One of the best books of 2018. Rebecca Yarro's The Last Letter was a gripping tale of love and war. It is the story of love and loss. Loss of family and friends. Also, a story of trusting others and being vulnerable. The raw emotions in The Last Letter will have your feelings pulled in every direction. This is one of those books you don't want to put down but at the same time you don't want it to end. Great movie material. Fans of Nicholas Sparks will love this book. Worthy of 5 Stars and 5 bonus Stars.

The last letter A story about loss and love . Warning by no means this is a light read, is an extremely emotional book so be prepared to have your heart suffer till the end.
The last letter was like no other book I have read recently, it was a great read through the whole story, the characters, the plot everything work. The story kept me from the very first page to the last. If I had a complaint it would be towards the end of the book a certain plot twist I was not expecting and no lie when I tell you wreck me, I wish the author could have avoided that route. I can certainly tell you if you want a good cry and a phenomenal l story this book is it. A story never made me cry until this one. The last letter was the read I didn’t know I needed.





***** I willingly volunteer to read an advanced readers copy. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley For providing a copy*****

Wow, what an emotional, heart-wrenching read! I enjoyed this book from the beginning and found it very easy to become engrossed in the story. It was very well written and the story was beautiful and tragic at the same time. I absolutely recommend this book, just maybe don't read it in public as I was crying like a baby during several parts. #TheLastLetter #NetGalley

The Last Letter was deep, meaningful, extremely emotional, so deeply sad and yet so very beautiful. This was my first book by this author and I was blown away.

I absolutely loved the story line involving letter writing, and the relationship that formed between Chaos and Ella via their profound confessions. And later I routed for Beckett and Ella and hoped they could heal and love each other. How could you not? I fell in love with Beckett's heart, his relationship with Havoc, and his love and protection of Colt, Maisie and Ella. I also admired Ella's character in the fight she showed and for never giving up when she often had more than enough reasons to.

This story requires tissues, so many tissues!!! I think it will stay with me for a very long time. Once I feel like I can breathe again, which honestly may not be for awhile, I hope to read more from this author.

Where do I begin with this review? Firstly, I always know to prepare myself for some hardcore feelings in a Rebecca Yarros book. There is something (beyond her honesty about her real life experiences) that makes everything in her books so deeply heartfelt. The Last Letter takes you through experiences and emotions that are beyond comprehension. It steals your breath, lifts your spirits and breaks you apart, and what's more - you love it as much as you wish it wasn't happening to the characters you love.
Beckett... Oh, Beckett. This guy is just something else, his single-minded focus doesn't waiver throughout. So dutybound by loyalty, friendship, and love. His interactions with Ella, Maisie, Colt and Havoc will have your heart waving a white flag almost immediately. I'm sure there will be differing opinions on some of his choices, however I didn't hold it against him. I knew what was coming, but it felt very natural to his and Ella's story.
Now Ella, Ella is quite a woman. How on earth she manages her life as she does, what with her history, and her present, is amazing. I'm sure a natural instinct kicks in, but by God does she deserve a break. There are so many times when she is at her lowest and you are just screaming for certain information to be revealed to bring some light to her life as much as you know it will change everything.
The kids, Maisie and Colt. I can't say too much here, but there is no way you won't lose your heart to them - or find yourself thinking back to certain parts of the story. They are such a delightful read despite it all.
The research, the emotion, the one-two punches that this book delivers at various different points. It is all worth it, so worth it. I wasn't prepared for it to to affect me like it did. You. Are. Enough.

4.5 Stars
So...I have found another favorite new-to-me author. Rebecca Yarros has me wanting to go back and read her backlist like now because The Last Letter was so, so good. I can't even begin to do it justice with this review, so I am going to bullet point my likes and dislikes.

What I liked:

*The letters. They start out each chapter and are perfectly tailored to the story and how it evolves.
*The writing. It caught my attention from the beginning and never let go. Like I said above, Rebeca Yarros is new to me and I instantly connected to the way she puts words together. Every sentence is packed with emotion.
*The plot. I won't go into it too much, but it's way more than what you read in that blurb. It was the perfect mixture or heartwarming and heartbreaking. Every moment had a purpose.
*Ella's children were so darn cute. Colt and Maisie were twins and their bond was too special. They also added something extra sweet to Ella and Beckett's relationship.
*Beckett Gentry. He had his moments of stupidity, but I loved his character.

I could go on and on, but I have to stop listing things because I would just give away the entire story.

