This was my first Beatriz Williams' book and based on what I just read, it won't be my last. The book was very good, it kept my attention and I had a hard time putting it down. I love reading historical fiction because I learn as I read for enjoyment.

Her Last Flight is a high-flying adventure about Irene Foster, a female pilot that has strong shades of Amelia Earhart to her, told by Janey Everett, a photojournalist who's tracked her down wanting to know about her former flying partner Sam Mallory. Part of the story in many ways feels like a reimagining of if Amelia Earhart had been in love with her flying partner and had survived instead of disappearing somewhere over the Pacific. Janey on the other hand is a blithe, casual character that despite her exterior, is struggling with the loss of someone she'd come to care about during World War II in Europe - and Hawaii and the now Irene Lindquist is the perfect refuge for her as she unravels Irene's past and her connection to Sam. As the story progresses the two women form a connection that may be more than the reader expects. I will confess to figuring out a plot twist, not figuring out another one, and mostly enjoying it. There are still moments where I feel like Williams takes something a little bit further and more dramatic than necessary (re Janey's stepfather) but overall I enjoyed this way more than the last book I read by her, The Summer Wives.

Take a charismatic man who loves to fly and by chance meets a woman who is willing to break barriers related to women pilots in the early 1920’s. Enter Sam Malloy the daring airplane pilot and Irene Lindquist who has an innate sense of flight and becomes his co-pilot. Their flying exploits make national news. Then something happens. Years later enter Janey, a photojournalist who has become interested in Sam Malloy and wants to find out what happened to him and Irene. The author teases us with just enough information to keep us wanting more. There are twists and turns and tantalizing gossip in this well written book. I really enjoyed the characters and their thoughts on life. Thank you #NetGalley and #HerLastFlight for an advanced copy. The opinions expressed are my own.

I couldn't put this historical novel down, featuring two strong and courageous women. The separate plot lines were easy to follow and the characters were well defined. It is also a love story with many surprises.

I loved this book. But since this was not my first Beatriz Williams book, I fully expected to love this book. Now one point that the author made in her Author’s Note is that this is not the story of Amelia Earhart. Okay, you must forgive me if through the entire book I kept picturing Amelia Earhart. I’ve seen too many photos and read a few stories of the curly haired aviatrix to not draw my own parallels, sorry.

This is a story about a strong woman who flaunted the conventional role of women as just wives and mothers. Well, I loved that fact especially since she didn’t denigrate women who were wives and mothers but just simply aspired to be more. Actually this statement applies to Irene and Janey both although their stories are nineteen years apart.

This well-researched story is told in two time frames which as you read you will realize was vital to this book. Each chapter is clearly labeled so you never lose track of the time period in which you find yourself.

The main characters of Irene, Sam and Janey are very clearly written so you truly get a feel of who these people are and how determined they all are to achieve what is important to each of them and yet they have their human failings along with all this passion. This is a five star read.

I received this ARE in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Book Club Girls, Netgalley, HarperCollins Publishers and to the wonderful Beatriz Williams.

I adored this book. One problem I have with these two storyline/POV books is that one storyline is usually much stronger than the other. However, in this case the author gave us two intriguing stories that intertwined beautifully into one story of love, loss, courage, adventure, ambition, and survival. When it was all over I hated to say goodbye to Janey and Irene. ( and the lovely Leo)

This was a compelling historical fiction. I’m he characters felt real and I laughed and cried. The story takes place over a couple of decades and is told by Irene Foster, pioneer female aviator who disappeared a decade befor and Janey The photojournalist who tracked her down. An amazing story of adventure, war, family, and love. I was riveted and devoured this book.

Beatriz Williams is so good at having her chapters alternate between two different time periods - I don’t think anyone does it better!
In this book, we meet Sam Mallory and Irene Foster in 1928 - Sam is something of a daredevil pilot, and Irene is fascinated by flight. They end up as pilot/navigator. Irene goes on to become a famous aviatrix, breaking records. She goes missing in 1937 during a race around the world, and no trace is found.
In 1947 in Hawaii, a young photojournalist who wants to write a book about Sam Mallory, has discovered that Irene Lindquist is really the famous Irene Foster.
This book is so well written that I felt as though I really knew the characters, and flawed as they were, wanted things to turn out well for them. There are a few really good twists that come up when they’re least expected.
This, I think, is my favorite Beatriz Williams book to date.

I have read a lot of Beatrix Williams’s books. She has become one of my favorite authors. Once I got past the Amelia Earhart similarities, the book took off. Irene and Jane are strong women and strongly written characters. The twists and turns in this book took me by surprise. Thank you Net Galley for the opportunity to read this.

