Lígia Azevedo

Dear Edward was a surprisingly touching read and the perfect book to end to 2019 for me. While this book centered on loss and tragedy, it is also a book full of hope. We neet 12-year-old Edward, who is the lone survivor of a plane crash that killed one-hundred-plus passengers including his own immediate family members, his mom, dad, and brother.

We follow Edward on his path through grief which includes flashbacks to the passengers who were also on board the flight that day. While this book sounds like it would be quite depressing to read, I really found it to be quite inspiring in so many ways.

Edward's character is such a wonderful reminder of the power of connections on a journey of healing and how people you meet by chance can forever change the path of your life.

The book also keeps you guessing with the dual timelines which go back in time to also tell the story of the day of the plane crash. For me, it was a perfect balance that allowed Dear Edward to be both powerful and also super engaging.

Thank you to The Dial Press and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.… (més)