eARC Review

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️

Tropes:

☀️Coming of Age
☀️Summer Romance
☀️Spicy Scenes
☀️Insta-Love
☀️No Third Act Breakup


I was so excited to open my mail and see this wonderful book! Once I ready the synopsis I knew it would be amazing!

Julian and Oriah (beautiful name) story was breathtaking! I enjoyed the dynamic between them and the tension! They were able to get through the hardships of their relationship and get their HEA. I also enjoyed the setting being in Spain. I felt like I was there in Mallorca, watching the sunsets and swimming at the beach. I was laughing at the banter and crying during this book. I highly recommend to any reader! 5 stars from me!

Thank you so much to Hambright PR and Anna Todd for sending me this book to read and review!

I really wanted to love this one, mostly because of the Wattpad nostalgia it brought back, but sadly, it just wasn’t for me.

At first, I was flying through it. Anna Todd’s writing still has that super-easy-to-read quality that made her early work so fun to read. I thought that maybe I could really enjoy this book. But the more I got into it, the harder it became to stay invested.

One big thing that didn’t work for me was the relationship between Ry and Julian. It had major insta-love vibes. Like, they went from not liking each other at all to being obsessed in what felt like five minutes. I kept wishing there was more of a slow burn, something to really feel the chemistry build over time, instead of jumping straight into being inseparable. Plus, even after they got together so fast, their relationship was full of miscommunication and constant arguments. It just made it hard to believe in them as a couple.

Also (no spoilers, don’t worry), the ending took a turn that made me really uncomfortable. The plot twist added near the end just didn’t sit right with me, and honestly, it kind of sealed the deal on how I felt about the book overall.

On a positive note, I did love the representation of Oriah’s illness. I had never heard of it before, and I appreciated learning something new through the story. There were also a few quotes that really resonated with me. Still, at the end of the day, I don’t think this one was for me. And that’s okay! Not every book has to be.
Thanks to NetGalley and Hambright for providing me the opportunity to read this book early.

One issue when you read primarily ARC books is that when there is a book that’s a great read for a particular time of year, you’re generally not reading it at that time. That’s the case with the last sunrise.

I just wanted to curl up on a lazy summer day and consume this cozy romance. I did find it on the fluffier side with the second change romance which did have a bit of angst toward the end with the ticking clock since it take place
On vacation.

I think I’d you’re looking for a quick low stakes romance this is the book for you. I will mention that on NetGalley it is categorized in the erotica category. I’m not sure if I have been reading too much dark romance as I wouldn’t categorize it as erotica at all. If anything the spicy parts were a little clunky and I skimmed over them as it wasn’t the strong suit of the book.


I am thankful to have gotten a complimentary eARC from Hambright PR to read which gave me the opportunity to voluntarily leave a review.

My rating system since GoodReads doesn’t have partial stars

⭐️ Hated it
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, really not my cup of tea (potentially DNF’d or thought about it)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meh, it was an ok read but nothing special
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed it! Would recommend to others
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! Will circle back and read again

Thank you to Gallery books and Hambright PR for the advanced copy of this title.

This book is labeled as erotica, but I didn't get this at all. This is a deeply emotional and romantic NA book with the two main characters living completely opposite lives.
There are deeply imbedded undertones of social class, pollution, consumerism, and land preservation as the story takes place on a beautiful island in Spain.
Orian is a rich girl who has lived under the thumb of her overprotective mother. When she meets Julian, a local fisherman, she is swept away into a life of adventure and love. She learns more about herself, her past, and her mother, as secrets are revealed that put a strain on her relationship with Julian.
There was a bit of repetitiveness in the middle of the book as the main characters fight like children. And then I had to tell myself they are immature 20-year-olds, so it tracks.
Both characters struggle with their own set of demons. The author handles Julian's depression abruptly and head on, making his darkness contrast starkly with the lightness of his character. This felt honest and raw and was well done.

The last few chapters were the best of the book, when the author switches to dual POV and the longing and angst ramps up.

I would recommend for readers who want a deeper emotional NA story with spice.

I’ve been a fan of Anna’s writing since the after series and let me say she’s wrote another 5 star book in my opinion! The last 40 pages had me sobbing! I kept dragging through this book because I didn’t want it to end, now that it has I’m not sure what to even attempt to read next. This book will take you on an emotional roller coaster and you literally can’t get off!

