This is a great book and a page turner. It is filled with suspense and tension. It is very well written. The characters are all a little flawed. The plot was a bit predictable in places

I must firstly apologise for the amount of time it has taken me to provide a review of this book, my health was rather bad for quite some time, something that had me in hospital on numerous occasions and simply didnt leave me with the time I once had to do what I love most.

Unfortunately that does mean I have missed the archive date for many of these books, so It would feel unjust throwing any review together without being able to pay attention to each novel properly.

However, I am now back to reading as before and look forward to sharing my honest reviews as always going forward. I thank you f0r the patience and understanding throughout x

Her Last Hope by Aussie author Louise Guy is a book that had me fully engaged in the story within the first few chapters. Intense and a page-turner you won’t want to put down till you reach the last page then you’ll be left wanting more. I’ve had this novel sitting on my kindle for a while along with a few more from this author and I can’t wait to read them.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good and intense page-turner. With thanks to Netgalley

Her Last Hope is a stunningly crafted and uplifting novel about friendship, redemption, and the strength to fight for yourself and others. Abi and Lucinda's bond in the wake of tragedy is at once both profound and captivating. They learn to lean on one another when they need support and empower each other to face their circumstances and discover the strength to pick up the pieces. With an interesting and unexpected twist at the end, this story is an honest and heartwarming read that will leave readers feeling inspired and hopeful.

Such a great book. Perfect for a pool side or beach read this summer. Loved the main character. Well done.

I grabbed this one when it became available on “read now” but I couldn’t get into it even though I tried a few times.

Two women that are hurting form a friendship and are supportive of each other. The characters are flawed and realistic and I especially loved Max. There are notes of scandal, violence and secrets. Very well written.
Many thanks to Amazon Publishing UK and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

WARNING: This book portrays abusive relationships which could lead to reader distress. Following two different families, of very different backgrounds, we learn of heart wrenching situations of which there seems no escape from. Swapping between both Abi's and Lucinda's perspective we hear how their stories unfold often with further heartbreak and life-changing events. I found myself looking forward to the Abi chapters more than Lucinda's.
Thank you Netgalley for this ARC.

This author has created a friendship that defies expectation. Abi and "Hope" are at points in their life where they are alone and left with large, potentially life-ending issues. In the rubble, they find a friendship that saves and restores them both when they are at their lowest. I really liked how fleshed out this book was and how well developed the main characters were. I liked the mystery behind what was going on with Max, yet felt that this was a little obvious about who was behind everything. I definitely want to read more from this author and found this to be enjoyable. Thanks for the ARC, NetGalley.

I started reading this author last year and her books have become a firm favorite and this one is no exception. Abi is left devastated when her husband kills himself, leaving her broke and having to face the wrath of family and friends. Hope is starting a new life after escaping a violent relationship and is always looking over her shoulder. The two women meet when they move into the same apartment complex in Melbourne to start their new lives. Both have sons and just when things are starting to look up, a curve ball for each brings them even closer together. A brilliant story that I had trouble putting down.

I really enjoyed this read i didn't know what to expect reading this book but my goodness this book was so amazing and sucked me in from the first sentence till the end
I loved the friendships and strengths that came from our main characters and would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for their next read

What a great read, love every book Louise has written and this one again didn't disappoint, a great story told well with charecters it was easy to get to know, roll on for the next one

ARC received from Netgalley and author/publisher in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are my own and have not been influenced in any way

Her Last Hope by Louise Guy is a contemporary fiction novel about friendship and coming back together after hitting rock bottom.
Abi is left reeling from the betrayal of her husband of 20 years. She's left all alone, without the support of her family and friends, even her teenage son Hayden is angry at her.
Lucinda and her 5 year old son Max are running from their violent and miserable past.
Both women are struggling to get back on their feet after their tragedies and I was so proud of Abi for overcoming everything
I am still mad at everyone for treating her like that, but i also understand why her family reacted the way they did. I particularly disliked her son Hayden, but he comes around in the end too!
Lucinda's character was really strong,albeit a little naive, because i could see the plot coming from a mile away. Regardless i loved the premise of the book and Abi's friendship with Lucinda was really sweet.
I enjoyed their interactions, particularly of max and abi!!
This is a good book and I'll definitely read more from this author!

Very enjoyable book even if some of the events were a little predictable. Loved the two women in the story and how strong they were as they worked through some challenging life events. Max was super cute. Not sure if it’s because I read a lot of suspense and thrillers or not but from pretty early on I was convinced Jonesy was working for Ryan and that Mary somehow linked as well. If it was meant to be suspenseful, the hints were too obvious. If it was meant to show how sometimes it is hard to see things with a clear eye when you are going through big challenges and you question yourself when things don’t feel right because your emotions are so heightened, then the book achieved that. Despite the potential flaws, the book was a quick read that I enjoyed and the characters were well developed.

I enjoyed the way the story was about two women who are both in disasterous but very different situations which were brought on by the men in their lives.
Unfortunately I found them both too good to be true with other characters in the book also falling into a goodie or baddy camp.

As the title implies, this is a story of hope. Hope can bloom in the difficult parts of our life and help us overcome some tough circumstances. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters. The emotions evoked were very real. Seeing the friendships forged in the hard places made me think of my friends that I wouldn’t have without the trials I have endured.

Oof these one has some serious and tough (potentially triggering) themes. That said, Guy writes such beautifully flawed characters that really add to this story. While predictable at times, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Thanks for my ARC!

Her Last Hope is my first book I've read by Louise Guy. Abi has just lost her husband to suicide and soon discovers he made some really bad choices with their friend's money. And she didn't know anything about it. Lucinda - and her adorable son Max - have just escaped an abusive relationship. She doesn't feel safe so moves away and starts over. An unlikely friendship between Abi and Lucinda forms slowly as both discover they have more in common than they would first believe to be true. A great story about friendship in even the worst of times. I really enjoyed this book!

In HER LAST HOPE by Louise Guy, Hope and Abi are two very different women from very different lives. Normally, they would not meet or even live in the same apartment building. However, betrayals by their husbands have shredded their lives and left them financially strapped and struggling to find new identities for themselves. Their friendship and the kindness of others helps them make it past the destruction of all they ever loved or believed to be trustworthy as well as thrive in new identities as strong, independent women living free, proud, and confident in lives they've made for themselves. The twists and turns, difficulties and fresh betrayals are well done and totally believable, making this story as much a cathartic and educational experience as an enjoyable read from an accomplished, wonderful writer. I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review.

This book was sent to me on Kindle by Netgalley for review. It is the story of two women going through two different horrendous life experiences…they meet…become friends…this story is bittersweet…the good and the bad with the good becoming bad…it is sad…at times, unbelievable…and then believable again…husbands who abuse their wives…emotionally…leave them to pick of the pieces…family members shielding loved ones…other family members turning against loved ones…a little boy who has too many secrets to try to keep…the ending is predictable with many hints along the way.