I love this entire series, but Bookishly was without a doubt my favourite!

From my bookseller body-double (winning that combination was so cool!) to my bookseller brain-double, I adored this book. (Some of the best autistic rep I have ever read)

I was lucky to receive a Netgalley Arc of Bookishly Ever After which is the final book in the YA Series The Paper & Hearts Society and written by the wonderful Lucy Powrie. The Paper & Heart Society Series is about young people Tabby, Olivia, Henry, Ed and Cassie who belong to a book club called and you guessed The Paper & Hearts Society where they live their best Bookish Lives.

Each book centres around one character and in Bookishly Ever After is Ed. Now Ed to me was the life and soul of the group but through Lucy's talent we see that the character is more like an onion and there are lots of layers hidden from plain view. Ok I admit Lucy made me well up and tears were flowing during some particular scenes and that is all I am going to say as I do not do spoilers. I will say on the other hand the rep for LGBTQ, Mental Health and Autism. For all these reasons I am giving Bookishly Ever After 4 stars

The final book in a fantastic YA series that anyone who adores books will adore. One of the greatest things about the series is that each book focuses on a different character, so readers have been able to have a glimpse into each character directly, as well as how the characters see and bond with one another.
The books are very inclusive, with this final chapter directly referencing autism and how people see the world differently, which as someone on the spectrum felt very powerful - growing up, I would’ve loved having a book like this were I could see myself in a character, particularly as female autism is rarely acknowledged in literature.
This was a really lovely ending to the series and I enjoyed getting to witness Ed navigate his first job and relationship.

The conclusion to this trilogy couldn't have been more perfect. Ed was one of my favourite characters throughout, and seeing him come into his own was such a delight. This trilogy is so diverse, inclusive and genuine, and I recommend it to all my students.

A truly lovely finale to The Paper and Hearts Society series. I love being back with these characters and how wholesome this series is. It really does warm my heart when I read these books, and I fly through them ever so quickly!

I’d fully recommend this book (and series), especially for teens that are more 12-16 age range as the characters are in high school/college so it caters across both educational settings, but I think the voice of the books is definitely suitable for 12/13+!

As with every other book in this series, 'Bookishly Ever After' was adorable. This whole series is the perfect summer read for any book lover.

The third book in the series follows Ed, who is starting a new job as a bookseller and learning to grow up and fall in love. I found Ed an extremely likeable main character and really enjoyed the overall story.

However, I think this book is my least favourite in the series. Despite loving the whole series, I think that this book lacked something that the other two had. I just didn't feel the warmth and love whilst reading about these characters that was present in the other two books. I also felt like the plot was a bit lacking and there was not a lot of scenes with the other Paper and Hearts Society characters in my opinion which is one of my favourite parts of this series.

Despite this, I still love this series so much and highly recommend everyone read it, especially during the summer as this is a perfect summer read. I did love being in this world with these familiar characters one last time and I am sad to have to leave them and this world.

Thank you to Hachette Children's Group for providing me with an advance copy of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I received an ARC of this book thanks to NetGalley and publisher Hachette Children's Group in exchange for an honest review.

I was in serious need of sunshine in my life so I ended up binge-reading the entirety of the Paper & Hearts Society books in the space of about two weeks. Bookishly Ever After is the final book of the series and it focuses on Ed, an exuberant member of the gang who has just started working at a bookshop. He begins to bond with his new autistic co-worker and might even be getting a crush on her, but alas things never go entirely to plan in this world.

Ed is one of my favourite members of the Paper & Hearts society so it was great to get a whole book focusing on him. I will admit, I was a little confused about his romantic arc. He is presented as being gay in the first book, comes out in the second and then has two sort-of flirtations throughout those two books. His sexuality wasn't discussed at all in this book and he has a female love interest, which of course doesn't negate him being queer but it would have been nice to just have a line or two clarifying it, even if the character isn't sure of his identity yet. Having said that, I loved Hannah as a character and her and Ed had such a great dynamic. One of the strengths of this series as a whole is the way it explores different relationships between these lovable characters, and I liked how Ed and Hannah had a dynamic we hadn't seen before. I am not autistic so can't speak for the representation, but there were no red flags to me and Hannah felt very real and very likeable.

As a finale to the series, this was very well-handled. I liked how details from Tabby's life from the first book came back, and I really loved how Tabby was the one who best understood Hannah from her own experiences with anxiety. Having started the journey with Tabby, it was only right to have her play an important role in this book and it was great to feel like her story kept going and didn't just stop because we weren't focusing on her.

