This book was just okay with it probably falling more along the lines of two and a half stars. I don’t feel my time was wasted necessarily, but I can’t really recommend it to my librarian community. I knew going in that it chronicled a decades-long affair, so that’s not the issue…just overall too much of a stretch. I do appreciate receiving the ARC of this book which was courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher.

Heartbreaking story that develops what’s behind Liam’s death, there is a lot family secrets that evolve during the story. Ive previously read books from this author and I really enjoy them, although this one isn’t my favorite I really liked it . It’s a quick easy read with lots of mixed emotions.

I’m an avid fan of true crime and mystery. This is the second book I’ve read from this author and it did not disappoint. I keep guessing and getting it wrong, but I liked it!

Laura Dave is a talented author and I usually devour her books in one or two sittings. "The Night We Lost Him" has a slower pace than some of Dave's previous works, but I enjoyed it and it resonated more than I thought it would when I was in the first few chapters. The ending feels like a juxtaposition to the life her father chose even though the temptations were the same and I appreciate that. While not my favorite work from this author, it's a beautiful novel and I will always reach for a new Laura Dave book.

Ocean setting
parent loss X 2
mysterious death
siblings solving the mystery together
dual timelines and POV
female lead

This felt similar to The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo to me except it’s a man we are learning about. A hotel mogul is found dead at his private home, but some of his children suspect foul play. The dual POV allows us to see in the mind of our mogul while the children learn all the truths about his past. I feel like this had its arm full of secrets and there were times where I was a little scared and breathless as the dominos started really falling. Laura Dave gives us another heart warming family tale where good people make mistakes, but we love them anyway.

The Night We Lost Him was a very entertaining read! I was intrigued from the very beginning and I really enjoyed the mystery. I liked this book as much as if not a little more than the first book I read by this author.

This was my second read by this author and I loved it! The characters were fleshed out well and the mystery was a deep dive. I kept guessing things wrong and it was exciting! This story was very entertaining!!!!!

Ok! This is such an amazing book. I loved trying to figure out if someone pushed Liam off the cliff or was there an accident?
I love how his story is kind of parallel to Nora’s and her own family’s struggles.
There are so many parts of this book that are so powerfully written. I could feel the heartache and loss through the pages. It’s well written and a wonderful book!!

I was thrilled to get my hands on the new Laura Dave novel. I really enjoyed The Last Thing He Told Me and so I expected another book with a similar vibe. I was surprised that this one is pretty different! Less a thriller and more a family drama/mystery.

This dual timeline mystery has sibling drama, loss and grief, unconventional family dynamics all wrapped around the central theme of “how well do you know the people you love?” Set in the gorgeous CA Central Coast, this book was right up my alley.

Thank you to NetGalley and Marysue Rucci Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4/5 ⭐️ I absolutely loved the last thing he told me by Laura Dave and I had to read this!

I know this book is categorized as a thriller but I think it is more of a mystery/murder solving rather than a thriller. But I enjoyed it! It did throw me off as I thought I had it figured out but by the end, I was left 😮😮😮 and thrilled I was caught off guard and was wrong. You got me Laura!

Estranged siblings come together after their father’s death to further look into his past life and reason leading up to his death. It does have some suspense, family drama, and overall a good read! I would highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for providing this AMAZING ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This much anticipated book by Laura Dave following her critically acclaimed book turned into movie, “The The Last Thing He Told Me”, did not disappoint. In a beautiful blend of a love story meshed with mystery, this story kept me engrossed from beginning to end and had me playing armchair detective throughout. With a focus on the power of true romantic and familial love, the dynamic of siblings who grew up apart, the jealousies that can exist in families and the power of trusting instinct in a quest to find the truth, various emotions will be stirred within the reader.

Wealthy hotel mogul Liam Noone, has had several marriages but only one true love throughout his life. His daughter Nora from his first marriage teams with her distant, half brother Sam to find answers following their father’s untimely and suspicious death. In beautiful detail, the reader will be swept across the country visiting the luscious properties owned and inhabited by Liam, looking for clues among his other family members and colleagues. Ms. Dave does a wonderful job in the development of characters and the build up of all angles and possibilities in the mystery.

Thank you NetGalley, Simon Element/S&S/ Marysue Rucci Books and Laura Dave for providing this reader with an advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

Another solid story by Laura Dave. She did a great job weaving both past and present together to end with a satisfying conclusion.

This was a well-written story, I like the different viewpoints and the combination of family drama and mystery. Would definitely recommend.

While I enjoyed this book, I didn’t love it as much as Laura Dave’s last book (The Last Thing He Told Me). It was slow-moving. The characters weren’t likable. The storyline didn’t grip me. I will still look forward to new books from this author, but this one was just ok.

While well written and while I LOVED Dave's last book, The Last Thing He Told Me, I couldn't wait to be done with this book. From the first chapter, did not care how the father died because I never connected to the 2 main characters. I was so looking forward to reading this book and was so disappointed. Hoping for a better novel from Dave next time.

I was super excited when I got an advanced copy of Laura Dave’s new book “The Night We Lost Him.” I feel I love with the first book and can say the same about the next. This book had a slow start for me but picked up at the end. Well written and great characters you could relate to real life.

I have enjoyed all of Laura Dave's books, and the turn she has made to suspense has been fantastic. This is a steadily plotted, gradually unfolding story that I found riveting. The character who is dead is almost as intriguing as the characters trying to find out why he died. Easy to recommend to any suspense reader!

Thank you to Simon Element for this complimentary copy. This book was very different from The Last Thing He Told Me. This was less mystery/thriller and more of a domestic suspense book. Still extremely well-written and intriguing. I am glad I read it, because I typically read many murder mystery/thrillers. If you enjoyed the writing style of Laura Dave in her 1st book, you will also love this one. Her books easily translate to the screen, and I can see this one being adapted to a tv series as well.

This was a 4.5 read for me! I loved the characters and how the story developed. When I first started reading, I thought it was going to be a thriller to catch a killer but it turned into a gut wrenching story about a family. I loved the mysterious aspect and the story unraveled really well. Thank you for allowing me to read this book! I love how I know a Laura Dave book by the font on the cover <3

The Night We Lost Him had me on the edge of my seat through the entire book.

I wanted to know everything and I couldn't put it down. There was grief, romance, mystery and thriller. This book had everything I ever needed in a book.

I ate this up and look forward to reading more Laura Dave books.