In "The Last True Love Story" by Brendan Kiely, a gripping narrative unfolds as two teenagers, romance and rebellion intertwine during a road trip. The protagonists, a boy named Aidan and a girl named the enigmatic Lissa, navigate the challenges of love, self-discovery, and the complexities of their relationships. As they travel across the country, they confront personal and societal issues, including family struggles and the quest for identity. The story explores the intensity of first love and the bittersweet nature of growing up, all while highlighting the transformative power of connection and understanding in the face of life’s uncertainties. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 288 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2017 by Margaret K. McElderry Books .

Brendan Kiely is the New York Times bestselling author of All American Boys (with Jason Reynolds), The Last True Love Story , and The Gospel of Winter. His work has been published in ten languages, received a Coretta Scott King Author Honor Award, the Walter Dean Myers Award, the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award, was twice awarded Best Fiction for Young Adults (2015, 2017) by the American Library Association, and was a Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2014. Originally from the Boston area, he now lives with his wife in New York City.