Reviews

First Flight, Final Fall by C.W. Farnsworth

daisys's review

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

bean_bean's review

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

megan_elise's review against another edition

2.0

2.5 He deserved more stars but I just can’t.

I feel bad honestly. This book had so much potential and then the author just kind of gave up. The main female lead was immature and she had a lot of emotional baggage. No growth or development throughout the whole damn book.
I would not have minded the book had her journey been more complete. It started off with her immature and end it was her immature. Theoretically, the epilogue did show her with a glimpse of maturity. But it was in the epilogue. I read the whole damn book and I don’t see it anywhere else. I just really feel like he deserves so much more than she was willing to give, more than she actually gave. Sigh what a disappointing start to 2023.

saulute27's review

lighthearted

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

liv_burrow's review

funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

joey031265's review

funny

4.5

willagib's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

dianaschmidty's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

So I’ve had a bit of a wild ride with this book because I basically read it twice. The first time, I listened to the audiobook. Then I found out that the book was rewritten, so I read the ebook, and I’m really glad that I did because I absolutely loved the changes! Saylor is a lot more likable in the updated version, making me root for their relationship a lot more. I feel like her relationship with Beck seems better in the updated version as well.

This book was really cute! I liked the general plot and how strong-willed and talented Saylor is. She felt like a real athlete about to begin her career. I did kind of hate her family, but so does she, so it works!

I also absolutely loved Beck! He was honestly adorable and he gave her the right amount of pushing and room to grow into the idea of a relationship. Another improvement between the two versions is that in the updated version, him traveling across the world for her made a lot more sense.

Overall, this was a fun read and I highly recommend not listening to the audiobook version!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Alcohol

dnsemanek's review

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

sareyadudley's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5