This wasn’t as Purple Hearts core as I expected, but it still kind of rubbed me the wrong way. I’m roughly the same age as the heroine in this book and so I feel like I can confidently say that she was the least mature “mature” main character ever. Her ability to listen to logic and regulate her emotions? Non-existent.

Despite this, I didn’t have the worst time reading. The writing was much better than I assumed it would be, and I really liked the friendship between the main character and her roommate. The actual romantic relationship….. ehhhh it was okay, but there was much left to be desired. Overall, my feelings on this book are both complex and unsubstantial, kind of like the main girly’s family (which I actually enjoyed the dynamics of).

The Falling" by Anna Todd is a captivating contemporary romance novel that follows the story of two young adults, Marion and Noah, who are dealing with their own personal struggles and traumas. As they navigate their complicated relationship, they must confront their pasts and learn to trust each other. With its engaging characters, emotional depth, and tender romance, "The Falling" is a compelling read that explores themes of love, forgiveness, and the healing power of connection.

Had high expectations from the author personally. However this just wasn’t her best. The plot was nonexistent and the characters weren’t relatable to me.

Not her best book. There’s no plot. And the characters have 0 personalities. Also, The ending feels rushed and could have been better crafted.

Unfortunately, 'The Falling' wasn't for me.

There wasn't enough plot to keep me engaged, and it read like a debut novel, even though the author has written multiple books.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick. I just reviewed The Falling by Anna Todd. Our library purchased and our patrons have been checking out and and enjoying the book. I see it is a popular book club choice as well we hope to have more oppurtinies to support authors like them

I DNF'd this book. There wasn't really anything wrong with the book. It was fine. But for some reason, the author chose to write these really strangely paced and short chapters that took me out of the story completely and made it hard to read.

C'est une très belle histoire, très différente d'After cependant. Le texte est plus mature et je me suis davantage retrouvée dans cette histoire. J'adore les écris d'Anna Todd et si vous avez lis la série The Brightest star, je vous recommande chaudement de lire cette histoire qui est toute aussi touchante. Anna Todd est une auteure exeptionnelle qui a le dont de nous faire vivre une tonne d'émotions dans ses récits. Elle a réussi encore une fois avec celle-ci. J'ai tourné chacune des pages en redoudant d'arriver à la fin.... Quoi dire sinon que j'ai adoré ma lecture et que j'ai vraiment hâte de savoir s'il y aura une suite !

Having read, and liked, Anna Todd's previous works, I thought I would check out her newest upcoming releases. I did go into it with certain expectations, I think that's one of the reasons why I found it to be an overall okay read. I didn't feel any connection to the characters, which could have been due to the fact that much was initially glossed over the story, and felt that many things that occurred and would have been interesting to explore further, were actually left unexplored. With that being said, this is only the first book in a series and is obviously building up. In the end, I could definitely see myself picking up book two and giving it another chance, but if you enjoy contemporary romance then this could possibly be a great read for you.

A great novel by Anna Todd that I can tell she poured her heart and soul into. She’s a maker and weaver of words that leave lasting impressions on hearts.

I received an advanced copy of this ebook from the publisher for an honest review. This book is well written and the characters are described well. Anna Todd has done it again. Her writing style sucks you into the world from the first page. I enjoyed Karina, Elodie, Kael and characters. This book is in stores for $26.99 (USD). Anna Todd's writing style is addictive. I highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone.

I loved it !!!

I waited so long for this story and I am so glad that I was able to read a copy (since I had already read and loved The Brightest Stars". I love Anna Todd and this is now by far my favourite book by her.

I loved it since the character was no longer studying which made it easier to relate to the character. I can"t wait to see where the next book will take us

So boring and disappointing. Not at all like her other books. I know the characters are different, but her style felt different too. No spice And No interest.

I think this series has potential, but I’m not desperate to read the next book, like. Right now!

I expected a slow burn romance, but I don’t think it’s necessarily what I got.

I wasn’t extremely attached to the characters, I liked the Military PTSD story and I am intrigued to see what comes next!

This book could have been so much more, but fell flat for me. Just there wasn’t a lot of plot, although the bones of a good story were there. It was just kind of blah. Definitely not as good as this author’s previous books.

Military romance isn’t my first pick but I have loved some books in this genre, as well as others by this author, so I was hopeful. I felt unfortunately that the story dragged. Similar to an episodic release, I kept feeling like I was waiting for the next chapter but by the end still felt very unresolved. It is the first in a series so continuing might resolve this.

Was very slow for me. Didn’t connect with characters well. I had hoped for more considering how much I loved her previous books

Thank you Netgalley, Wattpad Books and Ms. Todd for the free ARC in exchange for a review.

The whole time I was reading the book I was prepared to give it 3 stars. It was an average romance and there was some good, loving parts. It was a slow story but a fast love story which was a bit weird to read. I removed one star because of the weird ending. It was meant to be a cliffhanger but it did not justify the Prologue. There was a lot of characters that I feel will be back at the second book but introduced during the first book with no explanation whatsoever. Ending left a weird taste in my mouth.

I loved this book! It's the perfect mix of intrigue and romance and I can't wait to read the next two books in this trilogy. I really want to find out what happens with Karina and Kael. Thank you netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
My rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 #netgalley #thefalling #lovereadingarcs

A new love story from Anna Todd begins with THE FALLING, the first novel in a new trilogy (Brightest Stars) from the #1 internationally best-selling author of the AFTER series.

Twenty-year old Karina is proud of the independent life she is trying to create for herself in Ft. Benning, Georgia. A dutiful officer’s daughter, supportive sister to a troubled twin brother, and caring friend to her roommate, Elodie, she always puts the needs of others ahead of her own, and prides herself on being a fixer of broken things—whether it’s the house she’s just bought or the fragmented family she works hard to keep intact.

Like anyone who has grown up around an army base, Karina also knows the background noise that follows men and women home from war. And when she meets Kael, a handsome soldier on the cusp of discharge, she’s immediately intrigued by his brooding presence and enigmatic silence. As their uncertain and unexpected friendship starts to turn into something more, Karina tries to piece together Kael's story: he is emotionally closed off, recovering from wounds and other trauma in the aftermath of two tours in Afghanistan. In her practice as a physical therapist, Karina has a strong desire to help him heal, and though it challenges her many insecurities and anxieties, she has an equally strong desire to trust him. But that trust is fragile, like the preciousness of a soldier’s life. It can be gone in an instant. Ultimately facing a crossroads, their relationship will be tested by the one thing that Karina cannot accept, forgive, or understand.

Anna Todd’s Brightest Stars trilogy continues with THE BURNING and THE INFINITE LIGHT OF DUST, coming soon.

I devoured the After series, so I was very excited for the opportunity to read a new book from Anna Todd. This book was very long page wise but it was an easy read with short chapters.

I haven’t read much (if any) fiction with a military aspect, so Kael’s character was intriguing to me. The juxtaposition with Karina’s almost maternal character allowed for an interesting development of their relationship.

This is a very slow burn with no real character development until the end. With that being said, I will be interested in seeing where the story goes in the next two books in the series. Thank you to NetGalley and Frayed Pages X Wattpad Books for the advanced readers copy. !