The Upside of Falling
The Upside of Falling by Alex Light is a young adult fiction novel published by HarperCollinsPublishers in 2020. This engaging story follows seventeen-year-old Becca Hart, who, after years of skepticism about true love, finds herself in a web of deception when she pretends to be in a relationship to avoid teasing from her former best friend. The narrative unfolds as Brett Wells, the popular captain of the football team, overhears Becca’s lie and steps in to help her maintain the ruse, leading to unexpected developments in their lives.
Readers will discover a tale that explores themes of love and relationships, as Becca and Brett navigate the complexities of their fake romance. As they act like the perfect couple, they confront their personal struggles and begin to uncover the deeper connections they share. The book delves into social topics relevant to young adults, including dating, family dynamics, and the challenges faced by teenagers today. With 281 pages, this edition offers a thoughtful exploration of how the lines between pretense and reality can blur, prompting both characters to question the authenticity of their feelings.
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A fun, flirty teen debut from Wattpad phenom Alex Light about a fake relationship and real love. Perfect for Jenny Han fans.
It’s been years since seventeen-year-old Becca Hart believed in true love. But when her former best friend teases her for not having had a boyfriend, Becca impulsively pretends she’s been secretly seeing someone.
Brett Wells has it all. As captain of the football team and one of the most popular guys in his school, he should have no problem finding someone to date, but he’s always been more focused on his future than who to bring to prom.
When he overhears Becca’s lie, Brett decides to step in and be the mystery guy. It’s the perfect solution: he gets people off his back for not having a meaningful relationship and she can keep up the ruse that she’s got a boyfriend.
Acting like the perfect couple isn’t easy, though, especially when you barely know the other person. But with Becca still picking up the pieces from when her world was blown apart years ago and Brett just barely holding his together now, they begin to realize they have more in common than they ever could have imagined.
When the line between what is pretend and what is real begins to blur, they’re forced to answer the question: Is this fake romance the realest thing in either of their lives?
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