The Final Scene

The Final Scene

2024 • 248 pages

Ratings11

Average rating4

15

This book was a 5 star read all the way up until the last couple of chapters which brought it to a 4. 

The good:
- A very creative premise that was unlike anything I have read. It was definitely a twist on your normal thriller. It did have a similar premise to two TV shows I've seen: An episode of American Horror Stories and a season of Search Party. None had been completely like this though. 
- I caught onto part of the twist but didn't catch in on the whole thing until it was revealed. 
- I really loved the story and was very invested in it. It kept me thinking about it even when I put the book down. 

The bad:
- The ending was exceptionally rushed compared to the story. I really wanted it to last a little longer and be a little more. 
- The “why” of it all is never revealed. It doesn't have to be but I wanted a bit more on Grace. 
- The bonus epilogue I found pointless, it didn't added much the story. 

I would highly recommend this though if you love a good horror/thriller and are tired of the same plot. This was eerie and different. The ending isn't perfect but it also does wrap up, which is important to me. 

Thanks NetGalley & Ticking Clock Press for approving this ARC. All opinions are honest and my own. 

May 13, 2024