one of the main reasons why I felt so drawn into reading it. I'm still on this phase of reading tons of YA Thrillers and I'm really loving the ride.

From the first sentence of the book, I already felt like I really was going to enjoy it. And I really did. The book is set in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I think that this is the first book I've read that's set in Ann Arbor, and the only connection I have with the place is a friend who lives there so I'm obviously not entirely familiar with the place and it's nice to read about a new place from time to time.

The main character, Flynn Doherty, is a high school student, a typical one if I may say so. One day, his girlfriend, January, disappeared. Obviously, eyes turn to him, which led him to investigate on his own.

Most characters are well-rounded and dimensional. I enjoyed Flynn's voice and his personality. It's also nice to see that he has a high respect towards January. I can't really say much about him because it might spoil the story but I really do like Flynn, especially his relationship with his parents.

The story was told in a way that will keep readers on edge and I absolutely enjoyed reading this book. It's a mixture of flashbacks and present narrations which adds depth to the story. The pacing of the story is consistent, with kicks of thrills here and there. Although I have to say that this book really left me speechless. The ending is unpredictable which I enjoyed. I really can't wait to read more from Caleb Roehrig, because this is such a strong debut.