I read the original book when it was very first published and lived it. This sequel is every bit as good, it was like picking up with an old friend I hadn't seen for a while. Moving and emotional, but funny and lighthearted as well. Thank you for letting me read this wonderful book.

This is book is amazing and more than lives up to the hype around it.
I was initially apprehensive about this book as I adore Ps I Love You and it remains one of my all time favourite books. I was worried that this would be a poor follow up, however I was not let down.
This did not disappoint and renewed my love affair with Cecelia Ahern’s books. The characters are beautifully developed and you’ll feel like you know them personally by the end of the book. I loved every page and would definitely recommend to anyone.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for a copy of this book for review.

I do not envy Ahern’s task of writing a follow up to such a beloved book, however this is a wonderful sequel. It is very easy to fall back in to Holly’s rhythm and to remember why the first book was so special – the voice of Holly remains the same after this time and is just as enjoyable a read.

The synopsis tells you all you will want to know; it is 7 years since Gerry’s death and 6 since his last letter was received. Holly’s life has moved on in some ways and not in others and this is her story of what followed. As is expected from Ahern there are some very moving parts to this book and some brilliant characters and relationships formed.

I will say that a few elements were quite predictable but that did not deter from the story at all. Would very much recommend picking this book up and falling back in to Holly’s life.

4/5

I really enjoyed PS I Love You in both book and film format, so I didn't want to miss the sequel to discover Holly's next adventure.
After receiving letters from her husband after he passed away, we now revisit Holly seven years later as she finds herself getting involved with a group of people who wish to leave letters for their loved ones.
Postscript is a tear jerker, but it's beautifully written and well worth a read if you were a fan of PS I Love you.

With thanks to the publisher for the copy received. I was hesitant about reading this book at first, I hadn’t read PS, I Love You but I was assured that it worked well as a standalone. I’m glad I took the chance, it is a while since I read a book that made me feel so emotionally drained but also enchanted by the characters.

I was prepared to be upset, you would have to have a heart of stone not to get upset at least once when reading this book. Holly’s memories of Gerry were special, but apart from one scene didn’t affect me so much. It was the group of people who Holly decided to help, against advice from friends, family and new partner Gabriel. One of them more than any other, I won’t say who. Everybody who reads will have a character who they have more empathy for.

But there were also moments that made me laugh. Her family, especially her brother Richard and her friends, I laughed every time Mathew appeared.

A truly inspiring novel which showed an unusual way of bringing comfort in a tragic situation. That even doing the smallest thing could make a difference.

Having to write a sequel to PS I love you must have been quite a daunting task but one that Cecelia Ahern has carried off with aplomb. This is a book about loss but it is an uplifting one. It is really a book about hope and finding out who you really are.

Most enjoyable.

This story, a sequel to P.S. I Love You, is a warm, lovely and well-written book. It was so nice to reconnect with Holly and to see the story and characters move on with their lives.

I was intrigued to see where this book would take the story and I wasn't disappointed. This story links all the characters and backstories from book one but carries them forward, as well as giving a fresh perspective to what had happened in book one.

I did find it a little slow to begin with but once it got going it was a really good read. I was very moved by the PS I Love You Club and the new characters introduced. It was very touching and the end of the book is brilliant.

You really need to have read book one to get the most out of this story, I think, but if you have done that then this is a must-read, to tie up loose ends and add new insight into the previous story.

I loved this book - I could not put it down. It has been a long time since I read the first book but I was soon immersed in Holly’s story seven years after the death of Gerry, her husband. Her podcast on dealing with grief includes his letters to Holly after his death. This leads to the formation of the PS I love You club. Holly becomes involved in the members’ lives and is forced to revisit her feelings after Gerry’s death and the motivation behind the letters.

The book gives you a glimpse of the way grief and loss can build a stronger character - one able to move on and rebuild a different life.

Holly is ally supported by family and close friends and Gabriel - her tree man.

