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Misfits #1
Keep From Falling
What happens when everything that you thought you knew goes flying out the window with one single look? When your heart gets split in two with a single touch? What do you do when you start to question who you really are and who you’re meant to be with?
When Bree Porter started her senior year of high school she was on top of the world. She knew who she was, what she wanted, and where she was going. The only thing she had on her mind was deciding on the best time to come out to her parents and peers about her relationship with her best friend, Skylar Hale.
Then, only months before graduation, Bree meets Evan Daniels, and from the very first glance, he makes her question everything. Suddenly, the world she had all figured out begins to seem completely wrong and she’s filled with so much uncertainty. Could she abandon all she’s ever known with Skylar for the possibility of a future with him? And if she did, could her friendship with Skylar survive it?
As if things weren’t complicated enough with the intense feelings Evan makes Bree feel, a person from Skylar’s past suddenly comes creeping back into their lives, stirring up secrets Skylar had no intention of ever sharing with Bree. Now both of their worlds are crashing down around them, and they need to decide quickly if they want to hold onto each other to keep from falling, or to finally let go.
*This New Adult Romance contains violence, coarse language, sexually explicit scenes, drug abuse, and illegal situations. Intended for mature reading audiences only.*
*This book is part of a series but can be read as a standalone.*
When Bree Porter started her senior year of high school she was on top of the world. She knew who she was, what she wanted, and where she was going. The only thing she had on her mind was deciding on the best time to come out to her parents and peers about her relationship with her best friend, Skylar Hale.
Then, only months before graduation, Bree meets Evan Daniels, and from the very first glance, he makes her question everything. Suddenly, the world she had all figured out begins to seem completely wrong and she’s filled with so much uncertainty. Could she abandon all she’s ever known with Skylar for the possibility of a future with him? And if she did, could her friendship with Skylar survive it?
As if things weren’t complicated enough with the intense feelings Evan makes Bree feel, a person from Skylar’s past suddenly comes creeping back into their lives, stirring up secrets Skylar had no intention of ever sharing with Bree. Now both of their worlds are crashing down around them, and they need to decide quickly if they want to hold onto each other to keep from falling, or to finally let go.
*This New Adult Romance contains violence, coarse language, sexually explicit scenes, drug abuse, and illegal situations. Intended for mature reading audiences only.*
*This book is part of a series but can be read as a standalone.*
544 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 24, 2015
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Amy Vanessa Miller
2 books35 followersAmy Vanessa Miller is a Canadian independent author known for her shockingly edgy Misfits series.
She loves to push the boundaries with her writing and has always been a fan of angsty stories.
She loves to push the boundaries with her writing and has always been a fan of angsty stories.
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June 13, 2015
Alright, Book Review, annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd go! So I am in a passionate relationship with books. We snuggle, we cry together, we laugh together and we prop up tables from time to time (I promise no books are ever harmed). I am leaving my Estate to my books (don’t tell my family). I go through about 100 to 125 books (that’s being conservative) in a year, so when I come to a book that is especially different, I am compelled to write a review about it. Keep From Falling is one such book. The first by Self-Published and genuine Bad Ass Amy Vanessa Miller, I have to say that I was not able to predict the twists and turns this one would take. At first I thought as a 30 “something” woman, that a book about teens would not translate to me, because as my wonderful Step-Son would say, “I am soooo old”. I was however, especially surprised and intrigued by the entire book. I found myself taking it to the bathroom with me, doing laundry with it and even cooking with it, which is why its partially covered in spaghetti sauce.
I was just so happy to finally see a book that address the fact that our kids, especially teenagers have an entire world that we as parents know little to nothing about, just like we did as teens. The fact that it has Bi-sexual and gay characters that are relatable as people first and foremost and are not written in a stereotypical or campy way, made it feel more real. I liked especially (because I work in Law when I’m not reading) that she humanized the “bad guy”, and made people see that all people, gay, straight, criminal or whatever are not one dimensional people or characters. We all have a story. Each of the characters in this story were elaborately and careful described and invested in the entire book. If you are looking for something different and that stirs away from the “he cupped her sex” and “fondled her nipples vigorously” this is it. Don’t get me wrong, if someone wants to “cup my sex” or do the nipple thing, I’m also down ahah. For a first book by an author it’s a home run, which means here next additions will be ever more amazing. For originality, interesting characters and a solid plot, I give this 5 out of 5 stars that I’ve given in over 2 years!
