I think this was the Mhairi McFarlanest of the Mhairi McFarlane books I’ve read. (Which is, coincidentally, all of them.) She has a specific writing style and a manner of unfolding the story - and that was in full effect here. And while I had a good idea of the major players and their roles nothing felt rote Bc McFarlane successfully tackles some big big issues in a beautiful way.
And because I just finished it I’m so tempted to say it’s the best of her books. (I should reread the others for an honest comparison - otherwise it’s the giddy buzz talking.) There were certainly aspects here where she outshone even herself. The beginning of this story was nearly flawless. It brought more emotion than I’d anticipated. It feels as if Ms McFarlane has honed herself to a shiny edge. And this story moves forward gracefully and easily - like a silvery little stream or river. Something natural and lovely.
I cannot recommend this author enough. I talked to another reader recently about how if you read any author enough you find something you can’t adore. But Mhairi and I? We’re not there yet.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to offer my unbiased opinion.

I'm becoming a Mhairi McFarlane fangirl. And this book was one of my favorites of the year. McFarlane manages to write some of the best main characters and supporting characters. Following along as Eve navigates relationships, both romantic and platonic was a joy. And I was laughing (and crying for a bit) the whole way. I cannot wait for this to come out on audio so my Texas ears can hear the authentic accents. I highly recommend McFarlane to everyone looking for a book about friendships and love.

This was absolutely heartbreaking. What a lovely, tender read. This was so full of complex and beautiful friendships, loss and love. Superb!!

I really liked this book... I've read others by Mhairi McFarlane and was excited when I received the ARC for Just Last Night. The characters were relatable, witty and real. It was a little slow to get into but at the same time I didn't want to put it down. It was beautifully written with great dialogue and great characters. I was a little disappointed with the letters and diaries, I kept waiting for Eve to slip and read more and find something really juicy =) I would recommend!

Mhairi McFarlane once again did not disappoint! This was a slow burn, but when I really got the meat of the book, she tackles some hard subjects. Physical abuse, self loathing, overcoming, and more. It was a beautiful book about friendship, forgiveness, and moving forward. Her characters were difficult to like at first and I’m still not sure how I felt about Susie, but they all grew on you. Thank you Justin because he was a beacon in some of Eve’s darker moments.

This book has all the feels. It is a little slow to get into but please keep going as it is worth the read. Thank you to netgalley for the ARC.

If you haven’t gotten a chance to read Mhairi McFarlane, I highly recommend you remedy that ASAP! Just Last Night is the the forth novel I’ve read from her and simply put it was fan-freakng-tastic! This novel had it all—an incredibly well written storyline, endearing characters, and even though this novel brought tears to my eyes at moments, I found myself laughing hysterically at other times! Mhairi has a gift for writing novels that play out like a movie in your mind— so naturally I already have mentally cast all of characters lol!!! Just Last Night is a 4.5 star read that comes out just in time to add to your summer reading list—whether your sitting on a beach or relaxing on your back deck, this is the book you will want to be reading!

Fans of McFarlane's other novels will definitely enjoy this exploration of grief, friendship, and the ideas we project onto our friends and crushes and enemies. The romance took a while to get off the ground, which was unexpected, but enjoyable, as my favorite part of the book was how it handled the grief of losing a best friend. Some surprising twists and some complicated characters figuring themselves out, alongside laugh out loud funny lines.

Mhairi McFarlane does it again with Just Last Night! Just Last Night was such a great book and I truly felt as though I was right there with the characters, experiencing everything they were. After finishing If I Never Met you and now this book, McFarlane is being one of my must-read authors! Looking forward to sharing this title with our audience for great Summer 2021 reads.

Took me a little while to figure out where this was going, which was great. Her books are always so heartfelt and full of emotion and this one did not disappoint!

This was my second McFarlane book. The first I didn't care for, this one I enjoyed much more. My only complaint was that it was really slow getting going. I almost gave up at about the 35% mark but then the Finlay character got my attention and I started to want to know why he was such a black sheep in his family. I really enjoyed Eve's wit and sarcasm and that is what kept me plodding along in the beginning. By the end of the book I was really glad I stuck with it.

This was not at all my usual read, honestly, BUT that is exactly why I chose it!

And I thoroughly enjoyed it! This book is about friendship, and love. And I appreciated that this book stayed true to the wonderful, beautiful, gritty, and sometimes awful nature of relationships (both romantic and otherwise).

If you are looking for a story about actions and their consequences, dealing with the "What Ifs" of life, and growing and changing as a person--this is for you!

The characters are not stagnant, they have their twists and turns throughout the story. There are moments where they make TERRIBLE decisions, and moments where they make difficult and appropriate decisions as well.

In summary, this book is about love, loss, and LIFE. :)