I didn’t love but I also liked hidden pictures so this one intrigued me. It is different than his other writing and gives cultish vibes. Overall it was a good, quick and easy read.

I absolutely loved Hidden Pictures so I was excited to pick up Jason Rekulak’s newest book. While this story is very different than his prior book I was intrigued. It definitely gave culty vibes. I listened to this in two days because I had to see where the story was going. I was surprised by the ending. Overall I enjoyed this domestic suspense novel.

This is a far different type of story from Hidden Pictures. This is more domestic thriller with a slower pace. Keep that in mind when deciding to read this. Now, given those differences, this story was still captivating and bit more polished than Hidden. The audio book was easy to listen too and I thoroughly enjoyed the overall story and intrigue.

I was so excited to receive this arc for Jason Rekulak’s latest novel. I got swept up in Hidden Pictures recently and was anxious to read more from him. Before reading, it is important to note that this one is very different. Instead of paranormal, this one is all domestic thriller. Once again, however, I was swept away in his story telling. Tense, picturesque, and completely unputdownable. I highly recommend to all thriller lovers! The narration was fantastic as well.

This book had me hooked from the beginning! I thought the story was fantastic with plot twists I never saw coming.

Thank you @NetGalley and @Macmillan Audio for the ARC. This is my first Jason Rekulak book that I have read/listened to and will not be my last. The suspense in this book kept me guessing till the end. The turmoil we feel to protect our children from others and mostly from themselves. The flow of this book kept me up all night to finish. A must read.

Readers who enjoyed "Hidden Pictures" will find "The Last One at the Wedding" quite different from their previous experience. The pacing is slower, the thrill less edgy, but in many ways, the writing is more sophisticated.

Frank Szatowski has been estranged from his daughter Maggie, so he's both surprised and overjoyed to receive an invitiation to her wedding. Eager to reunite, he travels to the wedding with his sister and begrudgingly allows her to bring along her foster daughter as well. Meeting his new in-laws, and especially Maggie's fiance Aidan, puts Frank at unease. He's certain there's something wrong, and this feeling expands as he learns about Aidan's previous girlfriend, who went missing. As he tries to dig up the truth, his concern for his daughter's welfare grows.

This is a slow-burn, low-thrills family drama, but it wasn't without some tension or bad guys. It might be a flop for those who are hoping for a similar style to "Hidden Pictures," but I enjoyed it in its own right. The title of the book is quite apt, and I love the ominous mood of the cover. I also appreciated the book's compassion for and spotlight on foster care. The audiobook narration by John Pirhalla felt convincing and well done.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio, NetGalley, and Jason Rekulak for an advance copy of the book for honest review.

Wow, I loved this book! A middle class dad fighting the .001% on behalf of his daughter + murder + drama - how can you go wrong?! I've been in such a rut with thrillers lately, and this one really gave me hope there are still great thrillers out there. Loved all of the twists and surprises. And I adored the family component that really blossomed at the end. My only complaint is that the last sentence was a little jarring of an end. It needed like one more sentence or something. But overall still a fabulous read! Highly recommend! 4.5 stars!!!

3/5 stars.
I listened to the audiobook version.

I have put off writing my review because I was a little disappointed in this one. I have no complaints on the quality of writing. Jason Rekulak knows how to tell a story! It’s just that Rekulak’s “Hidden Pictures” was so shocking in the plot twist that I had high expectations for this one.

From the start, you know that Maggie is a shit person through and through. If Rekulak’s reason for the story was to depict the selfless, devout love of a father to the point of ignorance and delusion, then he nailed it. This book had me feeling for Frank: sadness, pity and frustration! Frank is trying to win a losing battle as he discovers the mysteries of his daughter’s mysterious engagement and shady past.

While listening, I felt like there were multiple climaxes. Like the story was going to wrap up and then a whole new section came. The timeline seemed to drag on. Maybe my opinion is relying too much on the expectations I put on the book prior to reading.

All that said, I'm still excited to read more from Rekulak.

