Julie Clark

Last Flight

The instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller! "The Last Flight is thoroughly absorbing—not only because of its tantalizing plot and deft pacing, but also because of its unexpected poignancy and its satisfying, if bittersweet, resolution. The characters get under your skin."—The New York Times Book Review Two women. Two flights. One last chance to disappear. Claire Cook has a perfect life. Married to the scion of a political dynasty, with a Manhattan townhouse and a staff of ten, her surroundings are elegant, her days flawlessly choreographed, and her future auspicious. But behind closed doors, nothing is quite as it seems. That perfect husband has a temper that burns as bright as his promising political career, and he's not above using his staff to track Claire's every move, making sure she's living up to his impossible standards. But what he doesn't know is that Claire has worked for months on a plan to vanish. A chance meeting in an airport bar brings her together with a woman whose circumstances seem equally dire. Together they make a last-minute decision to switch tickets—Claire taking Eva's flight to Oakland, and Eva traveling to Puerto Rico as Claire. They believe the swap will give each of them the head start they need to begin again somewhere far away. But when the flight to Puerto Rico goes down, Claire realizes it's no longer a head start but a new life. Cut off, out of options, with the news of her death about to explode in the media, Claire will assume Eva's identity, and along with it, the secrets Eva fought so hard to keep hidden. For fans of Lisa Jewell and Liv Constantine, The Last Flight is the story of two women—both alone, both scared—and one agonizing decision that will change the trajectory of both of their lives.

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The Last Flight

rakshu

i’m DEVASTATED. i disliked eva for the WHOLE book only to find out she did die on that plane??? what the fuck😭😭😭😭 im so? im so so happy claire got her happy ending WITH Danielle & petra by her side but i’m genuinely so heartbroken for eva & liz. i did not expect to like this book this much

Geoffrey Froggatt

An addictive thriller with a gut-punch ending. The Last Flight introduces us to Claire and Eva, two protagonists that I couldn't help but love and root for. This thriller had everything I've been looking for to get me out of my reading slump. I'll recommend this to anyone looking for their next thriller.

Maryam

Some nice suspense, super easy to read. I liked that it wasn't just cheap thrills - there was a lot to be said and pondered about regarding the systemic unfair hand that women often get dealt. The author didn't need to spell it out that concretely and allowed the story to make you feel that pain which I really appreciated. 

This is a great story for someone who loves suspense and mystery with the side effect of understanding a couple of lived perspectives of women that represent a larger problem we're still figuring out how to resolve as a society. I loved that it gave perspective from two very different socioeconomic backgrounds, really packs the punch of how systemic these issues are.

Melyssa Tromberg 

This book was just what I needed; a fast pace physiological thriller that gives all the feels. Right from the beginning, you are drawn into the two main characters, Eva + Claire - making this book dual timelines & POV's throughout.

"Everything you ever wanted is on the other side of fear"

Two strangers, Eva & Claire, both desperate to disappear for their own reasons, happen to meet at JFK airport... what happens next?

Claire did a job with the dual timelines and the plot twists at the end that comes together perfectly. This book gave me chills. You NEED to read this.

Two women. Two flights. One last chance to disappear.

Claire Cook has a perfect life. Married to the scion of a political dynasty, with a Manhattan townhouse and a staff of ten, her surroundings are elegant, her days flawlessly choreographed, and her future auspicious. But behind closed doors, nothing is quite as it seems. That perfect husband has a temper that burns bright and he's not above using his staff to track Claire's every move.

What he doesn't know is that Claire has worked for months on a plan to vanish. A plan that takes her to the airport, poised to run from it all. But a chance meeting in the airport bar brings her together with a woman whose circumstances seem equally dire. Together they make a last-minute decision.

The two women switch tickets, with Claire taking Eva's flight to Oakland, and Eva traveling to Puerto Rico as Claire. They believe the swap will give each of them the head start they need to begin again somewhere far away. But when the flight to Puerto Rico crashes, Claire realizes it's no longer a head start but a new life. Cut off, out of options, with the news of her death about to explode in the media, Claire will assume Eva's identity, and along with it, the secrets Eva fought so hard to keep hidden.


I would give this 10 stars if I could. This is definitely one of those books that will stick with you. This was a fast paced page turner with so many well written twists. I could not predict how it was going to end. The author did a beautiful job weaving two strong female characters’ stories together. 

Tiffany Gammons

alyssa b

Wow that was amazing, I read it in a couple of hours and couldn’t put it down. I read a review before that said how this is more than a mystery/thriller and that was so accurate. The relationships formed in this story was heartwarming to read and I felt like this was the perfect balance with this type of thriller. The plot twists did really shock me and was left me anticipated throughout the story. The last page was sad because I really thought it was going to play out differently. Really recommend this, was different from the typical thriller and loved seeing these woman help each other out and support one another.