Overall, if you love the series then this is a fantastic final addition to it. It has all of the same character dynamics and representation that really make the series strong, whilst adding new kinds of scenarios and developing the characters we already know and love. As a whole, this series is a love letter to friendship and being yourself and those themes can absolutely be found here. This was a series created for people who love books and it has been a joy to live in this world for a little bit.

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

This is the third & final book in the series about the members of The Paper and Hearts Society, five bookish nerds who find friendship through their book club. Although I haven’t read the previous two books, this didn’t spoil my reading of this book as each of the stories focus on a different main character.

In this book it was the turn of Ed, who gets a part time job at their favourite bookshop. There he meets Hannah, who seems stand offish at first but as he gradually gets to know her, he begins to feel an attraction for her. Hannah reveals that she is autistic and through this character we gain an insight into neuro divergency.

Although it is not specified how old the characters are, Ed can drive and they refer to attending college, therefore they must be at least seventeen. This surprised me as I cannot imagine any seventeen year olds behaving the way these characters do. They describe themselves as bookish nerds so this may explain why they act in what seems to me, quite immature ways. I am not the target audience and the previous books have received good reviews but it wasn’t real enough for me.

I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley for granting me access to the third instalment of the Paper and Hearts Society series. This time round the group are dealing with some shifts in their relationships, but a love of books will get them through.
Ed has got himself a job in a local book store. He’s determined to give it his all...but he didn’t count on his new co-worker Hannah. Though initially put off by his exuberance, Hannah finds herself falling for Ed.
The book focuses on the developing relationship, offers some insights into autism and shows some cute guinea pigs.

Lucy Powrie has done it again with this stunning finale to her debut series. This book is just like the warmest hug possible.

Bookishly Ever After embraces the power of the bookish community through a charming and witty narrative that you can’t help but fall in love with.

Reading The Paper and Hearts Society series just feels like coming back home to old friends. It has this comforting and reassuring presence that you can’t help but warm to. You can really feel Powrie’s love and passion for the bookish community through every page of the series, imbuing it with so much warmth and heart. It reminds you just how much books can bring us all together and really pulls on that through its core exploration of friendship, happiness and nerding out about books together.

Of course, it helps that her core cast of characters are so well-developed and feel like people you’ve known all your life. I loved how we’ve heard from different aspects of the Society throughout the series and this time, it’s Ed’s turn to step into the spotlight. Often acting as the comedic relief in previous books, I knew that I’d be belly-laughing at his antics as he lives through a Shakespearan level of farcical events and ever embarrassing moments. However though, he also has moments of vulnerability and faces issues that a lot of teenagers will also grapple with. This slow opening up process he goes through was so poignant and touching to read.

I also found myself falling in love with Hannah, who is a new character for this book. She was so sharp and clever, but also shares that same passion for animals and books that Ed holds dear. It is so impactful to see an autistic character on page who frankly discusses their condition and how it shapes their lives, while still not defining them. I loved the excerpts of her blog that we got to read, as it really showed off her personality, charisma and insight into the world.

Bookishly Ever After is a funny, charming and witty story that filled me with joy and love for the bookish community.

I feel awful for not giving the third and final book of this series 5 stars; I've absolutely loved the characters and their stories and, Ed's my favourite and this is his book! But, whilst I did really enjoy Bookishly Ever After, it just didn't click as much as the first two books. I'm not saying that book three isn't good, because it is! It covers some really important themes and emotions, and I really liked the storyline between Ed and his mum.

The thing I really disliked about this book was Hannah, the new character. I didn't warm to her from the get-go, and I think part of that is a personal issue where, as someone who once worked as a bookseller and wasn't treated very nicely by other booksellers from the first day, I really felt defensive of Ed with how downright rude Hannah was to him! Obviously, later on I learnt of the reasons behind this which I do understand, but by then I'd already disliked her and the way she treated Ed on his first day! I did warm to her on occasions and found her likeable at some points, however.

Nevertheless, I am really sad that this series is over and that I've had to say goodbye to some wonderful characters! The Paper & Hearts Society have been like a warm hug when they're on the page together. Lucy's writing is so lovely and she's created some wonderful characters in this series! I'd love for there to be a reunion down the line!

I cannot believe that this is the last instalment for The Paper and Hearts Society but what a way to finish a fabulous trilogy. Lucy has once again had me falling in love with these young people and I still really want to be a member of their fabulous book club.

Bookishly Ever After follows the story of Ed who is one of my favourite characters. I love that he works in bookshop as like him this would be my dream job (alongside a school librarian obviously,) but there is something about a bookshop where my mind escapes into wonderful worlds and Lucy depicts it exactly how I thought it would be. And…lets be honest ‘Woolf and Wilde’ is just the most wonderful name for a bookshop.