What I disliked:

*I didn't connect as much as I would have liked to with Ella. I understood her reasoning for the way she acted, but her trust issues were almost too much for me at times. Especially towards the end.
*Beckett's moments of stupidity when he kept keeping that dang secret.
*An event toward the end. I can't say what it is, but I was sad the story went there. I get it, but that doesn't mean I have to like it.

Overall, The Last Letter was a really great book. It was a romance, but it was more than just a romance. It was a touching story about family, love, war, and life. Despite my few dislikes, I thought it was brilliant.

I absolutely loved this book. The letters starting each chapter were such a great way to bring the insight of their time before meeting into the story a little at a time which is cool, vs a couple of chapters talking about letters then jumping forward. Rebecca did an amazing job with such difficult subject matters I cried quite a bit as a mother and all the feels I have about everything that happens in this book but it is amazing how the story unfolds and I wasn't even sure what to expect. The twins special bond was even more beautiful to my heart, I love how authors bring the magic to life in stories especially about twins. I loved the letters and how they tied in but such difficult subjects handled beautifully I’m sure many will read and feel everything you wrote. This is going to be a top read for 2019!!

The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros is a beautifully written novel that will touch your heart. Ella is a single mom, raising her twins alone while also running a B&B, all at the age of 25. She begins writing to a soldier at the request of her brother who is in the same regiment. When her brother Ryan is killed in the line of duty, she thinks that her pen pal is killed as well.

In his last letter, Ryan asks his friend Beckett to go to Telluride and look after Ella and her twins. He painstakingly builds the trust between them as one of the twins is treated for cancer. But what is he hiding and will he stay with Ella or will he go back into the military when his leave is up?

Rebecca Yarros has carefully crafted a novel which you won't be able to put down, one that will tear at your heartstrings and will leave you in tears. Don't miss this one, it is a gem...one that I will return to over and over again.

OMG I didn't read the description well enough. I had to stop reading this to have a few good cries.... This is a full box of tissues book. I don't typically read books like this, however, this book was so well written that I couldn't stop reading (except to get more tissues).

I usually do not read "romance" novels, but this one intrigued me. It's a poignant and heart-breaking tale (read lots of tissues) about two damaged souls who build a relationship and family. Many issues regarding foster care, military service, PTDS, single moms and more are explored in depth.

Ooooohhh wow!!! I love getting lost in romance novels, but every now and then you come across a novel that manages to wiggle it’s way into your heart! The Last Letter is filled to the brim with raw and unfiltered emotion that will pull at every single one of your heartstrings (and having grabbing for the tissues)! The storyline is extraordinarily original and so addictive I found myself reading every moment I could until I finished. I have been a Rebecca Yarros fan for some time now, but this novel is on a whole other level! I wish I could give The Last Letter more than 5 stars- seriously, so flipping epic! Everyone NEEDS to read this book, I can already know this will be a novel I will reread many times!

WOW, what a phenomenal 5 star emotional rollercoaster that was. It's been a while since I have had the chance to site down and read one of this author's book but I am a huge fan, so when I had a chance to read an advance copy, I couldn't contain my excitement and dug right in the moment in landed on my kindle. The author is such an amazing writer and I love how every book of hers has sucked me in every time and this one definitely didn't disappoint.

I will be honest and say I was a bit timid if this one would grab me. I read a quick comment about this one flipping back and forth between their letters and the their story and those types of books where we flip back and forth tend to just annoy me. But Not this one, nope this one was done perfectly and didn't take away from the story at all. The change from letters to story truly was seamless and only helped me get to see the real Beckett and Ella and how truly much they needed each other

I loved Beckett, he was loyal, he was caring, he was a hot and sexy special ops guy, but he was also broken. My heart broke for him, knowing he didn't feel like he was worthy of anyone's love and that he carried so much guilt on his shoulders for Ryan's death. I love that he was determined to not let Ryan down and take car of Ella. I loved how much he grew to love both Ella and her kids and that he would do just about anything for them.

I really loved the dynamic the author built between Ella and Beckett and how Maisie and Colt played into their relationship. Ella and Beckett's love was the love we all dream about , it was the love of sole mates and although how this story played out gave me some extreme highs and extreme lows, this was an amazing emotional roller coaster that I absolutely enjoyed

Overall , the characters, the story, the dynamic happening, was just phenomenal. This was such a heartbreaking story that broke me a few times and still fight the tears as I think back to certain parts but this was really a phenomenal 5 star read for me.

what an amazing book. Loved it from beginning to end
I loved the authors style of writing and will be looking for other books by this author.
I would recommend this book to friends and family

5+ Broken Heart Stars

It has been a while since I read such a gut wrenching, angst book!