Feeling stuck in her life as a sheltered young woman battling ongoing health issues, Oriah’s life changes when her mom takes her to Majorca. Braving a trip to the beach alone, she meets Julian. While the two don’t hit it off on the right foot, Ry finds herself drawn to him. And soon, her summer in Majorca leads her to finally start living her life and maybe falling in love?

I enjoyed the premise of this one. It really intrigued me. But it did fall a bit flat for me. It felt a bit like it was written for wattpad. It’s said to be enemies to lovers, but it indeed felt a lot more like insta love to me. There was just a bit of depth lacking for me. There were parts I did enjoy, but this book was not really for me. Thank you to Hambright and Anna Todd for sending me an ARC of this one. If you enjoy a fun, summer romance than this may be for you!

This was my first book by this author and I really liked it. I thought it was a beautiful story with a nice setting that can reach a lot of people with the themes used. I liked that we get most of the story from Oryah's perspective but still get some important moment from Julian's perspective. I really liked Oryah as a character. She is flawed but very conscious of it and works to get better. Her outlook on life was such a nice take and I couldn't help but connect with her and love her. I had a bit of a harder time with Julian but he was such a mystery and we got to know him on a deeper level very slowly. I thought all characters had a good development and growth over the story and thought everything was wrapped up beautifully by the end. I am glad I read this story and I will definitely read more by this author.

What I loved about this book:
The summer vibes, the scenery and setting of the story.

Unfortunately this book fell flat for me beyond that. I do feel that there was a lot of potential here with the story line and where things were headed but this overall felt extremely YA to the point that I did not care for any of the characters. Their banter was very immature and childish for 2 people in their early 20’s. They were “enemies to lovers” in the strangest way. Enemies for about 2 seconds over nothing in particular and then insta love to miscommunication.
I feel like we saw more romance from the side characters than we did from the main characters and I just could not connect or feel any emotion towards anyone.


Thank you netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

. Anytime I can get my hands on @annatodd ‘s books I know I’m going to be happy. This was a raw, emotional, heartwarming read that had me craving for more.

2.5 or 3 stars. I really enjoyed the After series by Anna Todd. So I was pretty interested in read this book. To be honest I couldn't get into it , the mother bothered me so so much. I just felt like the story was not going anywhere, I got lost and bored a bit quickly.


Thank you to HamBright PR for the ARC I appreciate writing something honest.

I’ll be honest and say that when I started this book, I did it purely off the cover. I had no idea what this book was about. I just thought, wow that is a really pretty cover, I need to read this! So I think I was pleasantly surprised going into this and being able to experience this without any idea.

This is honestly a really good summer weekend read. I really loved the setting of this book. A coastal beachy vibe in beautiful Majorca, Spain. Ry and Julian definitely have an insta-connection but also not ready to push aside their differences to give into temptation. Along the way, there was a lot of self discovery, first love, and figuring out how to overcome past feelings. Though there are some heavy topics in this book, I think they were handled with care and honesty. It was really fun to see Ry and Julian story come to life.

I combo read/listened to this and the narrators did a really good job with this story. Their accents were believable and made this story sound really beautiful in my ears.

I am in love with Oriah & Julian. The Last Sunrise is a beautiful story of finding your soul mate and fighting to live the life you were scared to dream of. Julian & Ry both have obstacles to overcome but their dedication to each other is a beautiful thing. A beautiful story of desperation and the will to fight for for your truth & happiness.

3.5 stars! I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Anna Todd, along with her After series, will always hold a special place in my heart! This book was much different than any of the other books I’ve read by Anna Todd. I really enjoyed the setting of the book. I was able to take the Spanish setting and imagine it well with her descriptions!

The characters, Julian and Ry, of course both had their flaws but I still mostly enjoyed them. I think the main thing I didn’t like was the fighting between them. Some of the fights they had were a little petty but I digress. This one was also kind of insta lovey and that’s not usually my thing either but I didn’t necessarily dislike the quick connection these two had!

I enjoyed this story a lot but I do feel like it could have been at least 100 pages shorter. The ending was just a little too drug out for me. I’ll still continue to read Anna Todd’s stories in the future for sure!

