Best, First and Last
$29.69
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
5 March 2025
Summary
A young woman stuck in a rut is dragged by her grieving grandmother to hike the Inca Trail – but can a holiday heal heartbreak, or will long-held secrets tear them apart? A heartwarming novel from the acclaimed author of Someone Else’s Bucket List.
Heather Russo is miserable – work is non-stop, and her love life is in tatters. But she’s not the only one struggling. Her mother, Sandy, is finally separating from Heather’s womanising father, while her grandmother, Bonnie, is gri…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781761425059 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1761425056 |
| Author: | Amy Matthews |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster Australia |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 5 March 2025 |
| Weight: | 418g |
| Dimensions: | 30mm x 234mm x 155mm |
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Critics Review
‘Snappy dialogue that would put the Gilmore Girls to shame’ * The Sydney Morning Herald *
‘sweet, compelling, nostalgic, moving and with the profundity that small moments of romance accumulate over decades. I adored it.’ – Clare Fletcher
‘Heartfelt, humorous and heartbreaking. A novel that will make you feel it all.’ – Michelle Upton
‘Sharply observed, witty and tangled, this is intergenerational adventure at its best.’ – Emma Grey, author of The Last Love Note and Pictures of You
‘Matthews evokes the tangled legacy of mothers in this vibrant and addictively readable tale of heartbreak, desire and adventure. With larger-than-life characters, the drama of multi-generational healing, a charming love story and a dash of travel, Best, First and Last is a colourful and thoroughly enjoyable read.’ – Kim Lock, author of The Other Side of Beautiful
‘relatable, humorous and incredibly light – all in all a wonderful story about womanhood.’ * The Daily Telegraph *
‘One for the wanderlusters: a beautifully vivid, adventurous, and messy love story about love in all its forms. You’ll be kicking your feet under the table one minute, and wiping away tears the next. Amy Matthews is the queen of writing heartwarming family dynamics, and her complex, kick-ass female characters will stay with you long after you’ve reached your destination.’ – Karina May
‘Best, First, and Last by Amy Matthews is equal parts witty and wise. The family members at the centre of this warm-hearted novel might have their doubts about vacationing together, but I loved being along for the ride.’ – Laura Hankin, author of The Daydreams and A Special Place for Women
‘Best, First, and Last took me on a JOURNEY. The lush setting is the perfect backdrop for this multi-generational story of the many ways love – romantic and familial – can shape our lives. At turns both funny and heart-wrenching, this is another gem from one of my must read authors.’ – Robin Lefler, author of Reasonable Adults
About The Author
Amy Matthews
Amy Matthews is an award-winning author of books about complicated people and love. She is Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Flinders University, a podcaster, and a book addict. Amy lives in Adelaide with her favourite people, both real and imagined.
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