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The Last Poem
From international bestselling author Courtney Peppernell comes
The Last Poem
, a heartfelt exploration of grief that follows celebrated poet Wren Paisley as she escapes to a new town where no one knows the life she is running from as she hopes to grieve the unexpected loss of her fiancee, find healing, and maybe even learn to love again.
Bestselling poet B.W. Paisley is grief-stricken and lost when her sun-kissed life is turned upside down by the unexpected loss of her fiancee, Lucy, in a fatal car crash that left a young bystander paralyzed. Unable to escape the media frenzy that swarms the brownstone they once shared, she drives across the country until she hits Everston, Colorado, a town she's never visited but feels unexplainably pulled to. Everston is charming, the people are kind, and, most importantly, no one knows who she is. Deciding to start anew, she changes her name, cuts her hair, and takes up residence in a crumbling old Victorian house, determined to renovate both the house and herself from the ground up.
It feels fortuitous – and a little dangerous – when she learns that the local library holds a weekly grief support group that reads, of all things, poetry. Hesitantly, she joins and slowly begins to build community with the other members, including Henry, a librarian mourning the loss of his brother, Emerson; a young woman recovering from a traumatic accident; and Olivia, a grieving reporter who gives her butterflies. Finally, she can breathe again.
But not for long.
As she grows closer to new friends and a possible new love, her past comes barreling back into focus. How long can she keep her old life in the rearview? Will she be able to build a new life in Everston, or will it all come crashing down when the truth finally comes to light?
Bestselling poet B.W. Paisley is grief-stricken and lost when her sun-kissed life is turned upside down by the unexpected loss of her fiancee, Lucy, in a fatal car crash that left a young bystander paralyzed. Unable to escape the media frenzy that swarms the brownstone they once shared, she drives across the country until she hits Everston, Colorado, a town she's never visited but feels unexplainably pulled to. Everston is charming, the people are kind, and, most importantly, no one knows who she is. Deciding to start anew, she changes her name, cuts her hair, and takes up residence in a crumbling old Victorian house, determined to renovate both the house and herself from the ground up.
It feels fortuitous – and a little dangerous – when she learns that the local library holds a weekly grief support group that reads, of all things, poetry. Hesitantly, she joins and slowly begins to build community with the other members, including Henry, a librarian mourning the loss of his brother, Emerson; a young woman recovering from a traumatic accident; and Olivia, a grieving reporter who gives her butterflies. Finally, she can breathe again.
But not for long.
As she grows closer to new friends and a possible new love, her past comes barreling back into focus. How long can she keep her old life in the rearview? Will she be able to build a new life in Everston, or will it all come crashing down when the truth finally comes to light?
400 pages, Paperback
Published March 3, 2026
About the author
Courtney Peppernell
38 books3,351 followersCourtney Peppernell is an internationally best-selling author, known for her deeply moving poetry and storytelling. Her beloved Pillow Thoughts series, along with Watering the Soul, I Hope You Stay, Time Will Tell, and more, have resonated with readers around the world, selling millions of copies and being translated into multiple languages. Blending themes of love, healing, and self-discovery, Courtney's work has made a lasting impact in the poetry and contemporary literature space. She lives on the South Coast of NSW with her partner and spends her days writing and working on many projects, always accompanied by her beloved dogs and chickens. Passionate about the power of storytelling, she hopes to continue creating work that fosters connection and healing for years to come.
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Did Not Finish
March 11, 2026Ughhh I hate when I end up with a dnf 😭😭😭
After spending some time with the story, I realized that several of the central themes and plot directions aren’t elements I personally enjoy while reading.
Looking back, I think I misunderstood the synopsis a bit when I signed up for this ARC, and the story simply isn’t the right fit for my reading preferences. Because of that, this is very much a me issue rather than a reflection of the book itself.
The writing is solid, but the main themes just aren’t ones I tend to gravitate toward as a reader. As usual, since it’s a DNF, I won’t be leaving a star rating.
Thank you to Netgalley, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and Courtney Peppernell for allowing me to read this arc. These are all my honest opinions in this review.
After spending some time with the story, I realized that several of the central themes and plot directions aren’t elements I personally enjoy while reading.
Looking back, I think I misunderstood the synopsis a bit when I signed up for this ARC, and the story simply isn’t the right fit for my reading preferences. Because of that, this is very much a me issue rather than a reflection of the book itself.
The writing is solid, but the main themes just aren’t ones I tend to gravitate toward as a reader. As usual, since it’s a DNF, I won’t be leaving a star rating.
Thank you to Netgalley, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and Courtney Peppernell for allowing me to read this arc. These are all my honest opinions in this review.
Review of advance copy
My goodness, I absolutely can't believe how beautiful The Last Poem is. I certainly didn't know what to expect, but it wasn't this overpowering sense of contentment.
It's easy to find yourself in the quaint, colourful town of Everton, Colorado. Especially when you're grieving.
On Tuesday nights, an oddball little group meets up to share their grief and support others. The funny thing about grief is that it's non linear and comes in all forms.
There's Wren, who has fled to Everton after losing her fiance, Lucy, in a car crash. She's given up her life and writing career in New York and all she wants is peace and quiet and to bask in anonymity. Wren is currently renovating a friend's old house and in so, has found a home in Everton.
Emerson is a teenager who survived a near fatal car accident. Even though she's now healed physically, the scars remain. She had to give up gymnastics and is now figuring out what's next. Her best friend is 70 something year old Winnie, and she loves poetry and birds.
Olivia is trying to live up to her late mothers glory in news casting. The relationship with her mum was troubled and her death has caused longterm grievances to emerge. Olivia finds a newcomer, Wren, endearing, and is slowly working up the courage to ask her out.
Finally, there's Henry, the librarian and the group's leader. Because he couldn't save his twin brother from cancer, Henry is passionate about helping others through this initiative. He's an all around good guy and prides himself on knowledge.
Although talking about grief helps, it's poetry that binds this group. They're planning a poetry reading event to highlight the need for mental support services. Will it go to plan?
The Last Poem is Courtney Peppernall's debut novel, one that is equally heartwarming and heartbreaking. It's a celebration of life, love and friendship, shown through the eyes of the most endearing yet mismatched group of people, all united in their journey.
It's hard to believe that this is a debut, however, Courtney's experience in poetry does shine through in the storytelling. Its been awhile since a book has taken my breath away- I'll be thinking of this one for a long time to come.
