The Upside of Falling

The Upside of Falling

Alex Light, 2020

Overview

Seventeen-year-old Becca Hart impulsively claims to have a boyfriend to her former best friend. Brett Wells, a popular football team captain, overhears this and offers to be her pretend partner. This arrangement helps Brett avoid questions about his own relationship status and allows Becca to maintain her lie. Navigating their fake relationship proves challenging as they get to know each other. Becca, still dealing with past heartbreak, and Brett, facing his own current struggles, discover surprising common ground. As the lines between their staged romance and genuine feelings blur, they question if this is the most real connection they've ever experienced.

Who it's for

• Fans of teen romance novels
• Readers who enjoy fake dating tropes
• Young adults exploring themes of love and self-discovery

Key features

• Hardcover edition
• Published by HarperCollins
• 288 pages
• English language
• ISBN: 9780062918055
• Published in 2020