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The Upside of Falling

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The Upside of Falling by Alex Light follows Becca Hart, a book-loving teenager who unexpectedly enters into a fake relationship with Brett Wells, the high school quarterback, to avoid social scrutiny. As they navigate the dynamics of their pretend romance, both discover genuine feelings and face personal challenges, ultimately exploring themes of love, authenticity, and self-discovery.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of sweet and light-hearted romance tales. It offers a fun twist on the fake dating trope, with engaging characters and relatable high school experiences. This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about discovering genuine connections and navigating the ups and downs of love and friendship in your teenage years.

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The Upside of Falling

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A fun, flirty teen debut from Wattpad phenom Alex Light about a fake relationship and real love.

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 realise 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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The Upside of Falling by Alex Light is described as a heartfelt exploration of first love, capturing the gradual process of falling for someone. It offers a charming and enjoyable debut narrative that playfully addresses how romance novels can influence unrealistic expectations in real life.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062918062

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 222g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Alex Light began writing as a teenager in the online communities of Episode Interactive and Wattpad. She has written dozens of love stories, accumulating over 100-million reads online. With a BA in English Literature, she has the perfect excuse to read too many books when she isn't busy writing her own. She lives in Toronto, Canada, with her dog, two cats, and a never-ending love for winter. The Upside of Falling is her first published novel.

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