A review by inked_in_pages
The Last Love Note by Emma Grey

emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

I knew going into this book that it was going to be incredibly emotional due to the premise of a young woman working her way through the first few years as a widow.  It definitely lived up to that expectation in terms of pulling at all the heart strings and having me wiping tears away throughout the book. The Last Love Note is not a book for the faint of heart as it explores what it means to grieve deeply and to imagine life after the passing of a love one.  However, The Last Love Note also explores what it means to honor the love that you had while exploring new love as well. 

I appreciated the thoughtfulness that Emma Grey put into her story around such a heavy topic.  I thought it was done with grace, intentionality, and so much care. I went into this expecting a bit more romance and while I didn't get a lot of the romance, I definitely got a lot of the love. 

Pick this up if you enjoyed One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid or P.S. I Love You by Cecilia Ahern.  Make sure to have your tissues ready, you're going to need them. 
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