What a rollercoaster this series has been! Ellie McDonnell is everything you expected in a WWII heroine, and more. She is funny, witty, bright, and has a tenacity that serves her well. It was interesting to see the characters get out of England on this one and experience the war from a different location. The growth between Ellie and Major Ramsy was wonderful to read and experience, coming full circle. I enjoyed the twists and turns of this book; it kept me guessing and fully engaged. The book was able to tie up all loose ends and leave no question unanswered.

This final book in the series wraps up Electra's story with a trip to neutral Portugal to see if she can find her beloved cousin Toby, who has escaped from a German prison camp is is suspected to be headed in that direction. At the same time, she is dealing with her former boss and almost-lover, who is there to help figure out the network that may help Britain find more escaped POWs (and the information they have gathered). It's a satisfying conclusion, with all loose ends tied up after an adventure to a new setting.

This was a fun end to a series I have enjoyed. One always worries the ending will not satisfy, but Weaver sticks the landing. The leads I've grown to cheer for enter this last book with a genuine (not contrived) wedge preventing them from being together, and yet they are tossed into a very new spy setting that provides great opportunities for them to interact in ways that wouldn’t be possible in London. Weaver doesn’t rush to the end or drag things out with silly contrivances; instead, we get to enjoy how a new setting stretches the main characters personally, professionally, and romantically.

I loved this!! Such a great ending to the series and hit all the right notes for me. While I was sad that the last book events occurred away from a lot of the recurring characters and London, Weaver still brought them into play in different spots. For fans of the series, run, don't walk to get the latest and final book with Electra and Major Ramsey!

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC!

I really enjoyed this book, and I think it serves as a fun and satisfying conclusion to the series. Setting much of the story in Lisbon was a refreshing change which added to the intrigue and excitement. Ellie shows a lot of growth in this final book, which was gratifying to see, and I also loved the humor and touch of conflict that Archie helped inject into the story.

A couple of plot points were a bit hastily concluded and maybe could’ve used an additional book to flesh them out (the mystery surrounding Ellie’s parents, Felix’s secret work), but the main story arc was well-paced and fun to read.

The entire Electra McDonnell series was a fun, quick binge, and I think the writing in this book (and the previous one, Locked in Pursuit) was really a step above the others.

Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

An excellent conclusion to the Electra McDonnell series!
I really enjoyed this whole series and loved the main character, Electra. This final book takes place in Portugal and it was interesting to see this cast of characters in a new setting.

Thank you to #netgalley and #Minotaur books for an advanced e-copy in exchange for an unbiased review.

What a perfect end to this series! This book had it all — mystery, intrigue, romance, and so much more.

When Electra is sent to Lisbon in hopes of recovering her lost cousin Toby, she is accompanied by Archie Blandings and Major Ramsey, and nothing quite goes to plan…

I don’t want to give too much away, but if you’ve enjoyed the other Electra McDonnell books, you will LOVE this one. The characters and story are so compelling and I’m so sad the series has come to an end, but couldn’t ask for a better final book!

Great conclusion to this series! I told myself to savor it and the next thing I knew I was already over 60% in. Oops.
I loved the setting of Lisbon and all the action readers got to see in a country that was neutral during WWII. Having actually been to Lisbon I also loved being able to recognize some of the sights that were mentioned, the terrain of the hilly neighborhoods, and salivating over any mention of food. Of course Electra and the Major's relationship was also great and I'm very pleased with how everything worked out.
I'm sad to see the end of the series, but can't wait for what the author does next!

I read the entire series in one week. I was especially excited when I was approved for the final book on NetGalley! The final book was amazing. There was the plot twist I had hoped for. Ones I didn’t see coming. And a “turn” that made me so happy, because I knew it meant the main characters were learning and growing. I loved watching multiple mysteries unfold, romance finally happening, and of course the adventure of it all.

I would say this series is a combination of Miss Scarlett and the Duke with White Collar. Two of my favorite shows in one. This is a book series that makes me remember why I love fiction. I loved the main characters, side characters, and lessons learned. I can’t wait to read this again!

