The Last Letter: A Novel
“The Last Letter is a haunting, heartbreaking and ultimately inspirational love story.“ (InTouch Weekly)
Beckett,
If you’re reading this, well, you know the last-letter drill. You made it. I didn’t. Get off the guilt train, because I know if there was any chance you could have saved me, you would have.
I need one thing from you: get out of the army and get to Telluride.
My little sister Ella’s raising the twins alone. She’s too independent and won’t accept help easily, but she has lost our grandmother, our parents, and now me. It’s too much for anyone to endure. It’s not fair.
And here’s the kicker: there’s something else you don’t know that’s tearing her family apart. She’s going to need help.
So if I’m gone, that means I can’t be there for Ella. I can’t help them through this. But you can. So I’m begging you, as my best friend, go take care of my sister, my family.
Please don’t make her go through it alone.
Ryan
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“The Last Letter is a haunting, heartbreaking and ultimately inspirational love story.“ (InTouch Weekly)
Beckett,
If you’re reading this, well, you know the last-letter drill. You made it. I didn’t. Get off the guilt train, because I know if there was any chance you could have saved me, you would have.
I need one thing from you: get out of the army and get to Telluride.
My little sister Ella’s raising the twins alone. She’s too independent and won’t accept help easily, but she has lost our grandmother, our parents, and now me. It’s too much for anyone to endure. It’s not fair.
And here’s the kicker: there’s something else you don’t know that’s tearing her family apart. She’s going to need help.
So if I’m gone, that means I can’t be there for Ella. I can’t help them through this. But you can. So I’m begging you, as my best friend, go take care of my sister, my family.
Please don’t make her go through it alone.
Ryan
Amy Bosica –
A Million Stars!
There are books that you read, and you completely forget them once you come to the end. And then there are books like this one. Books that embed themselves deep within you. Books that stir up all of your emotions and you just know that reading this book is going to change your life. The Last Letter is that kind of book. It’s the kind of book that just calls out to your soul and demands to be read. It’s the kind of book that you think you’re prepared for, but you couldn’t be more wrong. It’s the kind of book that destroys you, yet fills you with hope all at the same time. It’s the kind of book that will have you crying all of the ugly tears you can summon up. This is the kind of book that I can’t imagine never getting to experience. It’s completely and totally unforgettable and one of the best books I have ever read in my entire life.As I sit here thinking about The Last Letter, I am a total loss for words. I’m having the hardest time trying to sum up all of my thoughts and feeling into coherent sentences. It’s been such a long time since I’ve had a book make me feel this way. How do you write a review for a book that obliterated your heart? When the writing just slays you, leaving you utterly speechless with tear filled eyes? I don’t know if I have the words to do this review justice, but I’m going to try my best.The Last Letter grabbed me from the very first page. I loved the idea of this story and felt an instant connection with the characters. At 10% I wanted to cry. Little did I know that wouldn’t be the last time that tears would fill my eyes. This story and the characters felt so real. I felt like I knew them. I felt like I was right inside the pages with the characters and living each moment along with them. There were moments of bliss and happiness. Moments of rage and heartache. Moments where I just wanted to scream and walk away from my kindle. Moments I never saw coming, but even in their sadness, it filled my heart with the biggest love. Never, ever has a story ever touched my heart the way that this one has. I’ve never had a group of fictional characters ingrain themselves like this. I’m pretty sure there wasn’t one single character in this story that didn’t run away with a piece of my heart. From Ryan to Chaos to Ella and her beautiful kids: Maisie and Colton. Each one of them consumed me and stole a piece of me that I never want to get back.The Last Letter is one of the most heartbreakingly beautiful books that I have ever read. The writing will not only slay you, but take you on the most incredible journey. The characters will consume you and you won’t be able to put their story down. The Last Letter was everything that I never knew I needed and can’t imagine my life without. Even now, hours later, I still have tears in my eyes thinking about this book. There aren’t enough words to describe just how special this journey is that Rebecca Yarros has taken me on. The Last Letter isn’t always an easy read. In fact, there are moments that are going to hurt, maybe even break you. Rebecca Yarros broke my heart. She made me cry. She left me an emotional mess. Yet, at the same time, she reminded me how precious life is. How important those small, little moments are. She reminded me to appreciate each moment and to never give up. To love with each and every breath. Books like this are the reason that I read. It’s stolen a piece of me and I know I’ll never be the same again.In the end, all that’s left to say is I hope you will read this book. If it’s not already on your radar or to-read list, stop what you’re doing. Run and add this book to your list. I hope you will take a chance and experience the beauty of it. I hope you will experience all that I have and I promise you, Rebecca Yarros will make all the pain and hurt worth it in the end.