Even if you're not a fan of poetry and sapphic relationships, do not pass this one by. These are only a small part of a much bigger story, but just as important.
I wasn't aware but Courtney is an Australian author. Please keep an eye out for her in the future, she's going places!
5 🌟
It's easy to find yourself in the quaint, colourful town of Everton, Colorado. Especially when you're grieving.
On Tuesday nights, an oddball little group meets up to share their grief and support others. The funny thing about grief is that it's non linear and comes in all forms.
There's Wren, who has fled to Everton after losing her fiance, Lucy, in a car crash. She's given up her life and writing career in New York and all she wants is peace and quiet and to bask in anonymity. Wren is currently renovating a friend's old house and in so, has found a home in Everton.
Emerson is a teenager who survived a near fatal car accident. Even though she's now healed physically, the scars remain. She had to give up gymnastics and is now figuring out what's next. Her best friend is 70 something year old Winnie, and she loves poetry and birds.
Olivia is trying to live up to her late mothers glory in news casting. The relationship with her mum was troubled and her death has caused longterm grievances to emerge. Olivia finds a newcomer, Wren, endearing, and is slowly working up the courage to ask her out.
Finally, there's Henry, the librarian and the group's leader. Because he couldn't save his twin brother from cancer, Henry is passionate about helping others through this initiative. He's an all around good guy and prides himself on knowledge.
Although talking about grief helps, it's poetry that binds this group. They're planning a poetry reading event to highlight the need for mental support services. Will it go to plan?
The Last Poem is Courtney Peppernall's debut novel, one that is equally heartwarming and heartbreaking. It's a celebration of life, love and friendship, shown through the eyes of the most endearing yet mismatched group of people, all united in their journey.
It's hard to believe that this is a debut, however, Courtney's experience in poetry does shine through in the storytelling. Its been awhile since a book has taken my breath away- I'll be thinking of this one for a long time to come.
Even if you're not a fan of poetry and sapphic relationships, do not pass this one by. These are only a small part of a much bigger story, but just as important.
I wasn't aware but Courtney is an Australian author. Please keep an eye out for her in the future, she's going places!
5 🌟
April 18, 2026
A truly beautiful novel, with many characters to love. Plus, a central theme is poetry and how impactful and healing it is. 😍
January 24, 2026
Firstly thank you to Netgalley and simonandschuster for approving me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review.
The last poem is a novel written in dual pov that follows a set of characters in their journey through grief and all its facets. They each come together for a grief group thats held at the library on Tuesdays in the close knit town of Everston with its colourful buildings, beautiful skies and its perfect small town feeling.
Wren the beautifully written poet, Olivia the caring reporter that asks the right questions, Henry the librarian that is always giving, Winnie the wonderfully wise humorous friend, Emerson the ex gymnast that loves poetry and Gill the thoughtful widower that is helpful are just some of the many characters in this novel i adored.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the last poem because it explores grief in such a deep and thoughtful way, through the poems, the experiences, the newfound family after tragic loss, overcoming hurdles and making changes for healing. There were many times whilst reading this novel i had tears in my eyes and i think many people in all walks of life can take things written in this novel and carry it with them. Highly recommend.
The last poem is a novel written in dual pov that follows a set of characters in their journey through grief and all its facets. They each come together for a grief group thats held at the library on Tuesdays in the close knit town of Everston with its colourful buildings, beautiful skies and its perfect small town feeling.
Wren the beautifully written poet, Olivia the caring reporter that asks the right questions, Henry the librarian that is always giving, Winnie the wonderfully wise humorous friend, Emerson the ex gymnast that loves poetry and Gill the thoughtful widower that is helpful are just some of the many characters in this novel i adored.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the last poem because it explores grief in such a deep and thoughtful way, through the poems, the experiences, the newfound family after tragic loss, overcoming hurdles and making changes for healing. There were many times whilst reading this novel i had tears in my eyes and i think many people in all walks of life can take things written in this novel and carry it with them. Highly recommend.
April 1, 2026
The older I get the more I continue to pick up and enjoy (?) books examining grief. The Last Poem is a beautiful and calm examination of the different kinds of grief, how it changes us and how we continue to live afterwards.
I thought the writing may be far too poetical for my taste given the author is a literal poet but the premise made me give it a go anyway - very glad I did. The writing isn't over the top or cringy in it's execution, in fact the book uses poetry as a plot far more than it does within the actual writing. Which was a good thing for my tastes!
It's a sad read but by no means a depressing one, it leaves the reader in the same place it leaves the characters - hopeful.
I thought the writing may be far too poetical for my taste given the author is a literal poet but the premise made me give it a go anyway - very glad I did. The writing isn't over the top or cringy in it's execution, in fact the book uses poetry as a plot far more than it does within the actual writing. Which was a good thing for my tastes!
It's a sad read but by no means a depressing one, it leaves the reader in the same place it leaves the characters - hopeful.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I devoured this novel.
The Last Poem is a beautiful exploration of grief, community, and how poetry touches the heart. It is written beautifully and with such warmth - which perhaps might be unsurprising from an author who is also a poet! This was a really heartfelt and tender novel; I had tears rolling more times than I could keep track of. It deals with some difficult topics, but does so with such gentleness that it makes it easy to turn to the next chapter again and again. It is, in my opinion, the perfect book to curl up to read with a cuppa.
As someone who has dealt with grief after the onset of disability, I so deeply appreciated the acknowledgement that grief doesn't only arrive after the death of a loved one - it arrives as a result of many varied circumstances. This book included characters grieving due to loss of ability, dementia, death, difficulty falling pregnant, and more, and this inclusively means that almost anyone should be able to find a little bit of themselves and their own story in these pages.
"Grief, as it happened, was not a linear thing; it didn't follow a clear line from start to finish, rather it pivoted and curved like a winding road through the mountains."
The way the characters in the grief support group spoke to each other was so compassionate and understanding, and in my opinion, deeply healing for any reader who has experienced life-altering grief. These are the kinds of people I need my life! Not only were the cast of characters diverse in their grief, but diverse in ages and life experiences, and included a fair few queer characters too. The book is told from multiple POVs, so you get a taste of what each person is going through.
This book is a love letter to poetry. It speaks to the way that poetry can reach into your chest and touch your heart in the most difficult of times. It has me excited to pick up my next poetry collection! The book includes a handful of poetry excerpts throughout the story, and ends with a collection of important poems that were involved in the plot but unwritten during the story (and I was hungry for these by that point!).
I haven't read any Courtney's Peppernell poetry before, but I would like to now (and a little internet stalking tells me she should be coming out with a new poetry collection later this year)!
My only gripe was that one particular grief-group member's response at the climax of the book felt a bit out of character - but fortunately this was resolved quite quickly, and the other characters' responses felt very authentic.
The Last Poem really touched my heart, and I'm so glad I picked it up. I think it would make a beautiful gift to a loved one (or indeed, to yourself).
Thank you to Simon & Schuster Australia and Netgalley for an advance review copy of this novel. This is my genuine opinion.
The Last Poem is a beautiful exploration of grief, community, and how poetry touches the heart. It is written beautifully and with such warmth - which perhaps might be unsurprising from an author who is also a poet! This was a really heartfelt and tender novel; I had tears rolling more times than I could keep track of. It deals with some difficult topics, but does so with such gentleness that it makes it easy to turn to the next chapter again and again. It is, in my opinion, the perfect book to curl up to read with a cuppa.
As someone who has dealt with grief after the onset of disability, I so deeply appreciated the acknowledgement that grief doesn't only arrive after the death of a loved one - it arrives as a result of many varied circumstances. This book included characters grieving due to loss of ability, dementia, death, difficulty falling pregnant, and more, and this inclusively means that almost anyone should be able to find a little bit of themselves and their own story in these pages.
"Grief, as it happened, was not a linear thing; it didn't follow a clear line from start to finish, rather it pivoted and curved like a winding road through the mountains."
The way the characters in the grief support group spoke to each other was so compassionate and understanding, and in my opinion, deeply healing for any reader who has experienced life-altering grief. These are the kinds of people I need my life! Not only were the cast of characters diverse in their grief, but diverse in ages and life experiences, and included a fair few queer characters too. The book is told from multiple POVs, so you get a taste of what each person is going through.
This book is a love letter to poetry. It speaks to the way that poetry can reach into your chest and touch your heart in the most difficult of times. It has me excited to pick up my next poetry collection! The book includes a handful of poetry excerpts throughout the story, and ends with a collection of important poems that were involved in the plot but unwritten during the story (and I was hungry for these by that point!).
I haven't read any Courtney's Peppernell poetry before, but I would like to now (and a little internet stalking tells me she should be coming out with a new poetry collection later this year)!
My only gripe was that one particular grief-group member's response at the climax of the book felt a bit out of character - but fortunately this was resolved quite quickly, and the other characters' responses felt very authentic.
The Last Poem really touched my heart, and I'm so glad I picked it up. I think it would make a beautiful gift to a loved one (or indeed, to yourself).
Thank you to Simon & Schuster Australia and Netgalley for an advance review copy of this novel. This is my genuine opinion.
November 17, 2025
The Last Poem is a moving story which explores grief, in all its shapes and forms, and learning to love again.
Written from multiple character perspectives, to begin with I struggled to get into the story. However, by the end I was gripped and did two long sittings to finish the book! Equally heart warming and heart-breaking, I would highly recommend this book to everyone! The ending... very wholesome. I look forward to explore more of Courtney Peppernell's work.
Thank you to author, publisher and NetGalley for the copy of this book!
Written from multiple character perspectives, to begin with I struggled to get into the story. However, by the end I was gripped and did two long sittings to finish the book! Equally heart warming and heart-breaking, I would highly recommend this book to everyone! The ending... very wholesome. I look forward to explore more of Courtney Peppernell's work.
Thank you to author, publisher and NetGalley for the copy of this book!
April 28, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
"And maybe that's all life is-a collection of memories, of love, laughter, resilience, and connection, stitched together to make us whole. Grief may silence us at first, but it also reminds us of why we go on living."
This story is told from multiple POV's. It explores a lot of different grief topics, second chances, and learning to love during loss. I loved the small-town charm and whimsical characters in this book. Each one looking for connection and understanding that is found in the grief support group (named: Misery Loves Company) that meets at the local library. This book feels like a warm hug for whatever grief, loss, or heartbreak you're going through.
"And maybe that's all life is-a collection of memories, of love, laughter, resilience, and connection, stitched together to make us whole. Grief may silence us at first, but it also reminds us of why we go on living."
This story is told from multiple POV's. It explores a lot of different grief topics, second chances, and learning to love during loss. I loved the small-town charm and whimsical characters in this book. Each one looking for connection and understanding that is found in the grief support group (named: Misery Loves Company) that meets at the local library. This book feels like a warm hug for whatever grief, loss, or heartbreak you're going through.
March 30, 2026
This was a full 5 stars for me. I know you’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but the second I walked into a local bookstore and saw this sitting on the table, I knew I was buying it. It was absolutely gorgeous, and that’s what drew me in right away.
What I loved most is how the story is told through five different characters. Each chapter gives you a new perspective, and instead of just following one person’s grief, you see how it shows up in so many different ways. It felt layered, emotional, and really well done.
I’ll be honest, I was a little hesitant going into this. I recently lost someone close to me to cancer, and I wasn’t sure if this would hit too hard or feel like too much too soon. But it ended up being the opposite. This book handled grief in such a thoughtful and real way. It actually made me feel less alone, which I didn’t expect.
It’s not just heavy though. There’s so much depth to the story, and the setting is described so beautifully that you really feel like you’re there. It’s emotional, but also incredibly heartwarming.
This author normally writes poetry, so this is her first fiction book and honestly… it was so good that anything else she puts out in the fiction world, I will 100% be picking up.
What I loved most is how the story is told through five different characters. Each chapter gives you a new perspective, and instead of just following one person’s grief, you see how it shows up in so many different ways. It felt layered, emotional, and really well done.
I’ll be honest, I was a little hesitant going into this. I recently lost someone close to me to cancer, and I wasn’t sure if this would hit too hard or feel like too much too soon. But it ended up being the opposite. This book handled grief in such a thoughtful and real way. It actually made me feel less alone, which I didn’t expect.
It’s not just heavy though. There’s so much depth to the story, and the setting is described so beautifully that you really feel like you’re there. It’s emotional, but also incredibly heartwarming.
