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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.