‘Last to Fall’ Book Review
Last to Fall is a satisfying finale to Lynn H. Blackburn’s Gossamer Falls trilogy. A slower-moving romantic suspense, I enjoyed the deep and unconditional support of Bronwyn’s friends and the heavier emphasis on having good people in your corner. It was a refreshing read I’m sure I’ll return to again and again.
Main Themes
Bronwyn Pierce comes from a family rich in wealth and social connections, but severely lacking in love and compassion. When she doesn’t fall neatly in line with her parent’s goals for her life, she finds herself acting as the family scapegoat, a role with deadly consequences.
Mo Quinn had been in love with Bronwyn since they were kids, but life rarely happens as planned. As one blunder leads to another, they fall dramatically out of touch, with no hope of redemption in sight. Bronwyn has enough trauma to last her a lifetime, and Mo sinks into a deep well of depression and anger.
Faith Elements
Trust is a big theme and how it is a choice rather than an emotion. Neither Mo nor Bronwyn want to trust each other when suspicious things start happening at Bronwyn’s job, but they learn that they don’t have to let their feelings dictate their actions. Faith is an important part of both of their healing journeys.
Family Friendly Considerations
As far as romantic suspense novels go, this one is very clean. The romantic elements might be a little more pronounced than younger readers might appreciate, as the interpersonal relationships take up more of the book than the interpersonal danger. As stated before, I really enjoyed the emphasis on relationships, both romantic and platonic, although some people might have preferred to see more action.
Bronwyn does carry a fair bit of trauma from her teenage years, including an abusive relationship with a predator, that might be a little much for more sensitive readers.
Interested in Similar Reads?
If you enjoyed Last to Fall, you’ll want to check out these second-chance romance books as well!
- Raging Waters by Dana Mentink
- Hearts on the Fly by Toni Shiloh
- The Sands of Sea Blue Beach by Rachel Hauck
