The Last Time I Saw You Kindle Edition by Jo Leevers

 Book Excerpt:

"She's waiting to become a mother—but first, she has to find her own.

Weeks away from the birth of her first child, Georgie should be enjoying the peace of her new life in the country, but boredom has settled in, and nerves are running high. A viral news story about the rescue of a missing child warms her heart until she sees the photo: the woman who found the child is her own mother, Nancy, who disappeared twenty years ago.

How could Nancy have abandoned her own children? Georgie must know before becoming a mother, even if it means calling on her estranged brother Dan for support. As the siblings set off on a road trip toward the Scottish island where Nancy was last seen, they don't know that her side of the story has just as much heartache as theirs.

Caught between her new life and old secrets, Georgie must make peace with the past. Can she and Dan unite to uncover the truth? And can piecing together Nancy's story fix their broken family—or are some wounds too deep to heal?"

Title:  The Last Time I Saw You

Author:  Jo Leevers

Publisher:  Lake Union Publishing 

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"The Last Time I Saw You" by Jo Leevers

My Perception:  

I was deeply moved by the character's emotional journey in "The Last Time I Saw You," a compelling story about a mother and daughter, Nancy and Georgie, and how buried secrets can resurface to cause turmoil. It is about witnessing the father/husband's role in the unfolding drama. Was heart-wrenching. The reunion of the brother, Dan, and sister, Georgie, was touching and evoked a sense of hope. 

The book is filled with so many family secrets that keeping track of them all is a rollercoaster of emotions. I appreciated how the author provided insight from the main characters' perspectives, making their struggles and decisions more relatable. 

By the end of the story, it's unclear whether all the secrets were revealed, but it might be best to leave some unsaid, a sentiment that resonates with many families. This book will leave readers nodding in recognition and disbelief, deeply connected to the characters and their stories.