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Let Me Fall
What was your Senior Superlative?
Most likely to succeed,
Most likely to win an Olympic gold,
Most likely to snag a billionaire?
Me? If the administration at Westerly High would have allowed the student body free rein, I would have been voted:
Most likely to turn tricks for a living,
Most likely to screw you over,
or…
Most likely to—hopefully—die a slow and painful death.
In the weeks leading up to graduation, I was the single-most hated member of my senior class. I was the girl who'd driven the school’s golden boy to his demise. The girl who’d done something sordid and shameful. Exposed in a cruel and very public way, I was the girl who got what she deserved.
I’m Carolyn. This is my story, and believe it or not, there’s a happy ending—even for someone like me.
Critical Acclaim for Let Me Fall
Publisher's Weekly, The BookLife Prize in Fiction Review:
Smart and attractive Carolyn Harris and academically-challenged football star Jeremy Rivers find their lives intertwined in a wealthy Connecticut town in this gripping tale that effectively straddles the line between young adult and romance. Both the sweetness of young love and the dark underside of high school cliques are effectively depicted by a well-developed cast of characters shadowed by tragedy but reaching for independence and happiness. While the conventional ending is never in doubt, readers will find themselves deeply engaged by Carolyn and Jeremy and the twists and turns of this genuinely engrossing story.
330 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 2017
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Lily Foster
14 books207 followersLily Foster writes "genuinely engrossing" contemporary romance (Publishers Weekly) and coming of age fiction that "will satisfy more discerning fans of the new-adult genre" (Kirkus Reviews).
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January 2, 2017
Young adult that crosses over to new adult. Gives a vivid and accurate depiction of the struggles many girls/women face as they come of age. I cried reading this book and am always impressed when an author can do that to me.
January 3, 2017
Really very good. Spans time frame between teen years and mid-twenties. I literally could not stop reading. Kept me up late into the night.
February 2, 2017
Emotional coming of age story...5 stars
I'm not usually one for books where the two leads meet early in life (i don't want to read about kids) and there's a flash back. But I really liked it here. It was done in a more brief but thorough manner and gave you a real look into what brought Jeremy and Carolyn together. I easily gave this book 5 stars. The writing is excellent.
I'm not usually one for books where the two leads meet early in life (i don't want to read about kids) and there's a flash back. But I really liked it here. It was done in a more brief but thorough manner and gave you a real look into what brought Jeremy and Carolyn together. I easily gave this book 5 stars. The writing is excellent.
December 26, 2019
4.5 stars
This book was intense. Enjoyed reading every minute of it. This book is a coming of age agenda based on true happenings of life. The story spans from teenage to early twenties.
Bullying is the highlight topic here. How high prestige is not always easy to maintain. The admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Certain people deaths in the story is heartbreaking (or in someway surprising). I really want to redeem the person and give them a chance.
If you're in mood for some drama and have enough patience for some emotional ride I recommend this. This author has great writing.
This book was intense. Enjoyed reading every minute of it. This book is a coming of age agenda based on true happenings of life. The story spans from teenage to early twenties.
Bullying is the highlight topic here. How high prestige is not always easy to maintain. The admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Certain people deaths in the story is heartbreaking (or in someway surprising). I really want to redeem the person and give them a chance.
If you're in mood for some drama and have enough patience for some emotional ride I recommend this. This author has great writing.
July 21, 2020
This was another great beach- side read for me while I escaped the frigid Canadian winter down south. The blurb or description is slightly misleading. Jeremy committed the unpardonable "faux pas". Carolyn helped him reintegrate after he is reintroduced into the mainstream high school.
I was immediately captivated by Lily Foster's edgy writing style and am now making my way through all of her books. Reading a Lily Foster novel is like having ringside seats in a sophisticated, raunchy, no holds-barred night-time soap opera, where you have total access to the main characters' inner thoughts and motivations.
In Let Me Fall, Carolyn and Jeremy have known each other all their lives. Carolyn comes from a socially prominent and affluent family in their small town, whereas Jeremy lives on the proverbial wrong side of the tracks and has a learning disability (dyslexia) to boot. Jeremy suddenly disappears from their school, and Carolyn's life, after a terrible bullying incident involving a sadistic middle school teacher who took every opportunity to humiliate young Jeremy in front of his classmates because of his inability to read or write basic sentences. Jeremy stoically endured the constant public humiliations in front of his classmates until he could endure it no longer and he physically assaulted his teacher. (I was cringing at that point in the story because I was recalling similar hazing by students and teachers of fellow students who I now realize had severe learning disabilities. I hope I have learned to be more tolerant and understanding as a result of reading this novel.)
When the school guidance counselor uncovers the teacher's sadistic treatment, she stands by Jeremy and arranges for him to be sent to a special needs school, where he flourishes and learns to control his frustration and anger issues. But funding is cut off for Jeremy's special needs education in his senior year when he turns eighteen and he is sent back to the town's mainstream high school. Luckily for Jeremy, he excels in sports and is drafted to the football team. Of course, his grades pull him down and he is in danger of being booted off the team, so his Coach arranges with the school guidance counselor to have Carolyn tutor Jeremy. (Carolyn's young brother is also dyslexic and she is fully involved in her family's efforts to help her sibling integrate more fully into the mainstream world, despite his learning difficulties.)
