Elise Fender
The Last Text You Sent
One teen’s journey to solve the mystery of her brother’s love story, and maybe create a love story of her own.
Winner of the 2022 Page Turner award for best young adult novel & Reader’s Favorite finalist: The Last Text You Sent.
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Reader Reviews
“Right from the beginning, The Last Text You Sent had me hooked into Avery’s world, with unexpected twists and turns that were both beautiful and emotional. Elise Fender wonderfully portrays Avery with so many relatable emotions aside from just losing a sibling — alienation at school and at home, survivor’s guilt, and even guilt at finding her own happiness in the midst of her grief. I couldn’t have asked for a more well-developed character nor a more smoothly woven-together storyline. The family relationships are just as beautiful as the innocently blossoming romance between Avery and Jack. I highly recommend The Last Text You Sent to fans of young adult books, and I will definitely be reading this one again.”
Amy Powers, Readers Favorite
“This book is soooo good! I loved it from start to finish. I loved the mystery, I loved the people. It was just amazing. I can’t wait to read more from this author.”
— Goodreads Review
About Elise
Elise Fender lives in Nashville, TN with her husband and three children. She studied journalism at the University of Miami, and earned her Masters of Education from Harvard University.
The Last Text You Sent is her debut novel.
When she isn’t writing, she enjoys a hot bath, a cold margarita, and a good book. She loves to travel, and has visited 42 National Parks (and counting!) with her kids.