A review by smateer73
Love Letters to the Dead by Ava Dellaira

3.0

This book was good, but sad. I’m not really sure what to think of it. It tells a heartbreaking story of love, loss, and growth in a similar manner of "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" in that the protagonist seems naive but the book deals with very advanced and mature topics. There is a lot to think about, and it really makes you consider family relations, and take a look at sexual abuse, lesbian relationships, drug/alcohol use, suicide among other things. It’s depressing at points, but it definitely has a redemptive message and a theme of growth and overcoming the hardships of life. It also has some amazingly thought provoking quotes about who we are and taking life by the reigns. I would have rated it higher for the intricicity and finesse with which it handles hard ideas, but I also found it boring at points and not extremely relatable. Plus I don’t like emotions/romances and this book was definitely an emotional romance.