Eve, Justin, Susie, and Ed have been friends since they were teenagers. Now in their thirties, the four are as close as ever, Thursday night bar trivia is sacred, and Eve is still secretly in love with Ed. Maybe she should have moved on by now, but she can’t stop thinking about what could have been. And she knows Ed still thinks about it, too.
But then, in an instant, their lives are changed forever.
In the aftermath, Eve’s world is upended. As stunning secrets are revealed, she begins to wonder if she really knew her friends as well as she thought. And when someone from the past comes back into her life, Eve’s future veers in a surprising new direction...
They say every love story starts with a single moment. What if it was just last night?
Oh. My. Gawd! Mhairi McFarlane you broke my heart and put it back together again. I loved this book so much!
What I adore most about McFarlane's books is that you feel like you are actually there and that the characters are your best mates. Her writing is effortless and her ear for dialogue is impeccable—she's also the right amount of cheeky and has a great sense of humour.
As an "aging goth" who is trying to hold on to her youth and the way things were, Eve is relatable on so many levels (and has fab taste in music). She is compelling with the perfect balance of being loyal and kind, yet clever and witty. But instead of playing to these strengths, Eve uses these traits as a means of deflection while nursing a broken heart and processing a huge secret that has left her feeling betrayed by those closest to her.
There are many beautiful moments in this layered story. The narrative is funny, endearing, and even heavy at times. McFarlane deftly explores the dynamics of friendship, grief, betrayal, and how unexpected life is. Just Last Night is so much more than a spirited rom-com. The romance is actually secondary to Eve's growth; she's grappling with grief and managing her feelings.
Just Last Night was bloody fantastic and I have a massive book hangover.
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