Super Short Summary

The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty is a contemporary Australian novel that centers on Sophie Honeywell, who inherits a house on Scribbly Gum Island from her ex-boyfriend’s aunt, Connie. Sophie becomes entangled in the island’s famous Munro Baby Mystery, navigating complex relationships with the island's residents—including her ex’s family—while uncovering long-held secrets. The novel explores themes of female solidarity, self-determination, and identity in romantic relationships. References to postpartum depression, suicidal ideation, and sexual violence are present.