Books like Paper hearts by Ali Novak
Felicity feels the weight of her mother’s high hopes, especially after her older sister mysteriously disappears. While attending a charity ball, she meets Alec Williams, a charismatic member of the band Heartbreakers, igniting a yearning for something beyond routine expectations. As Fe is drawn into Alec’s world, she begins to question what scar‑riddled independence and family devotion truly mean for her future. The discovery of a startling family secret triggers a cross‑country road trip aimed at finding her missing sister, offering Felicity a chance for self‑actualization and understanding her own identity.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ali Novak
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