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Letters to the Lost (Letters to the Lost, #1)

Brigid Kemmerer
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Letters to the Lost (Letters to the Lost, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2017

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Brigid Kemmerer

Letters to the Lost (Letters to the Lost, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

391

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Maryland • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

HL570L

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Super Short Summary

Letters to the Lost by Brigid Kemmerer follows a grieving teen who leaves letters at her deceased mother's grave. A boy discovers the letters and they begin an anonymous correspondence, sharing their struggles and helping each other heal. Themes of loss, connection, and identity are central to the story.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

51,262 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Letters to the Lost by Brigid Kemmerer expertly balances emotion and drama, offering a compelling story about grief and healing. While praised for its deep character development and authentic handling of heavy themes, some readers found the romance element predictable. Overall, it’s a heartfelt and thought-provoking novel.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Letters to the Lost (Letters to the Lost, #1)?

Readers who enjoy emotionally gripping YA novels with themes of loss, healing, and unexpected connections will love Letters to the Lost by Brigid Kemmerer. Similar to Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell and If I Stay by Gayle Forman, this book appeals to fans of poignant, character-driven stories.

4.5

51,262 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

391

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Maryland • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

HL570L

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