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A review by salimsdiary
The Paper & Hearts Society by Lucy Powrie
5.0
Where do I even begin? Do I start talking about Bath or Haworth? Tabby or Livs? Jane Austen parties or Harry Potter movies marathon? Anxiety in YA? I don’t know where to start.
This book is more than just an ode to literature, it’s a story that consists the meaning to experience the different types of love, to a partner, an author, a friend, and so many more.
I read this book in one setting, three hours and a half, sitting on my bed staring at the pages and going on a whirlwind of adventure(s).
At first, I couldn’t get through the first 100 pages, Lucy’s voice is so distinct and her exploration and description of what it feels like to have someone that you cared for so deeply in the past, is the cause of anxiety and panic attacks, and that’s something that I’ve experienced and still do. It was hard but at the same time it was great. And I had to keep reading. The more I read, the more I knew about tabby. The more I knew myself.
“It made me feel worthless, and the more worthless I felt, the more I wanted to be worth something”
I have cried at least four times throughout the book, and on several occasions found myself gasping for air. Lucy Powrie managed to capture the hardship of being a teenager. More so, being Tabby (main character), whose an introvert dealing with anxiety, panic attacks, and low self esteem.
With reading about five people who are all entwined and connected by the same thing, The Paper & Hearts Society, you get a vivid picture of each and every character. Livs (Olivia) being the fun and energetic one, Cassie being the reserved one, Ed the best friend anyone could ask for, and Henry the thoughtful kid and the love interest.
And now onto the last bit, the appearances of YA titles and literary locations. It was an immense fun seeing references of books like Unconventional, Loneliest Girl in the Universe, and so many more.
Bath. Bath. Bath.
Bath is my favorite place on earth and just reading about it took me back to the place. I could see myself walking down the royal crescent and Sydney place, and it was one of my favorite parts of the book.
The Brontë Parsonage Museum, oh my god. I’ve been there recently and I just love that place so much and being in Haworth again, was nothing short from amazing!
The Paper & Hearts Society has climbed its away to my heart and my all time favorite list.
This book is more than just an ode to literature, it’s a story that consists the meaning to experience the different types of love, to a partner, an author, a friend, and so many more.
I read this book in one setting, three hours and a half, sitting on my bed staring at the pages and going on a whirlwind of adventure(s).
At first, I couldn’t get through the first 100 pages, Lucy’s voice is so distinct and her exploration and description of what it feels like to have someone that you cared for so deeply in the past, is the cause of anxiety and panic attacks, and that’s something that I’ve experienced and still do. It was hard but at the same time it was great. And I had to keep reading. The more I read, the more I knew about tabby. The more I knew myself.
“It made me feel worthless, and the more worthless I felt, the more I wanted to be worth something”
I have cried at least four times throughout the book, and on several occasions found myself gasping for air. Lucy Powrie managed to capture the hardship of being a teenager. More so, being Tabby (main character), whose an introvert dealing with anxiety, panic attacks, and low self esteem.
With reading about five people who are all entwined and connected by the same thing, The Paper & Hearts Society, you get a vivid picture of each and every character. Livs (Olivia) being the fun and energetic one, Cassie being the reserved one, Ed the best friend anyone could ask for, and Henry the thoughtful kid and the love interest.
And now onto the last bit, the appearances of YA titles and literary locations. It was an immense fun seeing references of books like Unconventional, Loneliest Girl in the Universe, and so many more.
Bath. Bath. Bath.
Bath is my favorite place on earth and just reading about it took me back to the place. I could see myself walking down the royal crescent and Sydney place, and it was one of my favorite parts of the book.
The Brontë Parsonage Museum, oh my god. I’ve been there recently and I just love that place so much and being in Haworth again, was nothing short from amazing!
The Paper & Hearts Society has climbed its away to my heart and my all time favorite list.