This author normally writes poetry, so this is her first fiction book and honestly… it was so good that anything else she puts out in the fiction world, I will 100% be picking up.
January 4, 2026
Super grateful to Simon & Schuster for a NetGalley ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The premise sounded really interesting but the book itself exceeded all my expectations.
Told through multiple POVs this story is a beautiful exploration of grief, identity, love and friendship. Both a beautiful character study and a moving plot with subplots adding to the beauty of the story.
I read this book in one day and loved it.
The premise sounded really interesting but the book itself exceeded all my expectations.
Told through multiple POVs this story is a beautiful exploration of grief, identity, love and friendship. Both a beautiful character study and a moving plot with subplots adding to the beauty of the story.
I read this book in one day and loved it.
Did Not Finish
November 14, 2025Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read The Last Poem. I DNF’d at 41%. The writing style didn’t fully connect with me — there was more telling than showing, which made it hard for me to become immersed in the characters. The multiple POV structure also didn’t work for me personally. With so many perspectives, the emotional connection felt spread thin, and I struggled to be fully invested in the characters’ journeys. The frequent narrator shifts interrupted the pacing and made the story feel a bit scattered, especially with such heavy themes of grief. Because the voices weren’t very distinct, the perspectives blended together rather than standing out in meaningful ways.
That said, I appreciated the different explorations of grief and the intention behind giving each character their own outlook on loss. While this book wasn’t the right fit for me, I believe readers who enjoy multi-POV stories centered on grief may connect with it more deeply.
That said, I appreciated the different explorations of grief and the intention behind giving each character their own outlook on loss. While this book wasn’t the right fit for me, I believe readers who enjoy multi-POV stories centered on grief may connect with it more deeply.
March 18, 2026
A story about grief, acceptance & growth. Truly so beautiful!
I have never read anything quite like this story.
The characters backgrounds broke my heart but the overall message regarding grief not just being as straight forward & simple as death is so powerful.
Anyone who has grieved for loss, heartbreak, trauma or other will resonate with this story.
“Perhaps the most important thing we do is to help people find what they are looking for”
In a small town of Everston a group can be found.
Members coming from all different walks of life but relating in one tragic way - Grief.
“And it struck me - people who truely know grief don’t shy away from it. They see it, hold it, and honor it, because they understand its weight.”
I’m not going to lie this book brought me to tears many times. I felt like the Courtney’s write betrayed the characters in such a realistic manner.
I loved it so much, I would happily move to Everston tomorrow & obviously spend all my time at the library but also I wouldn’t mind checking out Merrill’s art and gift shop with my cinnamon scroll haha
One last quote to inspire you to read this one!
“It turns out life doesn’t end when one dream does”
Thank you, Simon and Schuster for this Advance Reading copy!
I have never read anything quite like this story.
The characters backgrounds broke my heart but the overall message regarding grief not just being as straight forward & simple as death is so powerful.
Anyone who has grieved for loss, heartbreak, trauma or other will resonate with this story.
“Perhaps the most important thing we do is to help people find what they are looking for”
In a small town of Everston a group can be found.
Members coming from all different walks of life but relating in one tragic way - Grief.
“And it struck me - people who truely know grief don’t shy away from it. They see it, hold it, and honor it, because they understand its weight.”
I’m not going to lie this book brought me to tears many times. I felt like the Courtney’s write betrayed the characters in such a realistic manner.
I loved it so much, I would happily move to Everston tomorrow & obviously spend all my time at the library but also I wouldn’t mind checking out Merrill’s art and gift shop with my cinnamon scroll haha
One last quote to inspire you to read this one!
“It turns out life doesn’t end when one dream does”
Thank you, Simon and Schuster for this Advance Reading copy!
April 28, 2026
Beautiful and very wholesome story, I think this would be really good to read if you are grieving as you really need to be in a certain mood to read it. The poetry interwoven throughout is beautiful.
I was not in the specific mood for this type of story so flucated between a 3 and 4 star rating
But still found it enjoyable. I was first captured by the beautiful cover! It will make a great movie
I was not in the specific mood for this type of story so flucated between a 3 and 4 star rating
But still found it enjoyable. I was first captured by the beautiful cover! It will make a great movie
March 27, 2026
5 big beautiful stars! This book was just the book I needed to read at this time. I really connected with Olivia. Such a great book. To think I picked it up because of the cover.
May 12, 2026
Check trigger warnings- loss of a loved one, grief
I went into this book blind and immediately realized that this book is a story about navigating the loss of a loved one and grief. My dad passed away two years ago and this book was a wonderful reminder that he is still with me and it’s ok to keep that love alive.
I went into this book blind and immediately realized that this book is a story about navigating the loss of a loved one and grief. My dad passed away two years ago and this book was a wonderful reminder that he is still with me and it’s ok to keep that love alive.
April 16, 2026
a lovely and easy read
November 3, 2025
I had the privilege of receiving an ARC for this book. I rate it 5 stars.
Some readers may find the theme of this book confronting and triggering. So, please proceed with caution. It is about loss and how it comes in different sizes and shapes. It is about grief and how it comes in waves, in different forms and in different moments. This book is about the perspectives of very different people and how they handle their loss and their grief in their own ways.
More importantly, this book is about found family and healing. On finding your way after the pain and gathering the broken pieces together. Of rising from the ashes.
The narration was easy to understand, making this book a straightforward read. The descriptive writing allowed me to recreate the town, people and scenarios in my head. The characters are ordinary people who could be a neighbour, a friend or someone you meet at the bus stop while you wait for the next bus. Ordinary people with ordinary lives, handling their grief and their guilt as best as they can with the help of people who understand their pain.
The overall progression of the story was slow and smooth, although I found the last few chapters more fast-paced in comparison. The buildup of the conclusion felt somewhat rushed before returning to the slower pace at the end.
This is a book that should be in your TBR list, even if you have yet to experience loss and grief, because it gives readers a perspective on the journey to healing and acceptance.
Thank you, Courtney, for this beautiful and heartfelt literature. This is something that will stay with me for a very long time.
Some readers may find the theme of this book confronting and triggering. So, please proceed with caution. It is about loss and how it comes in different sizes and shapes. It is about grief and how it comes in waves, in different forms and in different moments. This book is about the perspectives of very different people and how they handle their loss and their grief in their own ways.
