While the ending of the last book wasn't too compelling, there had been some underlying plots like the concept of the two worlds that had seemed very interesting. This book was incredibly short and I read it in a matter of three hours. Again, the ending is just good enough to entice you to maybe pick up the next book. The characters are nothing too extraordinary but I do like them enough to smile when I see those rare, sweet moments. Some real answers are provided in this book, but there is still some mystery left uncovered. I love how West and Roam always keep finding their way back to each other, how Logan is always there for Roam as a friend and vice versa, what a wonderful sister Morgan is to Roam. I am looking forward to knowing what happens next, so here we go.
With West stuck in another time and Roam pregnant with his child, every day brings her one step closer to the prevention of the end of the world. But her family is unaware of her history with West and circumstances push her and Logan together time and time again. When Roam and Logan finally figure out a way to bring West back to their time, they are faced with the possibility of facing their enemy, Troy. Their past together in the other world is revealed piece by piece and the child of the prophecy is born in a way no one expects him/her to be. But for everything you gain, you must sacrifice a whole lot more, and this time, Roam has to pay the price.
The rest of this review contains spoilers and quotes from 'Fall'.
“Date whoever you want, Logan. If West was still here, I would be with him.”
First of all, I don't know why Roam assumes West is dead. Yes, he's not here because the fountain was blown up but she has to at least think that he is alive in 1977 still. Once she gets to that train of thought, she may be able to put together that there are other ways for him to make it back here. I don't fully understand the two worlds/parallel universes that West was dreaming about, so I hope that is better explained. And I am hoping Logan and Roam rekindle their friendship like they did all those years ago.
“West isn’t here right now. The West that we left in 1977 didn’t sit around, waiting for thirty years for 2012 again because he’s not here right now. That means we find him. Did you ever think about that?”
Logan loves Roam but he still tells her this. These words, which will only steel her resolve to bring him back and prove to her that she will succeed, and that is why I reiterate my point that he is such an amazing friend. The dream that Roam has of Troy saying that he can't wait to marry her is probably in the other world, where by marriage, he could have become the king, but then she must have escaped and met West? All speculation at this point, of course.
“You’d stay for me?”
“Yes.”
I thought about what he was saying, what he was offering, closing my eyes.
Does it change anything?
Sighing, I finally focused on his handsome face again.
No… I love West.
It will always be West.
This choice makes all the difference in the world. While Roam is constantly pulled in by the familiarity she feels with Logan and the fact that he loves her and he's right there, I can't help but be glad every time she pulls back and remembers West because I am rooting for the both of them romantically. The entire West and Troy coming back isn't a surprise but since we don't have dual perspectives, we are just told what happens instead of experiencing the adventure so it's not as fun.
“When I made you mine, it was forever.”
The adventure to 1955 was completely crazy. I understood why they wanted to take Troy there and trap him there without his numbers, but with Roam bleeding out, I think West should have just taken her to the hospital. But they had Eva and we got more answers from Troy. What he said about him and Logan being brothers and West being his knight in this other world is fascinating, and makes me wonder if Roam ultimately fell for West there too while she just fooled around with Troy and Logan. Violet being immortal is a nice addition and I like that she developed some connection with West. I knew taking Eva across would end badly, it was just a pity that Roam also lost the baby she had in 2012. Now, she needs her space from West and needs time to heal.
After three days, I guess Roam realises that she needs West and he needs her more than they need to be apart. Logan likes Violet and talking to her somehow puts him back in the friend zone with Roam, thankfully. I can't help but think keeping Troy in a basement is only going to backfire on all of them splendidly. What Troy once said, about Asher sending them all to this world and making them immortal to save West still requires further explanation in my opinion. If Asher was West's father, why would he send the two people who would hunt him and Roam through the centuries, unless it was to protect their own world? I am glad West has finally taken the initiative to show Roam how to shoot...that lesson is long overdue. It's curious how Roam lost two minutes of time when she was suddenly in front of the basement door and Troy told her about the three men and the end of the world.
“Roam Eva Camden. Of all of the times that I’ve asked to be your husband, I’ve never wanted you more than this.” He pressed his lips to the back of my hand in a courtly manner, his incredible blue eyes silently drawing me in. “Will you marry me?”
It's so sweet that West named their daughter Eva after her middle name back in 1955. I assume Eva will somehow be brought back, seeing as no other baby seems to be in sights. The proposal is much better than the parking lot one. Since she is still in high school and he is still her teacher, I am sure this secret needs to stay a secret for a longer time. What I am curious about is how suddenly, Roam has no dreams of her past lives. It is perhaps because the dreams have accomplished what they were meant to and unite West and Roam but still. Now, the focus is completely on this other world.
When we come to the final segment, first, Roam is ready to trade her life for Laurel's. West plans on reducing her but Asher's spell doesn't make them immortal in this world, as a result, West can't make it past Troy's army alive. When it is revealed that Eva is indeed alive, and Laurel and Violet reunite, Roam promises to stay and rule as queen by Troy's side until he eventually kills her for his own pleasure. In return, he promises to let everyone else go back to their own world. Logan stays behind with his brother, Troy, and with his best friend, Roam, so long as he doesn't have to hurt her. I am glad she at least has someone who will be there for her here while she once more mourns the loss of West and Eva.