Prepare to shed tears

Original, surprising and romantic

Breaks your heart, then kicks it a few more times for good measure in the most beautiful way possible

A high-stakes, high-concept love story from a bold new talent . . . All of the obvious "out of this world" comments apply.

Think Gravity meets The Versions of Us

A tense fight for survival with an unexpected ending ****

An edge-of-your-seat tale.

Gripping from the very first page Hold Back the Stars is a rare combination of thrilling action, deep emotional depth and intelligent ideas. The most unique love story I've read in years.

Just the ticket if you’re looking to get lost in a breathless love story

A unique take on the usual dystopian fiction . . . a worthwhile read which will keep you up past bed time

This is a stirring, unique and beautifully crafted story on the complexities of first love that will stay with you long after reading. This is going to be huge.

Dazzling . . . a truly stellar debut, full of wonder and heart. I'm sure it's going to be a mega hit.

A beautiful, moving, truly original tale. I loved this book for taking me by surprise.

Terrific . . . A beautiful story

Gorgeous, brilliant, heartbreaking . . . A love story to remember.

A tense, crisp, edge-of-your-seat love story and a completely unexpected ending, I was gripped from the first line to the last. Hold Back The Stars is out of this world. I loved it.

Playfully serious, imaginatively assured, Hold Back the Stars packs real emotional punch.

Beguiling and heartbreaking.

Terrific . . . A beautiful story.

What a wonderful book.

A stand-out read, I'll be recommending it to everyone.

I bloody loved it. Many moments of comic genius, empathy and heartbreak. She really is unparalleled when it comes to making serious points with the lightest of touches.

I absolutely LOVED The Break - such energy, wit and good humour

One of the most reliably brilliant novelists writing with humour and insight about women's lives, I think Keyes gets better and better

Hilariously warm and wonderful

Amy's husband Hugh has run away to 'find himself'. But will he ever come back?

'Myself and Hugh . . . We're taking a break.'
'A city-with-fancy-food sort of break?'

If only.

September's best pulse-quickening pager-turner. Marian Keyes at her most classic and brilliant best

Fabulously entertaining, classic Keyes . . . a delightful reminder of why best selling Keyes has earned her crown as the queen of intelligent woman's fiction

The ultimate choice . . . filled with the author's signature themes, think turbulent relationships, tricky families and the need for self-belief. Keyes' [is] an international treasure

Cause for celebration . . . An engrossing novel full of wit and warmth. The humour never once detracts from the emotional depth.

Cause for jubilation . . . This proves her to be the reigning queen of British chick lit . . . insightful, funny and poignant

Praise for Marian Keyes

Gloriously funny

Funny but poignant

A total triumph

Not only is it a great story with funny, loveable characters, it made me laugh out loud

A beautifully written modern love story from Britain's best contemporary female author

Wonderfully written and completely engrossing, with exquisitely drawn characters in a brilliantly plotted narrative. It will make you think long after you finish the final page

A tender, funny and hopeful look at love, grief and life. Bumper box of tissues required

A beautiful read

Funny, heart-warming and extremely wise

A deeply satisfying book full of big emotions

A laugh-out-loud, rollicking good read and a very touching love story

Moyes is the queen of the classy weepy

A delight

A sparkling novel of hope and sacrifice’

Magical, heart-warming and time-bending story.