A lovely heartwarming read.

You could almost call my mid/late teens my ‘Cecelia Ahern’ years. I was obsessed. I shouted at Alex and Rosie in ‘Where Rainbows End’, fell in love with an imaginary friend in ‘If You Could See Me Now’ and sobbed behind my sunglasses while I read ‘P.S. I Love You’ poolside.

My tastes have changed quite dramatically since then but when I saw that the infamous tear jerker was getting a sequel, I just couldn’t help myself. A HUGE thank you to @netgalley and @harpercollins for selecting me as one of five lucky humans to receive an e-ARC of ‘Postscript’ this month!

It’s been seven years since Gerry’s death, six since Holly read the final letter asking her to have the courage to move on with her life and she’s proud of the ways in which she’s grown and evolved. When she reluctantly agrees to talk about the letters on her sister’s podcast, she has no idea how many people it’ll inspire or the difficult journey that a group calling themselves the P.S. I Love You Club have in store for her.

I devoured this in one, tissue littered, snot soaked and salty-cheeked sitting. I didn’t find it quite as heart breaking as its predecessor BUT I challenge you to get through this book without shedding a tear or ten. Honestly, I’m still not really convinced that we needed a sequel but I did thoroughly enjoy Postscript, an intimate look at the long term effects of grief and what it means to embrace the future when it can feel like betraying the past. Just make sure you’re prepared with tissues.

I always read a long-awaited sequel with a sense of trepidation... what if it's not what I expected? What if things take a totally different turn to what happened to the story in my head? What if I don't like it?
Well, I didn't have to worry about that at all.
Postscript is a beautifully carved sequel to Cecelia Ahern's debut novel, P.S. I Love You.
The original story touched the hearts of many and I have a feeling this one will too.
We meet the main character, Holly, seven years after her husband Gerry's death and his series of letters, that helped her to deal with the loss of her husband in a way she had never expected.
Holly has moved on. She is working with her sister, seeing someone and considering selling her home.
After much pestering from her sister, Holly agrees to take part in a podcast, opening up about the letters Gerry sent her, and that one small podcast sets in motion, something much bigger than Holly.
Suddenly, she is in a position to help many others in similar situations to Gerry and her.
But does she want to relive the painful past? Will she be able to help any of the terminally ill folk who are looking to her for an answer?
What an(other) emotional rollercoaster of a ride, this book was! I laughed, I cried. I felt the emotions of a woman still grieving, but trying to get on with her life, as it is now.
This book is about loss, yes, but it is more about celebrating what we have now, and how our memories can be preserved to give our loved ones solace during that grieving period.
A fantastic read. Recommend? 100% yes!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Excellent book. I loved the second part of this story .... definitely worth the wait. A five star recommendation from me.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Cecelia Ahern for the copy of this book. I agreed to give my unbiased opinion voluntarily.

I’d like to thank HarperCollins UK and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘Postscript’, the sequel to ‘PS, I Love You’ written by Cecelia Ahern, in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

When Holly’s husband died seven years ago he left ten surprise letters signed ‘PS, I Love You’, for her to read one each month for the first year,. Holly’s sister Ciara persuades her to talk on a podcast entitled ‘How To Talk About Death’ and one of those watching, Mrs Angela Carberry, forms the ‘PS. I Love You’ club for the terminally ill. Despite misgivings Holly’s persuaded to help the four remaining members write their letters.

This is an absolutely wonderful novel, beautifully written by a very talented author. The descriptions of the characters made them come alive for me and I was moved with the warmth Holly gave to each of the club members as she helped them leave messages for their loved ones. After reading the sampler of ‘Postscript’ I was left wanting more and am so grateful that the publisher was kind enough to offer me the full-length copy to review. This is a novel of love and compassion that tugged at my heartstrings making it impossible to put down. I had a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes for a lot of the time and can’t praise it enough.