How much heartbreak can one endure in ones life time and still be standing tall and positive? This is the question you will be asking throughout the book. The story of Ella and Beckett is not a bed of roses. They are two broken souls who, “meet” initially through letter writing to each other, and open up about their pasts and share their innermost thoughts.

The characters in this story are so realistic, loveable and well developed.

This is a magnificently written book, which is so heartfelt and will bring a smile to your face as well as make you ball your eyes out. It is a rollercoaster of emotional feels and definitely unforgettable.

The Epilogue brought a smile to my face but I still have a huge lump in my throat!

Thank you Rebecca for bringing us the story of Beckett and Ella. I absolutely loved this book and I hope many people read this wonderful emotional story.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Many thanks to Entangled Publishing, LLC and NetGalley.

This book was amazing! From page 1 to the very end, I was literally glued to it. I'm not a big romance book person but the love in this book between all the characters was overwhelming. Ella is a single mom of twins who runs a resort in Colorado. Her brother is in the military. He decides that she and his best friend, Beckett aka Chaos, should be pen pals which they become way more than as time passes. They develop a close relationship by mail. So much happens as the story progresses, after Ryan is gone, between Ella and Beckett. Her twins are so smart funny and totally adorable, and the four of them together is the bet part of the book. There are SO many emotions here, so much love and sadness amid the happiness and extreme losses they all face. I highly recommend this book---along with a box of tissues! Thanks so much for the ARC, NG! Do not miss this one!

There is much in Yarros' "The Last Letter" to enjoy. The shifting POV (which includes a great twist at the end) is an excellent way to tell this tale, as you see all sides of this narrative. The use of the letters themselves normally would be frowned upon, but they work very well here.

The characters have clear motivations and they hold true to those drives even in tough times. Perhaps the contrivance that threatens to tear them apart is a bit much and the fact that Beckett is just too hot, strong and overly aware of his own emotions might stretch credulity, but the latter is a bit of wish fulfillment and standard fare in the genre. These are no big deal and all is forgiven.

The key challenge I have is the climax of the story (the double entendre is wholly intended). About 2/3rds of the way through the book, after much literary foreplay, the lust-struck couple finally engaged in proverbial congress. Little detail is spared (thankfully more R than NC-17 in content), but caving into the need for an overly descriptive assignation weakens the gentler themes and tone of the writing. I don't argue that the conjugal interaction was necessary for the storyline to advance and causes the appropriate tension, giving in the need for additional wish fulfillment at the expense of the tone of the story was disappointing.

All that having been said, the story itself was very moving and touching and, on the whole, was very engaging.

Name an emotion. I'll wait.
I promise that this book will make you feel it. I cried of joy, laughter, sadness, anger, EVERYTHING. I LOVE IT SO MUCH. Sorry a bit enthusiastic.

This book covers EVER emotion.

The writing is outstanding. The storyline is, simply put, heartbreaking. Should you attempt to read this? YES. Will you find a flaw? Nope. From page one I was entranced. Do I love the ending? No! I wish things were written differently. Yet, that is what makes this book so special. It’s raw. It’s real. It’s devastating. It’s life.

Rebecca took such beautiful care with the main subject. She allowed me...a regular reader...to live and breathe the strength and determination of a family surviving.

On a personal note: last week I thought I read my top book of the year. Not gonna lie...this might just trump it.

Thank you to all the men and women who serve our country. Thank you Rebecca for giving voice to such a terrible disease. You’re research and ability to create a story like this...PRICELESS.

A. Must. Read.

The Last Letter was a freaking emotional roller coaster! Ella and Beckett’s story was one of friendship, grief, joy, loss, and hope. I was in tears more times then I want to admit and they were the big, fat, ugly ones! While events didn’t exactly turn out the way I expected, I am glad I took a chance. This isn’t my usual kind of read, but the summary caught my eye, and well...it was worth the Kleenex box I blew my way through.

I wish I could have written a great review to do justice to just how much this story touched me, but I didn’t want to give anything away! The heartbreaking journey it took me on as a reader...indescribable.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Simply this book is five stars. I’m truly gutted deep to my soul.
Be prepared. I mean with the blurb and cover you have a feeling but you don’t really ever know until you read the story.
Be prepared.
I cried! My heart hurt. I felt love. I cried!
There so much feeing in this story. So much love and loss.
You know it’s a good book when you’re mad at the author for writing the story. Im so mad right now and crying ugly tears. It’s just not fair. I’m asking the questions of why.
This is the first book hangover I’ve had of 2018 and it will be my only.
I don’t know how to move on from this story.
I don’t want to give too much away because then you miss all the goodness of this book. I hope no one spoils this for you and you are able to be taken on the emotional rollercoaster that is The Last Letter.