The Last True Love Story

Reach for this book when your teenager is grappling with a grandparent's cognitive decline or is feeling the heavy pressure of family expectations while trying to find their own identity. It is a soulful road-trip novel that follows Hendrix, a boy who promises to take his grandfather, who has Alzheimer's, back to the place where he first fell in love. Along with a girl named Corrina, they embark on a journey that balances the heartbreak of memory loss with the exhilaration of first love and self-discovery. This story is best suited for older teens due to its mature explorations of grief, rebellion, and complex family dynamics. Parents will appreciate how it humanizes the elderly and models empathy during difficult life transitions, making it an excellent bridge for conversations about legacy and letting go.