I really enjoyed returning to Holly and Gerry's story. This book will tug on your heart strings almost as much as P.S I Love You whilst still making you laugh. A very good sequel to one of my favourite books

Thank you Ceceila Ahern for following up on the life of Holly - 7 years since she lost her husband Gerry to cancer - PS i love you is one of my favourite books of all time - so i was so happy to read this. Holly finally decides to share Gerrys letters with everyone through a blog - a short while after she finds there are many people who want to right similiar letters to their loved ones before they pass away. Should Holly help them or not , or will it drag up some awfully sad memories. This is a beautiful story of love, .life, family, making memories. and sadly death. I found this such a sad but lovely, well written book. But read Ps i love you first:)

I received a free copy via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.

This is a wonderful story and although predictable a good read.
It certainly bought back memories for me and also a tear to the eye.
Worth a read.

I was a big fan of PS I Love but I have to admit I was a bit apprehensive of the sequel Postscript and whether it was needed. However, I was pleasantly surprised with the story and thought the author created an excellent sequel. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and finished it over the course of one day.

I was so excited when it was announced that PS, I Love You would have a sequel. It was a book I read back in my early twenties and, having had only a steady stream of bonehead boyfriends to my name at that time, I fell in love with Holly, Gerry and their tragic story. It was heartbreaking and hopeful all at the same time, and it was placed firmly on my forever shelf.

It had been some years since I’d read it when I picked this up, and as I have the memory of a goldfish who has been in the ring a dozen too many times, I could only really remember the salient points – in hindsight, I wish I had gone back and read the PS, I Love You first.

Postscript picks up several years after the death of Gerry. Holly is in a new relationship and she has moved on with her life. Until one day, when she partakes in a podcast in which she talks about Gerry’s letters and she suddenly finds herself in a difficult situation with a group, inspired by her story, called the PS, I Love You Club.

Plot wise, I have to say – I was a tad disappointed initially. It did feel a bit of a stretch, and I was concerned that it was a sequel for sequels sake, rather than anything fresh and new. I did eventually settle into it however, and I loved it, most particularly the new characters and the new interactions each character had with Holly.

Early on in the novel, I really thought it was going to be a duffer. Holly irritated me, her family irritated me, her new partner, Gabriel irritated me. I really thought I was going to have to put it down. But then Holly met the PS, I Love You Club, something shifted and I fell in love with it. I enjoy Cecelia Ahern’s writing style, having read several of her novels and, most recently her collection of short stories, Roar and once I’d nestled into this, I was once again transported.

The best character award (if there was such a thing) goes to Ginika and by extension, her daughter Jewel. Her story became the heart of the story and the one that I became the most emotionally involved with. Although there was an air of predictability about where the story would lead, I didn’t care because she was so incredible; spiky with an iron will, and yet warm and witty too.

I think a lot of the struggle for me with Holly and Gabriel was that it was rather a lot to ask of a reader so invested in the love story between Holly and Gerry, to suddenly be Team Gabriel, especially when he, in my view, doesn’t come over that well and when the scenes between them aren’t necessarily that positive. I think the story needed for Holly to be in a relationship to show how her life has changed, but yet this particular relationship didn’t feel to mirror the maturity and growth Holly claimed to possess since Gerry’s death.

As poignant as the plot is, there is a significant shift in tone from PS, I Love You. It dealt with overcoming raw grief and finding a way forward. Postscript is about moving on, seeking closure and personal growth. I certainly found myself mulling over aspects of grief that I hadn’t considered before. Despite my early misgivings and my issues with Holly and Gabriel, I was very soon invested, and found Postscript to be a wonderfully evocative read.

So excited to be back in the Holly/Gerry world again. This book was a perfect follow up and written so beautifully. It made me smile, laugh out loud, shed a tear and shed many more before I got to the final page.
So lovely in every way, could not knock it in any way.

This was a great follow up to the first one 'PS I Love You'. It was lovely to see what happens next. Another great book by Cecilia Ahern.

