Letters to the Lost

By: Brigid Kemmerer

Narrated by: Brittany Pressley, Kirby Heybourne

Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

Juliet Young always writes letters to her mother, a world-traveling photojournalist. Even after her mother's death, she leaves letters at her grave. It's the only way Juliet can cope.

Declan Murphy isn't the sort of guy you want to cross. In the midst of his court-ordered community service at the local cemetery, he's trying to escape the demons of his past.

When Declan reads a haunting letter left beside a grave, he can't resist writing back. Soon, he's opening up to a perfect stranger, and their connection is immediate. But neither Declan nor Juliet knows that they're not actually strangers. When life at school interferes with their secret life of letters, sparks will fly as Juliet and Declan discover truths that might tear them apart.

©2017 Brigid Kemmerer (P)2017 Audible, Ltd

Emotional, thoughtful, beautiful story

This is one of the best YA novels I have read in a long time. It touches on so many emotional subjects – abuse, death, alcoholism – as well as the general issues of acceptance, labeling, etc. that comes with being a teenager and trying to manage the social and political structure of high school.

I loved all four of the main characters. They each came from different familial structures and suffered the effects of losing a parent/sibling, abuse, divorce, step-parents, etc. It’s a very emotional and dramatic story. There is a lot going on, especially with the two main characters, Juliet and Declan.

On top of all the loss and grief they are experiencing, there is much judging/condemning/ostracizing going on, both at home at school. But through all the struggles, there are true friendship bonds, both long-standing and newly formed, and familial ties are (eventually) strengthened as well.

A very gripping and moving story. I had a hard time putting it down. Can’t wait to read book #2.

I listened to the audio version and narrators, Brittany Pressley and Kirby Heybourne did such a wonderful job. They narrated with drama and emphasis that really brought the story to life and made the characters very real for me.

WHAT THE FVCK! (SPOILERS)

Omg!!!!!! I heard this for 10 hours straight! I couldn’t stop listening!!!! I was skeptical about reading it (listening) but im so glad i did! I love Declan so much even though i hate that name lol but gosh i just wanted to hug him so bad i felt so bad for him and i still kinda hate his parents and Alan, Juliet’s mom too (especially her) but i loved this story so much. Juliet did indeed make me dislike her so much a lot of times that even now Im like ??? Do i like her??? Idk i guess I do cos at the end she does realize not to judge a book by it’s cover i guess? I don’t know. Rev was my absolute favorite for sure though and Frank❤️ still love Declan he just made me mad at times but overall amazing story i nearly had a heart attack at times and cried a LOT but man it was so good.

I need another chapter!

Or sequel!! My niece recommended this book. She is reading it in high school. I loved it too, even though I’m in my 40s.

Awesome

I rarely review audiobooks. However this one deserves a serious kudos. The voice actors did great, but the story was amazing that they had to work with. I was just sad when it ended.

Most Favorite Book of the Year!

I read this book in 24 hours! I couldn't put it down! She can write all the genres and she's my role model!

Good story, a little slow

This audiobook was a good story overall, I just felt it moved a little slow and I found it hard to believe the two main characters didn't figure out who each other was until almost the end of the book. The narration was decent, I just felt the book was a little slow to progress.

Never disappoints

Brigid Kemmerer does it again in this unique twist of fiction. From an unexpected beginning to multiple turns of storyline, she develops these characters with realism that allows us to relate to each one. I especially appreciate the author’s treatment of grief which has no defined stages and can deal with loss of both a person and an opportunity. I listen to as many of her books as possible and truly, will only be disappointed if there are no more.

Excellent

Loved it ! I will surely read it again. Genuine, touching, heartwarming, simply beautiful. Thank you Brigid Kemmerer.

Love and Letters

One of Brigid Kemmerer's best books yet! A modern-day collection of mystery love letters via email full of honesty, truth, and the deepest feelings one has.

teen angst

I got this book only because I saw that my 2 favorite narrators were both in it. then realized it was a teenager genre . finished it anyway. cute