I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Oh, Chloe and Oliver! They had such a deep friendship and connection. I loved the whole idea of putting good thoughts and wishes out into the world for the sole purpose of making it a better place. It was fun to see how all the characters connected to each other making a city like New York not seem as big. The gala was probably one of my favorite parts. Alongside the romance was a journey of self discovery for each of the MCs which I think got them to a place where they would make a better partner. Now I want to start folding origami roses and sending good into the world.

A lovely story of childhood sweethearts, Chloe and Oliver , who were separated due to a family
situation. Years later, both end up working in New York . They are reconnected when Chloe begins to
leave yellow origami roses with encouraging words written inside throughout the city. Shows the
power of encouraging words and kindness.
#TheIncredibleKindnessofPaper #AtriaBooks #NetGalley

A beautiful story about the the power of connection and a second chance at happiness. Lovely magical realism and great story for fans of The Midnight Library!

I have read both of Evelyn Skye’s previous booked and loved their magical realism and love story so I went into her newest book with some pretty high hopes and I have to say it wasn’t for me. In this story, the magical element was really just fate and it came off in a way that felt way too in your face to a point where I was like ok this isn’t realistic but it’s also too close to “real life” to be considered magical realism which was a line I didn’t like balancing on. Chloe was WAY too Disney princess, everything is perfect and I got the ick in a way I never have before with Skye’s writing - it almost felt juvenile.

I made it 40% through this book and can't bring myself to read anymore. It's been on my kindle and listed in my goodreads list for months and I keep telling myself I need to finish it but can't. The story is not very believable (paper roses getting people excited in NYC?) and I couldn't understand how the two main characters didn't recognize each other. The story was too sunshiny for me to be interested which was disappointing because I did really enjoy The Hundred Loves of Juliet.

I enjoy a second chance romance and some magical realism in my fiction. I had really high hopes for this one - the premise was promising. Unfortunately, it didn't capture my attention and became a little bit of a skimmer. Cute in theory, but in execution it was a little more lackluster than I had hoped.

4 1/2 stars for this sweet, magical, serendipitous story! There are no coincidences and we are all connected and effected. Thank you to Ms. Evelyn and publishers Atria for this love note!

I can’t believe I haven’t seen more of this one on booksta!

Thank you @atriabooks for my #gifted copy!

In elementary school Chloe starts writing to Oliver as part of a pen pal program. While everyone stops writing, the pair consistently write and strike up a friendship. However, as teens they lose touch. Now, Chloe is living in NYC and working as a guidance counselor when she gets fired. Determined to do something positive, she creates origami yellow roses and leaves them throughout the city. Before she knows it, she’s started a movement and Oliver has found one of the roses.

I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! At around 250 pages, it’s an easy binge. The magical realism in it (that’s how Chloe and Oliver communicate) is done SO well and just seamlessly fits in with the story. Chloe and Oliver are just fantastic characters, and I found myself totally rooting for them.

This is a super sweet story about first and lasting love and the power of kindness. It’s not out for awhile (August 12), but make sure to put it on your radar!

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Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for the E-Arc in exchange for my honest review.
This book will be published August 12, 2025.

I could not put this book down. It had a hint of magic to it which is what captured my attention from the summary of the book.

Isn’t the cover vibrant too?

This story is a great sweet, romance with a hint of magic, realization of truth, kindness making a difference and a second chance.

It is a must read.

I am definitely going to get a physical copy of this book.

I enjoyed the characters, their connection with each other, the yellow origami roses and even the storyline was really, really good! It’s a kind, light, romance read.

I will say there were a few moments that took me back in time during the late 90s and early 2000s! I really loved that and made my heart happy along with all the good moments in this book.

I am not giving away what those moments were. You need to get it and read it.

Pick it up in August and you won’t regret it!

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for a review.

Evelyn Skye is an amazing author. I love her style of writing and her characters always feel captivating regardless of plot or world. I enjoyed the plot of this story and how emotional and captivating it was!

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review. 3.7* This is an absolutely lovely book that I could not put down. The Incredible Kindness of Paper is about lost and found love, fate, and optimism. As a self-professed romance hater, even I found this one to be “a warm hug.” While there were few surprises in this book, I found myself rooting for Chloe and Oliver anyway, happy for a chance to relax into this cuter than cute book.