I was just so happy to finally see a book that address the fact that our kids, especially teenagers have an entire world that we as parents know little to nothing about, just like we did as teens. The fact that it has Bi-sexual and gay characters that are relatable as people first and foremost and are not written in a stereotypical or campy way, made it feel more real. I liked especially (because I work in Law when I’m not reading) that she humanized the “bad guy”, and made people see that all people, gay, straight, criminal or whatever are not one dimensional people or characters. We all have a story. Each of the characters in this story were elaborately and careful described and invested in the entire book. If you are looking for something different and that stirs away from the “he cupped her sex” and “fondled her nipples vigorously” this is it. Don’t get me wrong, if someone wants to “cup my sex” or do the nipple thing, I’m also down ahah. For a first book by an author it’s a home run, which means here next additions will be ever more amazing. For originality, interesting characters and a solid plot, I give this 5 out of 5 stars that I’ve given in over 2 years!
July 24, 2015
First thing's first: The book's description in no way prepares you for how complex and intriguing this book is. With an amazing, in depth cast of characters, Miller creates a world that you don't initially expect of a new adult novel. There is romance, discovery, action, and mystery packed into this story, and I would recommend it to any fan of new adult who is looking for something a little out of the ordinary.
One of the things I love most about this novel is how the authour treats sexuality and relationships as being fluid. The books deals with a lot of themes that aren't common in new adult novels and explores sexual and romantic orientation in a very out-of-the-box way. The romance presented in this book is vast and I think there's a little something for everyone. It's insightful and has numerous twists and turns to keep you invested.
And speaking of twists and turns, this book has many! I did not in the least expect it to go where it did. I did not expect so many different themes to be represented, and I did not expect the characters to grow in the ways they did. When I picked up this book I did not expect so much thrill, but I got it, and it was spectacular!
Finally, Miller's writing is great in this novel. It's personal and developed, making the characters seem realistic and unique. The story flows well and I love the way she writes dialogue. It's all very fluid and pushes the story forward at a great pace to keep readers interested. If you're looking for a well written, self published new adult, then look no further than this novel, and prepare to have you expectations shattered!
One of the things I love most about this novel is how the authour treats sexuality and relationships as being fluid. The books deals with a lot of themes that aren't common in new adult novels and explores sexual and romantic orientation in a very out-of-the-box way. The romance presented in this book is vast and I think there's a little something for everyone. It's insightful and has numerous twists and turns to keep you invested.
And speaking of twists and turns, this book has many! I did not in the least expect it to go where it did. I did not expect so many different themes to be represented, and I did not expect the characters to grow in the ways they did. When I picked up this book I did not expect so much thrill, but I got it, and it was spectacular!
Finally, Miller's writing is great in this novel. It's personal and developed, making the characters seem realistic and unique. The story flows well and I love the way she writes dialogue. It's all very fluid and pushes the story forward at a great pace to keep readers interested. If you're looking for a well written, self published new adult, then look no further than this novel, and prepare to have you expectations shattered!
May 31, 2015
When thinking on the subject of Amy Vanessa Miller's debut novel, Keep From Falling, one phrase describes the book most accurately - profoundly unique.
Keep From Falling follows the lives of an assortment of characters, who each have personal insecurities and skepticism of trust. This is a coming of age story that offers a refreshing slice of reality as you read how the characters evolve into becoming who they truly are and find love in the right, and sometimes wrong, places.
To say this is a love triangle would do this story injustice. There are many decisions made that imprint on lives indefinitely. Wounds get deepened. Hearts are broken. But as the characters try to muddle through how to accept and listen to what is in their hearts, you grow to love each one of them. These are characters you can connect with. You are happy for them, sad for them and even get angry at them on occasion.
I always like to read stories with an ending I didn't see coming. Keep From Falling delivered that ending. It also has a few good twists in the middle that keep you on your toes and thirsty to find out how everything lands in the end.
I highly recommend Keep From Falling. It embodies the message that no matter how ugly life may seem in its current state, the future still can be full of change and possibility.
Keep From Falling follows the lives of an assortment of characters, who each have personal insecurities and skepticism of trust. This is a coming of age story that offers a refreshing slice of reality as you read how the characters evolve into becoming who they truly are and find love in the right, and sometimes wrong, places.
