What I loved most about this book was seeing Pip come to several realisations both about her own life but also about the community around her. Recognising her worth and value after losing so much at such a young age was a transformation I loved reading about. Her friendships and the "unfolding" of her life begins with small events that cascade into bigger revelations and realisations that take them all in a new direction.
So well written, full of warmth and emotions, this was a joy to read.

I’m a big fan of Cecelia Ahern, but this one felt quite different from her previous books. It’s a more emotional and, at times, difficult read, focusing on Pip and her experience with controlling parents. The structure is really clever, with short poems and origami instructions woven between the chapters, adding a unique and creative touch. I found myself really rooting for Pip and was completely drawn into her journey.

u can’t understand the luck i’m feeling while writing this review about paper heart by cecelia ahern because recently i read my very first book by her and i had enjoyed myself in a very unique way that made me curios about her other books and guess what? i happened to find out that paper out’s was going to be released soon and so i wanted try my luck and hoping to read it during these days and now here i am writing about it!

“origami girl hides inside herself she tucks and folds a pith in her peel she expresses with shapes touches with corners feels with a concealed pleated heart she whispers in ink”

so we met pip (our origami girl) a strong woman that happens to feel very small thanks to the situation and people she has near unfortunately :( she’s a woman but she’s also a mother of a young girl bella and the father our jamie’s not with them but due to new things happened in the small town she lives our jamie will return back and well everything will change and not only because of this fact but especially also thanks to pip because our female main character’s finally standing up for herself and her beloved and i honestly I couldn’t be more happier and proud for her because reading this story gifted me a lot of different emotions from being angry to being extremely emotional and proud in fact i shouldn’t hide the fact that i exclaimed more than once while reading the words: “that’s my girl” “yes. pip.”

this is the type of story that i would advice to read it just like that because it will surprise you and trust me because i truly was so just go for it and especially if you are in the mood for a complex story about a girl that discover herself again through her love and passion and well it made me feel more curious about cecelia ahern previous and future stories :”)

a lot of thanks to HarperCollins Uk, HarperFiction and Netgalley for the e-arc of this lighthearted story in exchange for my honest opinion!

Absolutely loved this book,. Just when I though Cecelia Ahern could not get any better. I fabulous story line. I absolutely loved the lead character Pip a shrinking violet who turns into a Roaring Lion. Girl Power at its best. Fantastic!

I haven't read a Cecilia Ahern book for a while so I was excited to receive this ARC. I wasn't disappointed.
Telling the story of Pip, a woman in her 30's who has a tiny life. Still at home with her parents and teenage daughter, Pip is treated like a child with no voice.
The story gradually shows Pip growing and finding her true self.
A good read.

This story felt like a quiet hug. Pip is stuck in a life that feels too small, until a gentle stranger helps her see beyond it. It’s not just about romance, it’s about finding your voice when you’ve forgotten you had one.

A slow, tender story about healing, self-worth, and second chances. It stayed with me.

Cecelia always writes a gorgeous book and this doesn’t disappoint
It follows the story of Pip and Bella, Josephine and Philip who all live in the house Philip built with his very own hands with rock from the very quarry he works in
He worships the owners the family of wolverstons now Sammy the youngest and not in the best way by cutting training, not producing quality cement and making the blasts more often
But before all that at the start of the story we have Pip finding out she is pregnant with Jamie baby they are quite happy but Jamie is shipped of to Liverpool meanwhile Pip has her baby taken off her by her mum and she is stuffed in the tiny box room while her mum brings up her baby as her own
This goes on for years and Pip allows it to go on and on would she ever get to call her daughter her own
She met a man called Io who worked at the observatory next door to the crossroads service station where Pip worked and he came in every day for her to make him a salad and she made him the best ones ever and they became friends he talked to her and made her feel at ease told her she would go far but always look up, this man would teach her so much she learned so much from him
Would she fall n love again?

Deeply emotional and romantic read! Such a complex story that was woven together beautifully. The characters all had depth to them, such as Pip, making it extremely easy to root for them all. Would definitely recommend to those who enjoy Cecilia Ahern! This is some of her best work

I thought this book was fantastic, but I have knocked off a star, purely because I thought some parts were TOO sad. I was emotional throughout, and so invested in Pip’s story, but my GOD was I miserable at some points. I thought the ending was twisty and well done and I would thoroughly recommend this to anyone who’s enjoyed Cecelia Ahern’s previous works - a very on brand emotive read from her!

