4.5/5

Woah.
This book is incredible. I couldn’t put it down. The book is told in two different timelines. The twist and turns are excellent. The book is told in Jenny’s point of view in during a tragic childhood summer and her adult life. A show digs up her past and each chapter in the book is an episode of the show.

This book is 100% worth the read.

I really enjoyed reading this book and was tempted to finish it in one setting! It does start off a little slow to fully set things up for the story, but I actually didn't mind it. I loved the dual timelines aspect and feel that the characters were well fleshed out. I definitely think anyone who is a fan of mysteries/thrillers will enjoy this book and the author.

I love when podcast or Tv shows are incorporated into books. Jennifer Jones is hopeful the show will answer questions about her past and if her father is guilty of a crime. Someone else wants answers too. There were twists and the ending is not what you think. The writing was strong and I loved following along on the tv episodes. This book made me want to finish it in one day it was that enticing.

Wow what a book!! It starts off slow, setting up the foundation for the plot. At first this was confusing because a lot of characters were being thrown at us. But, with more twists comes more excitement. Throughout the book, you’re lead to believe that the last episode will be predictable, slightly losing confidence as you go. The end truly throws you for a loop, though, and I’m so happy I was surprised!

I wish it was a little clearer which characters were speaking to who at times, especially with Jenny talking to her father. But I love that we got to experience the episodes along with the characters.

I'm notoriously picky when it comes to mystery-thrillers - so often they promise everything, only to leave me disappointed on the final page. The Final Episode by Lori Roy, however, is a rare exception. The pacing was spot on, the mystery gripping enough to make me want to devour it in one sitting, and most importantly, every plot point was resolved by the end. No loose threads, no unanswered questions - just a solid, satisfying conclusion.

I'm notoriously picky when it comes to mystery-thrillers - so often they promise everything, only to leave me disappointed on the final page. The Final Episode by Lori Roy, however, is a rare exception. The pacing was spot on, the mystery gripping enough to make me want to devour it in one sitting, and most importantly, every plot point was resolved by the end. No loose threads, no unanswered questions - just a solid, satisfying conclusion.
That said, I wish the true crime series aspect had been more central to the story. It felt like a distant backdrop rather than a key part of the characters' lives.

Fue una historia adictiva; una vez que empecé, no solté el libro hasta terminarlo. Disfruté del estilo de escritura, la trama y la forma en que estaba narrado.

Mi reseña será breve porque no quiero dar spoilers, y definitivamente los thrillers deben leerse sin tener idea de lo que está sucediendo.



Hay una parte en donde todas las piezas del rompecabezas están en la mesa y se vuelve obvio lo que ocurrió, lo cual debería haber hecho que perdiera el interés, pero la autora logró mantenerme atenta.


Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Brilliant. This dark, contemporary book captures the essence of the people and places where bad things happen. The plot itself is carefully woven, designed to mislead, and every character is credible and necessary. I loved the back story to Elizabeth and the role played by Arlen. The writing itself is an example of how good thrillers should be done - tight, descriptive, unemotional but evocative.

The Final Episode by Lori Roy, published by Thomas & Mercer is a story that spans decades. A thriller of its finest with stor and characters that'll stay with the reader.
The author is a masterful wordsmith, writing suspenseful crimestories.
A complex story, sometimes a bit confusing, but always a great read.
Blurb: Jennifer Jones and her best friends spend every summer at Big Cypress Swamp, and this summer, Jennifer will finally turn eleven. She hopes to gain the “second sight” foretold by family legend and fulfill her destiny. Instead, the swamp serves up dangers greater than the gators lurking on Halfway Creek. Little Francie Farrow vanishes—and Jennifer’s father goes to prison.
Twenty years later, Jennifer has almost shed the label of Paul Jones’s daughter when her past comes barreling back. Inspired by True Events, a TV series that solves the unsolvable, is recreating that fateful summer. As the series plays out, Jennifer wonders: Did the show finally find Francie Farrow? And is Jennifer’s father truly guilty?
Someone else wants answers even more than Jennifer does, and they won’t let her forget it.
As the series nears its finale and the long-awaited truth, Jennifer must come to terms with who her family is…and what that makes her.

A really great read. I loved all of the characters and how the story was set us with the dual timelines.

I love when podcasts play a part in thrillers, so I was hoping I would love The Final Episode — but it wasn't for me. I was expecting the podcast to drive the plot and the shape the narration in a way that it didn't. To be clear, I think it's very well-written and that many, many mystery fans will tear through it. There are some great twists and lots of intriguing characters that add so much to the story, and I will definitely be watching for whatever Lori Roy publishes next.