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I loved all the tropes in this book. Enemies to lovers, second chance, office romance, what more could you ask for. I absolutely adored Ryan and Harper's chemistry and banter. This is my second read from Katy Birchall and I'll definitely be reading more!

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Harper Jenkins is a celeb journalist, known in A list circles as a fair and honorable recorder of all things Hollywood. Life is great at the moment, but when a competitor from her past joins her publication she now has to navigate new waters. Katy Birchall's romance novel is great fun, but I do think the plot dragged in a middle a little bit.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin Griffin for the opportunity to read this novel.

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The banter between Harper and Ryan is so good. You can just tsee the sparks start to fly,. The more competiive they are, the more the get on each other''s nerves. Journalism is a tough work environment and dealing with attraction to a rival makes it even harder. It was sweet though.

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My second read from Birchall and I think I loved it even more than The Wedding Season! The only thing I'm still wishing for is dual pov. But I loved getting to be in Harper's mind! Enemies to lovers at its core, the tension building, the work place egos, the dual timelines, it all fit together so well in bringing Harper and Ryan to life!

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The Last Word is a wonderful enemies to lovers mixed with second chance romantic comedy full of laughs, anger and love! I love the character growth shown by Harper and Ryan and their chemistry is off the charts. I enjoyed reading it.

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The characters were not my favorite, but there were some events that were entertaining. The beginning was slow, but as the story went on it started gaining in pace and becoming more enjoyable. The romance was quite well written even when teh characters were not my favorite.

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This is a workplace enemies to lovers book. Harper is messy and chaotic and loves that it bugs Ryan. Harper and Ryan have some sort of a past that makes Harper very competitive and annoyed with Ryan. I enjoy enemies to lovers and enjoyed the back and forth banter between the two. It's always fun when you add straight laced character with a chaotic storm character.

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A young journalist (Harper) puts her career––and her heart––on the line when her former work nemesis (Ryan) is hired in her newsroom.

The main character, Harper, got on my nerves a little bit. I think I would have liked this book better of it had two POVs and offered Ryan's side as well.

The author did a good job of conveying the scenes and places of work.

I found the book a bit too long, slow and repetitive, even though some of the repetitive themes were intentional.

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This was a super cute book about total opposites that end up competing for the same job but falling for one another. When Ryan ends up with the job, Harper feels betrayed and ends the relationship. Fast forward ten years and Deja vu. Will they end up together or will Harper realize what everyone around them sees as reality? They are destined to be together!

Thanks to Katy Birchall and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my review.

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Unfortunately, this is a DNF at 30% for me. I tried on three different occasions to continue reading and it just never really worked for me. I wasn’t overly fond of the writing and I found the Harper a bit too mature for my tastes.
Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for providing me with an eARC.

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Exes in the workplace, especially ones in a tough field like journalism and in a newsroom is going to be juicy drama. I loved the banter, the competition, but also the personal growth. This was a sweet second chance romance read and I enjoyed it. Perfect summer read!

A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.

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I am withholding my review in solidarity with the #SpeakUpSMP boycott and will provide feedback once SMP secures the safety of their influencers, employees, and authors who may have been harmed by the behavior within the publishing house.

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If you liked The Hating Game, give this one a read! It's similarly set in a workplace competition, and is hilarious. I loved the banter between Ryan and Harper, and the snips of their articles to start each chapter. I've enjoyed Katy's wedding-themed books in the past and was glad to find that her voice and writing style carry over well to other settings.

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The Last Word by Katy Birchall is a fun comedy for fans of the movie, Get Smart! I thoroughly enjoyed this and I think others will also love this one.

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This was a very good book. I enjoyed reading it. The characters and plot kept me interested. I would read another book by this author.

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I know this is late but this was DNF'd long before it was published. Tried time and time again and just couldn't get into it or get over the poor writing. Thank you for the opportunity to read though!

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Harper Jenkins is a journalist known for making her celebrity interviewees feel safe. As the Celebrity Editor for her newspaper’s weekend magazine, Harper feels she’s in her dream job, that is until her awful boss hires Ryan as the new Features Editor. Ryan and Harper have a past history, that didn’t end well. When working together a decade ago as interns Ryan and Harper grew really close and fell into a whirlwind romance, that abruptly ended with Ryan betraying Harper. Now thrown together it seems this will be a disaster before it starts, and to add insult to injury they are stuck sitting together in a combined cubicle. Ryan is notoriously neat, while Harper is a complete mess. Constantly losing things, Harper at times seems as if she’s all over the place, but when it comes time to do her job Harper is always on point. Harper doesn’t want anyone to know about her past with Ryan, but the more time they spend working together the closer they are becoming. All the feelings Harper thought had died a decade ago are rushing back, and Ryan seems to have the same feelings for Harper, but as layoffs are looming at the magazine Harper wonders if she can trust Ryan a second time around, or will another betrayal stand in their way.

This was a cute romance book. I enjoyed the characters, they had depth and weren’t annoying. Thank you St. Martins Press for this ARC.

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It wasn't that I hated every moment of this book, but it was that it took me forever to get through it (quite literally months). I found it often forgettable and overall it fell flat for me, which was disappointing as I was hopeful with this one because of its inclusion of the journalism world. I found myself not loving the main character the majority of the time, Harper just felt immature most of the time. I don't have too much to say other than it wasn't for me.

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"The Last Word" by Katy Birchall is a captivating and entertaining read that will keep you hooked from beginning to end. Birchall's writing is witty and engaging, drawing readers into the hilarious and chaotic world of protagonist Bea.

The characters are wonderfully crafted, each with their own quirks and charms that make them feel like old friends. Bea's journey of self-discovery is relatable and heartfelt, and her relationships with her family and friends are portrayed with depth and authenticity.

The plot is fast-paced and full of unexpected twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Birchall expertly balances humor with moments of genuine emotion, creating a story that is both laugh-out-loud funny and surprisingly touching.

Overall, "The Last Word" is a delightful read that is sure to leave a smile on your face. Whether you're a fan of fiction or simply looking for a fun and uplifting story, this book is definitely worth picking up.

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This was so so fun!! I LOVE an enemies to lovers trope and especially enjoy when it's used in a workplace romance. There's always such good banter potential 💗💗💗 this was a fun and swoony read! Thank you for the arc.

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