When the proud Gold Circle UPS driver, Frank Szatowski gets a call from his daughter Maggie after three years of silence, it's to share that she is getting married. He is overjoyed to have the opportunity to reconnect and rekindle his relationship with his daughter . Frank comes to find out that not only is Maggie getting married, but she is getting married to a the son of a tech billionaire and the wedding is being held his families private estate. As Frank tries to get to spend time with his daughter and future husband he id disappointed to find that doesn't seem to be their priority as well as things keep coming up for Maggie that take her attention and Aidan, his artistic future son in law is often no where to be found. As the wedding weekend and festivities unfold, the twist and turn build on to the already looming questions surrounding this happy couple and Frank's future in-laws.

Listening to the audio book of this title was a great option because I didn't want to stop reading. Jason Rekulak took me on an adventure peeking my own curiosities and trying to develop theories of what was possibly amiss with these characters all the way to the end of the book. This fast paced read is one that I would absolutely recommend. Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to enjoy an ARC.

The Last One at the Wedding
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Wow wow!! This book kept me turning the pages fast from chapter to chapter. I love it when I don't have it all figured out. The surprises were great. Lot of things I didn't see coming. Go get it & enjoy!! Wonderful thriller & not the same old story.
Thank you NetGalley

3.5. Frank is surprised to hear from his adult daughter who went no contact with him years prior. He’s even more surprised to hear that she’s getting married and wants him to come to the wedding! She’s being very secretive about who her husband to be is and the red flags begin immediately. Meeting the soon to be husband and his family does not alleviate any discomfort Frank feels about the whole situation, in fact it seems to cause more questions and suspicion.

I fully enjoyed this story! I had a really good time listening from the very beginning to the end. The pacing was great, I didn’t guess the twists, and while it wasn’t the most mind blowing twist, I loved the focus on characters. I really like unlikeable characters when they’re *supposed* to be unlikeable. My issue was with Frank! I loved him aside from the way he treated that child for the majority of the book it was appalling. And I get the idea that I was supposed to side with him on that part. Aside from that, it was great!

This audiobook was narrated by John Pirhalla. He did so well at portraying Frank, it was the perfect casting! He was so engaging.

Thank you so much to Netgalley, Jason Rekulak, and Macmillan Audio for providing this free ARC. This is my honest review. This published on October 8th.

I have posted my review on Goodreads, my Facebook book club, and will make a TikTok to post before the pub date raving about this book!

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the ALC of The Last One at the Wedding, in exchange for an honest review.

🎧 "The Last One at the Wedding" by Jason Rekulak is an audiobook that surprised me in the best way possible. While I initially anticipated a horror or creepy story, I found myself immersed in a different yet equally captivating experience. The standout element of this audiobook is the remarkable narration by John Pirhalla, who brings the main character, Frank, to life with an amazing performance.

The story follows Frank, the estranged father who receives an unexpected invitation to his daughter's wedding. As he delves into the elaborate event, secrets and family drama begin to unravel, leading Frank to question the motives behind his daughter's upcoming marriage. The narrative progress is skillfully paced, with unexpected twists and turns that kept me fully engaged.

While "The Last One at the Wedding" deviates from Rekulak's previous works, offering a slower and more suspenseful experience rather than a horror-focused one, the author crafts a compelling blend of atmosphere, tension, thriller elements, and family dynamics. The characters are well-developed and realistic, making their interactions and the unfolding of the plot feel genuine.

The audiobook truly shines through John Pirhalla's narration, adding an extra layer of depth and authenticity to the story. His performance made it feel as though I was listening to someone I knew personally, further enhancing my enjoyment of the audiobook.

Overall, "The Last One at the Wedding" provides a gripping and well-balanced mix of suspense, family drama, conspiracy, and even humor. Although it may differ from expectations, it is a recommended listen for those who appreciate domestic suspense thrillers. Jason Rekulak once again demonstrates his storytelling prowess with this compelling narrative and engaging cast of characters.

I really enjoyed this book! The narrator was great & the story was surprisingly unlike his last book. It was definitely a “slow burn” but I don’t think it will leave you disappointed. Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy!

Dang!!! This book kept going and going and going with the twists and turns. I listened to the audio and it was fantastic. I loved it. Highly recommend for a great mystery/thriller read!

This is the first audiobook I’ve listened to by Jason Rebulak.

This book kept me wanting to listen to more. Very suspenseful

the narrator did a wonder job.

I enjoyed listening to this one. The narrator did a good job being Frank Szatowski with all of his quarks. I couldn’t believe that this is the same author as Hidden Pictures. This book is so different. Frank, a UPS driver, daughter Maggie, is about to marry Aidan Gardner, son of billionaire couple. The wedding is to take place at the family “camp” in New Hampshire. With the camp on lockdown (no one in or out that should not be there) and every guest, including Frank, has to sign a non-disclosure document, something seems off. Some of the characters were fun while others were stereotypical, and others drove me mad. I did guess some of the twists but others I did not. The ending felt rushed and somehow unsatisfying. I could not stop listening. The narration is top notch and makes the book.

