The Upside Of Falling Down by Rebekah Crane follows Clementine after she is the lone survivor of a deadly plane crash. She finds herself in Ireland and meets a boy named Kieran, who helps her escape the hospital without knowing who she really is. I found this to be a cute read that was perfect for rainy days or a summer night. I really enjoyed the characters, though I did feel their personalities diminished at times! I also felt that the romance wasn't a slow burn and that the two characters fell a bit too fast for my liking. While the first part of the plot was a bit slow, it did get much better and faster towards the end. I think this is a fantastic novel that I would 100% buy in stores when it comes out!

I really enjoyed this romance that didn't really start as a romance. I liked the ending and although I figured out some of the twists there were still a few that got me!

The lovely folks over at Skyscape/Amazon publishing surprised me and sent me an ARC of The Upside of Falling Down, in exchange for a review. Thank you very much!

This was the book that helped pull me out of a huge reading slump. I couldn’t pick up any new books, nothing was really sticking with me. But then I started reading this, and I fell in love with the story.

The Upside of Falling Down follows a young Clementine who’s the sole survivor of a plane crash. Only she has no memory of it, nor does she know who she is. She escapes the hospital with no memories with a handsome stranger, Kieran, as she’s not ready to meet her father when she has no idea who she is. She goes on a bit of a trip of self discovery, and little by little memories are revealed, until they all come together for the final puzzle, the big picture.

This novel had some of the best characters I have ever read. They each had personalities that leaped off the page. Kieran, Clementine, Kieran’s sister, and Kieran’s sisters friend…they made the story feel so real. And I love how at the end, these people you think are complete strangers end up linking in a way you wouldn’t have guessed.

This plotline is also very clever, and so brilliantly charming I could barely put the book down. I am a sucker for cute contemporary love stories, so I adored the moments between Clementine and Kieran as they got to know each other. The ending though…it will break your heart but also make you smile. If you pay close enough attention to the memories and flashbacks you may be able to predict it all, but I was so surprised! The ending honestly made the whole story complete, and anything that didn’t make sense in the beginning did by the end.

I highly recommend picking this contemporary up when it comes out next year in January. It’s quirky, romantic, and has a twist to the story that I think a lot of readers will enjoy. Thank you again to Skyscape for the opportunity to read this early!

"I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review"

They tell her she’s the lone survivor of a plane crash. They tell her she’s lucky to be alive. But she doesn’t feel lucky. She feels…lost.
Hiding out in the sleepy town of Waterville, Ireland, Clementine discovers there’s an upside to a life that’s fallen apart. But as her lies grow, so does her affection for Kieran, and the truth about her identity becomes harder and harder to reveal, forcing Clementine to decide: Can she leave her past behind for a new love she’ll never forget?

This was such an addictive read and I would say it's one of my favorites of the year
. I started this book and I only planned to read a chapter before bed but I end up finishing it in one sitting.
I was shocked with some of the twists in the story which made the story even better. I felt so many emotions reading this book and it left me wanting more. I would rate it 4 out of 5 stars and the reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because I had so many questions on what happens to Clementine and Kieran in the future. I wanted more at the end.
This is a book I can not wait to get my hands on the physical copy of as soon as I can to add to my collection. Everyone needs to read this book.

18 yr old American, Clementine, wakes up in an Irish hospital , with full amnesia. She was the sole survivor of a small plane crash.
Her father is on his way over from the USA to take her home, but Clementine is desperate to find herself. She decides to run away, and what follows is sweet, funny, sad and over all just really cute.

I really enjoyed this story. The characters were well written, especially the supporting characters. As an added bonus there was a twist in the story that I didn't expect.

This is a fascinating and different story than I've ever read. It's a story of self discovery, freedom, adventure, loss, uncertainty, and friendship. While those could all apply to many 18-year-old women, it's especially significant to Clementine, the sole survivor of a plane crash that has left her with amnesia. The life that she discovers in the days and weeks after her rebirth, as she calls it, made it hard for me to put the book down. I cringed at her mistakes, applauded her victories, and felt her moments of both courage and self-doubt. This book moves at a good pace, with some unexpected reveals at the end. I really enjoyed this book and will look for more from the author. I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This was a short and sweet story that had me finished in three days. I requested it because sometimes amnesia/re-discovery stories are a whole other level of fun (like Sophie Kinsella's version), but really the Irish connection is what sold me. This book was mostly what I expected, with there being a HUGE theme of who am I? That's not me. I don't know what I want. Etc. etc. etc. The romance that inevitably came was quite feel good and believable. I did get a little annoyed with Clementine/Jane, simply because the girl really wasn't thinking things through at time. Like, she should have been worried about somethings more and not cared about others, but I believe that to be a personal choice. The best part of the book was the end, with the big reveals. These came as quite twisty and o-m-g, so I greatly appreciated that. Kept me guessing until the end.