Carolyn is a highly intelligent, sweet and compassionate teen. She's had a secret crush on Jeremy since middle school. (Now, keep in mind that Lily Foster doesn't write mainstream romances where the main characters suddenly find themselves unable to date or sleep with other partners because cupid's arrow has struck them hard. The path to true love is never easy in Lily Foster's books, and while some of the rampant "messing around" that happens in Foster's novels boggles my mind - how did anyone ever get any homework done with all that action going down!?!?! - I tend to get a more realistic vibe when I journey along with Foster's characters on their rocky road to "happily ever after." (Sorry, I am not fond of abbreviations: SIU!)
This was an emotionally engrossing story - not your usual, predictable YA novel at all! In fact, I wouldn't classify this as a YA novel, despite the main characters' ages and the high school setting.
I highly, highly recommend this fantastic read. The characters will remain with you long after you turn the last page. (less)
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I was immediately captivated by Lily Foster's edgy writing style and am now making my way through all of her books. Reading a Lily Foster novel is like having ringside seats in a sophisticated, raunchy, no holds-barred night-time soap opera, where you have total access to the main characters' inner thoughts and motivations.
In Let Me Fall, Carolyn and Jeremy have known each other all their lives. Carolyn comes from a socially prominent and affluent family in their small town, whereas Jeremy lives on the proverbial wrong side of the tracks and has a learning disability (dyslexia) to boot. Jeremy suddenly disappears from their school, and Carolyn's life, after a terrible bullying incident involving a sadistic middle school teacher who took every opportunity to humiliate young Jeremy in front of his classmates because of his inability to read or write basic sentences. Jeremy stoically endured the constant public humiliations in front of his classmates until he could endure it no longer and he physically assaulted his teacher. (I was cringing at that point in the story because I was recalling similar hazing by students and teachers of fellow students who I now realize had severe learning disabilities. I hope I have learned to be more tolerant and understanding as a result of reading this novel.)
When the school guidance counselor uncovers the teacher's sadistic treatment, she stands by Jeremy and arranges for him to be sent to a special needs school, where he flourishes and learns to control his frustration and anger issues. But funding is cut off for Jeremy's special needs education in his senior year when he turns eighteen and he is sent back to the town's mainstream high school. Luckily for Jeremy, he excels in sports and is drafted to the football team. Of course, his grades pull him down and he is in danger of being booted off the team, so his Coach arranges with the school guidance counselor to have Carolyn tutor Jeremy. (Carolyn's young brother is also dyslexic and she is fully involved in her family's efforts to help her sibling integrate more fully into the mainstream world, despite his learning difficulties.)
Carolyn is a highly intelligent, sweet and compassionate teen. She's had a secret crush on Jeremy since middle school. (Now, keep in mind that Lily Foster doesn't write mainstream romances where the main characters suddenly find themselves unable to date or sleep with other partners because cupid's arrow has struck them hard. The path to true love is never easy in Lily Foster's books, and while some of the rampant "messing around" that happens in Foster's novels boggles my mind - how did anyone ever get any homework done with all that action going down!?!?! - I tend to get a more realistic vibe when I journey along with Foster's characters on their rocky road to "happily ever after." (Sorry, I am not fond of abbreviations: SIU!)
This was an emotionally engrossing story - not your usual, predictable YA novel at all! In fact, I wouldn't classify this as a YA novel, despite the main characters' ages and the high school setting.
I highly, highly recommend this fantastic read. The characters will remain with you long after you turn the last page. (less)
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January 1, 2017
Loved Jeremy! Just loved this next book in a series I got hooked on a while back. Can easily read it on its own but you get a quick peek at Jeremy in Let Me Heal Your Heart and I started to love him then, so maybe read that first but you don't need to.
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Blurb:
Let Me Fall is the latest New Adult Romance in Lily Foster’s Let Me series
What was your Senior Superlative?
Most likely to succeed,
Most likely to win an Olympic gold,
Most likely to snag a billionaire?
Me? If the administration at Westerly High would have allowed the student body free rein, full creative control, I would have been voted:
Most likely to turn tricks for a living,
Most likely to screw you over,
or…
Most likely to—hopefully—die a slow and painful death.
In the weeks leading up to graduation, I was the single-most hated member of my senior class. I was the girl who had driven the school’s golden boy to his demise. I was the girl who’d done something sordid and shameful. Exposed in a cruel and very public way, I was the girl who got what she deserved.
I’m Carolyn. This is my story, and believe it or not, there’s a happy ending—even for someone like me.
Blurb:
Let Me Fall is the latest New Adult Romance in Lily Foster’s Let Me series
What was your Senior Superlative?
Most likely to succeed,
Most likely to win an Olympic gold,
Most likely to snag a billionaire?
Me? If the administration at Westerly High would have allowed the student body free rein, full creative control, I would have been voted:
Most likely to turn tricks for a living,
Most likely to screw you over,
or…
Most likely to—hopefully—die a slow and painful death.
In the weeks leading up to graduation, I was the single-most hated member of my senior class. I was the girl who had driven the school’s golden boy to his demise. I was the girl who’d done something sordid and shameful. Exposed in a cruel and very public way, I was the girl who got what she deserved.
I’m Carolyn. This is my story, and believe it or not, there’s a happy ending—even for someone like me.
June 9, 2019
Ahhhh high school...those were the days... & someone would have to pay me handsomely "for life" as a prerequisite to return to those days. There were some mean, catty & destructive people in this large group of so-called friends. Spiteful & jealous comments were the norm each day & everything was dissected & posted on social media for all to see. What can I say, this IS high school, where individuals follow the strong personalities, fearful of becoming the next target. This is an age where one has not yet grown up to be their true self or feel comfortable in their own skin. Approval is everyhing.