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

The Incredible Kindness of Paper is such a sweet, feel-good story about hope, connection, and second chances. I loved the idea of Chloe and Oliver starting as childhood pen pals and having this magical little bond, only to be separated by life—and then somehow finding their way back to each other years later. The yellow origami roses were such a cute and creative way to show how small acts of kindness can make a big difference, not just for others, but for yourself too.

Evelyn Skye does a great job weaving together a little bit of magic, a little bit of romance, and a lot of heart. Chloe was such a relatable character, and I found myself rooting for her the whole way through. Some parts of the story felt a little slow in the middle, but honestly, the payoff at the end made it totally worth it.

If you’re looking for a heartwarming read that feels like a hug, The Incredible Kindness of Paper is it! Big thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read this early!

This is a wonderful, delightful story that would have been easier to finish
the last page had I not possibly been just a bit tearing up, while also
laughing a little. What a life affirming story with a perfect ending. This
is perfect for a long flight since I read it today, with snacks and Diet Coke
so I did not put the book down.
Chloe and Oliver are perfect, the storyline just delightful and these
characters evolved well during the adventures.. Jennifer was not
redeemed in my eyes, though Olive did a sweet bit in his attempts
to (again) be free of her in his life. The conclusion is perfect.
My thanks to Simon & Schuster, Atria Books and Emily Bestler
Books for the copies of this book for review purposes.

The Incredible Kindness of Paper is a book so sweet you may need to visit the dentist after reading. 🤭

Our FMC Chloe embarks on a quest to spread kindness throughout NYC by creating and distributing origami affirmations throughout the city. This leads to her serendipitously encountering her childhood/teenage first love (whom she doesn’t recognize🤔) and a second chance romance subplot.

While this story is full of positive messages that are easy to get behind, it was hard to suspend my disbelief and get fully immersed. I’m left with general good vibes about the book, but have no plans to reread in the future.

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC, which I received in exchange for my honest review. 💛

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books | Atria/Emily Bestler Books for allowing me to read an ARC of The Incredible Kindness of Paper by Evelyn Skye in exchange for my honest review.

Absolutely beautiful! This was such a captivating story of the power of even the smallest act of kindness, believing in the good in people, and the "invisible red string theory"! Delightful and believable characters with a touch of magic.

I loved this book and look forward to reading more by Evelyn Skye.

I recommend everyone read this book!

I was absolutely thrilled to get an early copy of this because I adore Evelyn Sykes writing. One Hundred Loves of Juliet is one of my faves from the last several years! While this novel had an interesting premise and sweet start, it fell flat for me. I expected more from the storyline.

Thank you to NetGalley, Atria books, and Evelyn Skye for the chance to read this ARC! I have enjoyed every one of Evelyn’s books I’ve read so far, but this one is such a timely message that so many people need to be reminded of now. I loved how the characters lives tied together in seemingly meaningless ways that end up bringing them all to the right place at the right time. It’s a great reminder than it’a the small acts of kindness that stick with us the most.

This book has the tiniest hint of a second-chance romance that was not overpowering the rest of the story.

3.75 stars

I loved the premise of the book and the way the community came together. I loved the different perspectives and seeing how one small act of kindness can transform someone's life. I'm not usually one who likes a lot of POVS, but I found it worked for this, because it was brief all in all, and they were well interspersed. Unfortunately, I found the two main characters harder to really connect to, especially Oliver. I understand why he was the way he was, I empathized with his trauma, but I still didn't like him for most of the book, and I didn't really see the chemistry between him and Chloe besides their history. I really liked Chloe for most of the book, but I did find her naivety to be frustrating at times when it seemed obvious that she should have seen the negative actions and effects of certain moments. I appreciated how she stood her ground against certain things, and I liked the magical realism, as it added a bit of whimsy.

Overall, though, this was a simple book with a simple but powerful message, one that we could use today. We all need more kindness in this world, and it can start with us.

Thank you to NG and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was just a little too sappy for me. I’m sure it will find its audience and be cherished, but I couldn’t finish it.