Next-door neighbors and ex-best friends Hannah and Emory haven't spoken in months. But their paths cross unexpectedly when, one night, Hannah finds Emory's boyfriend, Luke, doubled over in his car outside her house. The paramedics rush him to the hospital, and for three minutes, Luke is clinically dead. And then he isn't. As Luke struggles to understand why he lived, he turns to Hannah for an explanation through her strong faith. With Hannah's help, Luke records a video about his experience, and suddenly his video goes viral, thrusting him into the limelight while Emory watches helplessly, unsure of where his new experiences leave their relationship. But when a devastating secret comes to light, all three must reexamine the things they hold true. In alternating chapters, a skeptic and a believer piece together the story of the close relationship they lost and the boy caught somewhere in the middle.

New York Times best-selling author Tamara Ireland Stone deftly crafts a moving portrait that examines the intricacies of faith, love, and friendship. Praise for Every Last Word " Clueless meets Dead Poets Society with a whopping final twist." - Kirkus Reviews "This book is highly recommended-readers will connect with Sam, relating to her anxiety about her peers, and root for her throughout the book." - VOYA "A thoughtful romance with a strong message about self-acceptance, this] sensitive novel boasts strong characterizations and conflicts that many teens will relate to. Eminently readable." - Booklist "A brilliant and moving story about finding your voice, the power of words, and true friendship. I couldn't put it down " -Elizabeth Eulberg, Author of The Lonely Hearts Club.