I thought the story behind this book was good, but I’m not sure if the execution of it was my way. I was also going through a busy time at work so now it didn’t work for me, but I will give it a 2nd chance when I have more time to spare for it.
I’m gonna put off a rating for now just to keep it safe.

At this time I will not be able to provide an accurate review on this book. I no longer feel like I can provide a honest review since the book is not working for me. I cannot seem to get invested in the narrative.

Unfortunately this is a DNF for me. I tried to read it but for some reason I did not connect with the characters.

I love Renee Carlino but I just couldnt get into this book. Her previous books are amazing. I read the first chapter and the characters just seemed too unrealistic. I couldnt keep myself invested in it. I'm still trying to finish it but not sure if I would be able to.

The writing seems just juvenile.

Unable to read and review by publication date due to other commitments, Will update immediately upon completion. Thank you NetGalley and Publisher,

I’m sad to say this was a DNF for me. I’ve loved all of Carlino’s other books, but the plot of this one did not work for me at all. I found Micah’s behavior disturbing and somewhat stalkerish. Ill still continue to highly recommend her other books, but not this one.

I had such high hopes for this book because Renee Carlino is one of my favorite authors, and an auto-read for me. I was so excited when I saw The Last Post available on Netgalley, and thrilled I had a chance to read it. However, I found parts of it were a bit slow, and I kept waiting for it to speed up. I can't even begin to imagine what Layla went through, and I felt like MIcah went above and beyond for her. Overall, it was a good read, but not my favorite.

DNF at 15%. This book was a miss for me. I couldn’t handle Micah - I was trying to stick with it to see if he would grow on me but the conversation with his sister at 15% was so whiny I couldn’t take it anymore. I need to pass on this one.

I really wanted to like this one as I love Renee Carlino’s previous books. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get into this book and I didn’t find the leading male very likeable. That being said, I will continue to give Renee Carlino books a chance in the future because I’m a big fan of her previous books.

Have you ever read a book you absolutely wanted to love, but didn't? Like wanted it to be 4 or 5 star worthy, but it just.......fell flat? Yea. That's me. With this book right here. I've never read a Carlino novel before and wanted so bad to love this one. I've heard great things about her work, but this book.....just didn't grip me like I wanted it.

Layla's character fell flat for me. Her character lacked depth and felt forced. When I read a novel, I love a character to be so well developed that I become them while reading, and I just didn't feel that with her. However, Micah's character was better and I felt a connection with him. I enjoyed watching him show Layla that life didn't have to be so tragic for her.

Despite the fact that this is a 3 star novel for me, I do still recommend it to others. It could be that I came into Carlino's writing style with the wrong novel, or it could be that I just wasn't open to all she has to offer, and you all may find that you love this story instantly and connect with it. I will be checking out Carlino's other novels in hopes that I love them more.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Publisher and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*

Renee Carlino never disappoints! Finally got to reading her newest novel The Last Post and of course it was a great read. I love all her books and this one I can now check off my list. It was a quick read which I enjoyed. The only thing about this book was that Laya irritated me in some ways just because I wanted her relationship to move along faster with Micah and she kept blowing him off or making him go away. I just wanted to be like WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! GET OVER CAMERON HES GONE!
I know it would be hard to lose your husband but that time has passed and its time to move on. Micah was doing whatever it takes for them to be together so I give him all the credit for doing what he could even though Laya kept pushing him away.

Anyways great story. Cant wait for the next book from her!

I received a copy of this in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley.

I found the book slow at times. I had high hopes, as the summary seemed SO interesting.

This was such an amazing read that I couldn’t put it down. It went everywhere with me. To the doctors office, the dentist, the eye doctor. IT WENT ABSOLUTELY EVERYWHERE. I was so sad when it ended that I immediately went and bought more books from this author!

Everyone deals with death differently. Everyone grieves the loss of a loved one differently. Who are we to judge? Laya lost her husband tragically and fell into a deep depression. Laya knew her husband was dead, but she continued to call his cell phone to hear his voice, to leave his daily messages on what was going on in her life. She would post frequently on his Facebook page, reminiscing on things they experienced together. It was a way for Laya to feel close to her husband. It was a way for her to communicate, it was her outlet. Yet, people judged her for it.