After reading many chapters I almost felt like I had to return to the beginning & start over. There were so many characters being introduced, a few details revealed about each, that I lost track of the who's who. The two main characters were dominate as the story moved back & forth from their POV's. If the reader can make it to the 50% mark, this is where the real drama begins. The heart will ache, the feelings come out & tears may fall. I won't go into the storyline, there is just far too much to reveal. I will say that my years at school were paradise when compared to some of these characters. The totally unexpected plot shifts, the trauma experienced by some kept me glued to each page. There was one point where I thought, oh no! the two MC's aren't going to make it. Yes, there is finally a HEA & it is so well deserved.
After reading many chapters I almost felt like I had to return to the beginning & start over. There were so many characters being introduced, a few details revealed about each, that I lost track of the who's who. The two main characters were dominate as the story moved back & forth from their POV's. If the reader can make it to the 50% mark, this is where the real drama begins. The heart will ache, the feelings come out & tears may fall. I won't go into the storyline, there is just far too much to reveal. I will say that my years at school were paradise when compared to some of these characters. The totally unexpected plot shifts, the trauma experienced by some kept me glued to each page. There was one point where I thought, oh no! the two MC's aren't going to make it. Yes, there is finally a HEA & it is so well deserved.
September 30, 2020
Unpopular opinion
I regret reading this book, ti's one hell of a mess, a pity party and full of unnecessary drama. I don't wanna be insensitive but I think "that scene" where the story takes turn should be more imposing yet it fell flat and anticlimactic atleast for me. The pacing is weird and discombobulated, all characters are sooo annoying and childish, even 3 years later did not change the tone. Jeremy and Carolyn characterization are bland and one dimensional. I couldn't careless with the ending, just happy to be done with which isn't a good sign for books
I regret reading this book, ti's one hell of a mess, a pity party and full of unnecessary drama. I don't wanna be insensitive but I think "that scene" where the story takes turn should be more imposing yet it fell flat and anticlimactic atleast for me. The pacing is weird and discombobulated, all characters are sooo annoying and childish, even 3 years later did not change the tone. Jeremy and Carolyn characterization are bland and one dimensional. I couldn't careless with the ending, just happy to be done with which isn't a good sign for books
February 13, 2017
Wow. This one left me feeling a little spacey after I got to the last page. Like I couldn't let the story go. I really connected with Jeremy (was so into him after the quick intro he got in the last book-Anna's story). And Carolyn is a character that I think every woman can relate to. Even us strong women keep our mouths shut sometimes-out of fear, embarrassment, shame, confusion. The book explores this and does it in a way that realistic. I think that's what I liked most. Do we want things to be a certain way? For every female lead to do the "right" thing and stand up for herself at every point in her life? Yes, but there's more to life's journey than that. Ok, this is the longest review I've written so I'm going to stop. But this book is good, sexy, deep and really really good.
February 2, 2017
Loved it
Great book for romance readers and also older persons who enjoy YA with more mature themes. Beautiful characters and story.
Great book for romance readers and also older persons who enjoy YA with more mature themes. Beautiful characters and story.
January 29, 2018
Carolyn Harris, straight-A senior, early acceptance to Yale, wealthy, volleyball player, private tutor, daughter, sister, popular, good girl, perfect. Jeremy Rivers, football player, dyslexic, middle-class, bad-boy. Caroline has a boyfriend, Drew, the most popular boy in their class and even though he's planning their future she knows he's not 'the one'. She feels more for the boy that she tutors, the boy she's dreamed of since the 5th grade, Jeremy. But that's not the only secret Caroline's hiding. She's not perfect, she's not the golden girl everyone sees her as. Then suddenly her world came crashing down around her. Overnight she became the most hated girl in her high school and on every inch of social media, labeled a murdering slut. She embraced every hurtful hateful word until she broke. Distancing herself from her family, her few true friends, and Jeremy, Caroline loses all hope, loses herself. This wasn't how Caroline's life was supposed to be. It's a long road back to happy but Caroline might get there.
This is the first book I have read from Lily Foster. I loved it. Let Me Fall is one of a series but can be read as a stand-alone. I do not feel as if I missed anything by not reading the earlier books. This is a dark coming of age story. It's a story of image, trust, and tragedy. We all label others for right or wrong. Too many care about how other's see them more than they should and protect their image at their own expense. Trust is hard. When we don't trust others we stay silent when we shouldn't. We isolate. Carolyn was guilty of both of these human faults and it led to her downfall and breakdown. She felt shame for an act against her, she cared too much for her reputation. She didn't trust the people who loved her to take care of her. These are the sins of youth. Jeremy didn't share Caroline's same burdens. His faults made him an easy target. His dyslexia made others think that he was stupid. Far from the truth. His frustration caused anger, violent outbursts. He became the delinquent in other's eyes. He was one of the lucky ones and caring people intervened for him. But he was human too. He kept secrets for others that hurt Caroline. He didn't have to betray one friend for another but he isolated Caroline with a lack of thoughtfulness to her feelings. He gave in to women for sex when he shouldn't have. I'm all for fun sex but never if you are using another or feeling used yourself. Jeremy was a better man when he was only a friend. When sex or attraction became involved he made some awful judgment calls. Still, Caroline and Jeremy had a connection that few ever find. The way they kept finding their way back to one another, the way neither could forget the other or move on, the bond that never disappeared. Special.
