This book was a fun read. Definitely different from others I’ve read. I enjoyed the food and cooking aspect of it. Can’t wait to check out more from this author

It was a fast-paced book with short chapters that can be read in one sitting. The twist was unpredictable, but the ending felt a bit rushed.

If you like a quick read with strong characters and enjoy books by Freida McFadden, then this book might be for you.

Thank you NetGalley, Inkubator Books, and Leah Cupps for this read!

4⭐️
Thank you to NetGalley for giving me an arc of this book!

Honestly, I thought it was pretty good. Kinda slow to start off but I liked the characters a lot, especially Sadie. I liked seeing her growth throughout and I didn't see the twist coming at all. I liked how short it was too because it was pretty fast-paced. I'd definitely recommend this one.

Sadie is a chef with a past and when she is offered a job in her ultimate dream kitchen she is elated, but the dream may turn into a nightmare for Sadie......
The books builds the tension well with the mid to end of the story really pacey with plenty of twists.

I enjoyed this book, but I didn’t completely love it.

The plot is well thought out and it held my interest, but it was just a little too contrived for me and I feel that something has been missed in editing to just pull everything together.

That aside, the characters are well written and Sadie is likeable and relatable. I applauded her determination and grit.

There are some excellent twists and the final one at the end was a jaw dropper!

3.5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Leah Cupps and Inkubator for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Time to read Less than a day

4 Stars

Wow what a fantastic read. I was totally engrossed and could not put this down

Never heard of Leah Cupps before but would read her books again..

Def would recommend. Thank you Netgalley and Inkubator books for the opportunity to review

I liked this book! It was quick and written interestingly enough that I binged it all in one go. It brought together culinary and crime, which is always an indulgent combination. There was a decent amount of suspense and intrigue. My biggest complaint is that the set up for Sadie to take over is very unrealistic. Other than that, I wish there had been more details about the food because that’s like a massive part of the plot. All in all, the story was enjoyable. I would recommend this book to those of you who need a taste breaker if you’ve read too many of the same kind of books and want to shake it up in a small and efficient dose.

Sadie is a talented chef with a troubled past, she is offered a job in her dream kitchen and starts to move up the ranks, but this dream might quickly become a nightmare 👀

the first half of this book is a little slow, builds the tension, but it’s very descriptive- if you’re a foodie then the way the menu and meals are discussed will have your mouth watering!

the second half is duel perspective and really picks up the pace, definitely a page turner with the short chapters holding your attention. just really shows that there is always 2 sides to every story

overall a pretty good read, i definitely enjoyed it (and i would die to taste some of those meals) and if you’re after a quick read i definitely recommend this one

Thankyou Netgalley and Inkubator Books for providing me with this ARC

One Last Bite by Leah Cupps was actually good! It started strong and built my interest straight away. I was so curious, about what would come next. The middle part was more slower and ordinary but still interesting! Was nice to read about restaurant daily life and struggles. The twist comes in unexpected and explains a lot. I definitely wasn't ready for the ending! It took me by surprise!

All that Sadie wanted was to be a chef but some things are not so easy with a criminal record. When she’s offered the chance to work at Thistle, one of the most famous restaurants, she grabs this chance with both hands. Unfortunitelly things turned out so much different than she expected and by some point, her safety was in deep danger. Her biggest dream becomes her biggest nightmare!

Thank you Inkubator Books and NetGalley for this beautiful book!

This started off very slow for me. My attention span is very short and it has to be extremely interesting to keep me locked in. I almost gave up but something told me it was going to get good. So glad I didn't DNF. This book after getting started kept my interest and definitely is worth the read!

I always enjoy a good psychological thriller and I had a lot of fun with this one. It starts off a bit slow, but the pace picks up quickly once Sadie is hired by Thistle, the very exclusive restaurant where nothing is quite what it seems. I got very caught up with Sadie's plight and finished this book in a single day. The plot twist was great and I enjoyed the surprise ending too.
Thank you Netgalley, Inkubator Books and Leah Cupps for the opportunity to read this ARC.

I want to thank NetGalley and the author for providing an ARC review copy of this book. This is my honest and unbiased review.

I really enjoy a great slow-burn plot, and this novel started off with a lot of great promise. Sadie, a young aspiring chef, up and down in her luck, gets an opportunity that seems way too good to be true. However, I found that around the thirty percent mark, it starts to drag a bit, before picking up in pacing at around the two-thirds mark, which then becomes fast-paced, thrilling, with a satisfying final twist. There wasn't much character development or depth, but it was entertaining, and I finished it in one day. 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4 stars.

This one started off way too slowly for me and it lacked depth I unfortunately could not get into it. I had to DNF.

One Last Bite🍴

Read: 04/17-04/21
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Release Date: 04/28/24

“Norah Winthrop has just hired me for a job. And she doesn’t even know what I’ve done.”

