A review by kathywadolowski
The Only One Left by Riley Sager

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I have definitely found myself in a thriller slump recently. I've been hating every single one I picked up, and began to seriously wonder if the problem was becoming me. Is this it for me and thrillers?! Have we finally seen too much of each other?!!?

In walks Riley Sager, a hero who saved me from myself and my panicked thoughts with this lovely novel! There's nothing like a creepy children's rhyme about a small-town murder to really set the scene, and as soon as I read that I knew I'd finally come home to the types of thrillers I'd been missing so dearly.

This one was creepy but fun, had a lot to puzzle out, kept the twists coming, and wrapped up in a really satisfying way. It had a slowly tilting house for goodness sake. It's not that serious, but it's a fun ride and a perfect choice for your spooky season tbr!

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