This is the final installment of the Electra McDonnell series. This book picks up right after the events of the fourth book, Locked in Pursuit. Electra "Ellie" McDonnell is preparing to travel to Lisbon at the request of Captain Archie Blandings - not Major Ramsey, who fired her at the end of the last book. All her hopes of seeing her cousin Toby again have been renewed by the knowledge that he has escaped from his German captors and he's on his way to Lisbon via an underground network of allies. She has been hired to help uncover a contact who can help them rescue the escaped prisoners, who in turn can hopefully give them valuable intelligence about the Germans. Prepare yourself for all sorts of twists and turns, a red herring or two, tension with Major Ramsey, and camaraderie with Captain Blandings (which causes tension with Major Ramsey, which surprises no one).

I really enjoyed this book. I thought it did an excellent job of tying the series together and it delivered a satisfying conclusion. I think that one of the main things it explores is the ways in which Ellie has matured since her work with British intelligence began. During the previous book, I kept wanting to shake her and tell her to get out of her own way. This time around, she seems to have learned that lesson to a degree.

My thanks to NetGalley for the advanced digital copy of this book. All opinions are my own. I had just finished Locked in Pursuit and immediately decided to see if One Final Turn was available through NetGalley and was delighted to find it was. I started it within an hour of finishing Locked in Pursuit.

I have one criticism on the plot, which I marked with a spoiler tag on Goodreads. A big deal is made about how important it is that the marriage between Major Ramsey and Electra looks real, but then Archie ends up taking them out for a very public evening on the town and no mention is made of how they address the fact that he is supposedly a jilted fiancé. Additionally, the morning after their wedding, Major Ramsey comes into her room by going out into the hall from his own room and then enters behind Archie. He should have used the connecting door between their rooms if they were so worried about appearing authentically married. She could have knocked on the connecting door to keep up the pretense with Archie that they were still not involved. Since I read an advanced copy, it is possible that this will change before publication, but I doubt it.

A hurried resolution to all the plot points in the series even though the POW plot was good. I wonder if more books had been planned, but the publisher said they were done. However we got here, we’re left with not much growth for Ellie, rushed explanations about her parents, a dull wrap up with what Felix was doing, and contrived situations and jealousy to move the Major along. I feel cheated out of both the character development and relationship development I was looking forward to. They got there but it was hurried. Amory and Milo got 7 books.
If you’re a fan of the series, you should read this one, but adjust your expectations.

Ahh! I loved this one, easily my favorite of the series. All mysteries solved and a romance blossomed to its fullest. A little drama and a lot of spy work, I was satisfied with the climb and the finale.

A wonderful, but bittersweet, ending to a beloved series!

Electra McDonnell has been a favorite heroine since this series started. Her evolution from safe-cracking burglar to safe-cracking spy has been delightful and the love triangle has kept me on my toes, through I had a preference for the man who recruited Ellie and her family to work for the government, Major Gabriel Ramsey.

I wasn't quite sure why Ellie was included in the mission to Portugal, but I don't even care - the change of location was great and Ellie's excitement about leaving England was charming. The sleuthing was excellent, as was the action scene that has become expected in this series.

Of course, the conclusion of the story and the series was perfect. There was one loose end that I wouldn't have minded remaining unsettled, but even it got taken care of. It made me want to start the whole series over!

Thanks to Minotaur for the advanced copy. This review is my own opinion.

Finishing this delightful series is so bittersweet for me. I have absolutely loved following Ellie McDonnell on her adventures and missions with Major Ramsey. This last book did not disappoint! With more romance, tension, and a new adventure in Lisbon, it's safe to say, I loved it!

*Closed door

Thank you to Netgalley and Minotaur Books for my complimentary e-arc. All opinions here are my own.

This book was absolutely delightful and such an incredible finale to the Electra McDonnell series! With twists and turns that I never see coming and a new mystery that feels fresh and new Ashley Weaver has given us just an absolutely fantastic series!!

I am very NOT okay with this series being over. *sobbing emoji*

What a fantastic and neat and warm ending to an extremely enjoyable series! I know all good things must come to an end, but I'm not ready to stop hanging out with Electra or fantasizing about Ramsey. SIGH.
We got some resolution between E&R... and I love that we didn't have to wait until the end of the book to see their relationship crash, burn, heal, and beautifully unfold. Weaver does an incredible job of writing flawed but lovable characters. I'm pretty well committed to reading anything she writes. Seeing Electra's personal life wrap up neatly was heartwarming, too. It might've been a little too neat and slightly rushed toward the very end- but I don't care. I will take a HEA any day over heartbreak and tragedy.
I need Weaver to start on her next historical fiction mystery series PRONTO.

