117 reviews for:

Falling Short

Ernesto Cisneros

4.03 AVERAGE


A really inspirational and funny story of two best friends doing their best. These boys are like brothers. They bicker, they disagree, and they are very different, but they never put each other down and support each other to the max. That was my favorite part of this book.

A MG book about two best friends and the strengths they bring out in one another.

4.5⭐️

Good book. Very similar writing to Efren Divided. This was a feel good friendship story. Hans to readers who liked Marcus Vega Doesn’t Speak Spanish.
emotional hopeful 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

A solid 3.5. I do like that this is a friendship novel for boys. It did feel a little Hallmark-y at points but still felt worth the read.

A MG book about two best friends and the strengths they bring out in one another.
funny reflective medium-paced

Great read about friendship, middle school, and the importance of perseverance.
emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced