"Review My Books" Review by Audris
by Cynthia Hand
Hardcover: 400 pages
Publisher: HarperTeen (February 10, 2015)
Language: English
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Since her brother, Tyler, committed suicide, Lex has been trying to keep her grief locked away, and to forget about what happened that night. But as she starts putting her life, her family, and her friendships back together, Lex is haunted by a secret she hasn't told anyone—a text Tyler sent, that could have changed everything.
In the tradition of Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why, Gayle Forman's If I Stay, and Lauren Oliver's Before I Fall, The Last Time We Say Goodbye is a thoughtful and deeply affecting novel that will change the way you look at life and death.
Wow.
I don't even know where to begin. Actually, that's a lie. I know
exactly where to begin. I'm going to start off by saying that this book
is an emotional roller coaster from the very first page, so if you're
not ready to have your hear ripped from your chest, then I suggest
waiting to pick up Cynthia Hand's new novel.
The
Last Time We Say Goodbye is a novel about a girl, Lexie, who has to
pick up the pieces of her life after her younger brother commits
suicide. It's a story about Lexi finding her place in life and what
she's meant to do now. I think my favorite thing is that this isn't a
story drenched in romance. Every once in a while I want a solid story,
about the difficult parts of life, that's packed with emotions, and this
was perfect for the job. There is some romance but it definitely takes a
back seat to the family/friendship aspect. Where do you go when your
family is broken and you don't even know what to talk to your friends
about? Cynthia Hand explores is all in The Last Time We Say Goodbye.
Honestly,
even as I'm writing this review, I'm tearing up. I don't have a little
brother, but my best friend has a little brother who I've adopted as my
own and the entire time I was just thinking that if anything ever
happened I wouldn't know what to do with myself. I feel like I would be
in the same shoes as Lexie. Her character is so easy to relate to even
if you haven't been in the same situation as her because Cynthia Hand
has a way of writing amazing characters. You feel like you're in the
story yourself, which is probably why only 50 pages in I was getting
choked up.
This
leads me to the writing, and there's only one thing I can say. It is
truly magical. I had my reservations about reading a contemporary book
by Cynthia Hand since her previous series was a paranormal story dealing
with angels. Needless to say, I shouldn't have worried. This has the
same emotional undertones that her Unearthly series had. Cynthia Hand is
the master of composing a fantastic emotional story. I can't recommend
this novel enough. Everyone has something to take from this story.
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Best wishes,
Audris
Wow. This sounds profound. Moving. Memorable. Thanks for making me aware of it. The title and cover are intriguing as well. :)
ReplyDeleteI'll definitely be reading this, I've heard fantastic things and I think I'll really enjoy it! :) Great review!
ReplyDeleteAwesome review! I don't know if I can read this one because I REALLY hate being sad, or crying. But it sounds SO GOOD. I'll have to weigh the pros and cons, hahaha.
ReplyDeleteUgh, I'm scared to read this. Emotional books like this aren't really for me. But I want to read this one. I hope I really like it too and that it doesn't make me cry.
ReplyDeleteThis book was amazing! I mean, it was an emotional roller coaster for sure. And so heart wrenching at times. I loved the hope it brought in the end. And I thought Lex's growth/grieving process was done so well. I will say I didn't cry. I don't usually cry at books, though (it's rare for me). I also read this coming off of All the Bright Places, which I was pretty invested in and then got hit hard with a punch to the gut in the end. Great review!
ReplyDeleteNereyda, I think you'll enjoy this one. It's really fantastic!
ReplyDeleteAndye, don't write it off. It's fantastic!
ReplyDeleteUgh. Really? I just got the audiobook email for it but IM SCARED!!!
ReplyDeleteJust jump in. Really, it's fantastic. Ok, so it's a little sad at parts, but there is also hope. I love that. And I want to know what you think of it!!!
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