The Paper & Hearts Society was, without doubt, my most anticipated contemporary novel of 2019 and it did not disappoint!
Tabby Brown is tired of trying to fit in. She doesn't want to go to parties - in fact, she would much rather snuggle up on the sofa with her favourite book.
It's like she hasn't found her people ...
Then Tabby joins a club that promises to celebrate books. What could go wrong? EVERYTHING - especially when making new friends brings out an AWKWARD BUZZING feeling all over her body.
But Olivia, Cassie, Henry and Ed have something that makes Tabby come back. Maybe it's the Austen-themed fancy-dress parties, or Ed's fluffy cat Mrs Simpkins, or could it be Henry himself ...
Can Tabby let her weird out AND live THE BEST BOOKISH LIFE POSSIBLE? {Goodreads summary}
As a frequent participant of the #UKYAchat on twitter, I preordered Powrie's book as soon as it became available. I knew from Powrie's blog post that her writing was good, and I was excited about a novel about teenager book-fanatics who loved classics as much as contemporary YA.
I only wish this novel had existed when I was a teenager because I know I would have loved it even more at that age. If I was still working in a school library, this would definitely be my top summer read recommendation. Here are three things I loved about The Paper & Hearts Society:
1. The mix of characters. Every one of the club's members had their own important backstory, and it felt as though the novel could have been written from any of their perspectives and still been just as strong.
2. It's a teen novel that is definitely written for teenagers. That's not to say that adults can't enjoy it too! I just mean that there were never references/language that made me feel disconnected from the teenage protagonists. Its use of social media and technology is really authentic and never jars.
3. The Paper & Hearts Society shows the bravery it takes to be honest and be your true-self, rather than hiding behind the idea of who you think you should be to fit in.
Overall, this was a fun, heart-warming story which championed books and the teens who love them. I'm really excited to see where Powrie takes the story next, for her sequel 'Read with Pride'.
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