Beatriz Aguiar

3.5
a bit repetitive and boring at times, especially for a thriller
cosy?

Kristen Claiborn

When I first finished reading this book, I wrote down “4 Stars” in my book tracker, then added this one to the “to be reviewed” pile, which is quite large. When I finally got to this book’s review, I had a hard time remembering much about it except that I didn’t really hate it and clearly didn’t really love it. 
	When Eva’s story was introduced and described, I remember being rather disgusted with her choices. She had such a promising trajectory, yet she became completely derailed over a guy. Why do women always get written as lovesick fools? I was quite frustrated with that little nugget. Claire’s situation wasn’t much better. She, too, had been hoodwinked into a craptastic marriage, and while she probably wasn’t fully aware of how evil the man truly was, she had to have seen some red flags early on and chose to ignore them. Again, why??? So this book is essentially about two women who made stupid decisions because of a boy, then had to take drastic, potentially life-threatening measures to fix their mistakes. My disdain is more because SO MANY of us do stupid s*&t over men more than how this book portrays those women. 
	Clark actually churns a pretty decent page-turner. I found myself so engrossed in the story, I was unable to accomplish anything in my outside life. Which, actually, is fine. Better than fine, because who wants to do dishes anyway. We can order a pizza for dinner right?? From my own personal, non-literary-brain, point of view, that’s exactly what makes a book good. So I guess it did really earn those four stars.

marie-ange

I’m definitely in the minority when I say that I wasn’t thrilled nor enthralled in this story at ALLL. this is such a tame thriller that i can’t even call it a thriller like this is just domestic suspense. The resounding sentiment I felt while reading was general apathy for the characters which I feel like is so much worse than me disliking them? :/ there were some cute twists and turns near the end though I’ll give it that and the central plot of two women swapping tickets was super neat but idk poor execution I guess

also on the topic of #MeToo and women empowerment books…they really just SLAP it in your face rather than show it and it’s like ok thanks I guess like it seems forced, ti the point of it becoming inorganic but anyways okay overall might bump it up but I’ll stick with with 2/2.5 for now :)

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY BESTSELLER "The Last Flight is thoroughly absorbing--not only because of its tantalizing plot and deft pacing, but also because of its unexpected poignancy and its satisfying, if bittersweet, resolution. The characters get under your skin."--The New York Times Book Review Two women. Two flights. One last chance to disappear. Claire Cook has a perfect life. Married to the scion of a political dynasty, with a Manhattan townhouse and a staff of ten, her surroundings are elegant, her days flawlessly choreographed, and her future auspicious. But behind closed doors, nothing is quite as it seems. That perfect husband has a temper that burns as bright as his promising political career, and he's not above using his staff to track Claire's every move, making sure she's living up to his impossible standards. But what he doesn't know is that Claire has worked for months on a plan to vanish. A chance meeting in an airport bar brings her together with a woman whose circumstances seem equally dire. Together they make a last-minute decision to switch tickets--Claire taking Eva's flight to Oakland, and Eva traveling to Puerto Rico as Claire. They believe the swap will give each of them the head start they need to begin again somewhere far away. But when the flight to Puerto Rico goes down, Claire realizes it's no longer a head start but a new life. Cut off, out of options, with the news of her death about to explode in the media, Claire will assume Eva's identity, and along with it, the secrets Eva fought so hard to keep hidden. For fans of Lisa Jewell and Liv Constantine, The Last Flight is the story of two women--both alone, both scared--and one agonizing decision that will change the trajectory of both of their lives. Praise for The Last Flight: "The Last Flight is a wild ride: One part Strangers on a Train, one part Breaking Bad, with more twists than an amusement park roller coaster Julie Clark is a devilishly inventive storyteller."--Janelle Brown, New York Times bestselling author of Watch Me Disappear and Pretty Things "The Last Flight is everything you want in a book: a gripping story of suspense; haunting, vulnerable characters; and a chilling and surprising ending that stays with you long after the last page."--Aimee Molloy, New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Mother "The perfect combination of beautiful prose and high suspense, and an ending that I guarantee will catch you off guard."--Kimberly Belle, internationally bestselling author of Dear Wife and The Marriage Lie "The Last Flight sweeps you into a thrilling story of two desperate women who will do anything to escape their lives. Both poignant and addictive, you'll race through the pages to the novel's chilling end. A must read of the summer "--Kaira Rouda, internationally bestselling author of Best Day Ever and The Favorite

Lynn Braden

Claire has it all planned.  A trip to Detroit that would lead to a new life, but when her abusive and powerful husband suddenly switches her to a flight for Puerto Rico, Claire panics.  When she is approached in the airport by Eva, a woman who says she is trying to get away because she helped her husband commit suicide after months of deterioration from cancer, Claire thinks she has found another way out.  The two women switch tickets and Claire heads for Eva's home in Oakland, California.  News of the the flight to Puerto Rico crashing, killing all aboard reaches Claire, and she doesn't know if Eva is alive or dead.  It isn't long, though, before Claire discovers that Eva isn't who she said she is and living a life in Eva's shoes becomes dangerous.

