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From beloved Wattpad sensation Ali Novak, author of My Life with the Walter Boys, comes this never-before-published companion to The Heartbreakers, perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Kasie West
"I'm sorry," he said, slowly untying the ribbon that held his mask in place. "It's just--I didn't want you to think of me any differently."
Somehow I kept my mouth from falling open. I knew his face, but my mind couldn't accept that he was the person looking down at me.
"My real name is Alec."
Felicity has her entire future planned. Ever since her older sister ran away, she's had the full weight of her mother's expectations on her shoulders. So she works hard to get straight As and save for college.
Except sometimes the best things in life are unplanned--like when Felicity meets a handsome, masked stranger while she is volunteering at a charity masquerade ball. She never thought he'd flirt with her. And she certainly never thought he'd turn out to be a member of the world-famous Heartbreakers band, Alec.
Then Felicity uncovers a shocking family secret. Suddenly, she, Alec, and her two best friends are off on a road trip to find Felicity's missing sister. And she's about to discover that unexpected turns have a peculiar way of landing her right where she needs to be...
With a perfect balance of humor, heart, and romance, Paper Hearts is a great choice for readers looking for:
fun contemporary romance for teens swoon-worthy Wattpad love stories romcoms that cover deeper issues like family and self-discovery binge-worthy YA novelsAuthor Notes
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Ali Novak is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of contemporary young adult novels. She started writing her debut book, My Life with the Walter Boys, when she was only fifteen. Since then, her work has received more than 150 million reads online. When she isn't writing, Novak enjoys traveling with her husband, Jared; binding fan fiction; and reading any type of fantasy novel she can get her hands on. You can follow her on Wattpad, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @authoralinovak;
Reviews (2)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 9 Up-For Felicity's mom, it was Rose's birthday, but for Felicity, it was desertion day. Four years have gone by since Felicity's sister Rose abandoned the family; Felicity's mom insists on celebrating her older daughter's birthday in hopes that one day she will return. As a child of a divorced family, with a missing sister, Felicity has taken on the world and is trying to fill her mother's emptiness. Oftentimes worrying, Felicity is trying to save up enough to pay for college. In the meantime, she volunteers for the Children's Cancer Alliance. To forget about her troubles, the teen goes to the highly anticipated masquerade ball with her friend Asha. But when Asha disappears into the intimidating crowd of A-listers and celebrities, Felicity meets Alec, a member of the hottest boy band, the Heartbreakers. He agrees to take Felicity to San Francisco to search for her sister. The author introduces Rose through a series of letters Felicity reads along her way to San Francisco. Rose was fond of her little sister but couldn't live up to their mother's expectations, so she disappeared. As Felicity seeks her sister, she also learns about herself, her beau, her friends, and her family. This predictable but sweet novel will resonate with readers of sibling fiction, boy band fans, and teens struggling to meet their parents' expectations. VERDICT Novak's second installment of the series is recommended as a general purchase for older teens.-Keisha Miller, South Orange Public Library, NJ © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
Another fluffy romance between a girl and a boy-band member, following The Heartbreakers (2015).Four years ago, after her rebellious older sister, Rose, ran away, Felicity came up with a plan for her future, one designed to make her single mom happy: going to Harvard and becoming a lawyerjust like her absentee dad. It also means working, studying hard, and volunteering as much as she can, leaving little time for enjoying her summer with her best friends, Asha and Boomer. Then, volunteering at a charity ball, she meets the very cute, very reserved Alec, a member of the Heartbreakers. Sparks fly, but right before their first date, Felicity discovers a life-altering secret her mother has been keeping: Rose has been writing Felicity letters since she left. This sends Felicity on a quest to find Rose, accompanied by Alec, Asha, and Boomer. Along the way, she'll have to come to grips with questions about lies, the truth, and whether her plans for the future will make her happycan her happiness include Alec? The romance between Felicity and Alec is standard, from the meet-cute to the inevitable misunderstanding. There's not really anything that elevates the characters or plot beyond the conventional, yet Novak handles it all with a light, deft touch. Save mixed-race Asha, whose mother is Indian and whose father is white, the cast of principals is an all-white one. An undemanding, wish-fulfillment romance. (Romance. 14-16) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