A lovely chic lit book. It is a moving read but doesn’t really come close to “PS I Love You”. It was good to hear how the story ended and is worth reading. It probably won’t stay with me in the way the previous book did.

I went into this book thinking I wouldn't enjoy it as much as P.S I Love You, and I wasn't sure where the story could go. But oh my days, this was such a beautiful story about love and loss and life. I loved it. I would recommend to you if you were a huge fan of PS I love you.

Totally loved this one! Just as good as Cecilia’s first book in this ‘series’. I cried just as much, I can’t wait for a movie!!

Really enjoyed revisiting Holly’s story and seeing how she’d grown. This felt a lot like coming home, and the familiarilty of the world was brilliant, especially having recently reread PS I love you. I cried a LOT, mostly at the letters that the PS I love you club arranged for their loved ones. Cecelia Ahern books are always a delight, and her unique brand of https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3059435556magical realism is always truly believable.

This is the sequel to the debut novel of one of my favourite authors, Cecelia Ahern's PS I Love You. Despite being such a popular book, the PS I Love You isn't one of my favourite novels of hers. I enjoyed it, but I didn't love it. The sequel, however, was a different story. Postscript follows Holly seven years after her husband Gerry died and she is approached by a group inspired by Gerry's letters to help them create their own versions. I wasn't sure what to expect from this but I absolutely adored it. I loved revisiting Holly and her family and seeing how things have changed for them all in the years since the first book ended. Even more than that, I really enjoyed meeting new characters and experiencing their stories. This story was completely heart-wrenching and heart-warming at the same time, and approached death and grief in an entirely unique way. I thought Holly's struggles throughout the book were very real and something many in similar situations may be able to relate to. I really did absolutely adore this book.

I honestly didnt think that 'P.S I could love you' could actually be followed as it was just so good.... in fact it almost put me off reading this as I didnt want to be disappointed.

However this book does NOT disappoint!

The book follows Holly years after she opened the last letter her late husband left her. Trying to move on with her life. However a group of terminally ill people want her help.... but will it end up dragging her back to the past or help her move forward?

This is a well paced book with some great characters. Holly comes alive once more and is a character I really like.... one who the audience will be cheering for.

Many new characters are introduced each with their own beautiful story.

This is a real tearjerker and I cant wait for the upcoming movie!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARE in return for an honest review :-)

This was another excellent read from Cecelia Abern, it’s been many since I first read PS I love you ( which I loved and cried over) and then cried some more watching the film . This book continues the story of Holly, Gerry features and once I’d re read bits of the original book and removed the American set film from my head it was lovely meeting Holly again and seeing how she is.

Warning - it will make you cry.

It’s been seven years since Holly Kennedy’s husband Gerry died, and six years since she received his final PS, I Love You letter, which encouraged her to grab life and live it. While the sadness of losing her husband has never left her, Holly now is older, wiser and has worked hard to create a life for herself, which includes new love Gabriel.

Following an appearance on her sister’s podcast, Holly is forced to revisit her grief, as a group of people, calling themselves the PS, I Love You Club, are inspired by her story. Many have limited time left, and so ask Holly to help them create meaningful things to leave for their loved ones once they are gone. Revisiting that dark time is dangerous for Holly, and she’s reluctant to get involved but also compelled to help, while her family and friends aren’t convinced it’s a healthy pursuit.

The long-awaited sequel to the bestselling PS, I Love You does not disappoint. Acclaimed author Cecilia Ahern brings Holly Kennedy back into our lives, and wow, we did not realise how much we needed her! Smart, empathetic, courageous and strong, its like catching up with an old friend and being so proud at who she’s become! Postscript is a heart-warming and moving delight.

Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book for review.

How do we know this was a good book? Well, I cried at it and I *never* cry at books.

