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Falling
Love is a funny thing; there’s the kind that’s like you’re five and you’re looking up at your Mum’s face as she reads you a bedtime story.
Then there’s the kind that makes you nervous and twists in your stomach.
Then there’s the kind that makes you feel like you’re holding everything of worth in your hands.
After the death of her parents in a car accident when Reid was eleven years old she gained the ability to jump into peoples bodies. Not a single person knows her secret, not her only friend Sara and especially not Keller. The problem is, every time she looks into his eyes, she starts falling into him.
RELEASING MONDAY 16th JANUARY 2012
Then there’s the kind that makes you nervous and twists in your stomach.
Then there’s the kind that makes you feel like you’re holding everything of worth in your hands.
After the death of her parents in a car accident when Reid was eleven years old she gained the ability to jump into peoples bodies. Not a single person knows her secret, not her only friend Sara and especially not Keller. The problem is, every time she looks into his eyes, she starts falling into him.
RELEASING MONDAY 16th JANUARY 2012
187 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 14, 2012
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L.C. Smith
8 books6 followersI love reading, which is why I'm a writer. I live in New Zealand, close to both the ocean and the mountains. In my spare time I love to play tennis really badly, try and grow things in my tiny garden and eat toffeepops.
Falling is a love story about Reid, who after the death of her parents in a car accident when she was eleven, gained the ability to jump into peoples bodies. Not a single person knows her secret, not her only friend Sara and especially not Keller. The problem is, every time she looks into her eyes, she starts to fall into him.
Falling is a love story about Reid, who after the death of her parents in a car accident when she was eleven, gained the ability to jump into peoples bodies. Not a single person knows her secret, not her only friend Sara and especially not Keller. The problem is, every time she looks into her eyes, she starts to fall into him.
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July 15, 2012
BEC'S REVIEW
Falling is one of those teen romance novels where one of the characters has a supernatural trait. The kind of novels that are very in right now. Vampires, werewolves, ghosts, or just teenagers with powers, these novels are popular and all have one thing in common with Falling – what makes the teen supernatural isn’t as important as the romance. The fact that Reid has the ability to ‘fall’ into people and exist inside their bodies isn’t overly important to the plot, beyond others reactions to it and her ability to use it to her advantage. And as far as supernatural abilities go, Reid’s is kind of boring. She can’t control the person she’s inside, she can’t feel what they feel, she can only see and hear what they do and go the places they go. While this would save on air fares it doesn’t really have much practical benefit and is one of the less cool supernatural traits a teenager could have.
Now that we’ve got the supernatural/paranormal stuff out of the way let’s move onto the romance. I didn’t quite feel that the romance between Reid and Keller flowed naturally. Things seemed to move too fast, especially considering Keller technically had a girlfriend, though I should add that this isn’t in a sexual way but rather in a serious way. I didn’t quite buy into the relationship, though I did want them to get together in the end. I guess the way they were spending all their time together so soon and even considering going to the same college seemed too fast to me, but perhaps that is a result of age and knowing the fact that teen romances rarely last. In fact I wonder if I were to read this book as a teenager I would buy into the relationship a lot more?
Despite the fact that Reid’s ability isn’t the coolest or that, for me, the romance didn’t seem completely realistic I did enjoy reading this book. The writing was interesting and the plot, while predictable at points, had my attention. Perhaps my problems with this book have to do with the fact that I am a little over the age demographic of this one, for while I may enjoy reading young adult fiction I have to remember that it is not me the book is written to win over. As such I’d recommend this book for teenagers or teenagers at heart.
Falling is one of those teen romance novels where one of the characters has a supernatural trait. The kind of novels that are very in right now. Vampires, werewolves, ghosts, or just teenagers with powers, these novels are popular and all have one thing in common with Falling – what makes the teen supernatural isn’t as important as the romance. The fact that Reid has the ability to ‘fall’ into people and exist inside their bodies isn’t overly important to the plot, beyond others reactions to it and her ability to use it to her advantage. And as far as supernatural abilities go, Reid’s is kind of boring. She can’t control the person she’s inside, she can’t feel what they feel, she can only see and hear what they do and go the places they go. While this would save on air fares it doesn’t really have much practical benefit and is one of the less cool supernatural traits a teenager could have.