The Last One At The Wedding is a fun and thrilling novel with great characters. The setting was easily imaginable and well described without being overly done. The first part is mostly family dynamics but halfway the first twist, revelation hits and then it just keeps getting better from there until the end.

The characters are truly the strong point in this book. They are so complex, multi-layered and felt real. It was a game of back and forth for me, I wasn't sure who to love, who to hate all along. It was a joy to navigate and find out everyone's motivations, reasonings behind everything. It was devious, mischievous and I was here for it all.

A really fun domestic thriller that kept me intrigued and kept me guessing until the end. Highly recommend adding this one to your fall TBR!

✨️Thank you to @netgalley & @jasonrekulak for my gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book is fantastic! I enjoyed it so much and was so invested in it that I resented whenever I had to interrupt to do something else. It is well written and entertaining throughout, and the exciting parts are so gripping and well done. One of my favorite things about it was all the richly drawn characters and particularly how perfectly Frank, the narrator, was portrayed. As an endearing and upright UPS driver, he was thrust into an unfamiliar world as he went to attend his daughter's wedding to a super rich and unscrupulous family. and his thoughts and reactions were totally spot-on. I loved some of the little details, like how proud he was when he insisted he'd pay for the drinks at this out of control extravaganza. I had the immense pleasure of listening to the audiobook, and if you like audiobooks at all I highly recommend you listen to this one. The narrator, John Pirhalla, was absolutely first rate, and he captured perfectly what I imagine Frank would have sounded like, while also doing a great and convincing job with the voices of all the other characters, including women and children. I'll be looking for other audiobooks narrated by him and well as for other Jason Rekulak books. Many thanks to Net Galley and Macmillan Audio for the audio e-ARC of this fabulous book!

Frank Szatowski has been a UPS driver for 26 years and is a member of the Circle of Honor due to his accident-free career. In this book he takes us along for a thrilling trip to his only daughter's wedding at Osprey Cove in New Hampshire.

Narrator Frank Pirhalla gets high marks for his performance of this new and disturbing thriller. I paired the audiobook with a copy of my Kindle. At about 50% I switched over to Kindle only so I could find out what happens in a speedier fashion.

This is my first time reading a Jason Rekulak book and now I want to check out his earlier title. Frank was portrayed as an average Joe thrown into an impossible situation. Brought to mind some of my favorite titles by David Bell. I also really grew to love Frank's sister Tammy and Abigail, the sassy little foster child who has done a deep dive into wedding etiquette.

With some harrowing scenes and a heartwarming ending, I heartily recommend this new release with its affirming view of the lifelong commitment attached to the wedding vows.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for an audio ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I recently listened to the audiobook version of "The Last One at the Wedding" by Jason Rekulak, and it was an engaging experience overall. The story centers on Frank Szatowski, who has been estranged from his daughter Maggie for three years. When he receives a surprise invitation to her wedding, he’s shocked to learn she’s marrying Aidan Gardner, the son of a tech billionaire.

From the start, the family dynamics are compelling, with Frank portrayed as a relatable, “everyday” father. The setup is intriguing, especially as Frank navigates the luxury world that feels completely foreign to him. The narrative flows well, but I found myself wishing for a female narrator alongside Frank. The one-person narration didn’t quite capture the full emotional spectrum of the father-daughter relationship as effectively as I hoped, which is why I settled on a rating of 3.5 stars instead of a solid 4. I believe had a read the physical copy and not the audiobook, it would have been rated higher.

As the story unfolds, Frank’s concerns about Aidan grow when he receives an anonymous warning. The twists and turns that follow are both somewhat predictable and yet still surprising, keeping me on my toes. The first major revelation around the 50% mark was especially shocking, and it set the tone for an exhilarating second half filled with more unexpected turns.

Overall, It’s a worthwhile listen, especially if you enjoy stories with twists that challenge your perceptions of love and loyalty, but this is one I would have rather read!

DNF @ 53%

Oh gosh this book was unsettling for all the wrong reasons. All the spider and head lice aspects were too much for me. I wanted to feel some tension in the actual plot of the book but instead I was just grossed out. If you're looking for a slow moving family drama this could be the thriller for you. Unfortunately I wanted more from the plot and found myself getting frustrated with the pace that information was being revealed. The narrator was perfect for the main character and I actually enjoyed the audiobook itself. If you do think this book could be for you I'd recommend giving the audio a shot because the voice the narrator chose really fit the main character and helped bring the story to life.

I had really high expectations starting this after enjoying Hidden Pictures. The performance of the narrator was great and really embodied the main character in this novel. This was more of a suspense/family drama with one major plot twist around the 50-60% mark. I was expecting a few additional twists but those never came. This story also focused a lot on the relationship with the father/daughter which I would have loved to have more of the daughters POV. All in all, the plot kind of missed the mark for me. Thank you Netgalley for the advanced audiobook!