This book is so character driven. There's plenty of action, plenty of drama and angst but it all centers around the characters. Caroline and Jeremy, their high school friends, families. Each person is complex and multi-layered. It goes back to image, People are so much more than they appear. The pretty girl might be ugly on the inside, the perfect guy might be hiding crippling anxiety, the promiscuous girl may not be so at all or may be acting a certain way out of insecurity, the handsome boy might be dangerous. Never assume you know anything about another. Don't make hasty judgments. Growing up is hard, don't make it harder, and don't lose your chance to grow up altogether. This book nicely captures the pain of growing up and making the worst mistakes possible and then fighting through them to come out on the other side and have a chance at happiness. Well done drama!
This is the first book I have read from Lily Foster. I loved it. Let Me Fall is one of a series but can be read as a stand-alone. I do not feel as if I missed anything by not reading the earlier books. This is a dark coming of age story. It's a story of image, trust, and tragedy. We all label others for right or wrong. Too many care about how other's see them more than they should and protect their image at their own expense. Trust is hard. When we don't trust others we stay silent when we shouldn't. We isolate. Carolyn was guilty of both of these human faults and it led to her downfall and breakdown. She felt shame for an act against her, she cared too much for her reputation. She didn't trust the people who loved her to take care of her. These are the sins of youth. Jeremy didn't share Caroline's same burdens. His faults made him an easy target. His dyslexia made others think that he was stupid. Far from the truth. His frustration caused anger, violent outbursts. He became the delinquent in other's eyes. He was one of the lucky ones and caring people intervened for him. But he was human too. He kept secrets for others that hurt Caroline. He didn't have to betray one friend for another but he isolated Caroline with a lack of thoughtfulness to her feelings. He gave in to women for sex when he shouldn't have. I'm all for fun sex but never if you are using another or feeling used yourself. Jeremy was a better man when he was only a friend. When sex or attraction became involved he made some awful judgment calls. Still, Caroline and Jeremy had a connection that few ever find. The way they kept finding their way back to one another, the way neither could forget the other or move on, the bond that never disappeared. Special.
This book is so character driven. There's plenty of action, plenty of drama and angst but it all centers around the characters. Caroline and Jeremy, their high school friends, families. Each person is complex and multi-layered. It goes back to image, People are so much more than they appear. The pretty girl might be ugly on the inside, the perfect guy might be hiding crippling anxiety, the promiscuous girl may not be so at all or may be acting a certain way out of insecurity, the handsome boy might be dangerous. Never assume you know anything about another. Don't make hasty judgments. Growing up is hard, don't make it harder, and don't lose your chance to grow up altogether. This book nicely captures the pain of growing up and making the worst mistakes possible and then fighting through them to come out on the other side and have a chance at happiness. Well done drama!
June 2, 2018
Great book!!!
Nice turns through out! Perfect ending! Can't wait to read more from this author! Keep up the great works! Kudos!
Nice turns through out! Perfect ending! Can't wait to read more from this author! Keep up the great works! Kudos!
January 15, 2018
You'll need a box of tissues and a bottle of wine to read this book. While the story of Carolyn and Jeremy starts off a little slow, its intensity picks up by leaps and bounds as the book goes on. Part YA novel, part adults-only romance, Lily Foster has a way with words and a grasp on love. I found this book addictive once the story picked up, about a quarter of the way through. It kept me up until 4 am one night.
Ladies, if you're in need of an amazing love story, this is the book for you. It's the best thing I've read in a year, and I've read some great books this past year.
Ladies, if you're in need of an amazing love story, this is the book for you. It's the best thing I've read in a year, and I've read some great books this past year.
January 3, 2017
I've been waiting for this one and it did not disappoint. I agree with another reviewer who tagged it as a great crossover between YA and NA or contemporary. Jeremy is character that you cannot help but become attached to. You just feel every emotion right along with him. Same with Carolyn. And the storyline is an original.
March 29, 2017
Jeremy is one of the most wonderful male leads I've read. He's complicated and just very, very desirable when you get down to it. I reread this book after I finished, something I rarely do. I'm looking forward to what's coming out next from this writer.
January 24, 2018
This coming of age novel features well-rounded characters who encounter and overcome terrible tragedies. I love that the painful elements in the book are an outgrowth of seemingly insignificant choices; this made the plot feel realistic. The story touches on class issues, bullying, dyslexia, and mental illness. But the main centerpiece is a will-they/won't-they romance between the two main characters. And the narrative follows the characters from middle school to their early 20s, so there is a good span of time covered. However, none of it seems crammed or rushed, and everything flows smoothly.
Be warned that this book contains strong language, sex scenes, and sexual assault + bullying.
Be warned that this book contains strong language, sex scenes, and sexual assault + bullying.
January 11, 2018
Loved the challenges this couple faced
This book hit close to home to me. I have a son who struggles academically due to Apraxia. Seeing how he story unfolds and how Jeremy was able to overcome so many obstacles and succeed was very inspiring to me!! I look forward to being inspired from Mrs. Foster again!!
This book hit close to home to me. I have a son who struggles academically due to Apraxia. Seeing how he story unfolds and how Jeremy was able to overcome so many obstacles and succeed was very inspiring to me!! I look forward to being inspired from Mrs. Foster again!!
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June 2, 2019
Beautiful story of two people who have to suffer a lot before they can find true happiness.
I liked that the author presented a character with a learning disability and another character with the compassion and heart to see the intelligence and potential under the surface.
It hurt to bear witness to their struggles but the story promises a tender teary-eyed HEA.
I liked that the author presented a character with a learning disability and another character with the compassion and heart to see the intelligence and potential under the surface.
