Last Shot

Last Shot was honestly just a really fun, easy read.

It follows two kids, Stevie and Susan Carol, who get this incredible opportunity to cover the Final Four as student reporters. Obviously, that alone sounds amazing—but then they stumble into something way bigger when they overhear talk about a player being blackmailed to throw the game. From there, it turns into this mix of sports drama and mystery.

What I liked most is how fast it moves. It’s the kind of book you can fly through without even realizing it. There’s always something happening, so it never really drags.

You can also tell John Feinstein really knows the sports world. The Final Four setting feels real, but it’s not overly detailed or confusing—even if you’re not super into basketball, it still makes sense.

The mystery itself is pretty straightforward, but it works. It kept me interested, even if I had a general idea of where it was going. It’s not super twisty, but it doesn’t need to be.

The only downside for me was that the characters felt a little simple at times, but it didn’t really take away from the story. It kind of fits the tone of the book.