58 pages 1 hour read

Kristan Higgins

Pack Up the Moon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Before You Read

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In Pack Up the Moon by Kristan Higgins, Lauren and Joshua face the challenge of Lauren's terminal diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Told through dual timelines, Lauren writes letters to guide Joshua after her death, exploring their relationship and his journey through grief and healing. Sensitive topics include death, grief, and a brief scene involving suicidal ideation.

Reviews & Readership

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Pack Up the Moon by Kristan Higgins has been praised for its emotional depth and compelling characters, capturing the profound journey of grief and love. Readers appreciate its heartfelt narrative and realistic portrayal of loss. Some critics, however, find the pacing slow and the plot occasionally predictable. Overall, it is an emotionally resonant and touching read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Pack Up the Moon?

Readers who are drawn to heartfelt, emotional stories of love, loss, and personal growth will enjoy Pack Up the Moon by Kristan Higgins. Fans of Me Before You by Jojo Moyes and The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo will appreciate the deeply moving journey of healing in this novel.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Romance

Topics

Grief / Death

Themes

Life/Time: Mortality & Death

Emotions/Behavior: Love

Relationships: Marriage