I love Andrea Bartz’s thrillers and was eager to dive into The Last Ferry Out! The pacing in this story is slower than her others, focusing more on suspense and atmosphere than action. The remote locale and the eery vibes were easily my favorite part of the story!

I struggled to connect with Abby at times. The way she constantly talked over Eszter and answered for her, it was no wonder she struggled to know if Eszter’s feelings were real. I enjoyed getting Eszter’s insights and how she was still very much present in the story, as well as the interludes from the other characters. Everyone’s running from something, which helped keep me invested in the plot. 

The reveal behind Eszter’s death was lackluster, but the conclusion more than made up for it. I always enjoy stories with one, final last twist to leave you hanging. While not my favorite of Bartz’s, I enjoyed how the writing kept up an aura of suspicion throughout the story. I’ll eagerly await her next novel!

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.