Really good book. Well developed characters, well researched about flight, and interesting narrative structure. It packs an emotional wallop not only for Edward, but for the characters who ultimately perished. If you have a fear of flying, you may want to pass. Definitely not a book to read in-flight.

I loved this book. It tugged at my heart.

Edward is the sole survivor of a devastating plane crash. The book alternates between Edward in present times, trying to overcome the trauma he has endured; and the perspectives of different individuals on the fated plane. This is definitely an emotionally difficult book to read, it's hard to imagine how anyone could climb out of the pit of grief and trauma Edward faces. The author is great at writing from the many perspectives of the different characters, and it was easy to sink into the narrative of this book.

This book was so good. Heartbreaking yet so heartwarming. I wasn't able to hardly put it down.

For a novel that is supposed to be dealing with grief, tragedy and pushing forward, you would suppose it would push your emotional-buttons. It didn’t. It fell very flat in that respect. I couldn’t tie into the personal lives of any of the characters and found an odd distance. Just not a book I’d recommend.

A heart-breaking story of a 12-year-old boy, Edward, who is the lone survivor of plane crash. The narrative shifts between the present, detailing Edward's grief and recovery; and the final hours onboard the doomed flight. Along the way, we get to know Edward's family, other passengers as well as crew members who died in the crash. The tragedy of the novel is lightened by humour as Edward stumbles through his recovery with the help of his aunt and uncle. By the end, you'll be rooting for Edward as he grows up and strives to find a purpose for his life.

The story of a twelve year old boy who is the sole survivor of a terrible plane crash. It did fall a little flat for me in style, but was very touching in documenting his journey.

Spoiler alert at the end of my review. This was an easy read. I grew to really like Edward. It was interesting to watch the individuals in the story evolve and how all the relationships developed. I liked the way this author wrote. I actually read the acknowledgments, something I don't usually do. She mentions a magazine that I looked into, One Story and I've subscribed to it. I dabble in a little writing myself and thought it was a good resource. I really liked Shay and Edwards relationship. Spoiler....I was left with one question though, this is the spoiler - when Shay kisses Edward in the end, what kind of a kiss is it?

This was on my "must read" list this year, and I must say I definitely enjoyed it. The main character, Edward, survives a plane crash and now must grapple with being the only survivor.

Dear Edward was a rather stressful read for me, however it also ended up being a very thought-provoking and engaging story. It provided a great glimpse into grief, mental health, and what happens when the life you envisioned isn't the life you find yourself living.

Incredible story! Remarkable writing!
I didn't want it to end.
Dear Edward would make a terrific movie! Thank you Ann Napolitano.