Thank you net galley! I absolutely loved this audiobook! The narrator was awesome and definitely had an impact on me being glued to this story. This is the second book I’ve listened to from this author and even though I had more of a shock factor in his last book this story ramped up my anxiety in other ways! There were parts I wanted to cover my eyes to but of course I’m listening not looking so that wouldn’t help. I cared about the characters especially the main character and hoped nothing bad would happen to him. These characters made me feel all the feels. I loved the mystery, thrill and twist with this story! Another amazing audio book I will recommend all around!

The narrator (John Pirhalla) did an incredible job telling this story. I loved how he distinguished each character and kept the story interesting.

This book is quite different than Rekulak’s previous novel (Hidden Pictures) - no spooky supernatural vibes at all. The Last One at the Wedding is full of family drama & secrets, & is a slower paced thriller with “throw you for a loop” twists.

I listened to this on a road trip and it was such a good pick - interesting, keeps you guessing, made the time fly by.

Thank you to NetGalley & Macmillan Audio for an advanced copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

This is my first book from Jason Rekulak, and from what I understand, it is very different from Hidden Pictures. The slow burn, family drama with a good dose of psychological suspense certainly takes the reader on some twists and turns. While I wouldn't call it fast-paced, I was in the story and wanting to know what would happen next the whole time.

I really enjoyed the narrator.

Thank you to #NetGalley and #MacmillanAudio for a free copy of #TheLastOneAtTheWedding by Jason Rekulak. All opinions are my own.

This was intriguing and enigmatic, at times a tad peculiar, but I thoroughly enjoyed it, particularly the narrator’s voice. His voice enhanced the story and made it even more captivating.

3.5 Stars
From the surface it seems like Frank’s daughter, Maggie, is marrying into a fairy tale. Her fiancé, Aiden Gardner, is the son of a famous billionaire, and she says she’s in love, but as the date grows closer Frank the more things unsettle him. Frank finds out something troubling about Aiden’s recent dating past. Maggie brushes things off. Things get stranger when Frank gets to Osprey Cove, a sprawling forest estate with cabins and a private lake. The luxuries are astounding, and the security raises questions. Not even his sister Tammy and her foster daughter, Abigail, who’ve tagged along, can put him at ease.

Told in first person from Frank’s perspective, you feel a growing unease as Maggie’s nuptials draw close, but at every turn there’s a convenient explanation. Maggie doesn’t seem keen to make time for her father. I was not thrilled with a lot of the characters.

The Last One at the Wedding was entertaining and held my attention, but it was an odd mystery. Reactions didn’t make sense to me. There’s a surprise twist that turned everything around. The story makes you question: what would you do to protect your child? It seems Frank would do a lot.

I listened to an audio copy, and I thought John Pirhalla captured Frank’s everyday guy, protective dad persona wonderfully, but he did a great job with all the characters male and female and a variety of accents. He definitely enhanced my enjoyment of the story!

The Last One at the Wedding was my second Rekulak novel and it didn’t disappoint! Frank has drove for UPS for over 25 years, accident free. He hasn’t heard from his daughter Maggie for a few years since they had a falling out. However, one day she calls out of the blue to let her dad know that she’s getting married and wants him and his sister, her Aunt Tammy to come to the wedding. Frank wants to sit and talk with Maggie and meet her fiancé, Aidan, before the wedding, as is understandable. Maggie doesn’t want to rehash the past and wants to start their relationship with a clean slate. Frank meets Maggie and her fiancé at their apartment and quickly realizes that thinks aren’t quite what they seem. Maggie’s future husband is very wealthy, the son of the CEO of the company she works for, Capaciti. Soon after the dinner, Frank receives a letter in the mail with the picture of Aidan and a girl who is now missing.

The wedding will take place on the family compound that was once a summer camp surrounding a lake that has been renovated to luxury cabins. The weekend of the wedding arrives and Frank, Tammy, and her newest foster child Abby head out for the wedding. Things get weird. They meet the missing girls uncle in town and he warns them of the family. Frank is obviously suspicious of Aidan and is hesitant for Maggie to marry him. Lots of events happen including one of Aidan’s friends ending up dead in the pond, Frank finally meeting Mrs. Gardner, Aidan’s mother, and getting to know her strange situation, and even walking in on Maggie in quite the predicament. The book did give me a few surprises that I greatly enjoyed, but didn’t quite hit the 5 star mark.

The narrator did a fantastic job with the novel and really brought it to life! When you read this novel, do not attempt to compare it to Rekulak’s previous novel “Hidden Pictures”. If you do, you’ll be let down. I don’t feel that anything will be able to top HP for me! However, I did still really enjoy The Last One at the Wedding, rating it at 4.5 stars, rounding down to 4. I cannot wait to see what Rekulak comes out with next!

Thank you to MacMillan Audio and NetGalley for the ARC!