The Last Flight is a well written suspense novel with a couple of twists and turns as well as a few red herrings to lead the reader astray.  The issue of spousal abuse is front and center in this story, but there is very little content regarding this matter that is new.  The plot follows the two women during the time prior to the plane crash and after, giving us a clear picture of why they are each taking such serious risks.  In the end, Claire's story comes full circle making it seem as though the plot involving her character was a waste of time.  Overall, The Last Flight raises a serious issue that deserves a platform with an opportunity to offer answers, but in the end, it takes the easy way out and leaves this reader feeling cheated.

KADY BURNS

I enjoyed this enough to attempt to read it in the car.

Brian Walborn

If you're looking for escapist fiction with relatable and well-drawn characters, then The Last Flight is the perfect summer read. Fate looks to intertwine the lives of two women looking to escape their past. Both characters are well developed with a bit more emphasis on the character of Claire. This held my attention the entire way through.

Lauren Attaway

Well-written, intelligent thriller, but I think the hype around this one may have spoiled for me.

Dani Edgin

Holy cannoli I certainly wasn’t expecting that!

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! 'Bristling with suspense and crammed with false clues, it would make a fine Hitchcock film' Daily Mail 'Engrossing' The Times (Book of the Month) 'Thoroughly absorbing - not only because of its tantalizing plot and deft pacing, but also because of its unexpected poignancy and its satisfying, if bittersweet, resolution. The characters get under your skin' New York Times 'Absolutely sensational!' Jo Spain 'I couldn't put it down' has never been more true! Crying out to be turned into a Netflix series' Prima Claire and Eva lead very different lives, but they have one thing in common - they are both in huge danger and need to disappear. A chance encounter at the airport presents the two women with a simple but crazy solution: switch places then drop off the grid when they land. But one woman will never reach her destination. The Flight has been highly acclaimed across the world and delivers a smart, tense and twisting narrative that will have you hooked from the first page to the last. It's the perfect escapism, wherever you are! Reviews from Netgalley: * 'This wasn't like any book I've read before. (...) It was emotional, page turning, well written, believable, relatable, and every other emotion in between.' * 'Loved this book - was a real page -turner, fast paced well plotted and I was hooked from the start. I can highly recommend - you won't be disappointed!' * 'Fast moving, fully entertaining suspense with well drawn characters and a engaging plot. Ideal escapism.' * 'Overall, a terrific suspense thriller which is extremely well written, keeps your focus throughout with characters you invest in. Highly recommended.'

The heart-stopping thriller of the year - The New York Times bestseller

The Flight

Ruth Parker 

Eva and Claire live very different lives. But a chance encounter at an airport let’s them change their destinies and escape their lives. But when one of the planes crashes mid flight, the survivor needs to hide her identity even more than before. After all, she’s now considered a dead woman. 

I loved this thriller, it was exactly what I wanted in a book right now. Planes scare me anyway so that was already a good anxiety tool but adding in the whole idea of fight or flight (pardon the pun) and the emotional attachment I felt to Claire in particular worked really well in this book. Loved it.

Becca Miller 

I was really bored reading this. It would make a fun movie but I had to force myself to finish it since I wanted to know where the story was going.

Maria Eugenia Espinal

"Two women. Two flights. One last chance to disappear."

Claire is trying to run from her very powerful and abusive husband, while Eva is trying to flee from a dangerous man and job. After a chance encounter at an airport, they make a last minute decision to switch tickets and trade identities. Claire leaves to Oakland, California and Eva hops on a plane to Puerto Rico, which ends up crashing. 

The story is told from both women’s POV which helps us understand their pasts and what they are running from. I enjoyed this book, but I feel like it was missing that WOW factor that most thrillers have. It did not keep me on my toes as I was expecting.

I am giving this book ⭐⭐⭐.75 (I guess we can round it up to ⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Kelsey Holtaway

This stressed me the eff out and gave me a huge pit in my stomach but i didn’t anticipate any of the twists and ultimately this was a timely thriller with A+ social commentary

Megan Rose

** spoiler alert **
           // 4.5 stars //

“When you share your problems with someone else, your load gets lighter. And so, I’m here, whenever you’re willing to share what’s troubling you. Just because I’m no longer next door doesn’t mean I won’t be there when you need me.”

What a thrilling yet bittersweet read. Two women, both trapped in their lives for different reasons, decide to swap plane tickets to save themselves and each other. However, neither could imagine one of the planes crashing into the ocean en route.

I had a hard time putting this book down. Each chapter switches perspectives, between Claire’s present and Eva’s past. I enjoyed both characters and I also appreciated how the author made connections without giving too much away.

This is one of, if not the best, thriller I’ve read this year and I’m really glad I picked it up.