It hurt to bear witness to their struggles but the story promises a tender teary-eyed HEA.
September 26, 2020
Let Me Fall
The story of Jeremy and Carolyn is inspirational on so many levels. Mostly it is a story of facing the storms of life and coming out of it stronger. It is a lesson that we will always have people in our lives to love us and be with us and sometimes they are the ones we least expect to cover us with care. The story is realistic as we also get people who will prey on weakness and use it to their advantage. This is a wonderful story of hope in adversity.
The story of Jeremy and Carolyn is inspirational on so many levels. Mostly it is a story of facing the storms of life and coming out of it stronger. It is a lesson that we will always have people in our lives to love us and be with us and sometimes they are the ones we least expect to cover us with care. The story is realistic as we also get people who will prey on weakness and use it to their advantage. This is a wonderful story of hope in adversity.
March 27, 2020
I am reading this book for the second time! I love it! I would LOVE to see this as a movie!!! I haven’t had the chance to read the others in the series, but this one, I am obsessed with!
May 28, 2019
I rate this one a 3.5 / 5 stars.
I found this book via BookBub with their daily email of kindle books currently on offer, usually 99p or less. This one was free and sounded really interesting so I knew I had a bargain. But because it was free I was half expecting it to not be that good, for the writing to be poor, I've never heard of Lily Foster before and it wasn't until I logged it onto my Goodreads that I realised it was a part of a series. Usually, I'd want to read the four books I've skipped but there was nothing to indicate that I was missing any part of the story by not having read it so I just carried on.
I liked this book, it wasn't brilliant, the first chapter set it up to something so incredibly life-changing (which it was) but then when it skipped forward we never went back to the time it started at, rather we cut forward so you never really got to see Carolyn actually moving through this horrible time, rather we see the aftermath where shes pretty much back on track.
I didn't like the portrayal of the female friendships, I found it to be stereotypical to portray all the girls as catty and bitchy when really it's not like that. It wasn't until it all kicked off that we saw strong female friendships coming out, which I really liked.
I also didn't like Drew's character, for one he repeatedly pushed Carolyn to go out with him until she felt forced to lie than almost obligated to date him, but because his character was so likeable after it's like we were told to forget about the creepiness and go along with it. And he slated psychologists and counsellors as a job. As someone who has just qualified to counsel, I did take it a little personally. Regardless of his feelings, he should have supported this girl he apparently loved in whatever she wanted to do.
I liked the relationship Carolyn had with Jeremy, I liked how it was a slow burn, I didn't always like the graphic sexual descriptions of what they thought of each other, but I liked how good they worked together (for the most part).
I wish she had had the confidence to tell Jeremy about what Chase was doing, I was pretty much shouting at my kindle for her to tell him, hiding it is pretty much the worst thing you can do.
I thought what happened with her was horrific, I thought how her own friends accused her of horrible things rather than sticking by her was disgusting, and I thought how EVERYONE blamed her rather than this creep who clearly raped a 14-year-old girl.
There was more about the aftermath than I had anticipated and it did drag a little at times, again there seemed to be no other female friendship that was supportive now Carolyn had friends, every other one was characterised by cattiness and again by being bitchy to one and other.
I would have liked to have read more about Carolyn's relationship with her brother, we didn't see much at all but from the descriptions it implied they were really close at one point, I just wish we could have seen more of it.
Overall it was a decent read, I read the majority of it in a few hours sitting. But at the moment I don't feel interested in reading more from this author.
I found this book via BookBub with their daily email of kindle books currently on offer, usually 99p or less. This one was free and sounded really interesting so I knew I had a bargain. But because it was free I was half expecting it to not be that good, for the writing to be poor, I've never heard of Lily Foster before and it wasn't until I logged it onto my Goodreads that I realised it was a part of a series. Usually, I'd want to read the four books I've skipped but there was nothing to indicate that I was missing any part of the story by not having read it so I just carried on.
I liked this book, it wasn't brilliant, the first chapter set it up to something so incredibly life-changing (which it was) but then when it skipped forward we never went back to the time it started at, rather we cut forward so you never really got to see Carolyn actually moving through this horrible time, rather we see the aftermath where shes pretty much back on track.
I didn't like the portrayal of the female friendships, I found it to be stereotypical to portray all the girls as catty and bitchy when really it's not like that. It wasn't until it all kicked off that we saw strong female friendships coming out, which I really liked.
I also didn't like Drew's character, for one he repeatedly pushed Carolyn to go out with him until she felt forced to lie than almost obligated to date him, but because his character was so likeable after it's like we were told to forget about the creepiness and go along with it. And he slated psychologists and counsellors as a job. As someone who has just qualified to counsel, I did take it a little personally. Regardless of his feelings, he should have supported this girl he apparently loved in whatever she wanted to do.
I liked the relationship Carolyn had with Jeremy, I liked how it was a slow burn, I didn't always like the graphic sexual descriptions of what they thought of each other, but I liked how good they worked together (for the most part).
I wish she had had the confidence to tell Jeremy about what Chase was doing, I was pretty much shouting at my kindle for her to tell him, hiding it is pretty much the worst thing you can do.
I thought what happened with her was horrific, I thought how her own friends accused her of horrible things rather than sticking by her was disgusting, and I thought how EVERYONE blamed her rather than this creep who clearly raped a 14-year-old girl.
There was more about the aftermath than I had anticipated and it did drag a little at times, again there seemed to be no other female friendship that was supportive now Carolyn had friends, every other one was characterised by cattiness and again by being bitchy to one and other.
