The Last Encore

TRIGGER WARNINGS: sexual assault, depression, anxiety, loss of a loved one

The first thing I want to say before I even start writing my thoughts on the story is that as a sexual assault survivor I appreciate these trigger warnings so much because there's been so many times I've been blindsided by these triggering subjects. Another thing I wanted to say was that I am so proud of the author for using this story as an opportunity to tell their story. Elodie, you're amazing.

This was a classic best friends to strangers to lovers and I was instantly hooked from the first chapter. When I say every character was special and brought something individual to the story, I mean it.

The story was so perfectly paced which helped it give more of a realistic feel to it. I think that's really important, especially when it comes to a story like this that covers realistic issues.

”I'd be the fucking dumbest man on earth not to be completely crazy about you.”

I highlighted this particular quote because it genuinely made me scream into my pillow. Absolute swoon worthy.

Josh is such an important character to me. He is so reassuring and patient but assertive in all the right ways. I only hope one day to find my Josh.

I knew when I was half way through this book that it was going to be a comfort read for me. I laughed and I cried. I genuinely enjoyed this book from start to finish and I will definitely be revisiting this in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing for providing me this arc!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.