Paper Hearts by Lynette Ferreira is a young adult novel.

The story follows sixteen-year-old Megan O’Brien, who faces an unplanned pregnancy after a brief romance with a boy named Donovan.

Struggling with feelings of shame and isolation, Megan visits a home for unwed mothers to consider her options: parenting, adoption, or abortion.

During this difficult period, she meets Marcus Glynn, the supportive brother of another pregnant teenager, Edwina.

This novel explores themes of personal responsibility, the loss of teenage innocence, and the restorative power of new friendships.