Seven years have passed since Gerry’s death. Holly is now in a better place and is moving on with her life. She agrees to do a podcast for her sister Ciara in the vintage and second-hand shop that she has been working in with her sister for the last three years. The Podcast will be recorded in front of a live audience and the proceeds will go to charity. It’s one of a series of Magpie podcasts, this one called How to talk about death. Holly regrets that she is doing it. But brings back memories of her and Gerry and the letters.
After the podcast she receives an envelope from one of the regulars of the shop, which Holly thinks she is being stalked. So, she doesn’t open it. But now boyfriend Gabriel finds it after it has been stuffed on a bookshelf and finds a business card in the envelope and when she rings up the woman to tell her what she thinks of her, Holly is left reeling.
When she reads the letter it is from Angela Carberry, she has passed away but before formed a P.S. I love you club. She had Cancer and wanted Holly to help the members of the club as they are all terminally ill. Holly agrees but Gabriel is worried that it will undo Hollys life that she has now suddenly got back on track.
I don’t want to give anymore of the story away. This is another emotional, poignant story. That will pull at your heartstrings. I had tears in my eyes in some parts. I have heard it is now going to be a film. I hope the second film gives it justice like the first one

What can I say.

This book was worth the wait.

Cecelia Ahern is an author that truly knows how to connect with her audience.

Sometimes sequels can disappoint but Postscript just added to the magic that was P.S. I love you.

I'm not afraid to admit that I cried whilst reading this book.

It is emotional, heart warming and utterly charming.

Holly is a protagonist that possesses the strength that I want to have and I think any reader can draw something from this character.

I think this may well be my favourite novel of 2019.

Wow. Curl up on the sofa and lose yourself in this wonderful book. I loved everything about this book. It is beautifully written. Cecelia Ahern knows how to take her readers on a journey. I laughed and I cried and I wanted to keep reading this amazing story. Holly and her friends and family seem so real. This is a perfect sequel to PS I Love You.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy.

I would like to thank netgalley and Harper Collins for letting me read this book. What can I say I read PS I love you when it came out (didn't everyone) I loved it and this book does not disappoint. It is warm funny sad and like wearing your favourite jumper it makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside.
If you liked PS I love you don't hesitate just read it. If you are a fan of cecelia ahern don't hesitate just read it. If you didn't read P S I love you buy a copy read it then read this they will make you laugh and cry but they will leave you feeling uplifted and wanting more.

Postscript sees us catch up with Holly again, seven years after the death of her husband Gerry. Holly feels she is still learning to be just ‘Holly’ after being part of ‘Holly and Gerry’ for so long. Just as life seems to be moving on for her, she takes part in an interview for a podcast called ‘Let’s Talk About Death’ where she talks to a group about just how important Gerry’s letters were to her as part of her moving on. There is an unintended consequence to this which hits her for six.

I was totally caught up in Holly’s world again and found this a completely absorbing read. Cecelia Ahern has all the emotions spot on as usual and knows grief can come at any time, for any reason or no reason. We are introduced to some wonderful characters in the PS I Love You Club and I think that most readers will recognise the experiences some of these characters go through. Ginika was one I felt for the most. She had been through so much in her life yet was determined to make sure her baby daughter had more opportunities than she had.

If you read this book and aren’t in pieces several times over the course of the novel, then you have a very hard heart indeed! The author is so skilled at describing the thoughts and emotions of her characters that I could not help but feel their joys and sorrows. And although there are most certainly many times of sorrow in this book which had me reaching for the tissues, there are also times of joy shining through.

If there is one thing to take from Postscript, it is that there is always one more thing to say and that thing is to say ‘I love you’. Say it to the people you love, your family and friends, not just in case it’s the last time you get the chance but because it’s important to tell people that you value them and treasure their place in your life. Everyone needs to know that they are loved and so you should tell them. I expect that some people will be cautious about reading a sequel to PS I Love You, feeling it was complete in itself, but I would say that Cecelia Ahern has written a wonderful continuation of Holly’s story. It is sensitively written, very moving, indeed heartbreaking at times, but it is an uplifting and hopeful look at life following loss.

