The Last Forever

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They connect more on an intellectual level. And of course Henry has his secrets. All through this they are trying to figure out how to save a plant. Yes a plant, people. It has been in the family for years and recently it has started to die. They embark on this journey on trying to save it. All I can say its the first book thats made me fall in love with a plant. I really recommend this book. Its one of the best books about grief, loss and recovery Ive ever read.

Tessa is a teenager dealing with the recent death of her mother from cancer. She doesn't know what to do. Her father is addicted to weed and alcohol. He isn't coping well at all, and he isn't being a father figure for Tessa. All Tessa wants to do is just get through each day, and taking care of Pix, her mother's plant that her mother took care of her entire life. And then one day her father says they're going on a trip: But Tessa soon finds herself at her distant grandmother's in a small coastal town after her father hauls off and leaves.

Pix isn't doing well at all, and Tessa knows that Pix will die if she can't find a way to help it. It's the last thing she has of her mother's, and letting Pix die just isn't an option. Enter Henry Lark, a boy who loves to read and plays the piano. Tessa falls in love with him. Along with the help of Henry and others, Tessa soon learns the fate of Pix, and somehow along the way, also learns how to find herself in the midst of grief.

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San Bernardino to Barstow, Route 66, Interstate 40 east to Williams, Arizona, This is supposed to be the trip of a lifetime for Tessa and her father. It's a chance to get away from the house that reminds them so much of Tessa's mother. It's supposed to be a chance to just let go and get away for awhile.

But Tessa isn't expecting to be left in Parrish with a grandmother that she doesn't know while her father "gets his life together". It's the ultimate betrayal. All Tessa wants is to go home. She doesn't want to be in Parrish with Jenny, her grandmother who had nothing to do with her. Or Vito, Jenny's annoying mutt.

And then she meets Henry Lark. I watch his profile and then the back of his head, the thick wave of hair, as he descends the stairs, and I feel this energy between us, an awareness that we're looking at each other, only not looking. He feels it too, I know. He feels it until he must turn around. I don't know exactly what this smile means, only that it means something. It curls around me like smoke, or like the arm of true love, and I wonder then if it's possible to fall ten thousand miles into the Grand Canyon and be held safe at the same time.

I do not like Henry Lark. There wasn't anything about him that really stood out to me. Is he the worst love interest? But he's definitely not the best. There was just something about him that made me dislike him. I don't hate his character, but there were not many things that I liked about him. I know that Caletti portrayed Henry as an awkward boy and I'm sure that that was supposed to make the reader relate and like him, but it didn't work for me.

More times than not, he stood out as jerk. He was aloof and distant, but not in an attractive way. It lessened the chemistry between Tessa and Henry. Maybe I'm crazy for not liking him, but oh well. The book was slow at times. There were many times that Caletti could have edited out paragraphs and the story still would have flowed smoothly. I think that Caletti added in said paragraphs just to lengthen her story, not strengthen it. Taking out some paragraphs that weren't needed would have really made the story less slow.

There were times when I skimmed pages because it just wasn't needed. I didn't really connect to any of the characters. To be honest, I felt that some characters which I presume to be main characters in this book weren't in the book enough. They sort of just popped in at random times and weren't even really needed. And that's a shame. I think the only character I liked in this book was Vito, and he was a dog and said nothing! There also wasn't enough Elijah appearances in this book and that was really really needed as you'll find out later.

Those three reasons are why I gave this book 3 stars. When I began this review, I had this book at 3. However, there were some good qualities. I really enjoyed the plot with Pix.

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It's unique and sweet and had me tearing up at times. The relationship between Tessa and her mother is clear in this book, which is something really amazing because her mother isn't actually in it. I love that Tessa will go to extremes for Pix because it is the only thing she has left of her mother. She feels that if she loses Pix then she will lose her mother forever. As the reader, I could understand the deep connection between Tessa, Tessa's mother, and Pix. It was amazing and Caletti did a great job with it. I said I didn't really connect with any of the characters in this book and that's true, but I do want to talk about Tessa's father.

Caletti did an amazing job of portraying the grief that he was going through.

At the beginning of this book, all he really cared about was smoking weed and watching tv. Tessa had to do everything on her own. Gradually through the book, he starts to change. The reader sees small growth in his actions and how he handles things. Again, well done Caletti. The quotes in this book were amazing.