I got so lost into this incredible story of a photojournalist searching for a famous aviator. Janey is obsessed with Sam Mallory and when her search lands her on an island in Hawaii she meets Irene who flew with Sam. As she begins to interview Irene the story of her aviation career and her love for Sam unfold for Janey. In an alternating narrative between these two strong willed women we are taken on journey of love, adventure and finding what you are searching for.

A wonderful story of two women whose lives are linked to Sam Mallory, a pilot who went missing during the Spanish Civil war. Full of secrets, intrigue, and Williams’s brilliant writing, this is a fantastic historical fiction novel.

I couldn't put this book down, filled with interesting aviation history, mystery and touching human stories.

I really love historical fiction, especially when centered around WWII era. This book has that but was a little different in that it's main focus was not the war itself. I liked the way the author moved from the present and back in time. Her descriptions of time and place were so vivid, you felt like you were there. I loved how her characters were so relatable and you could connect with them even with their flaws. And I have to say I never saw the ending coming.. Needless to say, I thoroughly enjoyed the book.

Beatriz Williams always delivers a rich world into which her readers can dive, and Her Last Flight was no exception. The opening scene hooked me straight away. The dual narrative of Irene Foster, a 1920s female aviatrix, and Janey Everett, a 1940s reporter weaves a web which will transfix the reader right to the end.

Janey is a former War Reporter who is looking for her next big story: what became of Irene Foster, the aviatrix and social celebrity who flew across the Pacific with Sam Mallory in the 1920s and 30s, only to disappear in a subsequent race around the world. The stories of Janey and Irene take the reader from post-WWI California, around the world from Hawaii, Australia, and Nationalist Spain.

William's creates a story which will hook the reader from the first chapter. Of course, several familiar characters tag along, enriching the world her novels have created. This is one of my favorite of her novels and is one that I will revisit in the future.

This is an amazing book that follows the lives of 2 strong and independent women, whose lives are intertwined in a fascinating historical fiction set in the early days of aviation. I was captivated from the start as the mystery surrounding the 2 women was slowly revealed. All of the characters in the book are immensely memorable in a story that encompasses love, sacrifice and courage. It is a well researched, wonderful book. It is the first Beatriz Williams book I have read, but it will not be the last. Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC of the book!

I loved this book. I am always looking for strong female characters and this book provided two, along with a snapshot of aviation in its early stages. Irene Foster, the aviatrix, was raised by a dad who believed she could do anything - he even taught her to surf when it was not acceptable. When she learned to fly, he was right there behind her, although he a serious drinking problem.

The reporter, Janey Everett, has been a wartime photographer and has been chasing down the story of Alice and her longtime flying companion Sam Mallory - an ace pilot with aviation pioneer.

Piece by piece the story unfolds of Irene and Sam's last flight and in the digging, Janey discovers so much about herself that she had kept hidden for so long.

This is an historical novel, delving into the early days of aviation while telling a love story. Coming to terms with people we loved is sometimes a difficult journey and in the end, sometimes leads to more questions about what could have been.

Beatriz Williams is an amazing storyteller and one of my favorite authors. I love her books!

Her Last Flight is a great book, well-written with carefully woven plots that keep you turning the page and guessing until the end. I did not see those plot twists coming! Strong character development where you feel immersed in their stories and their emotional journeys. I really enjoyed reading this book and would definitely recommend it.

Thank you very much to NetGalley and the Book Club Girls for this advanced reader’s copy.

One of the best books I’ve read by Beatriz.. Story was nicely woven between the present and past so that you really get to know the characters. Had a few surprises that I did not see coming.

Alternating between scenes set in 1947and excerpts from a biography, this historical fiction novel follows a female photojournalist's hunt for the truth about a renowned, but forgotten, aviation pioneer, Sam Mallory. Janey, the photojournalist, finds herself in a remote surfing village in Kauai trying to extract details about Mallory's life and fatal final flight from Irene Lindquist, a woman Janey believes is actually the legendary Irene Foster, Mallory's one-time student and flying partner. The story is set primarily in Hawaii but also takes the reader to locations such as California, Australia, and Spain during that country's Civil War. The locations drew me into the story and I felt transported to a different time and place due to the historical details that brought these worlds to life. Both women are strong and have pushed the boundaries, but have also put up walls around their true selves despite their apparent fearlessness. I found this to be a page-turner and I kept wanting to learn more about each intriguing woman. While I did deduce certain plot points before they were ultimately revealed, I enjoyed the story and how it unfolded. This was the first book I've read by this author and it certainly won't be my last. I found this novel to be just the right bit of escapism I needed. This review was based on the Advanced Reader Edition I received via NetGalley. Many thanks to William Morrow and Book Club Girl for this early read!

I love books that jump back and forth in time, and keep things interesting as the story unfolds in both time periods. With just enough technical details to keep the flight references real!

This is my first Beatriz Williams book, but it won't be my last!