Cecilia Ahern writes a terrific sequel to PS I Love You, immersing us once again in the life of 37 year old Holly Kennedy seven years on since the loss of her beloved husband, Gerry, from cancer at the too young age of 30. She has established a new life with tree man, Gabriel, and is working at her sister, Ciara's second hand vintage shop, Magpie, and still close to her friends, Sharon and Denise. Despite misgivings, she has agreed to support Ciara by taking part in her podcast on grief and loss, and talking about her experience of losing Gerry and the letters he left behind for her. The huge response she gets makes her deeply uncomfortable. When a new group sets itself up as the PS I Love You Club and asks for her help, Holly's instinct is to refuse, it has taken so much out of her to find the strength to survive Gerry's loss, and she is reluctant to revisit and let Gerry once again consume a big part of her life.

However, she finds herself drawn into the club after meeting its members, a diverse group of characters led by Joy after the death of Angela, seeking her input into their very own versions of PS I love you letters. Her family are there to support her, despite their reservations, although Gabriel's opposition to her involvement is more intractable. Gabriel's dream has always been to reconnect with his daughter, Ava, who lives her mother, Kate, and has shunned his efforts to have her in his life. Holly has finally engaged in the process of selling her and Gerry's starter home and move in with Gabriel. As Ava's life becomes more troubled, and her relationship with her mother deteriorates, she at long last turns to Gabriel. Gabriel is overjoyed but it poses some challenges to the life he and Holly had planned. As Holly engages with the club, she finds herself getting closer to them, particularly the young Ginika, and her baby, Jewel, as she takes on the task of teaching Ginika to read and write.

Holly finds she gets more back from the club than she could ever have envisaged, not to mention the gift of the friendships that develop. She finds revisiting her past with Gerry proves to be a more rewarding experience than she expected as she becomes aware that she is now a different person from the one Gerry knew, because of his loss. The stories of the challenges faced by the club members and Holly herself show that our most heartbreaking losses have the potential to shape stronger versions of ourselves and build a new and better sense of who we are. Ahern writes with humanity and compassion on the poignant themes of grief and loss, the challenges of facing our own mortality, preparing for death, whilst providing glimpses of light and hope in the process. This is a wonderful read that I think so many readers will enjoy, and a pleasure to get reacquainted with Holly in this new phase of her life. Many thanks to HarperCollins for an ARC.

Wow! Just Wow!
Have just finished reading this lovely book which follows on from Holly and Gerry’s story in P.S I Love You. I have laughed and I have cried. Cecilia has once again done an amazing job in choosing her characters and getting you to feel a part of their story.
I was initially confused when I started reading this and it was entirely my fault and not Cecilia’s writing, I kept thinking about the film ( I hate the film as it’s so different from the book) and had to get my head back into the book and the original P.S I Love you story which I was able to do mainly because of the amazing writing.
I would highly recommend reading this.

I loved ‘PS I love you’, so I was desperate to read the sequel. Imagine my surprise when my netgalley wish was granted by the publisher! I really enjoyed this book. Cecelia Ahern has produced a worthy sequel. I enjoyed seeing what had become of Holly. I preferred to read about Holly and the new characters introduced in the PS I love you club than the flashbacks of Holly and Gerry as I felt their story had been sufficiently explored in the first book - luckily there weren’t too many flash back scenes. As someone who thought the two sequels to ‘Me before you’ were pointless and ruined the legacy of the first book, I am pleased to say I think this sequel is much more successful. It could be read in its own right as a stand alone, but it seems a shame not to enjoy the full Holly and Gerry story and start at the beginning if you haven’t already read ‘PS I love you’. I would like to see a third book in this series. I think there is scope for that after ‘Postscript’.