Title: Last Breath
Author: Rachel Caine
First published November 1, 2011
335 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 9780451234872 (ISBN10: 0451234871)
Rating: 4.3
Overview
Leigh Tressman, a survivor of cancer, wants to prove herself as an independent and strong individual. However, her overprotective brother and health issues keep hindering her progress.
On top of it, she is surrounded by a line of young men who want to be with her. Leigh finds herself in physical and spiritual dilemmas, but she never loses hope.
Join Leigh on her journey to self-discovery and learn how she finds unexpected love in the most delightful places.
About the Author
The author known as Rachel Caine is actually Roxanne Longstreet Conrad, who has also written under the names Roxanne Longstreet and Roxanne Conrad. You can find her on Facebook and Instagram.
Editoral Review
Rachel Caines Last Breath is a thrilling novel that belongs to the urban fantasy genre. Caine is a New York Times bestselling author who is well known for her young adult and adult fiction works.
She has also been the recipient of multiple awards for her writing. Published on November 1, 2011, Last Breath is the eleventh installment in the Morganville Vampire series.
The novel revolves around Claire Danvers, who is a brilliant college student in the small town of Morganville, Texas. Claires life changes when she discovers that vampires are real and that they control the town.
She soon becomes involved in a dangerous game of politics, power, and intrigue as she tries to survive in a world that is ruled by supernatural beings. The novel’s main characters include Claire, her boyfriend Shane Collins, her best friend Eve Rosser, and the founder of Morganville, Amelie.
Caine masterfully creates a captivating and immersive world in Last Breath. She expertly weaves supernatural elements with real-world issues like politics, power, and corruption.
The mystical world of Morganville is vibrant, and the characters are relatable and well developed. The writing is fast-paced, and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged until the very end.
Caine’s prose is descriptive, and she creates a vivid picture of the world around the characters. The strengths of this novel lie in its character development and world-building.
Caine has created a set of characters that feel genuine and relatable. She explores themes like power, corruption, and friendship in a way that is both engaging and thought-provoking.
The pacing of the novel is excellent, and the plot is well structured. The conflict is well developed, and the resolution is satisfying.
However, one flaw of Last Breath is that it may not be accessible to readers who have not read the previous installments in the series. The novel can stand on its own, but readers may struggle to fully understand the relationships between the characters and the world-building if they have not read the previous books.
Additionally, some readers may find the supernatural aspects of the novel to be unsettling. Despite these limitations, Last Breath is an excellent addition to the Morganville Vampire series.
Fans of the previous installments will enjoy the continuation of the characters’ stories. The novel is also highly recommended to readers who enjoy urban fantasy, young adult fiction, or any reader who is interested in a well-written and engaging story.
Overall, Last Breath deserves a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
