The setting and atmosphere were perfect. A women’s whitewater rafting trip already feels intense, but adding the history of a brutal murder on that same stretch of river made everything feel even more unsettling. Once things start going wrong, the story turns into a full-on survival nightmare in the best way. There were several scenes that genuinely had my heart racing. The whole book played out like a movie in my head. I especially loved the little details from The River Guides Almanac woven throughout the story because they added so much to the reading experience.
The pacing is classic Noelle W. Ihli: relentless, anxiety-inducing, and so
addictive. There’s no filler, no overdone descriptions, just sharp writing and
nonstop momentum. I also really appreciated that underneath all the terror and
suspense, there was still something deeper here about survival, healing, and
finding the strength to keep going. The female characters were strong,
believable, and so easy to root for.
This is my first read by Noelle W. Ihli and already she has earned her place on
my auto-read author list, and The Last to Drown is another absolute hit.
If you love survival thrillers, wilderness horror, strong character work, and
books that make you feel like you’re holding on for dear life right alongside
the characters, definitely pick this one up.
★★★★★
Thank you to NetGalley and the Dynamite Books for providing me with an advance
reader copy in exchange for my honest review.
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