This is a by the numbers murder mystery (note to the editors I think the original name of Liam was Eric bc that was used interchangebly in a few sections and it was confusing). You only get a guess of who did what, there's no real confession and it's also unclear what is actually bothering Jamie (I really didn't understand what the thinking was there).

2.5 stars rounded up.

And you thought your toxic ex could ruin a party…. When she finds her former fiancé dead of a suspected suicide, the protagonist puts herself at risk to prove its murder. Twistes came out of nowhere! One of Kate White’s best!

As far as mysteries go, this was pretty weak all around. The writing feels very formal, I would’ve expected Kiki to be in her 50s not her 30s from the dialogue with her friends and train of thought. I didn’t appreciate how a lot was meant to be wrapped up by an armchair psychologist in the friend, Megan. I feel a bit underwhelmed by this one, especially with a title that seems to be a ripoff of The Last Thing He Told Me, a far superior book.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a good one! While her ex's death is ruled suicide, our protagonist is out to prove it wasn't. Lots of suspects. You're rooting for hers

I am a fan of Kate White, but I found The Last Time She Saw Him disappointing and thin. Kiki comes in contact with her ex-fiancé and he is found dead moments later. She spends the rest of the book searching for clues and a possible murderer. The endless coincidences really strained my credulity. There were too many characters who didn’t drive the plot, just created confusion. Her endless stupidity in her search was absurd, as was her involvement in a long ago case.

This book seems a bit half-baked. There is a romance blended into the fabric of the novel, which was definitely the most satisfying part. I was very dissatisfied with the references to her vocation. I’m not sure White was familiar with what coaches really do.

So, sorry, this just isn’t typical, satisfying Kate White. Thank you Netgalley for this ARC.

The premise of a woman attempting to solve the mysterious death of her recent ex-fiance sounded intriguing which led to me requesting this book.

There was a lot for me to enjoy as I love a good “Who dunnit”. Likable characters mixed with a few that were not, red herrings, and beautiful Connecticut scenery are the backbone but also includes a mini romance and good food. Did I mention a cute dog too?

This was the perfect balance in my opinion. If you’re looking for a book that’s not over the top or too violent, this may be it. There were tense moments anchoring me to the story and surprises along the way.

This is the first I’ve read by this author and I’ll peruse her back titles for others I may enjoy.

Thank you to Harper Collins and NetGalley for my advance readers copy.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins Publishers for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of The Last Time She Saw Him by Kate White due to be published May 14, 2024.
When Kiki Reed attends a friend’s party, she knows her ex-fiancé, Jamie will be there. Unfortunately, she broke up with him a few months earlier. When they meet that night, Jamie is pleasant, and Kiki is relieved.
As the guests leave the party a gunshot is heard. It is Jamie inside his car - dead from a gunshot wound.
Although the police think Jamie took his own life, Kiki doesn’t believe it and is determined to find out what really happened. She just hopes as she gets deeper into the investigation that her life is not the next one to be lost.
This was a great book – I had not read any of Kate White’s books before, but I will certainly be looking for more to read.
It really kept my interest and was full of twists and turns and I finished it in a couple of days. It was well-paced and had enough mystery to keep me interested. This is definitely one to put on your TBR list!
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Great book! This book had a bit of everything! It had suspense, intrigue, action, murder, mystery, a fantastic who done it, and some really crazy twists and turns! The storyline was very interesting and kept me glued to my Kindle! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one! I will definitely recommend reading this book as it was well worth reading! Thank you Netgalley and Harper Collins publishers for sharing this book with me!!