More importantly, this book is about found family and healing. On finding your way after the pain and gathering the broken pieces together. Of rising from the ashes.
The narration was easy to understand, making this book a straightforward read. The descriptive writing allowed me to recreate the town, people and scenarios in my head. The characters are ordinary people who could be a neighbour, a friend or someone you meet at the bus stop while you wait for the next bus. Ordinary people with ordinary lives, handling their grief and their guilt as best as they can with the help of people who understand their pain.
The overall progression of the story was slow and smooth, although I found the last few chapters more fast-paced in comparison. The buildup of the conclusion felt somewhat rushed before returning to the slower pace at the end.
This is a book that should be in your TBR list, even if you have yet to experience loss and grief, because it gives readers a perspective on the journey to healing and acceptance.
Thank you, Courtney, for this beautiful and heartfelt literature. This is something that will stay with me for a very long time.
February 25, 2026
The Last Poem was an emotional and heartwarming read, focusing on multiple characters and they journeys with grief. Through the story we learn that grief can come in many forms and not everyone path is the same.
The Last Poem interweaves the lives of Wren, Olivia, Henry, Winnie and Emerson, along with the rest of their grief group. While each character had their own traumas, they found a safe place with one another. I absolutely loved this book. It was a beautiful read, broken down into multi-pov chapters. While the characters had separate own stories, together they told one big story that was impossible to put down. The notion that there was a guiding hand bringing everyone together was beautifully executed.
The Last Poem is a must read.
Thank you to Atria Books Australia and Simon & Schuster Australia for gifting me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
The Last Poem interweaves the lives of Wren, Olivia, Henry, Winnie and Emerson, along with the rest of their grief group. While each character had their own traumas, they found a safe place with one another. I absolutely loved this book. It was a beautiful read, broken down into multi-pov chapters. While the characters had separate own stories, together they told one big story that was impossible to put down. The notion that there was a guiding hand bringing everyone together was beautifully executed.
The Last Poem is a must read.
Thank you to Atria Books Australia and Simon & Schuster Australia for gifting me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
May 20, 2026
I loved this book.
The story was like a warm hug when I most needed it. The characters were diverse and yet relatable and I truly enjoyed every moment I got to read this book. Easily 5 stars
The story was like a warm hug when I most needed it. The characters were diverse and yet relatable and I truly enjoyed every moment I got to read this book. Easily 5 stars
March 26, 2026
4.25⭐️ This was a gem of a book that I absolutely fell in love with! I do want to mention that it starts slooooow, and I think it could have moved along a bit quicker in the first 1/4 or so of the book, but when I was hooked, was I hooked! I promise it's worth it though! This is a beautiful and uplifting take on grief and life after loss. Resilience, and learning to let others in, even when your whole life is ripped from you and you feel like there is nothing left to live for. Sometimes you find an adorable little town with the best people you could imagine, who need you just as much as you need them. This is what has happened to Wren, after losing her fiance Lucy in a terrible car accident. The local librarian has started a grief group that Wren finds herself to be a part of, meeting a misfit cast of small town friends who are all battling their own, and very different, forms of grief. Ultimately, they are all just looking for connection and understanding. Wren is trying so hard to leave the past in the past, but sometimes you need to look back to move forward. And with a little help from her new found community, and possibly a little fate, Wren starts to find everything she didn't even know she was looking for. This is a truly special story, one that wraps up in the most heartfelt and magical feeling of ways. I still can't get over how incredibly the author manages to tie everything together! It was emotional and these are some of my favorite characters I have read in a long time. If you have ever battled any kind of grief, not just loss, I implore you to pick this up. It's like a long, and much needed hug. It's got found family, small town drama, plenty of laughs and love, and just pure heart. It's even got a mystery that needs to be solved, and a tiny hint of magic! The writing is beautiful, the setting perfection, and the poetry element the cherry on the top! Highly recommend!
Thank you so much to NetGalley, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and Courtney Peppernell for the eARC of The Last Poem.
Thank you so much to NetGalley, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and Courtney Peppernell for the eARC of The Last Poem.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
“Grief wasn’t just about what you lose, it was also about what you find.”
“I have always tried to find the answers for people, because that’s just what librarians do. We search, we find, and we deliver.”
This book is going to be a favourite of 2026. It was so beautiful, moving and heart warming.
Wren is a writer and a poet, who after a horrible tragedy moves to a lovely small town to escape all the media. She discovers that the local library hosts a grief support group and decides to join.
Everyone in this group is grieving in some way, and they all support each other and become wonderful friends. They find their way out of the darkness together. They learn to grieve but to keep moving as well.
I absolutely loved this novel. I cannot put into words how much I adored this book. It’s a story about grief written in the most beautiful way. I loved that this has a thread of poetry throughout it, it was a nice touch.
I loved that one of the central areas was a library, and Henry our librarian is just the sweetest human in the world. It’s a humble little community with wholesome people. The characters were fabulous, but Winnie and Henry were my favourites.
This book is about grief, new beginnings,reinventing yourself, new friendships, new love, loss and heart break. There’s also a bit of a mystery which I also enjoyed.
I thought a book about grief was going to be too sad for me, but it wasn’t. The way it was written, was tender and beautiful. Just perfect. I highly recommend this gem.
“It’s ok to care but it isn’t your job to fix everything.”
Thank you so much @atriabooksaus for this early copy.
“I have always tried to find the answers for people, because that’s just what librarians do. We search, we find, and we deliver.”
This book is going to be a favourite of 2026. It was so beautiful, moving and heart warming.
Wren is a writer and a poet, who after a horrible tragedy moves to a lovely small town to escape all the media. She discovers that the local library hosts a grief support group and decides to join.
Everyone in this group is grieving in some way, and they all support each other and become wonderful friends. They find their way out of the darkness together. They learn to grieve but to keep moving as well.
I absolutely loved this novel. I cannot put into words how much I adored this book. It’s a story about grief written in the most beautiful way. I loved that this has a thread of poetry throughout it, it was a nice touch.
I loved that one of the central areas was a library, and Henry our librarian is just the sweetest human in the world. It’s a humble little community with wholesome people. The characters were fabulous, but Winnie and Henry were my favourites.
This book is about grief, new beginnings,reinventing yourself, new friendships, new love, loss and heart break. There’s also a bit of a mystery which I also enjoyed.
