A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

The Last Spirits of Manhattan by John A. McDermott is a good book with a creative premise and a lot of heart. The writing is engaging and the story has some really intriguing moments. That said, it wasn’t fully to my liking. I found the plot a bit too busy at times, with a lot going on all at once, and it jumped around more than I would have preferred. It made it harder for me to stay connected to the story and characters. Still, I can see how others might really enjoy its unique style and pacing—it just wasn’t quite the right fit for me.

DNF at 50% because the entire book was rich people small talk dialogue. I didn't get a sense that any of the characters had strong motivations or desires for anything. It was just pages upon pages of small talk. I think maybe with a few editing passes the actual story will start to become clearer but in the book's current state I would consider it unreadable.