The title is what attracted me to this novel. I expected a story of depth, personal growth and (most of all) hope. To lose one's identity is a terrifying concept and I looked forward to seeing how the subject was handled in the story. The opening had me believing I was correct. I enjoyed the author's references and I felt she did a great job initially portraying the loss. I enjoyed the character of Nurse Stephen who took Clementine under his wing while in the hospital. The writing flowed well and read easily. The author's character development was adequate.To avoid spoilers, I will simply say that I felt the story entered into the realm of unrealistic once Clementine left the hospital. Then again, I read for entertainment and not realism. While this book is not what I expected, I did find it pleasant. This novel (romance and chic lit) is not the type of book I tend to enjoy Still, it is a light, easy read with likeable characters. The ending did have a twist of sorts. It is enjoyable, reads quickly and ties all the loose ends up with a happy ending.

I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a very cute story! Our main character Clementine Haas wakes up in an Irish hospital with complete amnesia and is told that she is the sole survivor of a plane crash. This story takes place in Waterville, Ireland where Clementine is trying to discover the truth about her identity. Dealing with such as heavy topic I was expecting this book to be somewhat melancholy. But, this book has phenomenal comic relief. I enjoyed the relationships Clementine made outside of her romantic interest. I felt that this really deepened the story and enhanced her character development. The pacing of this book is very laid back and I little slow at times. Whenever something did happen, I felt it was a little repetitive. However, I did really enjoy the mystery element to the story. Overall, I enjoyed getting to know these characters and experiencing the small town of Waterville, Ireland.

I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

I loved the premise of this book. Lone survivor in a plane crash. Amnesia in a foreign country. Re-discovering who you are while in Ireland. Cute love interest. I read this book in 2 sittings because I just could put it down. I loved all the characters, but Clive was my favorite! I just really wish it was a TAD bit longer so that things didn’t have to get tied up so quickly at the end.

While not really what I would consider a YA book, this book would be appropriate for upper high school readers. It would appeal far more to females than males, for sure. As a reader, I really enjoyed the story and liked the twists towards the end. The characters were likable and strong and the story moved at a good pace. Thank you!

Please note I received a copy of THE UPSIDE OF FALLING DOWN on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the publisher and author.

Five stars and here’s why:

Major book hangover. I devoured it in one day. There’s a plane crash and Clementine can’t recall a thing – including her name, so she goes by Jane. Clearly, there’s more to this plane crash than the doctors are telling her. And that’s where the mystery starts to take hold. Jane shuns her father in the hospital because she has no clue who he is or who she is for that matter. She runs into and takes off with a cute boy, Kieran, and goes to his family’s place and that’s when I got hooked. There’s a great twist to the story that’ll make you gasp out loud. Totally shirked my responsibilities to keep on reading about our heroine, why she was on the flight to begin with, and what will happen to her and Kieran. Please note that this story is on the older side of the YA spectrum, as the characters and situations are more mature than many you’d find in this genre.

If you love fast-paced writing, an intriguing concept, a fantastic setting, and super interesting characters like a hella-hot Irish guy and a savvy girl wrapped in a compelling mystery, this book is for you. Be prepared to devote your day until you finish the book. Highly recommend.

What a whirlwind of a book. So much happened and that ending. THAT ENDING. It got to me. While it took a little bit of time to get into, about 25% through I was hooked. I devoured this novel in one night and couldn’t put it down. This book has everything.

Plane Crash? Check.
Amnesia? Check.
Girl tries to figure out who she is and meets a cute boy? Check.

At first, I didn't really care for the characters and was only interested in the mystery. Because you know, there is something about that plane crash that the doctors didn't tell our girl "Jane." But as the plot progressed and I got more invested in the characters, I started getting invested. Like yelling and squealing and gasping at these characters. If you're like me and have a hard time getting into this book, I would recommend sticking it out because the end result is so worth it.

If you’re looking for a quick contemporary read, I would pick this up.


Note: I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

I received a free ARC of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Overall a super cute book, I really enjoyed all of the characters. I would say this is a book geared at older teens or higher just because there is some sexual content but not explicit or a ton of it at all. Just enough to make you realize the feels are real. I liked how the ending explained so many things. The main characters were likeable even when they were being difficult. There was a vast array of different personalities. My only fault with the book which is why it was four not five stars is I wish the ending wouldn't have been quite so quick. I get that because of life statuses they were able to but sometimes more explanation is better.

Read this book, super cute.

I loved where this book took place. It has been a wish of mine for some time to visit Ireland. It was an emotional read as "Jane" was on the path to discover herself. There was a mild twist to the romance. Altogether it worked for a good read.