Kaili –
Beautiful, sad story that I will read again and again
Do you want to cry?…. Yes? Then this is the book for you. Mine is full of tabbed pages and tear stains. Amazingly written book. A sad, beautiful story that torments me even now. A battle no mother wants to imagine going though with a love that all women deserve.
Chance –
Good book.
This was a tear jerker, I enjoyed it.
Destiny Reads Romance –
First 6🌟 read of the year!!
I honestly don’t even know where to start because The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros was everything. This book took me on a rollercoaster of emotions—every single emotion. I went from laughing to crying to feeling heartbroken, then back to laughing, and all the way to gut-wrenching sobs. It was intense, it was beautiful, and it was everything I never knew I needed in a story.Told through the dual perspectives of Beckett Gentry, aka Chaos, and Ella McKenzie, this story is both beautiful and heartbreaking. Their connection begins through letters, as requested by Ella’s brother, Ryan. And trust me, their journey is one you will never forget.Beckett is everything I want in a book boyfriend—he is perfect. After leaving the military following a devastating operation that took the life of his best friend, Ryan, and left Ella’s brother’s death lingering in the background, Beckett receives a letter from Ryan asking him to look after Ella and her family. The kicker? Beckett’s already fallen in love with Ella through their letters, though she has no idea who he really is. His journey to fulfill Ryan’s final request—without revealing his identity—was both sweet and heartbreaking in all the right ways.Ella is a single mom of twins one boy and one girl and a business owner who’s been recently hit with the devastating news that her young daughter has been diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a form of cancer. In the midst of her grief, she takes comfort in writing to her brother’s best friend, Chaos. And when Beckett suddenly stops responding after the operation, she assumes the worst—he’s gone, too. The emotional weight of their journey is staggering.I absolutely lost it reading Ryan’s final letter to Beckett. I sobbed uncontrollably—it was raw, it was beautiful, and it hit so deep. But those tears were quickly replaced with joy as I watched Beckett fight for Ella and her family. The way he stepped in and cared for them, the way he loved her kids—it was beyond moving. It was heartwarming.But hold on tight because this book doesn’t let you off easy. As much as it’s filled with moments of joy, laughter, and heart, it will tear your heart out. The heartbreak is so real, I cried nonstop for over an hour. I could barely see the words through my tears, but I had to keep reading. The emotional intensity of this book will stay with you long after you finish.The Last Letter is a book I will remember for years to come. The story development was on point, with unexpected twists that will leave you gasping. The character building was so well done, you’ll feel like you know Beckett and Ella personally. And while the spice was minimal, it wasn’t necessary with how powerful the emotional connection was. I loved every single moment of it.I would 1000% recommend this book to anyone who loves a beautiful, emotional, and soul-stirring story. But just be aware—it touches on themes of child loss, so be prepared for some heavy moments. This book is worth every tear. If you’re looking for a story that will stay with you long after you turn the last page, this is it.Spice Level: 🌶️Tropes:- Military- Second Chance- Single Mother- Secret Identity
Hannah Callicutt –
Highly recommend, but grab multiple boxes of tissues!
GRAB YOUR TISSUES!The Last Letter is a deeply emotional, character-driven romance that goes far beyond a typical love story. At its core, it’s about love, grief, healing, and the courage to let others in when life has already taken so much. Yarros uses lyrical writing and rich emotional stakes to pull you into the lives of her characters, and many readers describe the experience as intense, heart-wrenching, and unforgettable
Weronika –
Książka poniszczona, zagięte brzegi
Patricia S –
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.
Arian –
oh yes it hurtLIKE A LOTIt was incredible, everyone should read itnop forget that EVERYONE MUST! READ IT
Tanita D. Loos –
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.
Natalie Streeter –
Very rarely do you come across a book that you know will stay with you long after you’ve put it down. You feel the need to pick it back up and just hug it, because you know it made you experience emotions you never knew you had. You know you’ll read it year on year. This book did that for me. I fell in love with the characters. I laughed, I cried (a lot!). The turns the book takes leaves you breathless and reaching for the tissue box (because you’ll definitely need more than one!). I’ve told every single person I’ve spoken to since that if there is one book they need to read in their life, this is it. Clear your weekend, grab some comfort food/drink and a blanket, stap in and ride that emotional wave.