The Last Session: A Psychological Thriller

by Simona-Alexandra Chirila

273 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication April 10, 2026

Reviews

[PJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having read The Last Session, I am left wondering if the description, psychological thriller, is somewhat over used because this story had me totally on the edge of my seat throughout.

A full-on cat and mouse quest to unravel the mysterious and sudden disappearance of a patient, Ethan Vale, who was undergoing psychiatric treatment by Dr Anna Ellison. Anna, blamed for his abscondment, is forced to take temporary leave from her role whilst the police investigate and escapes to what she believes to be a neutral remote location only to find the village is hiding more secrets than she could ever have imagined.

A truly absorbing case of who can you trust and how do you save yourself from those out to get you. Added to my enjoyment of this book, the ending was absolutely perfectly pitched.

Highly recommend.

[Hannah May · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5

I received this book as an ARC in exchange for a honest review.

This book was completely insane. I was not expecting anything that happened. I was not expecting the system (will not say much because of spoilers). This book made me confused but in a good way as I never knew what was going to happen next. I went into this book trying it figure it out but it then it felt like I was becoming apart of it. Hasn’t if things don’t have to be ethical, I feel like this would absolutely happen in society. I will definitely be reading more books by this author

[Leah Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book pulls you in right from the start. I couldn’t wait to find out what happened to Anna’s last patient. I was not expecting the story to unformed as it does, and was a complete surprise. One that makes you think about your own life, and the choices you make. Anna’s world keeps changing and you never know what is real or who to trust.

Really enjoyed the book and cannot wait to read more from Simona-Alexandra Chiria!

[Mescha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was completely mindboggling, psychological and uneasy. Creating paranoia in the reader and many questions about behaviour and society. There were so many puzzles and hidden motives to work out along with the characters and trust is a hard thing to decide. The ending left me questioning the entire book and the characters, wanting to know more, wanting to understand. I really enjoyed it.

[Crystal Harbour · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am still processing my feelings. The tone is very philosophical, more so than other therapist/psychological thrillers. Riddles galore. Slow start, but picked up 2/3 of the way through. Some parts are a bit wordy and feel like trudging through a mud bog. Overall, a very interesting plot. Timely, since it includes AI and language models. #ARC

[DeeDee Angelo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was an ARC read. It was so creepy and had my mind going in so many different directions! It is a psychological thriller with lots of clinical aspects. The author keeps you guessing throughout the entire story, which I loved!

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC read.
This book caught me from the first chapter. It is unhinged in all the best ways. It messes with your mind all while making you want more. It makes you question every conversation that is had between the characters. A definite must read if you like psychological thrillers!

[•mikaela• :) · Rating 4 out of 5]

✨ARC Review✨

A haunting psychological thriller that will have you questioning your own mind everything in society.

This had me hooked, and was written in a way that stuck with me and left me thinking long after I finished. 👀