Akash Bansal’s Her Last Walk is a quiet storm, unassuming at first glance but emotionally turbulent beneath the surface. It’s fragile yet intense, exploring love, passion, grief, and longing.

The story is set in Cortona, Tuscany, and follows Ira, who discovers an intense, almost mystical connection with Lorenzo. Their love story is tragically cut short, leaving Ira engulfed in grief. When Chris, a lovestruck former client, returns, he aids her in seeking Lorenzo through the enigmatic Evelyn, unraveling a haunting question: Can love outlast death?

This heart-wrenching tale of love that refuses to die will leave you emotionally wrecked in the best way. Ira and Lorenzo's deep bond transcends death, while Chris's devotion creates aching tension. Set against breathtaking Tuscan vistas, the story explores grief with a mystical beauty that keeps you turning pages. The emotional depth is staggering; you'll feel every moment of love, loss, and impossible choices. It's perfect for readers who crave a romance that devastates and uplifts equally.

Ira's introspection, though beautifully melancholic, tends to drag midway, with certain motifs revisited too often. Yet this very slowness mirrors Ira’s stagnation in grief, making the emotional crescendo feel earned. The plot, though delicately crafted, doesn't always deliver the resonance one might anticipate from its evocative themes. While the premise holds great promise, its execution may leave some readers wishing for deeper narrative development. It’s a patience-testing but purposeful read.

This book would be ideal for people who enjoy stories densely layered with emotions, melancholic romances, character-driven narratives, and those drawn to grief. Although this story seeks romance, it lingers in your heart with an ache of devotion Ira and Lorenzo have for each other.