Release: January 5th, 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Underlined
Source: Amazon
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Perfect for fans of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and The Kissing Booth, this teen romance is about a girl who follows a trail of paper hearts from her mystery admirer and learns that sometimes love can find you in mysterious ways.
Ella’s life was picture perfect. She had a circle of close friends, a hectic social life, and an amazing boyfriend. But then something completely unexpected happened: a car accident after a Valentine’s Day dance. When Ella woke up in the hospital, she couldn’t remember the accident . . . or anything about the weeks before it, including the reason she broke up with her boyfriend.
Now, a year later, she begins receiving paper hearts from a mysterious admirer who seems to have the answers she craves. Ella is intrigued. The hearts contain clues to help Ella remember her life before . . . and take her on a journey she never imagined. Following the paper hearts is the most spontaneous thing Ella has ever done . . . but will she find love?
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A beautiful young romance that keeps you on your toes! It was very exciting to follow along with Ella’s adventure!
About the Author:
Kelsey Hartwell lives in Brooklyn with her dog, within walking distance to her favorite bookstores. Kelsey loves watching romcoms, searching for the best pizza in NYC, and finding hidden gems in the Hudson Valley.
11 Paper Hearts is her debut novel.This text refers to the paperback edition.
11 Paper Hearts Review:
I enjoyed “11 Paper Hearts” because it was a lovely, intriguing contemporary YA mystery.
Firstly, I must say that an amnesia story always catches my attention. It is the perfect setting for a thriller mystery. While this is not a thriller, I loved how the author blends the mystery with romance. The story is short but fast-paced. A lot happens in each chapter as Ella goes on her scavenger hunt for the paper hearts. The author writes the mystery element nicely, where I wasn’t sure until the end of who was sending the hearts.
Similarly, the author also describes the locations so beautifully. I want to visit Belvedere Castle to see the beautiful views. Again, I also loved how the author described “The Whispering Gallery” and would love to experience it the next time I’m in the city.
The characters are dynamic as well. I liked Ella in the lead. While she is a popular girl, she is down to earth. The author wrote her nicely as she goes through different emotions due to her amnesia. I loved her friendship and chemistry with Andy. Honestly, Ella shares good chemistry with Andy and Pete. However, I loved the scenes with Andy and Ella. Some memorable moments are when they play the “Hot Chocolate Game” or see the stars. I also enjoyed the moments between Ella and Ashley. The author portrayed their bond realistically.
However, the only minor criticism I have of the story is how the author did not focus on Sarah and Carmen’s characters. I would have loved more background on Ella’s confrontation with Sarah and Carmen towards the climax.
Apart from that, overall, I thought “11 Paper Heart” was fun, exciting, romantic with a good mystery alongside.
