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The Last Word

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The Last Word delivers a fun enemies-to-lovers romance wrapped in a compelling storyline with a perfect pace.
I enjoyed the writing style as the author’s skillful storytelling seamlessly blended tension with tender moments.
I would definitely recommend this for anyone who loves an enemies to lovers trope.
Not the book of the year, but You won’t be sorry you read it.

Thankyou to author Katy Birchall, Griffin Publishing, and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book.
Charlene 📚🌸🤗 @lastnownext

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This was a great read and will definitely recommend!! The cover is also so cute. Can’t wait to read more by this author.

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3.5 rounded up

I really enjoyed this enemies to lovers romance! It was fun and Birchall’s approach to journalism/the workplace felt very authentic to me. The banter between Ryan and Harper’s banter was hilarious and kept me laughing throughout the book!

This book did lean a little more women’s fiction than pure romance, which I don’t always love – but it was still a good read and I would definitely recommend!

Thank you to St. Martin’s Griffin & NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book!

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The Last Word is a work place, enemies to lovers romcom full of celebrity anecdotes and sizzling banter. Harper Jenkins is a savvy celebrity editor, known for putting her famous clients at ease and extracting their most gripping stories.

Harper contained multitudes and was a delightful main character. While Harper’s professional life is thriving her personal life couldn’t be more chaotic. The same crafty journalist is also someone who forgets to pack both shoes for a black tie gala and this juxtaposition made Harper incredibly endearing. Harper’s counterpart Ryan fell a little flat for me as a love interest. His entire character felt like it was only there to act as Harper’s foil and while their banter was fun and witty, I wish we got to see their relationship blossom more.

I did enjoy the past and present timelines, and how we slowly peeled back the layers of Harper and Ryan’s origin story. The fictionalized celebrity interviews and encounters were also some of my favorites moments, especially the unexpected taxi scene (iykyk)!

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press/St. Martin’s Griffin and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

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I like enemies to lovers but I am picky! I find it hard to justify any immature adult behavior with this trope and I wasn't quite a fan of how the main character was acting. I think it got better in the end (as did the silly behavior) but it wasn't enough for me to be a big fan of this novel.

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This was definitely a slow burner for me. There are a bunch of reviews that I had seen for this book that were DNF, which I think is a mistake here. The beginning may have been a bit clunky and there was a very slow build up here, but I really did find myself starting to enjoy the story more and getting into the characters here. The balance between work and personal life can always be tricky, especially with workplace relationships, but I thought that this was a very honest approach to that dynamic and it was an interesting read for me. If you get this book, I suggest hanging in there and seeing how the story progresses because the build up definitely made the payoff even better here.

It may have taken me a while to get around to it... but many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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Alright, buckle up, audiobook enthusiasts! I recently dove into "The Last Word" by Katy Birchall, beautifully narrated by Karen Cass. Let me tell you, it's like a cozy chat with your funniest friend – entertaining, heartwarming, and an absolute delight.

Let's start with Karen Cass – a maestro of voice acting. Her narration brought life to the characters in a way that felt like they were in the room with me. Cass's delivery is spot-on, capturing the humour, the drama, and the overall vibe of Birchall's storytelling.

Now, about the story – Birchall weaves a charming tale of friendship, family, and finding your voice. Protagonist Emily is relatable, navigating the rollercoaster of life with humour and a touch of awkwardness. The supporting cast adds layers of hilarity and heart to the mix.

"The Last Word" has a magnetic quality that keeps you hooked. It's not just a story; it's a journey through the ups and downs of teenagehood with a generous dose of wit. Birchall's writing is fresh, engaging, and full of unexpected moments that make you snort-laugh.

The pacing is like a well-choreographed dance – neither rushed nor slow. It lets you savour the story without feeling like sprinting toward the finish line. And the humor! Oh boy, it's the kind that catches you off guard, making you burst into laughter at the most unexpected moments.

Now, the setting – Birchall paints a vivid picture of Emily's world, making you feel like you're part of the shenanigans. From the quirky characters to the charming locales, it's a world you won't want to leave.

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Second chance romance. But enemies to lovers? I love how the tagline “for lovers of the hating game” is PERFECT!

I did struggle a bit with how frustrating the main character was at times. But the banter once it gets going? Fun!

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This was cute. Not anything I would write home about but a cute book.
I thought it was alittle slow at times.

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This book is a pretty standard office romance combined with second-chance romance. When journalist Harper's magazine hires her ex of ten years, Ryan, they're forced to work together despite the fact that he broke her heart all those years ago. They're definitely an opposites attract couple, with Harper consistently portrayed as loud and outgoing while Ryan was more reserved - a combination I eat up every time. Very enjoyable, simple read!

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I truly enjoyed the main female lead and found her to be quite interesting. On the other side of that though I found the male character to be immature and he just irked me. For the type of story this is, which seemed to lean more toward women's fiction than outright romance, it was slower than it could have been. Overall it was solid read!

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The Last Word by Katy Birchall is an enemies to lovers workplace romance novel. First off, I loved all of the tropes and the dual timelines. The chemistry between the characters was absolutely sizzling at times. Initially, I was weary of Harper because of her mannerisms and attitude but eventually I saw where she was coming from. Would I read it again? No. Anyways, 4/5 stars.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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The Last Word by Katy Birchall was a fun rom com that took a while to really take off, but ultimately was a layered read. It has the worst miscommunication / repeat break up scenario at the end that made me so frustrated but it did wrap up in an okay manner, although I would have kicked the hero to the curb.

This is set in the UK which added a fun dynamic as far as setting and place but will not be one of my top romances this year due to the MMC's ridiculous sabotage to himself and the relationship.

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i definitely enjoy an enemies to lovers trope! Fans of Beach Read and The Hating Game will flock to this one!

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Thank you to St. Martin's and Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I'm a sucker for the enemies-to-lovers and office romance tropes so when I read the description for this title, I knew I had to have it and it did not disappoint. The banter and chemistry between Ryan and Harper practically leapt off the page and I couldn't turn to the next one fast enough.

The story was a little slow to start but once it picked up, it felt like riding a bike downhill and I was sad when the story was over. Will probably have to give it a reread!

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I love me some enemies to lovers!! The connection bewtween Harper and Ryan was so so so so palpable! While this was on the predictable side it was still a fun little read. I love sweet little feel good romances and this one hit the spot!

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I loved the development of the main character - she was so interesting! I found Ryan to be immature and just annoying. I found parts of this to be slow (and would say this is more women's fiction than romance) but it was a good weekend read. Thank you for the ARC!

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This book is totally up my alley! I love a sensible enemies to lovers storyline, especially one set in the workplace. Power dynamics and the struggle to keep up appearances abound here, so if you're like me and love a generally predictable (in a good way!) romp of a book, this is for you!

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Ohhh yeah! One of.my absolute favorite tropes, and executed in such a fun and addictive way. This is my first read by this Author and definitely won't be my last!

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This was a fun enemies to lovers office romantic comedy. I love the banter between Harper and Ryan, but also felt the chemistry almost immediately. I really enjoy Katy Birchall's writing style.

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