I would have liked to have read more about Carolyn's relationship with her brother, we didn't see much at all but from the descriptions it implied they were really close at one point, I just wish we could have seen more of it.
Overall it was a decent read, I read the majority of it in a few hours sitting. But at the moment I don't feel interested in reading more from this author.
April 8, 2019
A disturbing vision of teen angst and the devestating consequences wrought by life choices!
At times too painful to read! The culture of high school is a minefield of guilt, regret, backstabbing, raging hormones, curiousity, social media, cruel verbal assaults, family issues, lust, self doubt and a myriad of other emotional tsunami's that teens must navigate! Really no one escapes high school unscathed! Some memorable moments but give way to crushing embarrasement, inner turmoil and anger!
Let me fall is like trip down memory lane, complete with the inescapable horror of our personal nightmares and poor decisions! Even the popular kids experienced teenage joys and sorrows, everyone else to a lesser or greater degree! Fortunately there were heroic teachers, coaches, counselors, other staff and some parents to ease the pain and share the happy times!
This was a depressingly honest look at high school pratfalls, reminders of times we may rather forget! Lots of triggers for me, but (like starring at a car crash, the reader can't look away) Lily Foster' acurate betryal of the difficulties of secondary school also highlights how friends, staff and family mitigate some of the travails!
Carolyn and Jeremy, connected since 5th grade find, lose ,find, lose and find each other again! A painful journey that left me in tears! I questioned my ability to continue reading and put the book down to decompress sometimes! What kept me going through the tragedies was my love for Carolyn and Jeremy and their real friends! The stuff that happens to people, molds the person we become, positively or negatively! Human becomings until our deaths! The aggregate of our life experiences and how we deal with these big or small personality strokes!
I chose Let Me Fall randomly while looking for something different than my usual fare! I actualy picked a fantasy novel but Let Me Fall is what loaded so I started reading it! This story was different than most! A joyful HEA uplifted me the last few chaptes and I'm so glad I read this memory provoking tale about loss, resilience and hope in troubled times! High anxiety and an emotional rollarcoaster but a powerful and rewarding read!
At times too painful to read! The culture of high school is a minefield of guilt, regret, backstabbing, raging hormones, curiousity, social media, cruel verbal assaults, family issues, lust, self doubt and a myriad of other emotional tsunami's that teens must navigate! Really no one escapes high school unscathed! Some memorable moments but give way to crushing embarrasement, inner turmoil and anger!
Let me fall is like trip down memory lane, complete with the inescapable horror of our personal nightmares and poor decisions! Even the popular kids experienced teenage joys and sorrows, everyone else to a lesser or greater degree! Fortunately there were heroic teachers, coaches, counselors, other staff and some parents to ease the pain and share the happy times!
This was a depressingly honest look at high school pratfalls, reminders of times we may rather forget! Lots of triggers for me, but (like starring at a car crash, the reader can't look away) Lily Foster' acurate betryal of the difficulties of secondary school also highlights how friends, staff and family mitigate some of the travails!
Carolyn and Jeremy, connected since 5th grade find, lose ,find, lose and find each other again! A painful journey that left me in tears! I questioned my ability to continue reading and put the book down to decompress sometimes! What kept me going through the tragedies was my love for Carolyn and Jeremy and their real friends! The stuff that happens to people, molds the person we become, positively or negatively! Human becomings until our deaths! The aggregate of our life experiences and how we deal with these big or small personality strokes!
I chose Let Me Fall randomly while looking for something different than my usual fare! I actualy picked a fantasy novel but Let Me Fall is what loaded so I started reading it! This story was different than most! A joyful HEA uplifted me the last few chaptes and I'm so glad I read this memory provoking tale about loss, resilience and hope in troubled times! High anxiety and an emotional rollarcoaster but a powerful and rewarding read!
April 30, 2021
Absolutely Amazing Book
This is book five in The Let Me Series and it is Carolyn and Jeremy's story and omg you are in for an emotional ride full of difficult situations written in a very sensitive way that breaks your heart. Jeremy had a hard time at school due to be dyslexic and ended up going to a special school where he thrived but he was always classed as the bad boy even though he was kind, thoughtful, gruff and loyal to the people that he cares about. Carolyn was a quiet, smart, serious and kind but she wished that she could express herself better and she also had feelings for Jeremy but didn't know how to show him in case he rejected her not knowing that Jeremy felt the same way but he also didn't do anything about it. Carolyn started going out with Drew after some pressure but after being together for a while she knew that she didn't want to be with him anymore as she wanted to be with Jeremy so she broke up with him and then everything exploded when something happened to Drew and Will that would completely tears Carolyn's life apart starting a train reaction that took her three years to come to terms with everything that had happened. Three years later and Carolyn was a lot better and she had managed to come through most things but she missed Jeremy so much and had thought of him every day throughout the years. Will Carolyn and Jeremy get a second chance of has to much time passed for them both. Omg I absolutely loved this book and it was so emotional that I cried so many times with everything that had happened and what Carolyn had gone through and I couldn't put this book down as it was a real page turner that had me addicted right from the first page until the last. Lily Foster is an amazing author and writer and I definitely recommend you read this book and others by her and you will definitely not be disappointed as she certainly knows how to keep her reader's attention and on the edge of their seats while reading her books.
