All That's Left to Say

LoveReading Says

True to her talent for writing about young adults in the throes of huge crises, Emery Lord’s All That's Left to Say handles big topics in a style that combines the twisting plot of a thriller with considerable empathy.

Almost a year has passed since Hannah’s wealthy cousin and best friend Sophie overdosed and died at a party. Now, while “grief has eaten through a part of me that won’t regrow”, Hannah senses a shift as “new leaves begin to sprout.” Through a slick “then” and “now” structure that takes in the girls’ Junior and Senior year, a thoroughly page-turning plot reveals what happened back at the fatal party, and how Hannah comes to uncover the truth behind the overdose — who gave Sophie the oxycodone that killed her?

While the overall mystery will have readers whizzing through the pages, the themes and writing also compel reflection, with a poignant portrayal of grief and friendship, troubled family dynamics, and substance abuse. Add to that the ripple of romance and All That's Left to Say amounts to a memorable reading experience.

Joanne Owen

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