The Last Letter

Rebeca Yarros, who hurt you? If you want a book that will absolutely dehydrate you into a sobbing mess, please pick this one up. The story follows Ella, a single mom of twins, juggling the chaos of running a business while grieving her brother’s death. Beckett, an Army serviceman, is drawn to Ella through letters, urged on by her brother before he passed. When Beckett finally visits Ella, sparks fly. Check the triggers, especially if you just can’t stand to read anything happening to kids. This book was entertaining as hell — but fair warning: by page 30, you’re already ugly crying. Then just when you think you might catch a break, Rebeca hits you with even more emotional gut-punches right at the end. It’s a crash course in trauma. At one point, I was yelling at Ella to take her family for a despojo because this amount of bad luck cannot be normal. That said, I genuinely enjoyed the storytelling and fell hard for these characters. I’m giving it 4.5 stars because the tragedy piled on so heavily that it sometimes felt a little unrealistic. Still, I adored this book and Beckett – but I swear, I will never reread it as long as I live because I don’t want to spend my days moping around in sadness. Please have a cozy, happy ever after romance with 0 stakes ready to go, so you can bounce back after Rebecca rips your heart out and roasts it in an emotional BBQ.

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.

Wow. I don’t even have the words for how much this book wrecked me. The Last Letter is one of those stories that grabs you by the heart and doesn’t let go. It’s raw, emotional, and absolutely heartbreaking in the best and worst ways. Rebecca Yarros wrote such a beautiful, powerful story about love, loss, and second chances, but I was not prepared for the emotional rollercoaster it put me on. I cried—like ugly cried—so many times while reading. The characters felt so real, and their struggles, hope, and heartbreak cut so deeply. And that ending? I did not see it coming. It completely shattered me. My heart feels like it’s still in pieces—devastated is the only way to describe it. This book is unforgettable. It’s tragic and beautiful all at once, and even though it destroyed me, I can’t stop thinking about it. If you pick it up, just have tissues ready—lots of them.

What a heart wrenching story. It was funny in some parts, and sad in others. A story of true love ❤️, heartbreak 💔 and happiness 😊. Ella was a single mom of twins. Her brother in the military. She lost her Grandparents and her parents and now her brother. She needs help with dealing with everything happening in her life. So here is Beckett, her brother asked him to go help her cause he is gone and she has no one and he wants his best friend to help take care of her and the kids. Being a mom myself and having raised 4 kids, I don't think I would make it through all the stuff Ella has to deal with. Great book and if you feel all the feels you sure will need come tissue for this book.

Heartbreaking Romance Ryan and Beckett were in special ops in a war zone. They were the best of friends. After the death of Ryan he left a goodbye letter for Beckett, who had been corresponding with Ryan’s sister Ella, that requested Beckett to go help his sister. ELL was dealing with a lot. As a single mother of twins and one fighting for their life due to cancer. She was heartbroken over the loss of her brother and the thought of Chaos being dead, who was actually Beckett. Over time Beckett and Ella fell in love. Beckett was able to help Ella with medical expenses with Massie but Ella did not know that Beckett was actually Chaos. After several traumatic events that will break your heart so you think there is a happy ending. You will have to read to find out. This book broke me. It was real and heartbreaking. The writing was phenomenal and a page turner. This has to be the one the best books I have read in 2025. Spice 🌶️ Plot ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Character Development 🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥 Writing Style ✍️✍️✍️✍️✍️ Quotes: “You are worthy. You are enough.” Wartime Romance Tortured Hero Military Romance The Promise Pact Child Trauma Friends to Lovers Second Chance Romance

