The Last Time We Say Goodbye [Paperback]

In the tradition ofThirteen Reasons WhyandAll the Bright Places, The Last Time We Say Goodbyeis a deeply affecting novel that will change the way you look at life and death.

FromNew York Timesbestselling author Cynthia Hand comes a stunning, heart-wrenching novel of love and loss, which ALABooklistcalled both shatteringly painful and bright with life and hope in a starred review.

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.

A quietly powerful, emotionally complex novel that will echo with readers long after it is finished. Both shatteringly painful and bright with life and hope.Reading The Last Time We Say Goodbye feels like exploring a forest after its been decimated by wildfire. You will see new shoots sprouting where you least expect them.Evocative and insightful.Raw, emotional, and gripping. An excellent and thoughtful exploration of grief.Dealing with teen suicide is tough, and this novel tackles it well, with dignity, sensitivity, and poignant regard. Irresistibly engaging.