The Last Run by Rachel Weaver

The Last Run

by Rachel Weaver

Rating: 5 star rating

I really enjoyed The Last Run by Rachel Weaver. This is the story of Ellie, a single mom in Alaska who discovers that her father, Pete, has gambled away the family's fishing boat and permit. She is trying to save what is left for her young son, Drew. She agrees to spend one last fishing season with her father to try to earn the money to get it back. 

What I loved most about this book was the relationship between Ellie and her father. Neither one is perfect, and both have made mistakes, but I found myself rooting for them. Drew was also a wonderful young boy and added a lot of heart to the story.

The Alaska setting felt very real, and the commercial fishing scenes made me feel like I was right there on the boat. The story tells about a storm that damages the boat and how the family stands behind each other; with forgiveness, hard work, and acceptance of help from each other. 

The ending left me feeling hopeful. The major conflicts are resolved when, at the end of the story, Ellie meets the man who holds her fathers gambling debt and title to the boat. This will be a surprising ending to the story.

If you enjoy family dramas with strong characters and beautiful settings, I would definitely recommend this book. It was emotional, uplifting, and hard to put down.

Thank you, NetGalley, Lake Union Publishing, and Rachel Weaver for this book review consideration. All review opinions are my own.

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