Last Letter, The

If you are familiar with military service you know all about the 'The Last Letter'. A letter and a promise to his best friend leads an Army serviceman, Beckett, to a family and a chance at a love that he never thought he deserved. Beckett Gentry is stunned when his Army buddy Ryan MacKenzie hands him a letter from Ryan’s sister, Ella. Having grown up in foster homes after being abandoned by his mother, Beckett is wary of attachments—until he reads Ella’s letter. Ella, a single mother, lives with her twins, Maisie and Colt, at Solitude, the resort she runs in Telluride, Colorado. Their correspondence begins, though Beckett can only identify himself by his call sign, Chaos. After Ryan’s death during a mission, Beckett travels to Telluride at his friend's request, in his last letter. He bonds with the twins and falls deeply in love with Ella. Reluctant to reveal details of Ryan’s death and risk causing her pain, Beckett chooses not to disclose that he is Chaos. When Maisie needs treatment for neuroblastoma, Beckett formally adopts the twins to support Ella and her children. As Beckett and Ella’s romance blossoms, questions are raised about the adoption, forcing Beckett to confront the truth about the letters from Chaos (AKA himself) and Ryan’s death, risking the loss of the family he loves. Beckett and Ella are sympathetic protagonists whose past experiences make them cautious about love. Beckett never knew the security of a stable home life, while Ella’s impulsive marriage to her high school boyfriend ended when he discovered she was pregnant. Their romance unfolds slowly with the letters they exchanged playing a pivotal role in their connection. Rebecca’s writing is crisp and sharp, with poetic passages that avoid being extravagant. While the love story is the book’s focus, the subplot involving Maisie’s illness is equally well-developed, and the bond between Beckett and the twins is heartfelt and sincere. His relationship with Colt already had me from the beginning and I was not prepared to have my heart ripped from my chest with that storyline. I still can't think about it with crying. I hope all the talk of tears and sadness doesn’t deter anyone from reading this story. There's an abundance of hope and laughter in The Last Letter, and while the sad parts are impactful and harsh, so is the happiness. I love that, no matter what challenges they face, neither Beckett nor Ella ever give up. Their shared experience of loss makes their determination even more heartening and reassuring. I can believe why this book made such an impactful mark and it will forever hold a very special place in my heart. It's an absolutely fantastic read—a heartbreaking yet realistic portrayal of romance, military life, and the unexpected trials life throws at you. I can't imagine a world without this story. I loved every minute of it and I am off to as many of them as I can from Rebecca because apparently, I never learn.

So many twists and turns you don't see coming. This book has me laughing one minute and sobbing the next. I highly recommend this if you want a feel good, easy read, that's capable of bringing up all emotions. There are some spicy scenes too, so not really suitable for young readers, but a beautiful novel...

I loved the character in this book. As with all of the authors books you get very invested. I felt this jumped about more than her other books though. Still really enjoyed it and bawled my eyes out.

What a beautiful read, I truly enjoyed this book. I read for two days solid without much break. I wanted to know the outcome of this beautiful family. It was uplifting to have this amazing love story, twisted with grief and regret. You cannot not fall in love with Ella, Beckett, Maisie and Colton, it is unbelievably heartbreaking how the story comes to a conclusion but through it all you still have this lovely story of second chances and unrivalled love. The book is so well written, and you really do feel the emotion throughout. This is the first time I have got to the end of a Rebecca Yarros book and I am sure it's not going to be my last. I definitely will hold onto my loved ones a little tighter after reading this book.

Holy cow - what a roller coaster of a read!!! Literally ALL the feels!!! I was going to caution anyone suffering from loss but, if you're a member of that dreadful club sometimes you just HAVE to let go and surrender to it and not hold back. Grief is the price we pay for the love we give and receive and, in my opinion, we honour those lost by allowing the grief to surface. This book will, without any doubt, stab at the heart and twist the soul so be prepared. A wonderful read, I was completely immersed and totally heartbroken but this book is worth every.single.tear.

I can honestly say this book has shattered my heart. 💔 For once I’m not giving any spoilers because I’m glad I went into this book with none because if I had I doubt I’d of read it for the heartache I knew that was to come! (If you see my story you will see me crying in the bathroom!) 🥺 Rebecca Yarros has honestly blown it out the park.. I’m honestly just used to fourth wing/iron flame and didn’t know any of her work and wasn’t sure what to think going into this but holy god.. she is amazing. This might be the best book I’ve read in a LONG time. The story was just unbelievable. The whole plot of this book was just outstanding and I did not see any of the ending coming or expected any of it!! Which I find slightly common in books.. already knowing what’s going to happen!! Although I wished for a different ending 😭 As much as this book broke me.. I cannot recommend it enough! I started this book on my lunch break today and haven’t put it down since I got home!! The only thing i would of preferred would be trigger warnings at the beginning of this book, for those who this book relates too in real life 💔

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Kindle. Though I found a little bit weird to write letters to someone you don’t know, it was a beautiful story. I enjoyed it very much and shed one or two (or a thousand) tears. Read the trigger warnings because as a mother of a little one some parts were heavy and heart-breaking.

Wow, this book broke me in the best way. The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros completely tore my heart apart and somehow managed to piece it back together again. I felt every single emotion possible, love, grief, hope, heartbreak, all of it. The story had me hooked from the first page, and I couldn’t stop thinking about the characters even after I finished. It’s one of those books that stays with you long after you close it. Truly beautiful, raw, and unforgettable.

The last letter is such a moving book that brought me to tears repeatedly.. Definitely recommend it!

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