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“Heartrending and joyous like the very best love songs, Kalie Holford’s debut is a delightful and deeply emotional, gorgeously imagined letter to the past and future.” Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors of Always Never Yours and If I’m Being Honest
“Like the best duets, Holford’s dual-POV novel thrums with heart and heartache. The slow-burn romance(s) are melodies you won’t be able to get out of your head, and the raw and emotionally resonant explorations of grief, regret, and listening to the whispers—and shouts—of one’s heart is music for the soul. A beautifully written love letter to the enduring power of love and music, The Last Love Song will leave you screaming for an encore.” Jessica Parra, author of Rubi Ramos’s Recipe for Success
“Drenched in summer and music, The Last Love Song is a sparkling debut that feels like racing alongside Daisy Jones’s daughter as she unravels the mystery of her infamous mother.” Nina Moreno, author of Don’t Date Rosa Santos
“Set atop an aesthetic of country music and scavenger hunts, The Last Love Song effortlessly explores the unique and oftentimes complex bond between a mother and daughter. A charming debut about family, first love, and finding your own voice.” Ananya Devarajan, author of Kismat Connection
“A sweet coming-of-age debut for fans of books about music, this novel is reminiscent of Maureen Johnson’s 13 Little Blue Envelopes and a solid choice for readers of Nina LaCour’s Everything Leads to You.” School Library Journal
“If you’ve ever pored over song lyrics, trying to figure out their meaning, this book is for you.” YA All Day
“An ode to growing up surrounded by memories…For those into tropes, this book checks the slow burn and friends-to-lovers boxes, but it’s much more about both Mia and Britt finding themselves than it is them finding each other. By striking that balance, Holford makes the romance feel that much more deserved.” Write through the Night
“Charismatic and intriguing…If you’re in the mood for a quick, summery story about a girl torn between her mother’s unresolved past and her fears of the uncharted future, paired with a dash of heartfelt country lyrics and a small-town setting to steal your heart, then The Last Love Song’s the book for you!” Nerd Daily
“Kalie Holford’s debut novel is a heartfelt love story about growing up and letting go of the past.” Pine Reads Review
“The Last Love Song is the perfect mix of music, romance, and scavenger hunt.” Audible