Dear Alderone by Ami Hendrickson is an emotional, introspective novel told through letters. The protagonist reflects on themes of loss, healing, and self-discovery, creating an intimate connection with readers. Hendrickson’s lyrical prose captures the slow process of healing, making it a poignant read for those who enjoy reflective, character-driven stories. The multigenerational voices attract w wide audience and provide relatable situations and content throughout this heartfelt novel.

I enjoyed this book and reading gj's story. I felt like I was with her as she went through her year in school. I really liked Trey and all of the other characters. They were all different yet fit into each other's lives perfectly. Time doesn't change that. I'm sure that we all have people in our lives that fit the way they are supposed to.

At first I had a hard time following who was writing, but as the book went on, I was able to figure that out easily. I think this was a nice easy read. It was heartbreaking, funny and felt very much like I was there.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher Life to Paper Publishing for the ARC.

I really enjoyed this it was full of emotion and brought out emotions in myself. It was really sweet seeing the granddaughter see her gj life at the same age as herself. Very nostalgic too back to when I was a teen in the 90s and journaled. A lovely story of friendship, family, love, grief, growing up and family dynamics

The book kept my interest. I did enjoy the grandmother’s story more. I read this on my kindle and feel like it is one that would be more enjoyable to read as a traditional book due to the back and forth between the storylines. The cover art was fantastic.