The Last of August was very well-written. It had a lot of suspense and action in the novel. Cavallaro did a good job with not only this book, but also with the first book in the series. She tells a good story in this novel with lots of suspense, action, and some romantic intentions. We see where Jamie Watson's feelings for Charlotte Holmes grow stronger. 
 The Last of August is set in Berlin, Germany (for the majority of the book). It's Christmas break and Watson/Holmes are out visiting with each others families. The main action takes place when Charlotte's uncle, Leander, comes homes. They hear him arguing with Holmes's mother. One day, Leander disappears. Leander was going undercover in Berlin on a case of forged paintings. Holmes's decides that the only place they'll find Leander is in Berlin. Can Holmes, Watson, and August Moriarty find her uncle?