I thought a book about grief was going to be too sad for me, but it wasn’t. The way it was written, was tender and beautiful. Just perfect. I highly recommend this gem.
“It’s ok to care but it isn’t your job to fix everything.”
Thank you so much @atriabooksaus for this early copy.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you so much for the ARC. As someone who has really loved Peppernell’s poetry in the past, I was genuinely excited to read this. The Way Back Home carried me through some of the darkest days of my grief after losing my grandmother, and having recently lost my dad this month, I wanted this book to meet me in a similar way. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t for me.
There were elements I appreciated. The characters were interesting and undeniably wholesome, and I enjoyed discovering the different points of view throughout the story. The premise had potential, and I can see how the themes of healing and introspection might resonate with readers looking for something gentle and affirming.
However, the execution didn’t work for me. The writing often felt very on-the-nose — too direct and overly explanatory, leaving little room for subtlety or emotional discovery. At times, it felt like I was reading a fictionalized self-help book rather than a novel. It reminded me a bit of Matt Haig’s style, but less inspired and even more overtly didactic. It felt like the weakest parts of poetry meeting barely-there prose — thoughtful in intention but stilted in delivery.
I also struggled to emotionally connect with the characters, which is something I really need in this type of book. Despite their warmth, I never felt fully immersed in their interior worlds. It took me a long time to finish because the tone felt repetitive and overly instructive rather than organically moving.
I so badly wanted to love this, especially given how much Peppernell’s previous work has meant to me. Sadly, this one didn’t resonate in the way I had hoped.
There were elements I appreciated. The characters were interesting and undeniably wholesome, and I enjoyed discovering the different points of view throughout the story. The premise had potential, and I can see how the themes of healing and introspection might resonate with readers looking for something gentle and affirming.
However, the execution didn’t work for me. The writing often felt very on-the-nose — too direct and overly explanatory, leaving little room for subtlety or emotional discovery. At times, it felt like I was reading a fictionalized self-help book rather than a novel. It reminded me a bit of Matt Haig’s style, but less inspired and even more overtly didactic. It felt like the weakest parts of poetry meeting barely-there prose — thoughtful in intention but stilted in delivery.
I also struggled to emotionally connect with the characters, which is something I really need in this type of book. Despite their warmth, I never felt fully immersed in their interior worlds. It took me a long time to finish because the tone felt repetitive and overly instructive rather than organically moving.
I so badly wanted to love this, especially given how much Peppernell’s previous work has meant to me. Sadly, this one didn’t resonate in the way I had hoped.
March 3, 2026
What a beautiful heartbreak. Bittersweet, just like every happy moment when you've living in the tides of grief. I loved this book. I adored very character, I admired their growth and all their individual quirks and moments. Most especially I loved the connection between Emerson and Winnie. Having lost all my grandparents before I was even 20, I have a special place in my heart for seeing familial connections with a grandparent-like figure.
I've loved the poetry works from Courtney Peppernell, and I am happy to say I loved a full length novel of hers as well. And I had no idea she's written several other books, too, before she ever started on her poetry journey. Definitely some back list items for me to catch up on! Her writing sings a little song to my soul, and I find myself connecting to a lot of the words she strings together in the lovely way she does, this book was no exception.
"How long am I going to grieve?"
"Forever, but it won't always feel like the biggest thing in the room."
While I think that anyone and everyone could find something to love about this story, I think it hits especially deep for those that know some kind of grief. You might not know it yet, but you'll know it at some point in your life, in one way or another, and I think that's something that this group of characters were able to connect over. This felt like real friends I could meet up with in the library or run into at the grocery store. It was beautiful to read each of their stories and how interwoven and small this big world can be.
I read an ARC copy thanks to NetGalley, but she's out in the wild today, so happy publishing day to The Last Poem <3
I've loved the poetry works from Courtney Peppernell, and I am happy to say I loved a full length novel of hers as well. And I had no idea she's written several other books, too, before she ever started on her poetry journey. Definitely some back list items for me to catch up on! Her writing sings a little song to my soul, and I find myself connecting to a lot of the words she strings together in the lovely way she does, this book was no exception.
"How long am I going to grieve?"
"Forever, but it won't always feel like the biggest thing in the room."
While I think that anyone and everyone could find something to love about this story, I think it hits especially deep for those that know some kind of grief. You might not know it yet, but you'll know it at some point in your life, in one way or another, and I think that's something that this group of characters were able to connect over. This felt like real friends I could meet up with in the library or run into at the grocery store. It was beautiful to read each of their stories and how interwoven and small this big world can be.
I read an ARC copy thanks to NetGalley, but she's out in the wild today, so happy publishing day to The Last Poem <3
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Last Poem by Courtney Peppernell
5✨
First of all, I wanted to thank NetGalley and Andrew McMeels Publishing for the opportunity to read an eARC of The Last Poem.
I recommend this book if you:
🔹enjoy novels with a large cast of diverse characters who are relatable, vulnerable, and flawed.
🔹 enjoy novels that explore the many facets of grief and the struggles one experiences in the aftermath of loss.
🔹enjoy literature and pieces that explore the power of literature being a vehicle for humanity to cope and heal.
I gravitated towards this novel immediately upon seeing the author’s name. I recognized it from the many poems that I have read of hers. I remember always enjoying how she discussed life so thoughtfully and with such vulnerability. Her captivating style and beautiful prose has culminated into this emotionally devastating novel.
I loved how poetry was a vehicle for the characters to articulate their feelings and heal. The way it was central to each characters growth was so powerful. It speaks to the power of literature to allow us to see from new perspectives and find comfort. I thought how poetry was used to articulate how characters were feelings when they struggled to find the words was particularly impactful.
I want to point out that I read this entire 400 page novel on the small screen of my phone, because that was the only method I could find to read it. The tears and laughs were well worth the amount of squinting I have done today, because yes, I did in fact binge read this in a day. I could not put it down!
5✨
First of all, I wanted to thank NetGalley and Andrew McMeels Publishing for the opportunity to read an eARC of The Last Poem.
I recommend this book if you:
🔹enjoy novels with a large cast of diverse characters who are relatable, vulnerable, and flawed.
🔹 enjoy novels that explore the many facets of grief and the struggles one experiences in the aftermath of loss.
🔹enjoy literature and pieces that explore the power of literature being a vehicle for humanity to cope and heal.
