A review by booksbubblesbrews
The Only One Left by Riley Sager

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The Only One Left is tied for my favorite Riley Sager book (The House Across The Lake). 

This had all the gothic horror vibes. Creepy mansion on a seaside cliff, old lady who can talk or move except her left hand, story written out on a typewriter, bloodstains from infamous local massacre from 1929, covered paintings of family members, creaky front gate that gets stuck, old fashion nurse, chef and housekeeper uniforms, possible ghost of a deceased family member? It has it all. 

That’s all I’m saying…