Thank you Minotaur Books for the gifted books

It’s never easy to say goodbye to a beloved series, so I did a full reread before picking up this final book. I enjoyed the first 4 books even more when revisiting them and although I wish more Electra books were still to come, this was such a satisfying end to the series!

This series has mystery, intrigue, great characters, romance, and a unique spin on a WWII backdrop. I will never tire of recommending these books and it’s been so fun seeing so many new fans pick them up recently!

I’m grateful for rereads, because I’ll definitely be picking these up again in the future. I’ll never be fully ready to say goodbye to Ellie, the Major, Uncle Mick, and the rest of this crew!

Thank you for the free book St Martin’s Press @stmartinspress Netgalley @netgalley and Ashley Weaver for this free ebook.
“One Final Turn” (Electra McDonnell #5) by Ashley Weaver⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Genre: Historical Mystery. Location: Across Europe. Time: World War II 1940s.

THE SERIES: For years, smart and gutsy Electra McDonnell (Ellie) and family earned their living as thieves, breaking into the safes of the rich. When Electra is caught, the imperious Major Ramsey (with his tightly padlocked personality) makes her an offer-help the British war effort by breaking into safes and retrieving critical documents. She has help from sometimes beau Felix (an accomplished forger and disabled veteran), Uncle Mick’s wise words, and Nacy, who raised her.

THIS BOOK: Ellie heads for Lisbon, Portugal to save her beloved cousin Toby who’s escaped from a German prisoner of war camp. He’s been missing since the Battle of Dunkirk. Ellie had lost hope of ever seeing him again until Major Ramsey shared the news he’d intercepted. Nothing will stop Ellie from finding Toby, not even the awkwardness of traveling with Ramsey after he’d dismissed her for being untrustworthy just as she fell in love with him. Under the supervision of charming intelligence officer Captain Archie Blandings, Ellie meets with undercover operatives to track down where Toby might be hiding and try to rescue him. Meanwhile, she’s still fighting her feelings for Ramsey.

Author Weaver has written another clever historical mystery full of red herrings. She creates colorful, believable characters with accurate and interesting period details. Weaver’s plot is tight and twisty, and it’s a page-turner. There’s 1940s-style romantic tension amidst the horrors of World War II Nazis. Although this is book 5 in the series, you can definitely read it as a standalone. It’s everything a clever, slightly snarky, historical mystery should be, and it’s 5 stars from me!🌵📚👩🏼‍🦳 #ashleyweaver #electramcdonnellseries

A perfect ending to this series. Very sad to see it ending. Plot was a little predictable but that was part of the fun. Weaver has created engaging characters that the reader becomes very invested in. Recommend reading the other books in the series first.

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! I CANNOT EVEN WITH THIS BOOK!!

Ellie (Electra) uses her skills as a safecracker in slightly less than legal ways, and when she is caught by government agent Major Ramsey, he offers her a deal: help him break into a safe and retrieve some documents critical to Britain’s war effort, or be turned over to the police.

Eager to avoid jail and to help her country, Ellie agrees, though she has no idea this is just the beginning of her adventures with Major Gabriel Ramsey as they work together to thwart German spies, and that even though she will earn her freedom, she will soon be in very real danger of losing her heart.

What you’ll love about the Electra McDonnell series:
WWII era
single pov🤍
stoic, dreamy MMC🔒
spunky, intelligent heroine🗝️
adventures and mystery
THE TENSION AND CHEMISTRY🔥
slow-burn romance❤️‍🔥
witty humor
5-book story arc
White Collar vibes🔒
engaging side characters
the most perfect ending to end all endings🫠

I completely binged all 5 books in this series back to back - I could not stop reading! The rich historical setting, the characters, the mystery and espionage, the romance - everything drew me in and kept me turning page after page. This is a standout in a sea of WWII fiction!

The romance between Ellie and Ramsey is a five book story arc but let me tell you, even though it is slow burn, it is the swooniest slow burn EVER and absolutely worth the wait. And whew, there were enough sparks between them to make the pages catch on fire! This book - and the entire series - has my heart and I don’t know if I will ever get over them.