They were so good. I could totally relate to a lot of things that were going through Tessa's head. Caletti did a great job with this. His lips are so soft, and he's not here with me at first because I've surprised him. There we both are, and the kiss becomes that kind where you forget you're even in a room in a house in a town. You're just so present and transported that place has altogether disappeared, and it's only mouths and mouths and together and together and everything else has vanished, even- especially- sadness.

Instead, tonight, we have simply shared a meaningful event. And next we share this: So, The Last Forever wasn't terrible. I was expecting more from Deb Caletti, but it wasn't a bad book. Would recommend for people who like to read grief-based books and romance. View all 4 comments. Aug 25, Sarah rated it liked it. Feb 28, Sarah rated it it was ok Shelves: I received a digital copy of this book for free on a read-to-review basis. Thanks to Simon Pulse and Edelweiss. Unfortunately though, Pixiebell starts to l Source: Unfortunately though, Pixiebell starts to look a bit ill.

What is wrong with Pixiebell? I was bored from pretty early on, and although some of the little bits about plants were mildly interesting, the rest of the book was just ridiculous. Tessa was more interested in the plant than her father, her grandmother, her dead mother, the boy who wanted to be her boyfriend and pretty much anything really. I personally could not have given two hoots about the stupid plant, and why anyone would want to go all the way to Alaska, just to preserve some freaking seeds that they could have just posted there was also beyond me.

Overall; dull and boring, 4. Jul 07, Leah Wolff rated it it was amazing Shelves: I have absolutely fallen in love with this book. Deb Caletti is a wonderful author, but sometimes her books can be a little hit or miss. This one is a definite hit and has quite possibly taken the spot of my favorite Caletti book. Yeah, it's that good. I read it in about 6 hours just because I couldn't put it down. I think I loved it so much because Tessa was so relatable, at least to me. It's like I was reading about myself.

She could be really sensitive and then sarcastic, but all around just r I have absolutely fallen in love with this book. She could be really sensitive and then sarcastic, but all around just real and raw.

Her emotions weren't exaggerated or crazily displayed. I felt everything she felt. I loved that she was a book worm just like me and I completely understand her point of view on things. She always had to ask him to kiss her or hold her, yet he told her he loved her and acted so perfect. However, I definitely didn't see it coming that he was in love with Elijah.

I didn't like Elijah from the start, but I thought his attitude was just the way he was, not because he was in love with Henry. But it makes a lot of sense. Even though this book was slightly predictable in the sense that OF COURSE she's going to go put the seed in the vault, I loved how it happened and that she actually did get to go and preserve Pix.

I think that was really good closure for her because she wasn't there for her mom when she died. Everything in this book was insightful. I loved the real pain and loss but also the real love-the relationships Tessa was able to build with Henry, Jennie, and even Sasha and Larry. There were so many quotes that I took from this about life and loss in general. Nov 20, Myndi rated it really liked it. While it took me a bit to really get into this book, once I did I was hooked.

I think it takes a good look into the grieving process, especially focusing on the guilt the ones left behind often feel. It also shows how when you love someone, it doesn't always have to be a romantic love. If you're anything like me, you're going to spend a majority of this book really pissed at Tessa's dad. I even stopped reading to lecture my husband about how to treat our kids I also spent a lot of time confus While it took me a bit to really get into this book, once I did I was hooked. I also spent a lot of time confused about how to feel about Jenny But the biggest part of the story, for me, was Henry Henry is probably my favorite character, though there are some great ones in this story.

I was pleased with how things ended up for Tessa and Henry in the end.

I was pleased with the ending as a whole actually, it was a really great ending to the book and the story that the author was trying to tell. I think fans of YA Realistic Fiction will really enjoy this book. May 29, Stephanie A. Solid writing and a vivid setting, as expected; loved Tess, her whole family, the stuff with the plant, her grief coping mechanisms, and the seed facts, but also: On the bright side, I guess that's better than the Creepy Unknown Half Sibling Pheromones I was expe Solid writing and a vivid setting, as expected; loved Tess, her whole family, the stuff with the plant, her grief coping mechanisms, and the seed facts, but also: Unfortunately, this is yet another Caletti letdown I won't read again.

Sep 05, Krystina rated it it was amazing. If a book that walks the path of a girl and her very special plant sound intriguing, then I highly suggest you read this novel. Before she passed she had left a plant, Pix, with Tess. Tess had no idea when her father would return or why he left. Ultimately, Tess begins to plant new roots in Parrish Island. She meets this guy, Henry Lark, and spends most of her time at the library, where Henry works. Together, with the help of Henry and the town, Tess tries to save Pix.