To say this is a love triangle would do this story injustice. There are many decisions made that imprint on lives indefinitely. Wounds get deepened. Hearts are broken. But as the characters try to muddle through how to accept and listen to what is in their hearts, you grow to love each one of them. These are characters you can connect with. You are happy for them, sad for them and even get angry at them on occasion.
I always like to read stories with an ending I didn't see coming. Keep From Falling delivered that ending. It also has a few good twists in the middle that keep you on your toes and thirsty to find out how everything lands in the end.
I highly recommend Keep From Falling. It embodies the message that no matter how ugly life may seem in its current state, the future still can be full of change and possibility.
March 2, 2015
Let me guess; you've read a book or two, or maybe many and found yourself increasingly frustrated as nothing really happened until the end of the book, or the middle if you're really lucky. You will NOT have that problem with this book! There's drama and action from the very beginning.
The characters are well developed and their storylines will hit you right in the feels (look, I used the hip language). Emotions run rampant in the characters and it'll bring you on a wild reading rollercoaster.
I loved that this book paid homage to some of the author's favourite people and things. Spotting them is like a rewarding easter egg hunt :)
This is the author's first novel and it is an impressive introduction to a set of characters invented with love and creativity that make them feel like they are a part of your real life.
The characters are well developed and their storylines will hit you right in the feels (look, I used the hip language). Emotions run rampant in the characters and it'll bring you on a wild reading rollercoaster.
I loved that this book paid homage to some of the author's favourite people and things. Spotting them is like a rewarding easter egg hunt :)
This is the author's first novel and it is an impressive introduction to a set of characters invented with love and creativity that make them feel like they are a part of your real life.
March 16, 2015
First, I think it's important to note that I'm not one to read contemporary or romance novels, but this book has definately changed my mind. Amy Vanessa Miller's first ever novel is a must read.I couldn't put it down. Keep From Falling is an incredible novel about self-discovery. Miller reminds us that love can take many forms and can be very unexpected. Who end's up with who? Who did what and why? An intricate web of love, lies, and desire. Can't wait for book number 2!
June 24, 2015
I was captured instantly by this book. It's one of those books that your definitely not prepared for. I loved Spencer (the girls best gay friends). Parker is my favorite character, you don't get to really know his persona till later but worth the wait. The Misfit mansion will take you to a secret place with many dark doings going on inside. The bestfriend/ relationship between Bree & Skylar is sweet, exciting & sad. Each character has a special place in the story. Some unexpected, dark things happen that the outcome seems more realistic from it. I love the pov of Bree as she is trying to figure out her feelings between Skylar & Evan & than Adrienne. In Skylar's pov you seem the sadness, the hurt, than the love & feelings she has running deep inside her. Evan's pov is a typical guy who has been hurt and afraid to love again, but has the 2 coolest bestfriends & a sister that is sassy, smart & in love. We get to read a different dynamic & how far some people will go to protect who they love & also to let them be happy. I can't wait to read more by this author!
April 13, 2018
Tons of Teenage Drama!
Well, not any kind of drama I experienced in my teenage years. At some points it was hard to believe these kids were still in high school. From the blurb, I expected a coming of age, figuring out who you are kind of a read, but nope, not even close.
Amy Vanessa Miller gives her readers four characters to follow from beginning to end. Bree, Skylar, Parker and Evan. Bree and Skylar are together in a secret lesbian relationship, Evan has been crushing on Bree from afar for years, while Parker and Skylar had a thing in the past that went horribly bad. Got all of that? Yeah, it's a lot.
At first, the book felt like it was dragging, there are tons of details and back stories on each of these characters, however as I kept reading, I realized how necessary it all was. Each story is intertwined and getting to some sort of boiling point. Cue the angst.
As mentioned earlier, these are teenagers in a very adult world. If anything bothered me about this book, it was that fact. It was hard to imagine fifteen to eighteen year old kids caught up in the messes they seemed to be in. That said, it was interesting and I couldn't wait to see how it was all going to play out.
The book is well written and a bit slow out of the gate. I liked the various points of view, as well as the supporting characters in addition to the four main ones. The story felt complete to me, although I see it's first in the Misfits series. I will definitely be interested to see what these kids are up to next.
