American author Laura Dave had an interest in writing when she was just a child, and she was able to turn that dream into several hit novels. In 2021, she published the thriller The Last Thing He Told Me, which became an instant New YorkTimes bestseller and spent more than 80 weeks on the list. Five years later in 2026, the sequel to her hit story, The First Time I Saw Him, was released to similar commercial and critical acclaim.
The First Time I Saw Him similarly became a bestseller with the New York Times and was selected as a Reese's Book Club pick. Additionally, the novel is a hit amongst readers, with the reading platform Goodreads ranking it among the "Most Read Thrillers and Mysteries" for 2026.
Readers on Goodreads have reviewed the book over 8,000 times, saying:
"Exactly what we needed after The Last Thing He Told Me! Do we need a 3rd instalment? Absolutely!"
"If you’re anything like me—a fangirl screaming from the rooftops for this sequel—you need to grab it immediately. It’s gripping, twisty, exhilarating, and utterly unputdownable. Five blazing stars from me!"
View this post on InstagramTaking place five years after the events of the first novel, The First Time I Saw Himpicks up with Hannah Hall and step-daughter Bailey living peacefully in their new life in Southern California. They're working to find their own bond with Bailey's grandfather and move forward with their lives. But when Owen shows up at one of Hannah's art exhibits, everything changes. Bailey and Hannah are forced back on the run to keep their past from catching up with their future. And then somehow, Hannah learns that despite everything, there may be a way to get Owen back in their lives for good.
Both The First Time I Saw Him and The Last Thing He Told Me are out now and available wherever books are sold.
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