Chef Sadie Jackson is ready to escape a troubled past, so she’s overjoyed when she’s offered the chance to work at Thistle, a new restaurant owned by her culinary heroes the legendary Devon and Norah Winthrop. Even though she’s starting out as a dishwasher, Sadie’s willing to do whatever it takes to impress the golden couple.
But she soon discovers that something is off in the Winthrops’ seemingly perfect world.

I thought this book was very fast paced and the shorter length of each chapter definitely helped with that. It was easy to read a lot of the book in one sitting! Trying to figure out mysteries surrounding Thistle kept my interest throughout. I also think that Leah Cupps did an excellent job at describing some of the Michelin star meals being cooked by the FMC and others in the kitchen. It was greatly appreciated being that this is a culinary thriller. With that being said, when you do read this just have some snacks on standby because if you’re a foodie like me you will get hungry! 😂

Thank you @netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC!

"One Last Bite" starts off with a slow burn, taking its time to build momentum, but it doesn't hit its stride until well past the halfway mark. While I appreciate a gradual unraveling in a thriller, there were moments when it struggled to captivate me, lacking the depth I crave in a novel.

The latter half of the book feels hurried, particularly the conclusion, which left me wanting more. The final twist, while attempting to be surprising, felt somewhat predictable and neatly tied up, almost too conveniently.

However, it's not without its merits. If you're in the mood for a quick, popcorn-worthy thriller akin to Freida McFadden's style, this could be just the ticket.

The story follows Sadie, a young aspiring chef with lofty dreams of culinary success. But her reality is harsh – dropping out of culinary school, living in her car, and scraping by in a greasy diner. When the chance to work at the prestigious Withrops' Michelin-starred restaurant arises, she jumps at it eagerly. Yet, the glamour fades quickly as Sadie uncovers unsettling truths, making her question her decision.

Thanks to NetGalley and Incubator for the chance to read this book. It was part thriller and part mystery with several twists. The story takes place in a restaurant in Maine and the characters are all devious and living lies. It is a quick red and the end had me very surprised. If you like stories about deception, lies and fraud this will delight you.

One last bite
Leah Cupps


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Thank you @netgalley for this E-reader copy!

What an amazing popcorn 🍿 thriller! I did guess the twist at the end but still a page turner! Read within a day! We learn from a dual POV the motivations behind Devon through Sadie and ‘Norah,’ all while practicing our own culinary skills (and getting hungry thinking of pastry desserts). The last POV switch threw me for a loop because it seemed like Sadie was SOclose to finding something out when the narration switched. I really liked the side character Sally from Mike’s diner! Wow she was a friend Sadie TRULY needed. Can’t wait to check out more from Leah Cupps!

Sadie’s dream job is about to become her nightmare.
Chef Sadie Jackson is ready to escape a troubled past, so she’s overjoyed when she’s offered the chance to work at Thistle, a new restaurant owned by her culinary heroes the legendary Devon and Norah Winthrop.
Even though she’s starting out as a dishwasher, Sadie’s willing to do whatever it takes to impress the golden couple.
But she soon discovers that something is off in the Winthrops’ seemingly perfect world. Sadie hears whispers of money troubles. Illegal activities. She sees the strange bruises on Norah’s arms.
And then there’s the mysterious cabin at the back of the property. Why is there always a light on at night? Who is staying there?
Sadie begins to understand that the Winthrops have a very dark secret. A secret which, if it’s ever revealed, will destroy their perfect lives. And that makes her wonder just how far they’ll go to protect their glowing reputation.
She’s about to find out….

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I was very intrigued as soon as I had started reading this book and as I carried on I felt pulled into the secrets and lies of the characters, a very thrilling read overall.

One Last Bite by Leah Cupps
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Out 28th April 2024

One Last Bite starts off really slow and doesn't pick up the pace until over halfway through. I don't mind a slow burn thriller, but I found at times it failed to hold my interest, and it lacked depth. The second half of this book felt rushed, especially the ending. The twist at the end didn't surprise me. It felt like an easy way to end it and a little too convenient. It's not a bad read. You could quite easily sail through it in a day if this is your type of thriller. Binge-worthy popcorn thriller, similar to Freida McFaddon.

Sadie is a young wanna be chef with big dreams of owning her own restaurant one day. Her life is far from what she imagined. She had to drop out of culinary school, currently living in her car, and is working in a greasy diner to make ends meat. When a job opportunity to work with the renowned Withrops arises at their Michelin starred restaurant, she junps at the chance. Working for the Withrops isn't as good as it first seemed. Something isn't right, and Sadie is beginning to think she has made a big mistake.

Thank you, Netgalley and Inkubator Books

I enjoyed this zippy thriller about chefs and food. Sadie is an interesting character trying to get her life together after a sad past. When she stumbles into a fine-dining job, the fun begins. Working in a kitchen has to be one of the most challenging jobs on earth. Leah Cupps made this story exciting and twisted.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advanced copy of the book.