The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (and then some) Officially one of my favorite reads of all time. Five stars don’t feel like enough for this book. Rebecca Yarros has completely raised the bar with The Last Letter—a story that gripped my heart and hasn’t let go. This wasn’t a light, feel-good read. It was raw, emotional, and at times absolutely devastating. But it was also breathtakingly beautiful. The kind of story that breaks you wide open and then gently puts the pieces back together. The ending? It gutted me—and somehow healed me in the same breath. From the title alone, I thought I had some idea of where this story might go. I was bracing myself for sadness, anger, maybe even frustration. And I got all of that… but what I didn’t expect was the depth. The writing is beyond extraordinary. I kept asking myself, “Why is this the first book I’ve read by her?” because it certainly won’t be the last. Every element was perfection—even the parts that shattered me. The characters, especially Ella and Beckett, felt so real. Their love, their pain, their strength—I adored them both deeply. They’ve secured a permanent spot on my list of favorite fictional couples. I can still picture Solitude (yes, the entire layout lives rent-free in my brain), and if it were real? I’d be booking a trip there tomorrow. This book is for anyone who cherishes stories that dig deep, stir every emotion, and stay with you long after the final page. But fair warning: it deals with heavy themes, especially around children, so be prepared to feel—deeply. Bring tissues. Maybe a blanket. Definitely chocolate. The Last Letter is more than just a book. It’s an experience. And it’s absolutely worth every tear.

I received a free copy through InkSlinger PR in exchange for an honest and unbiased review/opinion. 5 stars — It takes a lot to get full 5 stars from me nowadays. 4.5 rounded up? Not as much, but full 5 stars? Yeah…I’m a bit stingy with those. But this book. This book just kind of burrowed into my heart and stayed there. It’s the kind of book that had me thinking about it, and its characters, even when I had to set it aside to do other things. And while I was sucked in, I can say that I wasn’t as bummed as I normally might have been when life interrupted…because it was nice to take time in the middle to ruminate over what was happening with our characters, and prepare myself for any potential heartaches I thought might be coming. And yes. It’s a Rebecca Yarros novel. So if you’ve read her Flight & Glory series, you won’t be surprised to find yourself shedding tears. And for me there were a lot of them. I might even hate her a little bit for it. No offense Ms. Yarros, but I had to use MAKEUP to fix my face because of you. 😛 You see, she made me fall in love. And when you love, you have the potential to be hurt. It’s a central theme of the book, and it’s its own strange irony that Ms. Yarros made me fall in love, and then put my heart through its paces. And there were so many characters to love in this story. We have Ella…Ella who has been hurt, and is guarded, and super mama-bear protective. Ella was everything I expected. She was strong, vulnerable, sassy, sweet, and stubborn as heck. GAH! I was so cranky with her at times, even if I understood why she was the way she was. We have Beckett…oh sweet Beckett. My heart ached for him more than anyone. He was so sweet, and vulnerable, and earnest, and WORTHY OF LOVE. He went through so much, and because of the way he was raised, it took him a long time to understand his value. So yeah, I was also cranky with him at times (though I was probably less harsh on him). And then we have the twins. They were a surprise to my heart. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I’m not a big kid person. But you couldn’t help but fall in love with Colt and Maisie. They go through so much, and yeah…at times they didn’t act their age, but I was okay with it. While I loved them on their own, what stood out to me most was their interactions with Beckett. I LOVED watching Beckett fall in love with them right alongside Ella. I loved seeing the three of them develop this bond. Through them we got to see to the depths of Beckett’s heart. And this review wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Havoc. I LOVED what his character brought to the story, and particularly what he brought to our understanding of Beckett. The relationship they had with one another was both fascinating and enviable. I love learning about little niches of the military, and this is one that I don’t think many people know about. As for the romance? Well, Ella and Beckett together gave me all the butterflies. I loved how their relationship developed, how they got to know one another through words, how it moved slowly and built trust, and it made it that much more satisfying when we got to the steamy scenes. By that point I FELT their connection. And wow, their physical relationship was hot. But in truth? It was the emotional connection they had with one another that made this book stand out above the rest. Lots of great little side characters, from Ada and Larry, to Hailey, to Dr. Hughes, to Emma. They didn’t have big parts, but they added to the story. This book captured my heart, tortured it at times, delighted it at others, and generally left me feeling spent but happy.

Ok...let me get this out first. Loved this book! Had me crying pretty quick. Also made me laugh. Loved Ella and Beckett. Loved their story, but I have a couple of issues. First...I feel like there's a plot hole with Beckett's name, but Special Forces, it threw the story off a little for me. And last...I HATE THE ENDING!!! I feel it was unneccessary and wrapped up waaaaaaaay too quick. I did like the Epilogue though. Nice wrap up there.