Some more reviews
‘Part road trip, part meditation on motherhood, this gripped me from start to finish. Full of secrets and so moving.’ – Kate Maxwell, author of Hush
‘A beautifully written story about the family ties that bind us. An absolute joy to read.’ – Carole Hailey, author of The Silence Project
‘Emotional, dramatic and full of suspense, The Last Time I Saw You is a gripping story about families – the secrets that drive them apart and the connections that bind them together.’
– Eleanor Ray, author of The Art of Belonging
‘Utterly riveting and heartbreakingly beautiful. Full of rich details and poignancy, and populated by characters so real I could almost reach out and touch them.’– Emily Critchley, author of One Puzzling Afternoon
‘A touching story of love, loss and what it means to be a mother. I devoured it in one sitting, but it will stay with me.’ – Imogen Clark, author of In A Single Moment
‘Jo Leevers has once again created characters so real: imperfect, loveable and thoroughly human, you can't help but root for them on their journey.’ – Sarah Jost, author of The Estate
‘I absolutely whizzed through this beautiful and moving novel. A deftly structured, absorbing story of guilt, secrets and redemption.’ – Zoe Somerville, author of The Marsh House
‘I could not put this book down. An immersive, eloquent and utterly addictive story.’ – Lucy Barker, author of The Other Side of Mrs Wood
‘A book about grief, family, friendship and ultimately hope, with two truly unforgettable characters at its heart. I loved it.’ – Jennie Godfrey, author of The List Of Suspicious Things
‘An engrossing mystery.’ – womanandhome.com
‘In a poignant story of friendship, Leevers deals with grief and the bonds of sisterhood as her characters explore a decades-old mystery. A must-read.’ – Kristen Bird, author of The Night She Went Missing
‘This poignant mystery is beautifully written.’– Candis magazine
‘A poignant tale of friendship and what it means to not quite fit in. Beautifully written with touches of humour. I loved it.’ – Elissa Soave, author of Ginger and Me
‘A stunning story, written with the heart and soul of someone who truly understands grief. An absolute joy to read and I will cherish this one forever.’ – Mira V Shah, author of Her
‘A bittersweet story that appears to be about death but actually holds the richest truths about life. A stirring, compassionate debut with a page-turning mystery at its core.’ – Amanda Cassidy, author of Breaking
In the media
Listen to my interview with Zoe Ball here
Read Jo Finney’s review here
Read an extract in UEA’s
New Writing here
Read why my book was selected for the Radio 2 Book Group here
Read Hephzibah Anderson’s review here
Read my top 10 books and films about grief here
Read my book deal announcement here
Read Hannah Holway’s review here
Read how I pitched my novel to agents here