A review by grace_astudentreading
The Last Lavender Sister by Melissa Brayden

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This book can be alternately titled "five times Brynn and Aster messed it up and the one time they finally got it right." But despite what that might make you think, there is no miscommunication trope. Brynn and Aster communicate so well, especially Aster. I especially loved their letter writing. It was so wholesome and so them, doubly so when side by side with the way they would read together. Brynn and Aster are truly soulmates and their chemistry and compatibility is off the charts! Yet even with that so obvious from the first page, there is so much angst. Both characters had to grow and change before they could come together and have their happily ever after. I really enjoyed the character development for both Brynn and Aster, and the fairly long timeline of their relationship. I felt like I truly knew both of them deeply, from their passions to their insecurities and every bit of their hearts. I was rooting not only for them as a couple but for Brynn and Aster as individuals. I was also rooting for Sage and Tyler, who were the most adorable side couple and really emphasized the theme of soulmates and true love being messy but worth it. I would love for them to get their own book! Lastly, on top of everything Brynn and Aster, this book also had everything I loved from Marigold. There were amazing descriptions of food, especially donuts. There were adorable dogs. And there were the incredibly wholesome Lavender family. I loved getting to know Marilyn in this book, and her relationship with Aster was so important. Overall, I absolutely adored this book, the emotional rollercoaster that it was, and I highly recommend it. And I can't wait to read more from Melissa Brayden.