Micah Evans works for Laya's father. From the moment his eyes landed on her in the office, he felt a shock to his core. He was drawn to her. He begins to do things to help Laya along the way. Help her remember that life goes on and that is okay to live again. To move on. I don't think he ever stopped and thought about the ramifications of his actions. What if Laya finds out Micah is behind the kind gestures. Would she find is creepy? Would she appreciate him more?

Laya needs to decide if she wants to continue to live in the past, or embrace what is right in front of her. Embrace the present and look forward to the future.

Can Laya open her heart again? Will she continue to allow her past control her future? Is she open to the possibility of allowing Micah in?

The Last Post was a sweet endearing book.

I have read and loved many books by this author. I'm not really sure what happened here. It was way too slow and I had to force myself to continue. I hoped it would get better but it just never did. I just felt very apathetic to the characters.

I liked the blurb but the story fell flat. 3 stars is rather generous but I think it's closer to 3 than 2 so I can live with it.

I saw a lot of unsatisfactory reviews about this book but I thought maybe I'd disagree. I'm sad to say this is the first Renee Carlino book that really missed the mark for me. Laya is grieving the loss of her daredevil husband and is in no place to start something with someone new. Micah works for Laya's dad and seems to fall for her at first glance.

I saw no reason for these two characters to come together. Laya constantly pushes Micah away while Micah ignores this and starts to give off major stalker vibes. At times I felt like I was reading You again. Micah seemed like a good guy but he came on way too strong and used her dead husband as a way to get close to her. Not okay.

I started to like them at the very end once they started to grow a normal relationship but it was too little too late at that point. There were some really great moments with Laya's dad. He lost his own wife when Laya was young so he could understand what it's like to lose a spouse. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough of this bonding.

I'm definitely not ready to give up on Renee Carlino as she has never disappointed me before, but this book did not do it for me.

If you want a heartbreaking story, this is it. After Laya loses her husband to a tragic accident, she copes with his loss by writing him facebook posts and calling his cell phone. Micah, also stuck in a lonely place with his career and life becomes captivated by Laya and tries to help her deal with her loss. Eventually loves wins and they end up together. Great read.

The Last Post by Renee Carlino is beautifully heartbreaking. It is about finding love again. It is beautifully written. It is so unbelievably sad yet filled with hope. It is a journey to finding the strength to go on.

Renée Carlino is, and always will be, one of my favorite authors. I happened by her writing by chance, and I’ve never looked back, eating up her words like they were a gift. While not every story evokes the same feelings for me, I have always enjoyed the feelings that she creates with her characters and the true emotions that she puts into her writing.

The Last Post tells the story of Laya, a young woman who has just lost her daredevil husband in a tragic accident. She’s drowning in grief, and her life feels like it is spiraling down the drain. In order to cope with all her emotions, she finds herself leaving Facebook messages for her late husband, worrying all of those around her. These messages catch the attention of Micah, a young architect that works for Laya’s father. He instantly feels a need to help Laya and soon their two lives begin to weave together.

This story centers around Laya’s grief and the walls that she’s built up around herself. She’s scared to move, and scared to feel happiness and life outside of her relationship with Cameron, her deceased husband. Micah tries desperately to break through those walls, but as soon as he starts to break through Laya’s armor, she builds it back up again. It’s a maddening cycle, that was a bit frustrating, but also true to life. Carlino is not afraid to put true life emotions into her writing, and I felt the gut wrenching pain that Laya was experiencing. However, despite this, I did have a hard time connecting to Laya and Micah for the better part of the book. I still enjoyed it, but it wasn’t until the last 20 to 30 percent of the book that I really felt the connection with these two characters.

As with all Renée Carlino books, she blew me away with the ending of the last post, and left me breathless and full of hope. It’s the reason why I read her books, and the reason why she’s one of my absolute favorite authors of all times. While I can understand that The Last Post may not be for every reader, if you are a long time fan of Renée, do not miss this latest edition to her repertoire, as it just reinforces why we fell in love with her writing in the first place.

I am not the least surprised at how great this book is. This author has the ability to make me feel so much, and I cant get enough of it. Like all of her books, this one is highly recommended! Enjoy the ride.