The Last Mrs. Parrish Review

I finally finished a book. Let’s review The Last Mrs. Parrish.

Synopsis

Amber Patterson is fed up. She’s tired of being a nobody: a plain, invisible woman who blends into the background. She deserves more–a life of money and power like the one blond-haired, blue-eyed goddess Daphne Parrish takes for granted.

To everyone in the exclusive town of Bishops Harbor, Connecticut, Daphne–a socialite and philanthropist–and her real-estate mogul husband, Jackson, are a couple straight out of a fairy tale.

Amber’s envy could eat her alive . . . if she didn’t have a plan. Amber uses Daphne’s compassion and caring to insinuate herself into the family’s life–the first step in a meticulous scheme to undermine her. Before long, Amber is Daphne’s closest confidante, traveling to Europe with the Parrishes and their lovely young daughters, and growing closer to Jackson.

My Thoughts on The Last Mrs. Parrish

I don’t think I’ve ever liked a book so much but still hated the characters. But that is absolutely the point of this story so don’t get discouraged my fellow character readers. And honestly, it felt nice to hate these characters, especially Amber. She is the sketchiest most manipulative character I think I’ve ever come across.

I will say parts of Amber’s storyline started to feel a little too easy. I was worried that it would turn into a plot armor situation, but it all comes together in the latter part of the story. Trust the process. It all plays out in the most shocking and satisfying way.

My Rating: 4/5