The Last Forever

Beginnings and endings overlap in this surprising story about love, loss, and putting down roots (Booklist, starred review) from National Book Award finalist Deb Caletti. Nothing lasts forever, and no one gets that more than Tessa. After her mother died, its all Tessa can do to keep her friends, her boyfriend, and her happiness from slipping away. And then theres her dad. Hes stuck in his own daze, and its so hard to feel like a family when their house no longer seems like a home. Her fathers solution? An impromptu road trip that lands them in Tessas grandmothers small coastal town. Despite all the warmth and beauty there, Tessa cant help but feel even more lost. Enter Henry Lark. He understands the relationships that matter. And more importantly, he understands her. A secret stands between them, but Tessas willing to do anything to bring them together - because Henry may just be her one chance at forever.