Then Hannah comes along who is a likeable character from the start. She has autism and Lucy has clearly done her research to write so sensitively about this. I love how Hannah talks about her autism through her blog and I think it was very clever for Lucy to write about it in this way – her being an award-winning blogger of course. Reading about autism, some young people will find comfort and support but others will also learn which will help to relieve any prejudices they may have.

Ed and Hannah don’t see eye to eye at first but when they start talking through messages outside of work they start to understand each other more and a budding friendship develops…. may be with some romantic feelings…… But when Ed invites Hannah to a party (which is Hannah’s worst nightmare) things take a downwards turn when he makes a terrible mistake. With help from the Paper and Hearts Society can Ed win Hannah’s friendship back and really show her that he understands her feelings?

I love all The Paper and Hearts Society characters because I see a part of me/young me in all of them and I think this is why I adore these books so much. I am gutted it is the end but I am hoping one day we will read about them once again……

This is a beautiful story about friendship, autism, reading with a hint of romance and is perfect for fans of Holly Jackson, Alice Oseman and Zoella.

Precocious readers whose young age prevents them from advancing to YA fiction, but who crave something that doesn't patronise them are generally poorly catered for. Any bookseller or children's librarian will tell you that the Holy Grail for children's fiction is the book that's challenging in its language and themes, but appropriate in its content for advanced younger readers. If I had £1 for every parent that's said to me something along the lines of "Arabella/Sebastian is an extremely advanced reader and has already started tackling the classics. I don't want them reading about sex/drugs/swearing that you get in YA fiction, so what do you recommend?", I would be an extremely rich woman.

The Paper Hearts Society series neatly fills this gap: its characters, although older teens, will be very easy for advanced readers age 8-12 to relate to. The various adventures and emotional crises are strictly PG, while the love of literature portrayed will be very appealing to young book lovers.

I've tried very hard to separate out my views and criticisms of this book from a personal perspective as an adult reader (after all, this book is not for me!), and I can see its enormous appeal to younger readers who enjoy reading about, and aspiring to be like, older teenagers. So while I personally found it unconvincing that the - very sweet but very sheltered and childish - characters are 17-18, I can imagine younger readers being enraptured by them and they'd make generally excellent role models for tweens.

I received a copy of this e-arc in exchange for an honest review thanks to NetGalley and Hatchette Books.

I just loved the previous 2 books in this trilogy that I just HAD to read this one! It’s a shame this is a trilogy as i’d love to read a book on each of the main characters!

This book focuses on Ed and the goings on in his life and The Paper & Hearts Society.

I didn’t actually realise that the 3 books were all set within a year! The group certainly had a lot of adventures!

I love that there’s an autistic character and that the book goes into detail what it’s like to be autistic.

Ed had such a good character development in this book - he starts of as the joker of the group but becomes more mature by the end.

This was just the perfect end of the trilogy! It’s a lighthearted, fun read.

This was just unbelievably sweet. The epilogue had me tearing up.

I have loved being in the bookish journey of our lives with these characters and I am so sad it’s over.

I love how honest and teenagery Lucy Powrie’s writing is. You can really imagine that these characters are teenagers, with all the drama and angst that comes with being a teen. I love it.

I loved getting to see Ed’s voice more in this story, he is such a funny character. I absolutely adored the autistic rep in Hannah, I thought it was so well done and just so lovely to see in a book.

Over all- so much love.

A brilliant end to the trilogy but OMG Lucy I need more books!

Ed is such a fantastic character, and I love the whole journey he has with his new job, working with new people, and dealing with family... dramas? Issues? Whatever you’d call them (I’d call them “Ed’s dad is an butt”), they’re all handled amazingly and with such sensitivity and love that you can’t help but be swept along. Ed’s burgeoning friendship/relationship with Hannah is everything you need and more.

Lucy is just amazing at telling the stories of these friends, how they’re always there for each other, and how willing they are to support each other, no questions asked.

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I have been a massive fan of the Paper and Hearts Society since the beginning and reading the final book felt so bittersweet. Ed was always my favourite in the group and I was so excited to finally have his story and it was as great as I thought it would be. This book was fun and heartwarming even though it did deal with some more difficult topics. I especially loved the autism rep in this story as it is something that we have needed more of in YA for a while. I'm sad to see these characters I love go but this was a perfect conclusion to the trilogy.

I loved it

The best thing about this series and is clearly evident in this book is how Lucy tackles big issues such as those about identity, mental health and male toxicity and does so in such a way that does them justice without making the book feel too heavy.

I loved Ed’s story and it was brilliant to be back with The Paper and Hearts Society one more time.