The Paper Swan by Leylah Attar

I’ve been contemplating writing this review since I finished reading the book. I have a complete and total swirl of emotions. 

They say it takes 21 days to form a habit. 

They lie.

For 21 days she held on.

But on Day 22, she would have given anything for the sweet slumber of death.

Because on Day 22, she realizes that her only way out means certain death for one of the two men she loves. 

I was completely enthralled with this book and the story line. You’re immediately thrown into the story at the beginning of the book. 

“I hadn’t planned on wearing statement heels on the runway to death, but if this was it, if I was going to be killed by some random psycho with a thirst for blood, what better way to go down than with red-soled ‘fuck yous’ to my murdered?”

I went into this book completely blind, not knowing what to expect. There are several bloggers that I follow and they all said the same thing. GO IN BLIND. TRUST this Author and her book. I am so glad that I did. 

I can’t say much about the book without giving anything away. I can say that I absolutely loved the heroine. She was so strong and brave and had so much courage. My heart broke for her several times. I had mixed emotions about another character, but in the end, everything makes sense.

“Because when we love, we carry it on the inside, and we can turn on its light even in our darkest moments. The deeper we love, the brighter it shines.”

I have to say that all in all, it was an absolutely beautiful love story. The trials that the characters were dealt were gut-wrenching. They all struggled, but fortunately were able to overcome their obstacles. 

I absolute LOVED one person… 

“’Are you calling me and ugly duckling?’… ‘No. I’m just…’ He cupped his groin and jumped back instinctively. He didn’t like the way this little girl had him hopping around like a bunny rabbit. ‘You know what you are? You’re a big bully. You kick me, you spy on me, you walk in and out of here without my permission, and now you’re trying to intimidate me.’ They glared at each other, her hands on her hips, and him guarding his balls.”

I laughed so hard.