This book tells parallel stories of two strong women, Irene Foster a pillow in the 1920s and Janey Everett,a war correspondent chasing down a new story after the end of the war. Irene was a celebrated pilot who mysteriously dropped from site in the 30s, presumed dead. The story ostensibly focuses on Irene, hey career as a pilot, and hey decision to disappear but Janey's career and life choices play an equally important role in the novel.

This is historical fiction at its best, flowing seamlessly from one time period to the other, always leaving the reader eager to learn the rest of the story.

This was my first Beatriz Williams book and I look forward to discovering the rest of her oeuvre. I was obsessed with Amelia Earhart as a child so a historical novel inspired by a mysterious female aviator was tempting. The author paints a world that feels real and magical at the same time. The parallel narrative is easy to follow and I spent several late nights reading “just a few more pages”. I encourage you to explore the worlds of Janey Everett and Irene Foster. I hope you are as enthralled by this author as I now am.

A great story loosely based on the mystery surrounding Amelia Earhart. Dual timelines in 1937 and 1947, in the early days of flight. Two strong female protagonists lead this story.

Well written and researched book about early flight. It flows back and forth easily between two time lines to tell the story of two well developed characters that are strong women.

Beatriz Williams does not disappoint with this Wonderfully written novel about a female pilot a la Amelia Earhart. The characters are have depth and are realistic, the dialogue is witty and crisp, and the plot is nuanced. There's a bit of a mystery. This book is perfect for historical fiction fans and aviation buffs.

First I would like to thank NetGalley and HaperCollins Publishers for allowing me to read and review this book.

When I got the email saying I was approved to read this book, I literally squealed. Beatriz Williams is one of my favorite authors and I love her books. In my opinion, this was not my favorite of hers, but it was close. It took me a little while to get into this story. I think part of it was handful of characters that were in both of the story lines. It took me a little to get my brain organized and settled into the pattern. The book does start off with intriguing questions the keeps the reader wanting to know what happened.

This book follows two story lines. The first being about a female pilot, Irene, in the 1920s-30s and her passion for constantly pushing the limits of flying. There is a hidden romance with her flying partner, Sam, and after his wife finds out, it forces them to be a part. The second story line follows about 10 years later after WWII. A photojournalist is doing research on the male flying partner, who disappeared in the Spanish desert at the beginning of WWII. She hunts down Irene, who now goes by a different last name, and insists that she was the flying partner of the pilot that goes missing. After gaining her trust, Irene begins to tell her the story of her learning to fly and her relationship with Sam. Both story lines take the reader through their own loop-de-loops and keep the reader guessing what is going to happen next.

What I found most interesting about this book, was the authors note at the end. Williams gives insight on how this brief question developed into an idea, that was developed into a novel. She bases it around the idea of what is Amelia Earhart didn't crash and was never found, but planned it and ran away from the fame and pressure? I almost wish I had read it before I read the book because I think there would have been parts of the book I would have looked at differently. I can say, since I finished reading this book, I have thought about it a lot and I believe that it will continue to stay with me.

This is my second Beatriz Williams book and I wasn’t sure what to expect because I just thought the first one I read was ok. From the beginning of Her Last Flight, I was hooked! It was a great story centered around the early days of aviation and a female pilot. Imitation was set up from the perspective of another woman in the 40s and it jumped back to tell the story of the female pilot. Really interesting and great story telling—I couldn’t put it down!

I love all of Beatriz Williams’ books, and this was no exception! She always has the perfect blend of romance, mystery, and history. I did not see the big plot twist coming AT ALL—well done! I definitely had more interest in Sam and Irene than in Janey up til that point though. This was a wonderful read that I finished in two days. I am already looking forward to her next one.

Janey Everett is a photojournalist in the years following WWII. She has covered war and its aftermath, but the 'news' that she's interested in is old...roughly 10 years old. She wants to solve the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Sam Mallory, an aviation pioneer famous for his stunt flying and spectacular crashes. To solve this mystery, she must find his student Irene Foster. Irene will remind the reader of Amelia Earhart, but this book is not a fictional biography of that famous pilot. Janey's journey of discovery will hold the reader spellbound and reading to the very last page when all is revealed...maybe.

