First of all, can we talk about how adorable this cover and title are? THE LAST FIRST DATE is one of the last few years' hidden gems in the romance genre -- definitely pick this one up, you won't regret it!

I just could not get over the desperation of the main character. Although could be cute for hopeless romantics, the ultimate doom of the 30s as a single people felt like a lot and I just could not continue with it. Being single is presented as such a tragedy.

Thank you for the ARC! This was nice and light-hearted; fast paced, easy read. At times I did find the writing to be a little off, choppy even. Some of the characters weren't that interesting. There was lots of potential for this book and I look forward to reading more.

I was really excited for this book because it seemed like a cute premise, but unfortunately it was a DNF for me. I just could not get over the desperation of the main character. Although could be cute for hopeless romantics, the ultimate doom of the 30s as a single people felt like a lot and I just could not continue with it. Being single is presented as such a tragedy.

This is a new author to me but I enjoyed this easy, pleasant and light-hearted book about dating, friendship and family connections. There were a number of interesting layers in the plot and interesting characters, including Ish, Brody and the amazing Nanny G.

I really liked Helen. I felt for her, having to rebuild her confidence and her life after splitting up with Johnathan. I've been there too, and I felt that the depictions were realistic and heartfelt.

I sympathised with Helen's dislike of online dating and her immediate obsession with Brody, as it can become quite overwhelming and all encompassing when you meet someone and feel a spark.

I enjoyed the journey Helen went on, to learn about her worth and her priorities. This was a fun, engaging book that carried a deeper message than I was expecting!

This was definitely not for me. DNF'd at Chapter 9. I could not relate to the characters and the writing style was not for me.

A fun sweet read! Highly recommend.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for my ARC.

3.5

Sweet rom-com.
Closed door/no spice.
The girls friend group and support for each other, was how it should be.
Ish was a well rounded golden retriever MC, I would love to see some of those videos.
Helen also showed growth in confidence that had been taken away from her.
Granny G was hilarious and another great secondary character to add to the others.

Would recommend for a light hearted love story.

I’m not sure how I feel about this one still. I liked it while I was reading it but I found it very forgettable. I did really like the characters and the story line.

This was lighthearted and so much fun! Ive never read anything by this author before and im so happy this was my first!

A few highs and lows, I understand that this book was meant to be a lighthearted tale bout love and finding the one but some points came up short. The side characters felt a little forced and not well thoughtout. I wanted to like this more than I did.

The Last First Date is the first book that I have read by Hayley Quinn and I was in for such a fun read. I enjoyed ever page and kinda wish that I could forget the book so that I could enjoy all over again. For me  it was the cover that really draw me to the book, I know they say that you shouldn't judge a book by its cove. But to be honest, I did. Do not judge me!

We follow Helen who is tired of being single joins a dating app. Brody seems like the one but after their first date the app crashes and as they never swapped details, will they ever meet again? Helen then goes on some crazy adventures with her friends all in the hope of finding the one - or is that actually Brody?

There are lots of moments showing that we have to know what or who is actually is right for us.

The Last First Date was such a cute, feel good read.

Another cute and fun rom com with an interesting take! Light hearted and fun although helen did seem a bit desperate and done with single life.

"The Last First Date" is a delightful romantic comedy that keeps you engaged and smiling from the very first page to the last. It's a lighthearted story revolving around Helen Pines, a 31-year-old navigating the quirks of online dating after her ex-boyfriend's sudden engagement—a situation that leaves her reminiscing about her last first date.

When Helen meets Brody through a dating app, sparks fly during their perfect first date. But fate intervenes when the app crashes, wiping out all their contacts and information. Stranded without a way to reconnect, Helen becomes determined to track down Brody, convinced he's the one. With the help of her friends, she embarks on a quest to find him, leading to unexpected twists, new connections, and a series of amusing escapades.

The characters are wonderfully developed, offering witty banter, palpable chemistry, and a diverse cast that adds depth to the story. I particularly enjoyed the author's writing style—complex, emotionally resonant, and consistently engaging throughout the narrative.

Overall, "The Last First Date" is a heartwarming romantic comedy that effortlessly balances laughter, tears, and a rollercoaster of emotions. It's a delightful pick for anyone seeking an enjoyable and charming read in the realm of modern romance.

This cover really drew me in and made me want to read everything by Quinn! I really enjoyed the chaos of trying to find Brody again.

I could not get into this book, ultimately it was not form me and I could not finish it. It may be one for other readers

A light page turner filled with relatable characters that most of us have in our lives, are riding the ups and downs of being single and finding love in this crazy world. This book is a page turner and a complete escape from reality while making you giggle along the way - perfect read for any occasion!

The Last First Date is a romcom following Helen who when tired of being single, so she joins a dating app. The morning an amazing first date ends in terror when she awakes to find a data crash, and no way of finding her 'last first date.'

I really, REALLY wanted to love this. With a fun premise I had anticipated for it to be a romance I would be enthralled in, however I wasn't and this one fell overly flat for me. For the most part I found the plot incredibly unrealistic and it truly did show how desperately tired Helen was of single life, and the lengths she would go to in order to find the man that she had met for only a few hours. I found the story relatively predictable and guessed the ending prior to any real plot beginning. I can definitely see why some people may enjoy this, it unfortunately just wasn't for me.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher an eARC of this book in return for an honest review.

DNF’ed this book due to the poor writing and quality. The representation of other cultures was lacking and when a different ethnicity was brought in the only way it was described was by the constant mention of Latin.

Unfortunately, I was not a fan of this book. The writing was disjointed and frequently skipped from one subject to another. This made it challenging to follow the plot's developments. I had no chemistry with Helen's love interest when she finally fell in love with him, and I had little interest in their plot.