After her grandmother dies, a girl travels to different gardens to scatter her ashes, learning about life and love along the way. From Love Letters advice columnist and podcast host Meredith Goldstein, this emotionally resonant novel with a touch of humor is perfect for fans of Robin Benway and Jenna Evans Welch.
When Loriās Dorothy Parkerāloving grandmother dies, Loriās world is turned upside down. Grandma Sheryl was everything to Loriāand not just because Sheryl raised Lori when Loriās mom got a job out of town. Now Loriās mom is insisting on moving her away from her beloved Boston right before senior year. Desperate to stay for as long as possible, Lori insists on honoring her grandmotherās last request before she moves: to scatter Sherylās ashes near things that grow.
Along with her uncle Seth and Chris, best friend and love-of-her-life crush, Lori sets off on a road trip to visit her grandmotherās favorite gardens. Dodging forest bathers, scandalized volunteers, and angry homeowners, they come to terms with the shape of life after Grandma Sheryl. Saying goodbye isnāt easy, but Lori might just find a way to move forward surrounded by the people she loves.