With this novel being published in , it is easier to relate too than most books regarding war or events that happened hundreds of years ago. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and the fact that Deb Caletti was able to create images with words. In the end, you realize that nothing lasts forever but something new always follows the passing of something old. Whether dead mothers or absent, either physically or emotionally, we have seen this thread before.

But perhaps we have not seen it quite as it is presented here. Tessa's mother died of cancer about a year ago, and during those intervening months, she has realized that there is no such thing as "forever.

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Her relationship with her boyfriend isn't what it once was - not that it ever was a 3. Her relationship with her boyfriend isn't what it once was - not that it ever was all that much anyway - and her friendships are altering as well. But perhaps nothing changed quite so much as her relationship with her father.

Always a rather flighty man - he's bedecked in a pony tail and smokes pot not so much as a pastime but more as a necessity - he has become untethered since his wife died. It's as if he has forgotten that Tessa is his daughter, that she is HER daughter, and that she grieves too. Tasked by her mother to watch over a Pixiebell plant, supposedly the last of its kind, Tessa looks upon it as her last living link to her mother. There is symbolism aplenty here, almost to the point of being heavy handed.

Caletti begins each chapter with a description of some sort of plant, and the description in turn becomes the theme of the chapter. Again, it's a bit much, but some of the plant descriptions were humorous. When Tessa's father decides to go on a road trip to see the Grand Canyon, she packs up Pixiebell and heads with him.

Even though she still has a few school days to go. Even though she leaves before she lets her boyfriend or BFF know. After gazing upon the natural wonder, her dad suggests they keep going, head north to Portland, Oregon. Tessa realizes at this point that she has no say in the matter, but when they arrive at the home of one of her father's friends - a female friend named Mary - Tessa is none too pleased.

Worse, her father decides to extend the trip to Parrish Island, his hometown near Seattle, where they will visit his mother, Tessa's grandma Jenny. Estranged family members learn how to communicate and mend relationships. Tess and her father are drifting apart, as they cope with the loss in their own ways. Tess' dad takes her on a surprise road trip that leads to new friendships, love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. A few characters smoke cigarettes and marijuana.

Teenagers drink alcohol at a party. Strong language includes variations of "f--k" and "s--t. Tess and her dad are grieving deeply and have retreated into their own shells. Her dad smokes pot and doesn't do much parenting.

Tess starts to withdraw from her friends because she thinks they'll never be able to understand the depth of her grief and the ways in which her life will never be the same. Tess' dad takes her on a spur-of-the-moment road trip, hoping it will bring them closer together, but initially it drives the wedge between them deeper. She needs him to be a dad, but he can't deal with life without his wife.

Last Forever

The two end up in the Pacific Northwest town where her dad grew up. Tess gets to know the grandma who's been out of her life, due to her dad's estrangement from his mom. She also makes new friends, falls in love, and learns how to accept the love around her and how to deal with her grief. Woven into the story is the tale of a mysterious plant, the pixiebell, Tess inherited from her mom.

Tess works hard to keep the plant and her mom's spirit alive. Her pixiebell project draws the interest of the locals, who rally around her and help her in her quest. The book realistically portrays the way teens deal with loss and the ways in which grief can get mixed up in the other emotional ups and downs of being a teenager. Once Tess and her dad arrive at the Puget Sound island where Tess's dad grew up, the story begins to take shape and to get more interesting.

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Tess meets many new, intriguing people, including the paternal grandmother she's never known. The small town is populated with eccentric adults and teens, but Tess' relationship with Henry, the boy she falls in love with, isn't well drawn and is too one-dimensional. This is a shame, because Henry's character has a lot of potential and doesn't get a chance to shine. T ess is funny, sarcastic, and self-deprecating. She's never funnier than when she's playing out the film version of a scenario in her head and then has to face the less-than-ideal reality of the situation.

She finds it hard to open up emotionally because she knows she'll completely fall apart when she does. This is a heartfelt, realistic depiction of someone going through a loss. Her father and grandmother are excellently written characters. Caletti has written a fun and sweet read, with a few laugh-out-loud and tear-inducing moments. Families can talk about reaching out in times of trouble to people in your life and to new people who might help you through your troubles.

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