This is book five in The Let Me Series and it is Carolyn and Jeremy's story and omg you are in for an emotional ride full of difficult situations written in a very sensitive way that breaks your heart. Jeremy had a hard time at school due to be dyslexic and ended up going to a special school where he thrived but he was always classed as the bad boy even though he was kind, thoughtful, gruff and loyal to the people that he cares about. Carolyn was a quiet, smart, serious and kind but she wished that she could express herself better and she also had feelings for Jeremy but didn't know how to show him in case he rejected her not knowing that Jeremy felt the same way but he also didn't do anything about it. Carolyn started going out with Drew after some pressure but after being together for a while she knew that she didn't want to be with him anymore as she wanted to be with Jeremy so she broke up with him and then everything exploded when something happened to Drew and Will that would completely tears Carolyn's life apart starting a train reaction that took her three years to come to terms with everything that had happened. Three years later and Carolyn was a lot better and she had managed to come through most things but she missed Jeremy so much and had thought of him every day throughout the years. Will Carolyn and Jeremy get a second chance of has to much time passed for them both. Omg I absolutely loved this book and it was so emotional that I cried so many times with everything that had happened and what Carolyn had gone through and I couldn't put this book down as it was a real page turner that had me addicted right from the first page until the last. Lily Foster is an amazing author and writer and I definitely recommend you read this book and others by her and you will definitely not be disappointed as she certainly knows how to keep her reader's attention and on the edge of their seats while reading her books.
February 1, 2020
Let Me Fall by Lily Foster is the fifth book in the Let Me series. Each book stands alone and Let Me Fall is the story of Carolyn and Jeremy, secret admirers of each other since grade school and are reunited in their junior year of high school. Carolyn is the smart, nerdy girl who helps the struggling Jeremy pass his classes so he can play football. As the two draw closer, the drama and rumor mill runs wild around the school. Until one day, tragedy strikes, and Carolyn and Jeremy are torn apart and set on different plans they ever planned. Three years after high school, Carolyn and Jeremy start seeing each other around town and the old feelings are still there. Will they be able to move forward? Will the events of high school come back to haunt them? Can the past be forgiven?
Let Me Fall is a young adult book and it is definitely geared toward that audience. The high school drama, the sexual exploits and the cattiness between the female characters feels like a teen drama show. It was a hard read. The action was slowly building with a lot of hints and rising excitement, only to be let down as the suspense is dragged on further. The sex scenes and the language were hard to get through; however, I feel it is probably accurate to the real interaction of teenagers. It was not my personal experience, but I do know it was the story of others. I loved Jeremy’s character. I sympathized with his struggles and his self-doubt as he viewed himself lower than his classmates. Carolyn was hit and miss for me. I cheered as she recovers from her ordeals than she does and says something that is so immature like geez, have you learned anything? Overall, I enjoyed the book. However, it is not a series I will be continuing. I do recommend Let Me Fall for teen and young adult audiences.
Let Me Fall
is available in paperback and eBook
Let Me Fall is a young adult book and it is definitely geared toward that audience. The high school drama, the sexual exploits and the cattiness between the female characters feels like a teen drama show. It was a hard read. The action was slowly building with a lot of hints and rising excitement, only to be let down as the suspense is dragged on further. The sex scenes and the language were hard to get through; however, I feel it is probably accurate to the real interaction of teenagers. It was not my personal experience, but I do know it was the story of others. I loved Jeremy’s character. I sympathized with his struggles and his self-doubt as he viewed himself lower than his classmates. Carolyn was hit and miss for me. I cheered as she recovers from her ordeals than she does and says something that is so immature like geez, have you learned anything? Overall, I enjoyed the book. However, it is not a series I will be continuing. I do recommend Let Me Fall for teen and young adult audiences.
Let Me Fall
is available in paperback and eBook
January 29, 2018
Carolyn Harris’s and Jeremy River’s lives are about to change when they discover in high school that they have had a crush on each other since sixth grade. Their so-called friends who believe that an Ivy-League potential and a bad-boy dyslexic are no match make it a point to vocalize their displeasure at every opportunity. Carolyn understands dyslexia more than Jeremy knows because of her dyslexic brother. Her research on the subject makes her the perfect tutor for Jeremy, who is failing in school. It is during their study sessions that a romance begins to brew but is short-lived because of a blackmail scheme that not only turns lethal but also pressures Carolyn to terminate her relationship with Jeremy.
Foster’s latest novel—book five of six in the Let Me series—is quite a page-turner. A well-written plot that utilizes various driving literary tools to keep audiences on edge until the very end, Let Me Fall features alternating first-person narratives between Carolyn and Jeremy, Foster’s protagonists. The constant scene shifting provides viewers with an intimate look into the lives of her principal cast. Amid the scenes, Foster underpins her plot with nitty-gritty details, including an incessant (and most often depressing) flow of relational, romantic, and sexual tension. This “flow”—as irritating as it may seem at times—is the punch that provides verisimilitude among ALL her characters, particularly the nasty and downright annoying foils used to develop Carolyn’s and Jeremy’s personas. Let Me Fall closes on the type of cliffhanger that will have Foster fans waiting with bated breath for the final installment in this gripping series.
Foster’s latest novel—book five of six in the Let Me series—is quite a page-turner. A well-written plot that utilizes various driving literary tools to keep audiences on edge until the very end, Let Me Fall features alternating first-person narratives between Carolyn and Jeremy, Foster’s protagonists. The constant scene shifting provides viewers with an intimate look into the lives of her principal cast. Amid the scenes, Foster underpins her plot with nitty-gritty details, including an incessant (and most often depressing) flow of relational, romantic, and sexual tension. This “flow”—as irritating as it may seem at times—is the punch that provides verisimilitude among ALL her characters, particularly the nasty and downright annoying foils used to develop Carolyn’s and Jeremy’s personas. Let Me Fall closes on the type of cliffhanger that will have Foster fans waiting with bated breath for the final installment in this gripping series.
