i love a book about fake celebrities, especially musicians, although this wasn’t quite what i expected. i liked all the pop culture references especially to a time i didn’t live through and don’t know much about, and studio 54 has always intrigued me too
i really liked the structure of the chapters, having something recent at the start of each and then going back to the 70s for the main bulk of it, and the concept of it being written as an email was good too
i don’t think any of the characters were particularly likeable, which i do think is the point. the main character especially was very unlikeable and almost unbelievable, her delusion was both funny and cringe at the same time, i felt second hand embarrassment for her a lot throughout, again which i think is probably the point
overall i did enjoy this book but i do also think it was kind of just nothingy at the same time, i feel like nothing crazy or unexpected happened and it was kind of building up for something big to happen that just didn’t really. although again this might be the point of the main character and her delusion that she’s more important than she is

thank you to netgalley for this ARC!!

Last Night at the Disco is a sharp, electric tale of ambition, betrayal, and reclaiming lost fame. Lynda Boyle is fierce, flawed, and unforgettable—a woman determined to set the record straight, no matter the cost.

Having stumbled upon this just after finishing Daisy Jones & the Six, it was a natural segue. If you loved the show, you'll love this book, which is a trippy jaunt through the 70s rock scene. Lynda is the main character that you love to hate...she's so full of herself, you despise her, but she has brass balls, and you love her for that. The story is intriguing, and the era is a character all in itself...perfectly described.

What an enjoyable read! I LOVED the fabulous Lynda Boyle (even if she preferred going to Studio 54 to seeing The Ramones at CBGB’s)

Last Night At The Disco was a real breath of fresh air, original, so funny and intensely readable. I was sorry when it ended.

Many thanks to all concerned for letting me read and review this terrific novel.

Last Night at the Disco by Lisa Borders was an entertaining and enjoyable read that provided a delightful escape from reality. The book was filled with engaging characters and a captivating storyline that kept me hooked from beginning to end. The author’s writing style was both witty and charming, making the narrative flow effortlessly and keeping the pages turning. The setting was vividly described, allowing me to immerse myself in the world of the story. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it to anyone!

Last Night at the Disco is a wild ride through the 70s disco and rock culture, following the insane, wickedly brilliant Lynda Boyle as she narrates her part in the rise of fictitious rockstars Aura Lockhart and Johnny Engel.

Part Daisy Jones & The Six, part American Psycho, Last Night at the Disco thrives in its unreliable narrator, who assures us she can do no wrong and then sets out to prove it, taking back what she assumes the world owes her.

I found it insanely fascinating: like watching a trainwreck, but one that I didn’t want to get off! Lynda is narcissistic and really, really awful, but so charming that I couldn’t help but keep reading, wondering what she was scheming about next. The disconnect between her and the realities of her situation kept me on hook, and the mystery of who her husband actually was did provide me some sort of glee when I figured it out.

An unpredictable journey full of ups and downs, Last Night is funny, insane, and over-the-top in all the best ways.

What a ride! I can't remember the last time I read a book where the villain was the main character. Oh, how I despised Lynda Boyle! She's such a narcissist, possibly a sociopath. Much like how I feel watching, "The Boys" to see what unpredictable, despicable, things Homelander will do next, I had to keep reading this book. Ms. Boyle took us on a epic, often eyebrow-raising, journey filled with sex, rock-and-roll, with very little love. I enjoyed the hell out of this book.

While I loved the potential story, it’s execution left a lot to be desired. Sometimes an anti-hero protagonist is simply too unlikable and predictable to make the narrative worth it.

Last Night at the Disco is a wild, glittery ride through the 70s music scene. It follows Lynda, who's messy, ambitious, and totally unapologetic as she tries to claw her way to fame - first in New York then years later when she tries to rewrite her story. Lynda isn't exactly 'likeable' which made me struggle to connect with her early on, but as I got further in I realised that that's kind of the point, and I ended up loving that about her.

One of my favourite books is Daisy Jones & The Six, this book definitely gave me the same sort of vibe! Think Daisy Jones meets Almost Famous but with more grit and less glamour. It dives into friendship, betrayal, and the kind of ego that can either fuel you or destroy everything around you. It's sharp, chaotic and full of heart - if you're into character driven stories with a strong feminist edge and a dash of disco drama, this is for you.