Now that we’ve got the supernatural/paranormal stuff out of the way let’s move onto the romance. I didn’t quite feel that the romance between Reid and Keller flowed naturally. Things seemed to move too fast, especially considering Keller technically had a girlfriend, though I should add that this isn’t in a sexual way but rather in a serious way. I didn’t quite buy into the relationship, though I did want them to get together in the end. I guess the way they were spending all their time together so soon and even considering going to the same college seemed too fast to me, but perhaps that is a result of age and knowing the fact that teen romances rarely last. In fact I wonder if I were to read this book as a teenager I would buy into the relationship a lot more?
Despite the fact that Reid’s ability isn’t the coolest or that, for me, the romance didn’t seem completely realistic I did enjoy reading this book. The writing was interesting and the plot, while predictable at points, had my attention. Perhaps my problems with this book have to do with the fact that I am a little over the age demographic of this one, for while I may enjoy reading young adult fiction I have to remember that it is not me the book is written to win over. As such I’d recommend this book for teenagers or teenagers at heart.
May 9, 2012
Falling was a good read. The whole idea of falling or jumping into someone's body was so unique and interesting to me. I kept reading to find out how Reid would deal with this really strange ability.
Reid, an orphan from age 11, was a senior at an all girl boarding school. I didn't know how to feel about her sometimes. I liked her, but then I couldn't relate to some of her choices which made me frustrated and unconnected to her. Like when Reid would choose to jump into someone's body, instead of forced by her power. I couldn't fathom why she would choose to invade someone's privacy like that. Sometimes it was funny or interesting, but other times it bothered me. I also felt the writing was a bit confusing at times and had to go back and re-read something to follow what was happening.
Reid's best friend Sara was fun; I wish there was a little more of her. I really liked Keller, the boy interest. The chemistry between Reid and Keller was great. I really enjoyed their scenes together. They were super cute! The ending was great and made everything all better. I liked Reid at the end and was glad to see her develop as a character.
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Reid, an orphan from age 11, was a senior at an all girl boarding school. I didn't know how to feel about her sometimes. I liked her, but then I couldn't relate to some of her choices which made me frustrated and unconnected to her. Like when Reid would choose to jump into someone's body, instead of forced by her power. I couldn't fathom why she would choose to invade someone's privacy like that. Sometimes it was funny or interesting, but other times it bothered me. I also felt the writing was a bit confusing at times and had to go back and re-read something to follow what was happening.
Reid's best friend Sara was fun; I wish there was a little more of her. I really liked Keller, the boy interest. The chemistry between Reid and Keller was great. I really enjoyed their scenes together. They were super cute! The ending was great and made everything all better. I liked Reid at the end and was glad to see her develop as a character.
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April 20, 2012
I'm not a stalker, I swear I'm not a stalker.
Reid has a secret. After her parents died in a car crash, she gained the ability to jump into people's bodies. With some, it's for fun. With others, it's this strange pull towards them that she can't resist. And the hardest to resist is Keller.
Even though she feels the pull from Keller, she is still drawn to him. For the first time, she is the envy of the boarding school she goes to because Keller is hers. Until she falls into him and he finds out her secret the hard way.
Falling follows Reid as she comes to terms with how she feels about Keller and how he comes to terms with her ability. While I wish there was more on what caused the falling to happen, and why Reid inherited the ability, the story was engaging and quick-paced, leading the reader right along with Reid for the ride. I would also be interested to see what happens afterwards, since Keller and Reid are planning to attend the same college. Will her ability persist, or was she simply waiting to "fall" for Keller?
Reid has a secret. After her parents died in a car crash, she gained the ability to jump into people's bodies. With some, it's for fun. With others, it's this strange pull towards them that she can't resist. And the hardest to resist is Keller.
Even though she feels the pull from Keller, she is still drawn to him. For the first time, she is the envy of the boarding school she goes to because Keller is hers. Until she falls into him and he finds out her secret the hard way.
Falling follows Reid as she comes to terms with how she feels about Keller and how he comes to terms with her ability. While I wish there was more on what caused the falling to happen, and why Reid inherited the ability, the story was engaging and quick-paced, leading the reader right along with Reid for the ride. I would also be interested to see what happens afterwards, since Keller and Reid are planning to attend the same college. Will her ability persist, or was she simply waiting to "fall" for Keller?
June 19, 2012
I have an affinity for love stories. If there are mystical elements, whether it is superpowers or supercreatures, you can consider my level of enjoyment, an obsession. In the classic love story, the introverted, meek girl always falls for the outgoing, handsome guy. Imagine how excited I was when Smith takes the classic, fantasy love story one step farther and Reid actually falls into Keller. Reid is faced with lots of challenges in her life. I found myself taking her side and cheering her on. Falling was an enjoyable story and I highly recommend it.
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