September 16, 2018
Let Me Fall is Jeremy and Carolyn’s story. It’s heart wrenching! My heart was breaking so many times for both of them.
Carolyn is the perfect girl, she has her life all planned out. She’s in AP classes and she’s got the perfect boyfriend and is the girl you would vote “Most Likely To Succeed”, but is everything always as perfect as it seems? After she begins to figure out what she truly wants and decides to go for it, it seems life has other plans for her.
Jeremy is an outsider, he’s always felt like he didn’t belong. When he got sent away in the sixth grade, that’s when the rumors began. Now that he’s back he doesn’t know where he fits in, but he does know that football is his outlet and that’s his main goal for now. He’s content with the way his life is, even though it feels like something is missing.
After Carolyn and Jeremy have a few interactions the feelings and chemistry between the two are instant and electric. Could it work? The perfect straight A student and the outsider? What about her boyfriend? Is he worthy of her? Is she worthy of him?
When life throws things at you, you can either let it define you, ruin you, or you can take it in stride and learn to deal with it.
This book really got to me. I didn’t think my heart could hurt so much, but this book proved me wrong. My heart hurt tremendously for both Jeremy and Carolyn. I was completely blown away by this book and these two characters!! I’m just in awe of how raw and real this book was. I was captivated and couldn’t put it down.
Carolyn is the perfect girl, she has her life all planned out. She’s in AP classes and she’s got the perfect boyfriend and is the girl you would vote “Most Likely To Succeed”, but is everything always as perfect as it seems? After she begins to figure out what she truly wants and decides to go for it, it seems life has other plans for her.
Jeremy is an outsider, he’s always felt like he didn’t belong. When he got sent away in the sixth grade, that’s when the rumors began. Now that he’s back he doesn’t know where he fits in, but he does know that football is his outlet and that’s his main goal for now. He’s content with the way his life is, even though it feels like something is missing.
After Carolyn and Jeremy have a few interactions the feelings and chemistry between the two are instant and electric. Could it work? The perfect straight A student and the outsider? What about her boyfriend? Is he worthy of her? Is she worthy of him?
When life throws things at you, you can either let it define you, ruin you, or you can take it in stride and learn to deal with it.
This book really got to me. I didn’t think my heart could hurt so much, but this book proved me wrong. My heart hurt tremendously for both Jeremy and Carolyn. I was completely blown away by this book and these two characters!! I’m just in awe of how raw and real this book was. I was captivated and couldn’t put it down.
January 25, 2018
This was a really good, fast, and enjoyable read, I was eager to find out what happened to the characters next. I found the protagonists Carolyn and Jeremy were well-rounded, if Jeremy seemed a little too perfect at times. I was also curious to get some of the other characters’ perspectives a la Wonder. I gathered from that there are more books from this author that feature other characters from this novel. There were still a few things I didn’t like about this book. I think the author did not successfully indicate the location of the setting. It takes a long time for her to designate that the action is taking place in Connecticut, and I don’t think that the exact location within Connecticut is ever specifically indicated. I also disliked the way chronology is handled throughout the book; both the day-to-day sequence of events and the later time jump, which I felt skipped over important events that deserved mention. I was also a little irritated by how long it took Jeremy and Carolyn to realize that they were each interested in each other at various times. There were also some small distractions in the form of minor spelling and grammatical errors sprinkled throughout the text. I also question slightly how ideally everything worked for Jeremy and Carolyn, but I will say the author knows how to write some hot sex scenes.
March 14, 2018
This was an emotional rollercoaster but I really enjoyed the characters! I really want to give all of Carolyn’s fake “friends” a good smack down, especially Samantha who was particularly nasty for no good reason except she was the worst human ever.
I really loved Jeremy as a character and his struggle to navigate a school where he not only had a disability but was also not of the same social class as most of the students. My only gripe with him is that he was always quick to jump into someone else’s bed when he was feeling emotionally down or hurt about Carolyn being with someone else. I didn’t like this at all especially with Beth and how he was so drunk that he didn’t use protection with psycho Kenzi.
Also, Frank was a bad friend letting Sadie continually put Kenzi in Jeremy’s path when Jeremy explicitly said that 1. He wasn’t ready 2. Didn’t have chemistry with Kenzi after the forced first date.
That could have gone so wrong. But thankfully it has an HEA which I knew thanks to the blurb. If I hadn’t, I might have DNF the book because of the extremely heavy topics (multiple) that had me wanting to scream at the characters.
I really loved Jeremy as a character and his struggle to navigate a school where he not only had a disability but was also not of the same social class as most of the students. My only gripe with him is that he was always quick to jump into someone else’s bed when he was feeling emotionally down or hurt about Carolyn being with someone else. I didn’t like this at all especially with Beth and how he was so drunk that he didn’t use protection with psycho Kenzi.
Also, Frank was a bad friend letting Sadie continually put Kenzi in Jeremy’s path when Jeremy explicitly said that 1. He wasn’t ready 2. Didn’t have chemistry with Kenzi after the forced first date.
That could have gone so wrong. But thankfully it has an HEA which I knew thanks to the blurb. If I hadn’t, I might have DNF the book because of the extremely heavy topics (multiple) that had me wanting to scream at the characters.
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