Reviewed for Renee Entress's Blog
Well, not any kind of drama I experienced in my teenage years. At some points it was hard to believe these kids were still in high school. From the blurb, I expected a coming of age, figuring out who you are kind of a read, but nope, not even close.
Amy Vanessa Miller gives her readers four characters to follow from beginning to end. Bree, Skylar, Parker and Evan. Bree and Skylar are together in a secret lesbian relationship, Evan has been crushing on Bree from afar for years, while Parker and Skylar had a thing in the past that went horribly bad. Got all of that? Yeah, it's a lot.
At first, the book felt like it was dragging, there are tons of details and back stories on each of these characters, however as I kept reading, I realized how necessary it all was. Each story is intertwined and getting to some sort of boiling point. Cue the angst.
As mentioned earlier, these are teenagers in a very adult world. If anything bothered me about this book, it was that fact. It was hard to imagine fifteen to eighteen year old kids caught up in the messes they seemed to be in. That said, it was interesting and I couldn't wait to see how it was all going to play out.
The book is well written and a bit slow out of the gate. I liked the various points of view, as well as the supporting characters in addition to the four main ones. The story felt complete to me, although I see it's first in the Misfits series. I will definitely be interested to see what these kids are up to next.
Reviewed for Renee Entress's Blog
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April 5, 2015
I want to start out and say I LOVED this book! I loved the characters. She is a very nice writer, I love how simple the story comes across even though there is lots going on in the story with different characters. Every time I put this book down it was a fight to stop reading and every time I picked it back up I was instantly back into the story and craving more. The story had lots of twists with the characters and always left you needing to know more! This book relates well to the world we live in today with the many struggles teens and young people face. This book made me root at some point for all the characters, and relationships and love...I can honestly say that most books I read have had some point in them that it either gets boring or I lose interest for a short time but this book was very different. It was never dull and I was always craving for more. I sure hope this author continues writing and I look forward to reading more of her books!
June 5, 2015
I want to say that the writing in this book is amazing...hands down.
This book is about a girl discovering who she loves and why..and how sometimes the flutters in your stomach, the increased heartbeat and the attraction is not necessarily based on what sex or gender that you are...
This book is definitely very different than most books I read, but I can not hid the fact that this book is powerful, real, and makes you think.
I loved the journey, at times heartbreaking, griddy, and powerful. This will be a book that leaves a mark on alot of people. It is a Must Read.
Great book..this book definitely will leave you with a more open mind and heart!
This book is about a girl discovering who she loves and why..and how sometimes the flutters in your stomach, the increased heartbeat and the attraction is not necessarily based on what sex or gender that you are...
This book is definitely very different than most books I read, but I can not hid the fact that this book is powerful, real, and makes you think.
I loved the journey, at times heartbreaking, griddy, and powerful. This will be a book that leaves a mark on alot of people. It is a Must Read.
Great book..this book definitely will leave you with a more open mind and heart!
June 2, 2015
I really enjoyed this book. Bree is my favorite character. Bree is working on finding herself. I am glad Skylar is her best friend. Parker is also a great character. He has been through a lot of things in his life. Skylar and Parker I think make a great couple. I think Bree feels lost and I also think she doesn't want to be left alone. I think this book is well written. I hope there will be a book to follow this one. Give it a try.
December 30, 2017
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I fell in love with this book, I loved the relationship between the characters and the bond they had. Everyone has there favorite couple, I do also it one character foes beyond and I just absolutely love him to death. I wanted more with every chapter, I wanted to know their past present and what will happen in their future.
I fell in love with this book, I loved the relationship between the characters and the bond they had. Everyone has there favorite couple, I do also it one character foes beyond and I just absolutely love him to death. I wanted more with every chapter, I wanted to know their past present and what will happen in their future.
July 15, 2015
The characters completely pull you into the story and you grow to want to know everything about each and everyone of them. The story kept me guessing and I was able to relate to a few of the characters making me want to read the next book in the series to see where everyone goes and how they grew as characters.
April 8, 2015
I just loved this book!It is a real page turner that will keep you up at Nite.There is something in it for book readers of every kind.The characters and storyline were so easy to follow which can be hard to do with so much going on at once!Was sad when I came to the end and can't wait to read more about what happens to these great characters! Great Job Amy Vanessa Miller!
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June 3, 2015This book looks amazing. I can't wait to read it. I will review it once I do.
