“One Last Gift” by Emily Stone

After the death of their parents when they were children, Tom had always found a way to make the holidays special for Cassie. His signature scavenger hunts were the highlight of her Christmas, something she looked forward to every year, each clue leading her one step closer to her gift. Now as grown adults Tom has promised Cassie this year’s hunt will be the most epic one yet but when something unexpected rocks Cassie’s world she is unsure how she will carry on without him. Without Tom’s help to guide her through the clues, solving this year’s hunt seems impossible and Cassie is unsure she even wants to get to the end of this hunt, just one step further from Tom. But once she starts Cassie is put on a path to discover what dreams Tom had in store for her and just how much he believed in hers. Reader, Emily Stone books should come with a warning label. May rip your heart out, stomp on it and return it to you wrapped in a Christmas bow. This is the second book I’ve read by Stone and both of them are heartbreaking, beautiful and emotional. If you are looking for something festive to read but aren’t into the factory rom-com you sometimes get in a holiday read give “One Last Gift” a try. Here’s hoping for another Stone read this time next year.

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