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In this thought-provoking and entertaining debut novel about of a multicultural family, a dying billionaire matriarch leaks news of her death early so she can examine her legacy-a decision that horrifies her children and inadvertently exposes secrets she has spent a lifetime keeping: "Full of music, magnetism, and familial obligation"…

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1 author picked Dava Shastri's Last Day as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book pulls you into the world of a dying woman and makes you feel for everyone involved. The author portrays Dava as a genuine person with great power, but also great flaws. Sometimes I wanted to cry, and at other times I couldn’t help but laugh. I could see the entire situation as if I were both her and her children.

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