High school senior Anders Thorson is gifted. His band, Last Things, is legendary in their northern Minnesota hometown. With guitar skills that would amaze even if he weren't only eighteen, Anders is the focus of head-turning admiration. And Thea Malcolm, a newcomer to the insular town, is one of his admirers. Thea seems to turn up everywhere Anders goes: gigs, guitar lessons, even the woods near Anders's home.
When strange things start happening to Anders - including the disappearance of his cat, his sort-of girlfriend, and, somehow, his musical talent - blame immediately falls on Thea. But is she trying to hurt him? Or save him from something far worse?
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☆ Finalist for the 2020 Minnesota Book Awards ☆
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"Last Things is at once poetic and urgent, evocative and authentic, everything I love in a book."
- Victoria Schwab
Author of #1 New York Times bestseller This Savage Song
"It's always a breath of fresh air to read something outside the lines, to read something that is atmospheric and intriguing. That's this book, perfectly described. Last Things is what I've been waiting for. "
- Hopelessly Devoted Bibliophile
"Jacqueline West spins a spooky, suspenseful fairy tale about the lure of the music business and a small town about to be swallowed by dark forces."
- Minneapolis Star Tribune
"I devoured this book in a day. Last Things is the kind of taut, atmospheric thriller that gets your heart racing and sets your imagination on fire. Sensational."
- Claire Legrand
New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn
"Hand this worthy addition to any YA collection to fans of mystery, music, and horror."
- School Library Journal
"A suspenseful tale wrought from power chords, creeping darkness, and disquieting twists."
- Kirkus
"West uses evocative language, including song lyrics, to enhance the ominous atmosphere in this updated Faustian thriller; her pitch-perfect depiction of music conjures pulse-pounding concerts and Anders’ passion for metal. A dark and lovely saga. "
- Booklist
"Last Things is more than an homage to a legendary tale. It’s an expert reinvention that stands wholly on its own. And yes, you’ll want to leave the lights on."
☆☆☆☆☆ "The blend of atmosphere, the music vibe, the subtle supernatural approach and a host of engaging characters made this one of the best YA supernatural thrillers I have read in a while."
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