I listen to this book rather quickly, and while it wasn’t awful, I found it to be pretty predictable. A thriller/mysteries/suspense book has to leave me wanting more, on my toes and guessing until the very end.

This one just didn’t do that for me. Overall, I enjoyed the plot and the storyline, but unfortunately, the characters and the plot were pretty predictable.

I was patiently waiting for Jason Rekulak’s new thriller. I was expecting it to be paranormal just like Hidden Pictures. It was not and I could not be happier. I usually do not ready any paranormal books but I was intrigued and ended up loving it. And now I am loving The Last One At The Wedding even more. Another masterpiece by Jason Rekulak. I can’t wait for his next book!

Every now and then you come across a narrator that fits the character so well you get so immersed thinking it’s the actual character talking to you.

I have no way of determining whether or not I would have enjoyed reading this on its own, especially seeing such mixed reviews, but I do know I LOVED listening to it being narrated as an audiobook. I was captivated for the start. Something about the way he told the story felt so right and kept my attention. I really felt like I was listening to the father tell his story.

The story itself was pretty good. I felt it was a little predictable and somewhat slow at times, but since it was told from his POV, it fit so well. I would absolutely recommend the audiobook.

Thanks so much NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC.

Okay okay this was a lot of fun! I really enjoyed the story and couldn't wait to read more, however the ending was a little lackluster. I wanted more!

Frank is invited to his estranged daughter’s wedding. He thought he would never hear from her again. And for three years, that was true. Until she invited him to her special day.

Frank arrives at a private estate. His daughter never told him who she was marrying….a tech billionaire. Frank wants to have a relationship with his daughter again and wants to find out more about the family she is marrying into. The more he pushes, the more trouble arises though.

At its core, this is a book about a family mystery. I thought it was beautifully written with genuine characters.

I did receive an ARC of the audio version and loved it!

Hidden Pictures was one of my favorite books last year, so I was excited to get approved for an ARC. Unfortunately this did not move me like that one did. I found this to be rather long and slow and had a hard time keeping focused. The character development was very good, maybe a little too much. The father was funny at times so that helped. I just kept waiting to be blown away with some crazy twist but it never really came. While I did kind of get the point of at least some of this story it wasn't really thrilling. This wasn't terrible but certainly not my favorite as far as thrillers go.
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Jason Rekulak for allowing me to listen to an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The last one at the wedding by Jason Rekulak

Frank can’t believe his daughter has reached out to him after 3 years and she is getting married. Something feels off when he meets her husband-to-be and even more things don’t add up on the run up to the wedding. Why was his face all smashed up? What’s hidden in the toilet tank and what really happened to his ex-girlfriend….

It wasn’t what I was expecting at all and I lurved every dang second of it. The story was so far out of left field I didn’t see any of it coming. Not one lick! I tell ya this author has a talent for running your whole world in circles and hitting you with the most insane ending you will never see coming. The characters were well written and the plot was out of control! The audiobook had me just a buzzing! Best thriller I've read in ages.

5 stars

I’ve been on an audiobook kick lately so I’ll start by giving credit where it’s due. The narrator matched the energy of the character he was given and I think there’s both good and bad in that. It was probably one of the more bland audios I’ve ever listened to but that being said, our main character is just that. He’s a very typical, middle class, working guy with very average thoughts and opinions. The audio delivered what it was given.

As for the content itself, when compared to the author’s previous work, it pales in comparison. Extremely. Knowing what we can receive, this feels rushed and the nuance is just not there. I can almost guarantee what you think is going to happen is exactly what happens. The bad people are bad. Shocking. I just don’t understand what this was trying to accomplish. There was nothing thrilling or mysterious about it. Let’s hope the next one finds its footing a bit better.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with an audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

Enjoyed the story thought not as much as his last book. The audiobook did help me get more interested in the story. Thank you NetGalley for this arc.

I would definitely purchase this title, but I would not reccommend it based on his other works which are much stronger. The twist at the end was not a great pay off for the lack luster storyline throughout the book. It just wasn't it for me.

Look, this book is a good time, for real, no complaints. I'm not making a joke. That said, I'm going to forget every single thing about this book within five days.