Pip gave birth to a baby when she was only sixteen years old, much to her mother's shame, not least because she was deeply aware of the disapproval from their small Irish church going community. Pip's mother took on the care of Bella, excluding Pip from her daughter's life. Now, sixteen years later, Bella is a teenager, and Pip still lives in the box room of the house her father built with rock from they quarry where he works (her daughter has the second bedroom with en suite). However, cracks—both literal and metaphorical—are beginning to appear in the family's life. Pip works at the local service station, pouring her unspoken emotions into poems she conceals in origami creations. Then Jamie, Bella's father, returns from Liverpool, where he had been following Bella's birth, and so does Io, an astronomer from the local observatory, challenging her to confront her own unhappiness.

Initially, I was uncertain whether I would enjoy this book. It is quiet, contemplative, and, at the start, slow-moving. However, this deliberate pacing reflects the stagnant nature of Pip's life at the outset. Pip has disengaged from her own life, merely going through the motions while enduring her mother's disdain and the belief that she has irreparably ruined her future I found great satisfaction in watching Io and Jamie help Pip reframe her narrative and rediscover how to live the life she desire.s It is a subtle and beautifully written story, as is to be expected from Cecelia Ahern, and I highly recommend it.

BEautifully complex characters with a great story to tell. Family dynamics with shameful stories whilst struggling to become their best selves,

This story was so beautifully crafted, so many different characters each with their own story to tell.
the story gives an insight to the complexities that land owners face and how it is still so difficult

Paper Heart is a quietly resonant story of finding strength in vulnerability and reclaiming one’s life under the gaze of the stars. If you love character-driven, introspective fiction with lyrical prose, this is a lovely choice. Just know it’s a slow, reflective read—not a plot-driven whirlwind thriller.

I love this author, but this book was just ok. I felt it started off very slow but stuck at it. Got better from half way.

This is a great story with characters that will take you on a journey. I absolutely loved the character development for several characters in the book. I felt a strong sense of empowerment and loved to read about strong female characters who take charge, ensure they are listened to, and have a sense of sisterhood. Really truly brilliant characters. Even the characters that you hate are written well and some really important topics were covered in a powerful way. For instance, I was so pleased at the inclusion of ask Angela - if one person reads about that who didn’t know about it before, then it’s one more empowered person. Amazing.

I loved the story but felt like the ending was missing something. I wanted a little more finality around some aspects of the story and it felt like a lot was crammed in at the end that maybe didn’t need to be. I had guessed from quite early on what the ending would be around the observatory character though I must admit it didn’t really necessary from my perspective and I actually thought the story could’ve done just as well without that being part of it.

I did love the ending for the main characters and felt a sense of relief that things seemed to work out just right for them.

DNF @ 20%

I've read most of Cecelia's books and I always ended up enjoying them (I mean, P.S I Love You? Lots of tears), so I was so curious to read this one! Alas, from the first chapter I really struggled to connect with the story and the characters, especially because the writing style was so different from the other books. I don't know how to describe it, but it wasn't very fluent. Sorry to DNF it but this time it's a miss for me.

Paper Hearts is a beautifully emotional novel about family, hopes, and dreams — and how the paths we take are often written in the stars. Cecelia Ahern weaves a heartfelt story full of emotional highs and lows, with stunning reflections on love, identity, and connection.

The inclusion of astronomy elements adds a magical, thoughtful layer to the narrative, grounding the characters’ journeys in something vast and universal. Just when you think you know where the story is heading, a brilliant and unexpected twist shifts everything — and it lands perfectly.

Moving, tender, and quietly powerful, Paper Hearts is a stellar read that lingers long after the final page.

I do love a new Celia book. This one is an up and down journey all the way to the end. It had me championing the main character and left me more than a little disappointed that I’d gotten to the end so fast.

I always love when a book by Cecelia pops up. Definitely one of my favourite authors. As always another great book. Absolutely adored the characters and plot ❤️

This is a 4.5* read. Beautifully written and totally gripping read. Tugs at the heart strings and has you shouting to support the main character on her journey. Would highly recommend this book

This is just as you'd expect from Cecilia Ahern, a person's dreams turn into heartbreak before they become love. A catchy read from the start.