I gravitated towards this novel immediately upon seeing the author’s name. I recognized it from the many poems that I have read of hers. I remember always enjoying how she discussed life so thoughtfully and with such vulnerability. Her captivating style and beautiful prose has culminated into this emotionally devastating novel.
I loved how poetry was a vehicle for the characters to articulate their feelings and heal. The way it was central to each characters growth was so powerful. It speaks to the power of literature to allow us to see from new perspectives and find comfort. I thought how poetry was used to articulate how characters were feelings when they struggled to find the words was particularly impactful.
I want to point out that I read this entire 400 page novel on the small screen of my phone, because that was the only method I could find to read it. The tears and laughs were well worth the amount of squinting I have done today, because yes, I did in fact binge read this in a day. I could not put it down!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This story is incredibly moving. As someone who has experienced deep grief and lost someone very special, this book brought back so many heartaches and flashbacks.
I don’t believe grief ever truly goes away. It becomes part of you. It changes the way you see life after loss. It makes you think about all the chances you once had — the things you could have said or done when there was still time. But life is short, just like Henry says. You never really know what tomorrow holds.
I lost my uncle two years ago — the uncle who pulled me into the world of reading and poetry. Even now, I think of him every time I walk into a library or bookstore. I carry so many “what ifs” and regrets, just like the characters in this book. I cried while reading. And sometimes, it was the silent kind of cry — the kind that stabs your chest and chokes you, like you’re consciously drowning. It hurts. And I related so deeply to this story🥹
Henry… I truly admire him for showing up, for pushing through the grief group and the poetry evenings despite everything he was carrying.
I also loved all the poetry woven between the lines and through the characters. I’m not surprised though — it’s written by Courtney Peppernell, the poet behind Pillow Thoughts, a book I absolutely love.❤️🩹
Thank you, Courtney, for writing this. I will cherish it and recommend it to anyone. It may be an easy read, but it carries so much power.💝
I don’t believe grief ever truly goes away. It becomes part of you. It changes the way you see life after loss. It makes you think about all the chances you once had — the things you could have said or done when there was still time. But life is short, just like Henry says. You never really know what tomorrow holds.
I lost my uncle two years ago — the uncle who pulled me into the world of reading and poetry. Even now, I think of him every time I walk into a library or bookstore. I carry so many “what ifs” and regrets, just like the characters in this book. I cried while reading. And sometimes, it was the silent kind of cry — the kind that stabs your chest and chokes you, like you’re consciously drowning. It hurts. And I related so deeply to this story🥹
Henry… I truly admire him for showing up, for pushing through the grief group and the poetry evenings despite everything he was carrying.
I also loved all the poetry woven between the lines and through the characters. I’m not surprised though — it’s written by Courtney Peppernell, the poet behind Pillow Thoughts, a book I absolutely love.❤️🩹
Thank you, Courtney, for writing this. I will cherish it and recommend it to anyone. It may be an easy read, but it carries so much power.💝
April 14, 2026
This book feels like sitting quietly beside someone who understands your grief without needing you to explain it. 🤍
The Last Poem is soft, intentional, and deeply heartfelt. It moves at a slower pace, but not in a dragging way… more like it’s asking you to breathe with it, to sit in each moment, to really feel the weight of what these characters are carrying. And what they’re carrying is heavy.
Grief in all its forms lives inside these pages. The loss of a spouse, a parent, a relationship, even the quiet mourning of your own health… it’s all explored with a kind of tenderness that feels almost sacred. I think a lot of people will find pieces of themselves here, and maybe even a little bit of comfort in knowing they’re not alone.
What stood out most to me was how the story honors the process of grief. Not the dramatic, cinematic version… but the real one. The one where healing is slow, where reaching out feels impossible, and where connection takes courage. Watching those relationships build, step by fragile step, was honestly the most beautiful part.
That said… I wanted it to wreck me. I wanted that ugly cry, can’t-breathe, stare-at-the-wall-after feeling. And it didn’t quite get me there. It touched my heart, but it didn’t break it open the way I was hoping.
Still, this is a gentle, healing kind of read. The kind you pick up when the world feels a little too loud and you just need something quiet and understanding to sit with you for a while. 🌙
The Last Poem is soft, intentional, and deeply heartfelt. It moves at a slower pace, but not in a dragging way… more like it’s asking you to breathe with it, to sit in each moment, to really feel the weight of what these characters are carrying. And what they’re carrying is heavy.
Grief in all its forms lives inside these pages. The loss of a spouse, a parent, a relationship, even the quiet mourning of your own health… it’s all explored with a kind of tenderness that feels almost sacred. I think a lot of people will find pieces of themselves here, and maybe even a little bit of comfort in knowing they’re not alone.
What stood out most to me was how the story honors the process of grief. Not the dramatic, cinematic version… but the real one. The one where healing is slow, where reaching out feels impossible, and where connection takes courage. Watching those relationships build, step by fragile step, was honestly the most beautiful part.
That said… I wanted it to wreck me. I wanted that ugly cry, can’t-breathe, stare-at-the-wall-after feeling. And it didn’t quite get me there. It touched my heart, but it didn’t break it open the way I was hoping.
Still, this is a gentle, healing kind of read. The kind you pick up when the world feels a little too loud and you just need something quiet and understanding to sit with you for a while. 🌙
March 23, 2026
There are books we read, and there are books that arrive.
“The Last Poem” is the latter.
As someone who has lived inside the quiet, aching universes of Courtney Peppernell’s poetry collections, I came to this novel with a certain intimacy already formed… like returning to a voice that has held you before. But this book… this book does something different. It doesn’t just hold you. It walks beside you.
And for me, it arrived at the exact moment I was grieving the woman I used to be. Somewhere between the first pages and the last, the story stopped feeling like fiction and became a mirror.
I started reading it before my surgery, and I finished it with stitches still there, my body healing in ways I’m still learning,
my eyes wet with the kind of quiet tears that don’t ask for attention.
Reading it in the aftermath of my diagnosis, after surgery, after saying goodbye to one of my organs… I found myself sitting with something I couldn’t quite name. Not just grief for what happened… but grief for what will never happen.
For the versions of ourselves we don’t get to become. For those quiet, invisible endings no one teaches you how to mourn.
This novel gave that grief a place to sit.
This is a book about devotion… not to a person, but to becoming. To staying in the room with yourself long enough to meet the next version of you.
