Some books are gentle companions. Others completely undo you. Our February book club pick is The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros, and it definitely falls into the second category. It’s the kind of story that settles within you and lingers long after you turn the final page.
This is a love story, yes, but not the light, swoony kind. It’s about grief, sacrifice, devotion, and the ways love can change you forever, even when it doesn’t get a fairytale ending.
If you’re reading along with us this month, consider this your reminder: you’re allowed to read slowly, take breaks, and feel everything. Don’t forget to sign up for the Mom Wife Wine Book Club email list to stay up-to-date and get book club emails.
If you read January’s book, My Friends by Fredrik Backman, don’t forget to tell us what you thought! It’s never too late to go back and read it once you’re done with this one, too.
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How to Join
Joining is simple:
- Join the conversation when and how you want
- Sign up using the book club form
- Watch your inbox for monthly book announcements and updates
- Read along however works best for you
What The Last Letter Is Really About
At its core, The Last Letter is about promises. The ones we make casually, the ones we make out of love, and the ones that come back to reshape our lives entirely.
Through letters, loss, and an unexpected connection, the story explores:
- Love born from tragedy
- Grief that doesn’t follow a straight line
- The quiet bravery it takes to show up for someone else
- And the question of what we owe the people we love, even after they’re gone
This isn’t a fast, fluffy romance. It’s emotional, heavy, and deeply human.
Why This Is Our February Book Club Pick (Even Though It Hurts)
February often gets painted as hearts, flowers, and tidy love stories — but real love is messier than that.
The Last Letter fits this month perfectly because it reminds us that:
- Love isn’t always soft
- Healing doesn’t come on a schedule
- And sometimes the most meaningful relationships grow out of loss
It’s a story about love that endures, even when circumstances try to break it.
The Last Letter Book Club Discussion Prompts
If you’re reading with us, here are a few low-pressure questions to sit with — no rush, no “right” answers:
- Do you think love is worth the pain that can come with it?
- How do promises shape the way we live — even ones made in passing?
- Did this book change how you think about grief or sacrifice?
- Which moments stayed with you the longest, and why?
- Would you describe this as a love story, a grief story, or both?
Feel free to journal on these, talk them out, or just let them quietly exist in the back of your mind.
A Quick Heads-Up Before You Read
The February book club pick is emotionally intense.
If you’re in a tender season, it’s okay to pace yourself — or even sit this one out. That’s the point of this book club: read what serves you, when it serves you. If you read another book, I’d love to hear about that one, too! Send me a message or email, or tell us about it in the comments below.
If you do read it, though, know that you’re not alone in the feelings it brings up. This is very much a “we survived this together” kind of book.
Reading Along With Our February Book Club Pick?
If you’re reading The Last Letter this month, I’d love to hear:
- What part hit you hardest
- Whether you loved it, struggled with it, or both
- And how you felt when you finished the final page
Drop your thoughts in the comments, reply to the book club email, or just quietly carry the story with you — all of it counts.
