Books Like All That's Left to Say
Families who loved All That's Left to Say by Emery Lord often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved All That's Left to Say by Emery Lord often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent might reach for this book when their teenager is grappling with the complicated, non-linear reality of grief, especially following a death that feels preventable or shrouded in secrets. It is an essential choice for a child who feels isolated by their anger or who is obsessively seeking answers to make sense of a sudden tragedy. The story follows Hannah MacLaren as she navigates her senior year after her cousin Sophie dies of an overdose at a party. Driven by the conviction that the official story is wrong, Hannah transfers to the elite private school where the tragedy occurred to uncover the truth. Beyond the mystery, the book explores the weight of expectations, the nuance of substance use, and the importance of finding a support system when life feels shattered. It is a mature, deeply empathetic look at loss that helps normalize the messy, often unattractive parts of mourning. Parents should note that while it deals with heavy themes like drug use and death, it does so with a grounded, secular perspective that prioritizes emotional honesty over easy answers.
