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rachowl_gk's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
cccrys's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
foxlxidps's review against another edition
dark
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The amount of representation in this book was lovely; the love interest is non binary and majority of the cast is black. I enjoyed the MCs complexities not just because I can relate but because they were beautifully articulated in her memory and in her current time. This is honestly one of my favorite books and I can't wait for the sequel.
katherineshawwrites's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I wasn’t sure what to expect with this one, but it turned out to be a very enjoyable and addictive story of healing, self-discovery, lust and love. This isn’t a shallow spicy paranormal romance, but is instead a deep exploration of escaping abuse and untangling the emotional baggage that comes with that. I’m sure anyone with religious and/or family trauma can relate to Cassiel’s journey.
Avitue and Cass’ romance is a whirlwind, and while some might say it’s unbelievable that they’d be so devoted so soon, I thought it felt right for who the two of them are, and what they needed and found with each other. I enjoyed seeing Cass shed the shame and punishment she had grown up with, and I felt myself getting emotional in places as this poor broken girl finally healed. I’m not sure Avitue would be MY cup of tea, but seeing them both develop together made me happy.
I was a little surprised by how quick and easy the story seemed to wrap up towards the end, and I kept expecting a big final upset that never really happened, so I was left wanting a little bit more. I know there will be a sequel, so it makes sense there’s space left for higher stakes and greater tension. I would definitely be interested in picking up the next book and seeing what happens next.
Avitue and Cass’ romance is a whirlwind, and while some might say it’s unbelievable that they’d be so devoted so soon, I thought it felt right for who the two of them are, and what they needed and found with each other. I enjoyed seeing Cass shed the shame and punishment she had grown up with, and I felt myself getting emotional in places as this poor broken girl finally healed. I’m not sure Avitue would be MY cup of tea, but seeing them both develop together made me happy.
I was a little surprised by how quick and easy the story seemed to wrap up towards the end, and I kept expecting a big final upset that never really happened, so I was left wanting a little bit more. I know there will be a sequel, so it makes sense there’s space left for higher stakes and greater tension. I would definitely be interested in picking up the next book and seeing what happens next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Blood
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Self harm
Minor: Death
beebrook2's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
By golly. This is an EXCELLENT book and I feel like it spoke to my religiously traumatized gay-girl heart. Cas and Avitue are both extremely engaging characters and the story is dynamic.
willowtreez's review against another edition
4.0
I started reading this book at the same time a reading slump started. I finally escaped that slump because of Icebreaker and this Book. The Fall That Saved Us is a super sweet book about lesbians and escaping a very unhealthy family. It reminded me of Good Omens in a few ways, but still was very distinctly different that it was good. Thank you Tamara Jerée for a beautiful read!!
emily_journals's review
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
himesama's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
auroralovesbooks's review against another edition
3.5
First of all, the cover is gorgeous! 😍
I love the concept and enjoyed the story. I think the pacing could have been edited a bit better. It had its slow moments in the beginning and middle, but then a lot happened in the end, and it ended rather quickly.
A sapphic angel & demon fantasy was totally worth the read. ❤️
I love the concept and enjoyed the story. I think the pacing could have been edited a bit better. It had its slow moments in the beginning and middle, but then a lot happened in the end, and it ended rather quickly.
A sapphic angel & demon fantasy was totally worth the read. ❤️
agoiadal's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0