Thanks so much to Anna Todd and Hambright PR for an ARC of this story for an honest review!

I just love Anna Todd. What a good summer romance book. This story was emotionally up and down and tugged at my heart strings so many times. It broke my heart and then put me back together again.

Medical/mental health
Enemies to lovers
Banter
Spice
And family drama.

I was torn on my feelings in some parts of this one, but overall, such a beautiful coming of age/ second chance story!!

Hi. I’m getting on a plane to Majorca okay? This island in Spain sounded so beautiful that I made the mistake of going to look it up… and it’s even better than I imagine. Take me awaayyyyyyyy ✈️

Expect 👉🏼 Just For the Summer, Sick FMC, Mental Health Rep, They Fall Hard & Fast, Dislike to Love, Opposites Attract, Secrets

Ry has one last summer before everything changes. Her business tycoon, mother convinces her to spend the summer in Spain with her while she works. Ry throws caution to the wind and falls for a local with a chip on his shoulder—knowing that this is all temporary.

Wow, Ry made some reckless decisions 😅 and wow did these two ever fall fast. But the pleasure they got out of the beautiful island of Majorca, the experience of a different life was needed. Julian breathed life into Ry and it was nice to see her go from drab to full of color.

There were some horrible things said and done by both main characters… making them both very human. They felt real in a way that made you want to shake them for their poor decisions 😆 but also really jealous of their time on Majorca.

Thank you Hambright PR & Gallery Books for the arc.

This book transports you to the beautiful island of Mallorca, Spain. The coastal setting and the characters in the story really made for a unique emotional heartfelt summer read.

Oriah and her mom travel for the summer to one of her mom’s favorite places. Oriah has dealt with medical issues her whole life and is sheltered by her overprotective mother. Over the course of the summer Oriah begins to find herself and fall in love. Oriah meets some friends and Julian, a local fisherman on the island. There is an instant love connection between these two. What starts as a chance encounter now becomes a whirlwind summer romance between these two. There is so much depth and complexities in all the characters. As the summer goes on we get a little more of their secrets and what they are hiding from one another. This is a story about finding yourself, first love and a summer to remember.

“I love him, every dark and light part of him, and I will never leave his side, until my fate pulls me away. And even then, I will fight like hell.”

“I’ve always loved watching the sunrise from my boat. It sounds cliché, but it’s such a good reminder that every day is a new start, every sunrise is a new beginning. No matter what happens during the day and night, we get another chance, another beginning each time it rises.”

When the main character starts off saying they aren’t taking their medicine and hinting that they won’t be around for long, you immediately know what kind of ride you are on. Even with all of the warning signs, this book sucked me in! A summer in Spain, a sunshiny new friend and a grumpy, gorgeous local made it so I couldn’t stop reading. I knew tears were coming but the story was too good! So here I am recommending this book to you, please make sure you grab your own copy when it comes out on May 6, 2025.

Thank you so much to Gallery Books, Hambright PR, and Netgalley for the eARC!

4 stars!

I think this is the perfect summer read! I've been a fan of Anna's writing since After and I really enjoyed this book!

I loved Ry's character and I think she was so strong & brave regarding her medical issues. I really loved also getting to see her build a better relationship with her mother but also stick up for herself too. I think she is such an insanely strong character!

I really loved her relationship with Julián, I felt like it was the perfect "summer fling" turned into the sweetest romance. The ending had me so emotional!

I definitely recommend picking this one up if you're looking for an addicting and emotional summer themed romance book!

I was so excited to read this book, Anna Todds, AFTER series is one of my all time favorite series!

I enjoyed this book, it kept my interests-- and was such a beautiful heartbreaking story. I will say though the back and forth back and forth at the ending, and some of the banter between the two characters was cheesy. I LOVED the spice, it was tastefully done-

Just finished The Last Sunrise by Anna Todd and I’m still thinking about it. Ry’s journey felt so real her struggles, her growth, the way she slowly lets herself actually live. I loved how the story captured that feeling of being stuck between fear and freedom. And Julián? Totally swoon-worthy but also such an important part of Ry finding herself.

It’s more than a summer romance, it’s about healing, bravery, and choosing your own path. Definitely one of those reads that stays with you.