May 7, 2018
This Book was amazing, My emotions were all place. My heart broke for everyone in this story. I was so mad Skylar. She lied and kept secrets from her best friends Bree and Spencer. Bree, Spencer ,and Skylar all lied and Kept Secrets. Spencer lost his boyfriend , SkIyer went through Something Traumatic, and Bree was the inexperienced one. Bree had no clue of the double life her best friends had . Bree kept her relationship with Skyler a Secret, Until one day Everyone's life changed. There is so much heartache in this story that I wanted to cry. this is really an amazing Story it touches many different Subjects and how everyone deals with it. It opened my eyes to many different things and How I view or react to people. thank you United Indie Book blog for allowing me to read this book. It REALLY Touched my heart -
April 12, 2018
Having received an advanced copy of this for review I can honestly say this was, despite some intense drama, a REALLY good read. This book definitely isn’t for the faint at heart as it addresses some quite serious events and topics. Reading this sent me on an emotional rollercoaster ride from start to finish. The stripping back of the main characters emotions and history leave you with a whirlwind of feelings from upset and agony to concerns of how they will ever survive. This story hits the ground running and the pace never falters as you delve into the lives, loves and secrets of the characters involved. There are twists, turns and events you just don’t see coming. So again, this a great read but be prepared for multiple emotional journeys and turmoil at every turn.
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April 12, 2018
Well I can say in all honesty that this is the most unique, heartbreaking and powerful stories that I have read in a long time! This is a well written story about different characters that all have personal issues to overcome, and the impact which affects them all when decisions are made. This is a coming of age story, and while reading definitely had me stepping back and contemplating life. I look forward to reading more of this authors’ work. This is certainly brilliant work from an extremely talented author!
October 22, 2015
This book is different… in the absolute BEST way possible. In a literary world filled with sparkling vampires and bleak dystopian futures, Miller’s novel Keep from Falling is refreshingly unique. The characters are relatable and you quickly find yourself loving them despite their issues (and believe me when I say that they have many). Themes of trust, sexuality and self-discovery are explored throughout the novel in a very believable way and Miller skillfully avoids stereotypes. There are no lulls in this story. The drama begins from the very first page and the twists and turns definitely keep you on your toes all the way to the end. Saying that I couldn’t put it down is an understatement. Miller’s biggest strength (in my opinion) is her ability to write dialogue that feels completely real.
Miller’s work is a prime example of how great books aren’t always published through traditional publishing houses anymore. You got rejected by the literary agents you queried? Doesn’t matter. If your book is good, publish it anyway.
Keep from Falling is a solid debut from self-published author Amy Vanessa Miller and I eagerly look forward to reading more of her work in the future.
Miller’s work is a prime example of how great books aren’t always published through traditional publishing houses anymore. You got rejected by the literary agents you queried? Doesn’t matter. If your book is good, publish it anyway.
Keep from Falling is a solid debut from self-published author Amy Vanessa Miller and I eagerly look forward to reading more of her work in the future.
December 28, 2015
3.5 Stars
I want to start off saying this book was wonderfully written and explores issues many young people deal with on a daily basis. So you probably ask why the low rating. While the story was very good and written wonderfully I personally wish the action was more packed together. I felt at some points I was ready to give up because it was taking quite a while to get to things. That being said I am glad I pushed myself to keep going because I did not see a lot of what happened in the second half of the book coming. So if you are feeling the same I encourage you to keep going it is worth it! It was surprising and at some points nail biting because I honestly had no clue which was it was going to go. I believe Amy Vanessa Miller did a great job capturing the struggles of a teenager finding themselves and coming to terms with events in their lives or even just their feelings.
I want to start off saying this book was wonderfully written and explores issues many young people deal with on a daily basis. So you probably ask why the low rating. While the story was very good and written wonderfully I personally wish the action was more packed together. I felt at some points I was ready to give up because it was taking quite a while to get to things. That being said I am glad I pushed myself to keep going because I did not see a lot of what happened in the second half of the book coming. So if you are feeling the same I encourage you to keep going it is worth it! It was surprising and at some points nail biting because I honestly had no clue which was it was going to go. I believe Amy Vanessa Miller did a great job capturing the struggles of a teenager finding themselves and coming to terms with events in their lives or even just their feelings.
April 27, 2015
3.5 Stars
August 25, 2016
Loved this book, I can't wait to read #2!
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