There is less Gerry in this story, which I missed, but Ahern sprinkles some memories and little surprises along the way as Holly discovers new ways to remember and honour her husband. But not to me – if you open your mind and heart to this story there’s a truly touching sentiment here, one which transcends any throw-away romantic chick lit. I wouldn’t recommend reading this novel without reading the first one on its own there is a that chance to the hard-hearted this novel could come across a little schmaltzy. It will act as a messenger for their loved ones to read and hold words from a mind, controlled by a beating heart. We’re only here for such a short time, the paper will outlive us all, it will scream, shout, roar, sing our thoughts, feelings, frustrations, and all the things that go unsaid in life. Each of them has a unique story and their own reasons for their journey, and gradually each of them touches Holly and she embarks on a journey to help them share their stories. I Love You Club, a group of terminally ill people who want to leave messages behind for their loved ones after they’ve gone. She convinces herself it’ll be a one-off, an experience she’s not comfortable with, but her story inspires others. Seven years after Gerry’s death, Holly allows herself to be persuaded to talk about her experience with her husband for her sister’s podcast.

We’ve all grown up and this book has grown up too – there’s definitely a more mature feeling to this instalment in Holly’s journey she’s now in her late thirties, her flighty friends and family have all settled down, and in many ways she’s moved on from Gerry.

I love you when I was a teenager in the height of my chick-lit loving phase the author was younger, our protagonist Holly Kennedy was younger. So much so, I actually own two copies now – I bought the shiny new hardback while waiting to hear back from the publisher, then I got approved for a galley copy on my Kindle too.įifteen years is a long time to follow up with a sequel I first read PS.

So when I saw she was releasing a sequel 15 years after the original novel I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it.

I Love You in particular won a special place in my heart. This author just knows how to pull at the heartstrings, but PS. I Love You was a firm favourite of mine back when it released it triggered a love for Ahern’s heartwarming stories which lasted years and I continued my way through most of her collection.

Postscript cecelia ahern