Obviously, the first book was fictional, but this sequel deals with the story in a really interesting way. I'm sure, in our own society, we have romanticised Gerry's letters, I'm sure some people have written letters themselves; the sequel tells the story of Holly having to deal with the reality of people romanticising her own life. She doesn't tell people they're wrong at first, but it makes her question the reality of the letters, wondering whether Gerry was selfish to write them, whether he got everything right... Most of us know the story, so, after all this time, it's interesting to hear the author offer a new version of the narrative.
This story also offers us a new look into love: what love to expect, whether there's a right kind of love, whether we only ever have one "true love". This book introduces us to Holly and Gabriel's relationship when they're a few years through. We don't get the whirlwind romance, filled with countless cute and extravagant moment, we get a couple that are happy with where they are, both alone and as a couple. And, although the relatioship isn't without its pitfalls - after all, the two have to navigate a relationship that contains two people and the ghost of a dead husband - there's little of the drama that most romances have to have. It almost seems realistic.
But it's just only romantic love that this book discusses. Family is a huge part of Holly's life and support network; at the very least, she works with her sister and tries to always have a Sunday roast with her family, but she always turns to them when she has a decision to make. Just as important to her, however, are friendships: the friendships she's always had and the friendships she's made in the book. Holly needs both types of frienship to properly survive: her old friendships give her stability and understand all the challenges she's already faced; her new friendships give her a new insight into everything, especially life and death, and support her through new challenges.
Of course, this book also deals with grief. It tells us that there is no right or wrong way to deal with grief, and that what we may find the best way to grieve may not be the same for those closest to us. This book suggests that grieving is a process and so I think it would be a good read for anyone who feels they're doing it wrong. But this book is heartbreaking because it tells the truth that everyone wants to forget: that no one is exempt from death.

I never read P.S. I Love You (I have seen the film), so I can't compare how good it necessarily is next to the first book. But I enjoyed it. It inspired emotions in me, it encouraged me to think and reflect on love and life and what we expect from the hand we've been given. It was easy to read and I could feel myself sympathising with the characters.

I struggled with this book. I really wanted to like it but Holly is a hard character to like. The beauty of the first book PS I Love You, lies in the pure love Jerry showed to Holly. Don't we all want to be loved like that? In this book, it's clear that Holly is still a 'taker' in relationships. In this book, the tables are turned and Holly needs to find it in herself to be a 'giver'. For most of the book, I wanted to slap her. It's wonderfully written, and tugs at the heart, but the lesson I learnt is that I was never emotionally invested in Holly, and should never have revisited her life. I should've know when to walk away

Great book. Interesting subject matter. Really makes you stop and think about a . Very sensitive subject Highly recommend

I loved PS I love you and was excited to read this sequel but worried it wouldn’t live up to the first book.
I was not disappointed I loved it.
Cecelia’s books are always easy to read and touch the heart and this was no exception.
Brilliant sequel
Thank you

Postscript draws you back into Holly's world as if you never left. It is now seven years after Gerry's death and Holly is feeling more confident that life can go on as Holly, and maybe even Holly and Gabriel. It is in this mindset that she agrees to her sister's request, to take part in a podcast sharing her grief experience, and particularly Gerry's letters, and what they meant for her.

Facing her grief again, even seven years on is difficult and you feel her pain and the real fear that she may slip back into the dark abyss if she examines her grief journey too closely. Nevertheless, she delivers and the response is positive, but someone seems too involved and Holly's reaction is avoidance, and this has consequences.

What emerges as you progress with this story, is that Holly's recovery is superficial. She manages to convince friends and family that she is moving on, and feels less pain, but deep down the grief and sense of loss remain.

Helping others leave their loved ones, messages to help them move on after death is not something Holly feels capable of initially. Her relationships with the P.S. I Love You Club members are an emotional journey for Holly. Her courage forces her to face up to her grief, and finally realise that moving on, doesn't mean forgetting, or loving less.

There is a maturity in this book that comes with age and experience. Holly in Postscript is different from Holly in P.S. I Love You. Grief and loss change her irrevocably, and healing only comes from acceptance, and courage to embrace the change and the new person she has become.

Postscript's stories of pain and pleasure, despair and hope and loss and love are emotive and life-affirming, and every bit as potent as the original story.

I received an arc from Harper Collins UK - Harper Fiction via NetGalley in return for an honest review.