The Last Letter Paperback – November 24, 2022

There are books that you read, and you completely forget them once you come to the end. And then there are books like this one. Books that embed themselves deep within you. Books that stir up all of your emotions and you just know that reading this book is going to change your life. The Last Letter is that kind of book. It’s the kind of book that just calls out to your soul and demands to be read. It’s the kind of book that you think you’re prepared for, but you couldn’t be more wrong. It’s the kind of book that destroys you, yet fills you with hope all at the same time. It’s the kind of book that will have you crying all of the ugly tears you can summon up. This is the kind of book that I can’t imagine never getting to experience. It’s completely and totally unforgettable and one of the best books I have ever read in my entire life.As I sit here thinking about The Last Letter, I am a total loss for words. I’m having the hardest time trying to sum up all of my thoughts and feeling into coherent sentences. It’s been such a long time since I’ve had a book make me feel this way. How do you write a review for a book that obliterated your heart? When the writing just slays you, leaving you utterly speechless with tear filled eyes? I don’t know if I have the words to do this review justice, but I’m going to try my best.The Last Letter grabbed me from the very first page. I loved the idea of this story and felt an instant connection with the characters. At 10% I wanted to cry. Little did I know that wouldn’t be the last time that tears would fill my eyes. This story and the characters felt so real. I felt like I knew them. I felt like I was right inside the pages with the characters and living each moment along with them. There were moments of bliss and happiness. Moments of rage and heartache. Moments where I just wanted to scream and walk away from my kindle. Moments I never saw coming, but even in their sadness, it filled my heart with the biggest love. Never, ever has a story ever touched my heart the way that this one has. I’ve never had a group of fictional characters ingrain themselves like this. I’m pretty sure there wasn’t one single character in this story that didn’t run away with a piece of my heart. From Ryan to Chaos to Ella and her beautiful kids: Maisie and Colton. Each one of them consumed me and stole a piece of me that I never want to get back.The Last Letter is one of the most heartbreakingly beautiful books that I have ever read. The writing will not only slay you, but take you on the most incredible journey. The characters will consume you and you won’t be able to put their story down. The Last Letter was everything that I never knew I needed and can’t imagine my life without. Even now, hours later, I still have tears in my eyes thinking about this book. There aren’t enough words to describe just how special this journey is that Rebecca Yarros has taken me on. The Last Letter isn’t always an easy read. In fact, there are moments that are going to hurt, maybe even break you. Rebecca Yarros broke my heart. She made me cry. She left me an emotional mess. Yet, at the same time, she reminded me how precious life is. How important those small, little moments are. She reminded me to appreciate each moment and to never give up. To love with each and every breath. Books like this are the reason that I read. It’s stolen a piece of me and I know I’ll never be the same again.In the end, all that’s left to say is I hope you will read this book. If it’s not already on your radar or to-read list, stop what you’re doing. Run and add this book to your list. I hope you will take a chance and experience the beauty of it. I hope you will experience all that I have and I promise you, Rebecca Yarros will make all the pain and hurt worth it in the end.

Who knew the impact that a pen pal could have? This was such a cleverly written book that encased every emotion needed to work through life, fight challenges and fall in love. Great read by Rebecca!

Wow. I don’t even have the words for how much this book wrecked me. The Last Letter is one of those stories that grabs you by the heart and doesn’t let go. It’s raw, emotional, and absolutely heartbreaking in the best and worst ways.Rebecca Yarros wrote such a beautiful, powerful story about love, loss, and second chances, but I was not prepared for the emotional rollercoaster it put me on. I cried—like ugly cried—so many times while reading. The characters felt so real, and their struggles, hope, and heartbreak cut so deeply.And that ending? I did not see it coming. It completely shattered me. My heart feels like it’s still in pieces—devastated is the only way to describe it.This book is unforgettable. It’s tragic and beautiful all at once, and even though it destroyed me, I can’t stop thinking about it. If you pick it up, just have tissues ready—lots of them.

Great audio book. The characters are relatable and believable. Even though I felt frustrated with some of the characters at times, I like the ending...The author has a great way of weaving the story together through the use of the past and the present. Nice job!

This was such an amazing read. I could not put it down. It was definitely an emotional rollercoaster. I highly recommend.

This one broke in all the best ways. I am still going through it as I write this review. I have gone through so many emotions while reading and I have a love/hate relationship with how this has me me feel. Highly recommend!!!

I read this book because I needed a good cry. It did not disappoint! I bawled like a baby. I have read that the ending is heart wrenching and comes out of left field but I do think there were clues throughout the book about it. But this book is relatable to life. When things are finally going right a curve ball comes out of no where and is nothing that you would have expected, however, if God hadn't been doing what he does best and allowing people to come into your life it could have been so much worse. Is the book tragic and heart wrenching and will you need tissues?? Absolutely!! Is it also an amazing book? Absolutely!! I have read books so I could cry it just didn't do it for me, but this one started a waterfall and this book and these characters will be with me for a long time.

The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros is one of those rare books that stays with you long after the final page. I went into it expecting emotion, but I wasn’t prepared for how deeply it would hit me—I ugly cried through parts of it. This novel is both heartwarming and heartbreaking, a beautiful blend of raw grief, resilience, and unconditional love.At its core, the book shows the incredible strength of a mother navigating unimaginable loss while still fiercely protecting and loving her children. Yarros masterfully captures the depth of that love, and the bond between the characters feels achingly real. Every person in this story felt fully alive, and I found myself attached to them—especially the children.The love of family is a major theme throughout the book, and it’s portrayed with both warmth and honesty. The pain, hope, and healing that weave through the story made it impossible to put down, even when I was sobbing.If you’re looking for a book that reminds you of the power of love, especially a mother’s love—The Last Letter is a must-read.