Nate and Rosie must come together once again to help their daughter, who is, tragically, dying. This is a lovely, if very sad, story with sympathetic and realistic characters. Get out your hankies!

Really enjoyable read. Good characters and a Good story. Well worth a read. Think others will enjoy.

This was a lovely book written by Ella Harper about Emmie a teenager who is dying from an inoperable brain tumour, She has seen what living with a dying daughter has done to her family and her last wish is to reconnect her parents Rosie and Nate so that they fall back in love again, just like they did before she came along and tainted their lives with cancer, chemotherapy, caring for her and losing each other along the way. It is beautifully written with just the right amount of sadness, laughter, hope and a sprinkle of teenage angst from Emmie and her cousin Cara who, together with Emmie's new counsellor Dr Tom set out on a mission to take Rosie and Nate back to where they fell in love the first time with a series of treasure hunts and dates. It is a bit slushy in places, but after the turmoil of Emmie's diagnosis, i was ready for a bit of love and happiness for them both. I really enjoyed it and warmed to Aunt Lily and the ripped jeans wearing Dr Tom who brought some light relief to what could have been a very depressing book. Well done Ella, i will look out for your next one.

A beautifully written story

Emmie has cancer, she was diagnosed when she was three years old. Her parents, Nate and Rosie, dealt with the misery of the situation as best as they could. It brought them closer... Until it didn't. So, with her parents' marriage on the rocks, Emmie makes it her mission to remind them of the love they used to have. Before the cancer.

This is a touching, incredibly upsetting story. It was a tough read but only because the reader instantly falls in love with Emmie- her vulnerability and maturity. This was one of those life affirming reads. I just took issue with how the parents were oblivious to the toxic environment they were creating for their daughter, and how they didn't speak when having doubts about each other. It was ridiculously immature and I couldn't look past it.

Coincidentally, the book I read before this was the A-Z of Everything by Debbie Johnson which has a similar storyline. I think that was why this immaturity particularly grated on my nerves. An ill person, regardless of whether their illness is terminal or whether they're a child or not, should not have to take it upon themselves to do something like bringing two people who can't stand each other, together. A child, especially, should be allowed to be a child. l know Emmie was acting out of concern and love for her parents, but all that effort must have exhausted her. Just as it would, any ill person. I also took issue with how the parents barely expressed their thankfulness to her.

But truly, cancer is devastating and I begrudgingly accept that we can't predict our reactions to such situations and that sometimes terminal illnesses do cause a rift in relationships. It's just this book was quite naturally, upsetting and my heart went out to the little girl.

I received this book through NetGalley.

I knew this was going to be an emotional book, just from having read previous from the author, but even still establishing that a child has terminal cancer in the first few pages is still a bit of a shock.

And despite a few odd moments during the book where I would feel overwhelmed with emotion, at the situation, the rest really didn't affect me at all.

Surprisingly so, but what i took from this book was that is was a girls determination to get her parents back on good terms before the inevitable happen, that hs comes up with a the most wonderful way of achieving it.

The story is told from mother, father and child perspectives, and we also get to meet Aunty Lily and Emme's counselor who is rather cool too.

The writing is beautiful and very clear, and the descriptions especially of the cancer treatments and hospital visits must have been very well researched.

If you are going through anything remotely similar yourself I would suggest you buy shares in Kleenex, then buy a few boxes before you start, and even if you are just more soft hearted than me, you may need a good few tissues.

Deep, heavy, emotional with superb writing this is fabulous for if you love those sorts of books, or are in the mood for something a bit more serious.

Thank you to Canelo and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Thank you once again for approving my request- much appreciated.

Full review coming soon to my blog and ofcourse will be added to other social media platforms

Rosie and Nate have been dealing with a parents’ worst nightmare – their daughter, Emmie, has an inoperable brain tumour. Although they are both dedicated to making the most of Emmie’s shortened life, their own relationship has suffered over the years. So Emmie enlists the help of her lovely counsellor, Dr Tom, to try to rekindle that spark again.
Showing the emotional toll that having a sick child can have on the parents, this story tugs at the heartstrings, without being too depressing.

A very good book,made me cry,but in places made me happy,also made me think,if I had to live with a terminal illness,very good book

This book was so full of feelings. It was beautiful, loving, and realistic.

I received a free copy from NetGalley. The main character is a child dying from cancer but this isn't her story, though she tells a lot of it, it is the love story of her parents and her last wish to bring them back together again before she is gone, since she feels her illness has torn them apart. Frequently sad, but in a good way, a great story for a warm blanket, a fire, and a pint of ice cream.

One Last Wish is an extremely "ugly cry" and would be best among great books such as If I Stay, Everything Everything and The Fault in Our Stars.

Very moving story about loss and the endurance of love. A powerful novel that will touch your heart.

One Last Wish was a great book which from the first few pages you know will end in tragedy but still you are drawn to read to the end. I loved it and will be looking for more books by Ella.

The premise of this book reminded me of The Fault in Our Stars, if that story had been told from the parents' perspective. Unfortunately, the similarities end with the synopsis and any further comparisons would be a disservice to The Last Wish.

Given the subject matter, I expected to the book to be more sad than it actually was. Instead, the tone was decidedly optimistic and heart-warming. I wish the book had been more emotional, but I failed to connect to the story or characters enough to invoke a reaction.

The story is told in three perspectives: mother, father and child. Personally, I would have preferred if the entire story had been told from the perspective of the parents, since I tend to dislike stories told by precocious children.

The downfall of this novel were the characters and plot, which were both oversimplified and predictable. The characters were cliche stereotypes, rather than well-rounded real people. The relationship drama was oversimplified, with the conflicts resolved too easily. However, I did appreciate the characters' emotional responses to the ongoing daily stress of having a child with terminal cancer. These moments and internal thoughts felt quite realistic given the gravity of the situation. The story itself felt quite cliche without any significant twists or turns. While I didn't love this one, other fans of heart-warming stories will likely enjoy this sweet, contemporary romance.

I requested this book from the publisher via Netgalley.

A passionate story which you know will end in tragedy but you just have to keep reading. Beautifully written with compassion. very thought provoking.

This book was heartbreaking but beautiful. You have such a harrowing story of a young girl who has a inoperable tumor, but while terminal she isn't wallowing in her diagnosis. Her focus is one getting her parents to fall in love all over again after they have lost focus on their relationship while worrying about her care.

It really makes you think how you may handle the same situation. How would you cope? How would you live knowing that you had a limited amount of time left?

Emmie the young girl was adorably sweet, full of energy and selfless. Such a joy to read, while holding back tears.

A little girl must achieve her goal of getting her parents to be "OK", before she moves forward to her next "Journey ".
Beautiful description with honesty and detail.
A true love story!

great read and easy to follow story line. look forward to reading more from this author