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A review by aamna_theinkslinger
Make Me Fall by Riley Nash
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
5.0
This book reminded me so much of Where We Left Off by Roan Parrish, and it was just SO good, if not more. It is criminally underrated and all romance readers NEED to discover Riley Nash's books more! There are similar character dynamics with a sort of grump x sunshine; young, coming-of-age into adult life x slightly older got-his-life-together, equation. We follow our two main characters, Jonah and Gray, who couldn’t be more different. Jonah is fresh out of college I think, while Gray is a very famous, cut-throat lawyer in a semi-well-adjusted adult life. They first meet on a plane ride where they hook up, expecting to never see each other again. BUT of course that’s not what happens (THANK GOD).
1. The chemistry between them is electrifying, and I loved when they gave in to that attraction. I feel so shame in admitting that I thoroughly enjoyed all the smutty scenes, and they were soo well well-written at that.
2. This book made me feel so many emotions, ugh. I didn’t expect to get this attached to the characters. the soft kissing, the cuddling, the arguments even, all had me hooked with my heart in my throat. I was in love with Jonah’s obnoxious positivity and hope, and Gray just made me feel so grounded and warm. They are adorable, your honor. I’ll lay down and they can step on me. (Also just Gray in lawyer mode ripping everybody to shreds is my new kink) (Men in black suits, come on)
1. The chemistry between them is electrifying, and I loved when they gave in to that attraction. I feel so shame in admitting that I thoroughly enjoyed all the smutty scenes, and they were soo well well-written at that.
2. This book made me feel so many emotions, ugh. I didn’t expect to get this attached to the characters. the soft kissing, the cuddling, the arguments even, all had me hooked with my heart in my throat. I was in love with Jonah’s obnoxious positivity and hope, and Gray just made me feel so grounded and warm. They are adorable, your honor. I’ll lay down and they can step on me. (Also just Gray in lawyer mode ripping everybody to shreds is my new kink) (Men in black suits, come on)
3. "If I were taken back to the beginning again and again if I were offered all the choices in the universe, I would always choose each and every step that led me here, no matter how much they hurt."
4. Their contradictory personalities almost balanced each other out. Jonah has been literally described as “made of sunshine and wicked smiles, pure and breathtaking.” While Gray is described as stoic and very guarded. Despite how different they are, there is no miscommunication or toxic behaviors’ by any one of them. Which I consider I should be grateful for these days. Quite the opposite actually- Jonah and Gray are constantly supporting and praising each other. Whenever one of them starts hating on themselves or putting themselves down, the other-no matter what conversation they’re having will swoop in to make them stop doing that negative self-talk and hug them. They’re each other’s big cheerleaders, no doubt about that. They truly help each other grow, and it's a beautiful thing to witness.
5. "What is the path that leads to love? What strange nights and wrong turns and what mysteries? What is the moment you open your eyes and find your heart split into two where it was once whole."