A review by bookcheshirecat
The Last Time We Say Goodbye by Cynthia Hand

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

4.0

“Time passes. That's the rule. No matter what happens, no matter how much it might feel like everything in your life has been frozen around one particular moment, time marches on.”

➽ The Last Time We Say Goodbye is about Lex whose brother died by suicide and left her with a heart full of grief. Obviously, this was a very emotional read as it focuses on Lex's grief and the impact her brother's suicide has had on her family. Her mother is devastated and her father isn't really in the picture anymore, as he's got a new family now. Lex has troubles dealing with her grief and the complicated feelings towards her brother, so she cuts herself off completely. It's difficult for her to keep in contact with her friends and her (ex) boyfriend, as they don't seem to know how to treat her. This book wasn't perfect, but it felt raw and honest!
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