Author: Riley Sager
Publisher: Dutton
Released: June 20, 2023
Received: Own (BOTM)
Book Summary:
Years ago, one woman became famous for killing her entire family. She’s so famous (on a local scale) that the rhyme about her is still taught to schoolchildren. In truth, it didn’t matter what Lenora Hope said – she was always going to be guilty in the eyes of the public.
Decades later, Kit McDeere finds herself in a similar situation. She’s desperately looking for any chance life will give her. So when she’s offered the job caring for the local aged serial killer, she has no choice but to accept.
My Review:
Huh. I’ll be honest here: The Only One Left was not what I expected. Then again, I’m not entirely sure what I was expecting? There were just SO many twists in this book; it made it hard to predict (and boy, I love that!).
On that note, I should caution readers: given the drastic twists at the end, The Only One Left is one of those books that is far too easy to spoil. So use caution when reading reviews online (irony, I know) or chatting with friends about it. You don’t want to ruin these twists because it will change the entire experience, not for the better.
The storytelling style in The Only One Left is interesting. Much of it is through Kit’s eyes, except for the past. That’s told through the novel (Letter?) she’s helping Ms. McDeere write. At times, I got a bit lost in the mess, but the end helped clear up every question I had.
Highlights:
- Twisted Mystery
- Horror Elements
- Local Legends
Trigger Warnings:
- Suicide/Murder
- Mental Illness
- Ableism
- Violence/Abuse
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