A richly woven, instantly captivating and enthrallingly paced read which glitters with all the hallmarks of Beatriz Williams' mastery of the historical novel--HER LAST FLIGHT ranks up there with the best of this author's superb work.

4.5 ☆ This was a great historical fiction novel with characters you find yourself rooting for! It's hard for me to be surprised by unexpected turns in a storyline but I was pleasantly surprised by this one! Will definitely be recommending!

I have read many of Beatriz Williams novels and collaborations and this is my favorite (so far!). She does such a good job of writing sassy female protagonists and this novel contains two great examples. I also enjoyed the plot twists- never saw them coming! Thanks for the ARC- I will definitely be recommending this one

Told in alternating timelines and from dual viewpoints, this suspenseful novel tells the remarkable story of a lost pilot and a photojournalist.

Janey Everett is a photojournalist in 1947, on a mission to uncover the deepest secrets of aviator Sam Mallory so that she can write a biography on the captivating pilot. Janey tracks down the woman she believes will be her greatest source of information for the biography - a woman named Irene who was once well acquainted with Mallory and who supposedly disappeared after her own plane crashed.

Irene Foster meets Sam Mallory in 1928, on a California beach and her life takes a turn she never could have imagined. Joining the ranks of female pilots, Irene's life becomes something extraordinary with many exciting and emotional moments.

As Irene shares her deepest secrets and life story with Janey, Janey's own past is revealed in a tantalizing display of twisted half-truths. The women are faced with deciding who does Mallory's story belong to, how much of the truth should be revealed and who deserves to hear that truth?

I loved this book. The writing is brilliant as any fan of Beatriz Williams would expect.

Thank you to NetGalley, HarperCollins/William Morrow and Beatriz Williams for the advanced copy of Her Last Flight in exchange for my honest review.

I loved this book! I typically do not like books that go back and forth in time so I was skeptical in the beginning. But the story of the main characters soon captivated me - the handsome pilot and the young woman who became his co-pilot, student and his true love ; their flying adventures and their disappearances all made for an intriguing story along with a few surprises! I really enjoyed the character development and her wonderful descriptions of their flights and the countries they happened to experience. A very good read!

What a wonderful book. Beatriz Williams never disappoints, but I think this one has to be one of my favorites.

4.5 out of 5. Absolutely loved this one. I gotta admit I like Ms Williams stand alone novels better than her series novels. This one keeps you guessing whats going on and how the characters are connected til the very end.

Beatriz Williams excels at making historical stories feel immediate. HER LAST FLIGHT is a propulsive read catapulting the reader into an exciting plot populated by charismatic characters. I love the way the story keeps moving to the satisfying conclusion. Williams demonstrates her research by skillfully weaving historical details into the storyline -- but never at the expense of the plot. Highly recommended for fans of historical fiction.

This is the 2nd book I've read by Beatriz Williams and I am adding her to my list of authors to follow because wow can she tell a story! It felt a little slow in the beginning, but towards the middle it really started coming together. It took me a while to warm up to Janey because she seemed so cold and aloof at first, but the more I read of her backstory the more I felt I understood her personality and the choices she made. The aviation part of the story was very well researched and interesting. The story alternates between Janey's present day life + her talking about her past and explaining the events leading up to her current project, and excerpts from The Aviatrix, the book she's writing that tells us the story of Irene Foster. This does a good job of building the suspense. I just saw that the original title of this book was The Aviatrix! Just like Janey's book! I think that would have been a way better title! Just my opinion. I loved the book though and I think it will be a huge hit.

Beatriz Williams knows how to make historical fiction come to life, and this is one of her best! Her Last Flight dives into the early days of aviation, surfing, and the Spanish Civil War with strong characters, lush descriptions, and a compelling story that you won’t want to put down.
I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to Book Club Girl, #NetGalley and HarperCollins Publishers. #HerLastFlight

Beatriz Williams has written another well written historical fiction. The novel has two strong main characters with dual timelines and intriguing stories to tell. These women were leaders in a male dominated time in history. #HerLastFlight #BeatrizWilliams #NetGalley