Hannah's husband Owen may be gone, but he made his wishes clear - Hannah is to protect her stepdaughter Bailey at any cost. With that, we're off into a complex web of corporate wrongdoing (think Enron crossed with Theranos), FBI investigations, and secret pasts. Hannah and Bailey try to figure out exactly who Owen was, why he had to disappear, and what their lives will look like going forward, with or without him.

I'm a sucker for a good domestic thriller, and this one hooked me from the beginning. The story is told mostly in the present, with just enough flashbacks into Owen and Hannah's relationship to help the reader put together the pieces. I liked playing detective along with Hannah - this isn't a book with a ton of "gotcha" twists, but rather a mystery that unfolds piece by piece. If you're looking for a good family drama/light thriller, this is definitely a great book to pick up. 4.5/5 stars

Thank you to Simon & Schuster for providing an ARC on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is my first read of a Laura Dave book.. I’ve been DNFing books lately and this one grabbed me and kept me pulled in. It’s told from the point of view of a wife whose husband goes missing one day, with the only instructions to keep his daughter safe. A step daughter who doesn’t have a strong relationship with her step mom. What unfolds is a mix of plot twists where the characters continue to try to hold on to what they know and believe about the people they love. A book for me is always as good as the ending. This one had a heartbreaking yet beautiful conclusion that tied everything up into a neat little package. I would highly recommend this book!

I read a ton of thrillers and mysteries but The Last Thing He Told Me is definitely now in the top five. Each character is immensely likable and I found myself really rooting for Hannah and Bailey on their search to find Owen. While the twist at the end was unexpected, it was definitely a softer thrill. However, the ending packs a punch emotionally and never feels rushed. I will for sure be recommending this one to all my mystery and family drama loving friends!

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Owen disappeared after being married to Hannah for a year. He sends a note to Hannah asking her to keep his daughter Bailey safe. The fbi arrested Owen's previous boss. Hannah and Bailey are attempting to learn more about Owen's previous life. This book kept me guessing.

How much would you do to protect someone you love? This was strongly written and had an interesting premise. I also liked that our main character had an interesting profession that wasn't typical.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Absolute must read! The Last Thing He Told Me is a domestic thriller that is unputdownable! Laura Dave is always a sure thing for me so I went into The Last Thing He Told Me completely blind (and I highly recommend everyone doing that too)! This epic read is a such a huge change from what I was expecting from Laura Dave, but as per usual, she knocked my socks off!! The fast paced storyline had a ton of well placed twists and turns I guarantee you will not see coming. I can absolutely see this novel made into a movie because it’s that goooood! I have loved all of the novels I’ve read from Laura Dave, but The Last Thing He Told Me is officially my top favorite—5 huge stars!!!

I received an advance copy of, The Last Thing He Told Me, by Laura Dave. This book is an okay thriller. Hannah's husband of only a year, leaves her a note to protect his daughter. I thought the pacing was a little slow.

I read The Last Thing He Told Me in an afternoon, I couldn’t put it down!! The first page starts off with the mystery of why Ethan has disappeared, and has given a young girl a scrawled note to deliver to his wife. The note says one sentence: Protect her. From there, Ethan’s wife and daughter are off to understand why he ran, and who he really is.
Just as you think you might know where the story is going, there’s another twist to keep you guessing. The book ends with heartache and joy, a duo that are seemingly at odds with each other, but make sense here.
Laura Dave has crafted an incredible thriller, that will have you racing to turn the page to find out what happens next.
I absolutely recommend The Last Thing He Told Me!

Wow! This book absolutely blew me away. It will be one of my favorite reads this year and next year since it doesn't even come out until 2021.
Laura Dave has written her best book yet. I am still reeling from this book and an ending I never saw coming!
Owen disappears but leaves his wife, Hannah a note saying Protect Her. Bailey, Owen's daughter comes home with cash. Neither of them know where Owen could have gone. Soon the FBI arrests Owen's boss and they are knocking on Hannah's door.
This is when Hannah realizes Owen isn't who he says he is. Hannah and Bailey set out to discover just who Owen really is.
What they discover neither of them could imagine.
I loved how this book was told in the present and in flashbacks. The relationship Hannah had with her grandfather left a lasting impression on me as someone whose grandfather raised her too. Laura Dave did an incredible job building this relationship and weaving it throughout the book.

This book was definitely suspenseful throughout and kept me guessing the entire time. I will be putting this book in everyone's hands next year!

Add this to your TBR for May 2021.
Thanks to the publisher Simon & Schuster and Netgalley for my advanced ebook copy.