I am so glad I read this book! It made me laugh, but it also made me cry. I even laughed through my tears. It seems like I've come across several books dealing with grief over the last year or so, and I think this is one of my favorites.

I really related to Lennie, especially when she and her grandma were talking about how they didn't know who they were after losing Bailey. The way someone feels after losing someone close to them is so complex and varies so much from person to person, and I think Nelson captured this so well. All of the characters have lost someone and are dealing with it in their own way. While I didn't always like the choices Lennie made, I still understood where she was coming from.

I especially loved the notes (written by Lennie) that are scattered throughout the book. It's a great look at who Bailey was and her relationship with Lennie. It really made the book a lot more emotional.

And we have to talk about Joe! I loved him, and it's easy to see why. Words cannot express how much I love him.

I just loved this book. So much, in fact, that I shall give it a 5 out of 5. And buy a copy for myself. It's such a beautiful book.