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The Last Goodbye
by Fiona Lucas
I've been avoiding reading this book since it published, not because I didn't want to read it, but because I had been dealing with the grief of losing my mother. I am incredibly glad that I waited to read this book when I was mentally ready, because it gave me the ability to appreciate just how beautiful and raw this story is.
Two years after the sudden death of her husband, Anna still struggles handling her grief. Despite her family and friends telling her to move on, she cannot bring herself to let go of the memory of her late husband. So when Anna calls her husband's number to hear his voicemail recording, but a man answers instead, Anna's world is rocked. But after the mysterious man and Anna take up a phone call friendship, Anna starts finding the strength to begin to heal and move on.
The Last Goodbye is an incredible book. It accurately explores the grief and regret people feel after their loved ones pass. Mental health is at the center of the story and is pivotal in both main character's journeys. Therapy and seeking help is championed throughout as well.
It's hard for me to pick a favorite character, because I fell in love with both Anna and Brody's stories. Each have equally heartbreaking backstories and I loved how the book was set up, where we get to know Anna's POV for an extended time, before jumping into Brody's POV.
Both characters are grieving incredibly different, yet they share the pain of losing a loved one. Their raw and emotional journeys show that grief is not one-size fits all. The heroes each had tons of growth throughout the story and the book proves that it's possible to move on, even when things feel insurmountable.
This book resonated deeply with me and I appreciated how honest and real The Last Goodbye felt. The story brought me to tears many times, but not out of sadness, but out of hope. I am glad I waited to read the book so I could fully appreciate its beautiful message.
Two years after the sudden death of her husband, Anna still struggles handling her grief. Despite her family and friends telling her to move on, she cannot bring herself to let go of the memory of her late husband. So when Anna calls her husband's number to hear his voicemail recording, but a man answers instead, Anna's world is rocked. But after the mysterious man and Anna take up a phone call friendship, Anna starts finding the strength to begin to heal and move on.
The Last Goodbye is an incredible book. It accurately explores the grief and regret people feel after their loved ones pass. Mental health is at the center of the story and is pivotal in both main character's journeys. Therapy and seeking help is championed throughout as well.
It's hard for me to pick a favorite character, because I fell in love with both Anna and Brody's stories. Each have equally heartbreaking backstories and I loved how the book was set up, where we get to know Anna's POV for an extended time, before jumping into Brody's POV.
Both characters are grieving incredibly different, yet they share the pain of losing a loved one. Their raw and emotional journeys show that grief is not one-size fits all. The heroes each had tons of growth throughout the story and the book proves that it's possible to move on, even when things feel insurmountable.
This book resonated deeply with me and I appreciated how honest and real The Last Goodbye felt. The story brought me to tears many times, but not out of sadness, but out of hope. I am glad I waited to read the book so I could fully appreciate its beautiful message.