“The Last Poem” is the latter.
As someone who has lived inside the quiet, aching universes of Courtney Peppernell’s poetry collections, I came to this novel with a certain intimacy already formed… like returning to a voice that has held you before. But this book… this book does something different. It doesn’t just hold you. It walks beside you.
And for me, it arrived at the exact moment I was grieving the woman I used to be. Somewhere between the first pages and the last, the story stopped feeling like fiction and became a mirror.
I started reading it before my surgery, and I finished it with stitches still there, my body healing in ways I’m still learning,
my eyes wet with the kind of quiet tears that don’t ask for attention.
Reading it in the aftermath of my diagnosis, after surgery, after saying goodbye to one of my organs… I found myself sitting with something I couldn’t quite name. Not just grief for what happened… but grief for what will never happen.
For the versions of ourselves we don’t get to become. For those quiet, invisible endings no one teaches you how to mourn.
This novel gave that grief a place to sit.
This is a book about devotion… not to a person, but to becoming. To staying in the room with yourself long enough to meet the next version of you.
March 31, 2026
Thank you Netgalley for this tender read.
I’d give The Last Poem 4 stars. This felt like a really quiet, reflective read that leans more into emotion than plot, but I appreciated that about it. The premise of B.W. Paisley completely uprooting her life after losing Lucy, and escaping the media attention by disappearing into Everston, was such a strong starting point, and I liked how intentionally she tried to rebuild both her space and herself.
What I enjoyed most was the atmosphere and the sense of slow healing. The grief support group, especially the focus on poetry, added something really unique and fitting to the story. I liked how each character brought a different kind of loss into the space, and how those relationships, particularly with Henry and Olivia—helped Paisley begin to reconnect with life in a way that felt gradual and believable.
For me, this was more of a “sit with it” kind of book. It’s not fast-paced, and there isn’t a ton of dramatic action, but that felt intentional. If anything, I just wanted a bit more depth when her past starts catching up to her—it felt like that tension could have been pushed a little further.
Overall, this is a soft, introspective story about grief, identity, and starting over. Not necessarily a standout for me, but definitely meaningful and worth the read if you’re in the mood for something slower and more reflective.
I’d give The Last Poem 4 stars. This felt like a really quiet, reflective read that leans more into emotion than plot, but I appreciated that about it. The premise of B.W. Paisley completely uprooting her life after losing Lucy, and escaping the media attention by disappearing into Everston, was such a strong starting point, and I liked how intentionally she tried to rebuild both her space and herself.
What I enjoyed most was the atmosphere and the sense of slow healing. The grief support group, especially the focus on poetry, added something really unique and fitting to the story. I liked how each character brought a different kind of loss into the space, and how those relationships, particularly with Henry and Olivia—helped Paisley begin to reconnect with life in a way that felt gradual and believable.
For me, this was more of a “sit with it” kind of book. It’s not fast-paced, and there isn’t a ton of dramatic action, but that felt intentional. If anything, I just wanted a bit more depth when her past starts catching up to her—it felt like that tension could have been pushed a little further.
Overall, this is a soft, introspective story about grief, identity, and starting over. Not necessarily a standout for me, but definitely meaningful and worth the read if you’re in the mood for something slower and more reflective.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
As someone on their own journey with grief and trying to figure out how it fits in my life, this book struck a lot of nerves (in a positive way). The Last Poem reminded me that we can grieve so many different things, from the loss of a loved one to the life you thought you’d have, and anything in between. It also reiterated that healing isn’t linear. It’s been three years since I lost my dad and I still have days that it’s a struggle to reimagine the rest of my life without him. I will spend more time on this earth without him than I had with him. But through these characters I’m reminded that his impact will always be with me and I don’t need to hold onto the pain to keep him. In fact, holding onto the positive, happier memories will keep his spirit stronger.
Courtney Peppernell’s first language is poetry and that remains clear throughout this novel. I love that she doesn’t try to recreate her writing style, rather she embraces everything that makes her a talented poet and uses it to add depth to her characters, their journeys, and their emotions.
I think anyone who has had to learn, or is learning to, fit grief into their life should read this book!
✨ Thank you to NetGalley, the publishers and, of course, Courtney Peppernell for allowing me to read this ARC!
Courtney Peppernell’s first language is poetry and that remains clear throughout this novel. I love that she doesn’t try to recreate her writing style, rather she embraces everything that makes her a talented poet and uses it to add depth to her characters, their journeys, and their emotions.
I think anyone who has had to learn, or is learning to, fit grief into their life should read this book!
✨ Thank you to NetGalley, the publishers and, of course, Courtney Peppernell for allowing me to read this ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I never thought of grief beyond losing someone I cared about but this book has shown me that there are many reasons that people grieve.
We grieve the loss of a beloved pet, the loss of friends, the loss of family because they’ve moved on, but we may also grieve the loss of a dream, a career, an ability and we may not even call it grief but we are still saddened by the loss of what might have been.
The author introduces us to a group of characters who are a part of a grief group. The chapters are from the point of view of different members of the group. Each has suffered but not all have lost a person they cared about. They slowly reveal their private grief to a group that is compassionate, funny, and full of stories of their own loss and how they feel and how they are dealing with it. The group ends up expressing their feelings in poems they write and perform for members of their community.
This was a lovely book about not giving into grief but learning to live with it and slowly realizing that the way you feel is okay and you’re not alone.
I won this ebook in a GoodReads giveaway. Thank you to the publisher, Andrew McMeel Publishing and the author, Courtney Peppernell.
We grieve the loss of a beloved pet, the loss of friends, the loss of family because they’ve moved on, but we may also grieve the loss of a dream, a career, an ability and we may not even call it grief but we are still saddened by the loss of what might have been.
The author introduces us to a group of characters who are a part of a grief group. The chapters are from the point of view of different members of the group. Each has suffered but not all have lost a person they cared about. They slowly reveal their private grief to a group that is compassionate, funny, and full of stories of their own loss and how they feel and how they are dealing with it. The group ends up expressing their feelings in poems they write and perform for members of their community.
This was a lovely book about not giving into grief but learning to live with it and slowly realizing that the way you feel is okay and you’re not alone.
I won this ebook in a GoodReads giveaway. Thank you to the publisher, Andrew McMeel Publishing and the author, Courtney Peppernell.
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