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A review by evarano
Head Over Heels by Hannah Orenstein
5.0
I absolutely loved this book, I couldn't put it down and I don't think I have one complaint about it! Must read!
Avery was an elite gymnast, a sport that lead her entire life for many years until a tragic accident ended everything in a second. Avery spent many years lost, partying, attempting college and getting into a relationship with a famous football player, never finding her purpose or passion. After her famous boyfriend dumps her, Avery moves back home and stumbles upon a coaching job. Ryan, another former gymnast who Avery always had an eye for, is coaching the impressive Hallie in hopes of making the olympics-and he needs Avery's help. Avery, Ryan and Hallie quickly become a team, and through this Avery begins to find not only her purpose, but herself.
I have zero criticism for this book. I thought Avery was likeable, relatable and was an extremely honest/human character. I thought her traits and her thoughts, her actions all perfectly reflected her past, her age and her position in life. I loved the supporting characters, Ryan and Hallie, Sara and Jasmine. Avery's relationship with each character was special and well-developed. Her growth throughout the story was amazing to read and I was interested the entire time. I thought the book had just enough gymnastics talk to really give an essence and proper description of what was happening, I was able to easily Google moves that were mentioned which made it easy to picture. I just want to rave about this story forever, it touched on many important topics that have been circulating in recent years in the gymnastics world in particular, which I appreciated. The relationship between Avery and Ryan was so enjoyable to read, I think it was realistic and very human. This story has so many different elements, there's romance, friendship, tragedy, hard work and perseverance, growth and more. Everything was interweaved perfectly. Read this book!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free preview in exchange for an honest review!
Avery was an elite gymnast, a sport that lead her entire life for many years until a tragic accident ended everything in a second. Avery spent many years lost, partying, attempting college and getting into a relationship with a famous football player, never finding her purpose or passion. After her famous boyfriend dumps her, Avery moves back home and stumbles upon a coaching job. Ryan, another former gymnast who Avery always had an eye for, is coaching the impressive Hallie in hopes of making the olympics-and he needs Avery's help. Avery, Ryan and Hallie quickly become a team, and through this Avery begins to find not only her purpose, but herself.
I have zero criticism for this book. I thought Avery was likeable, relatable and was an extremely honest/human character. I thought her traits and her thoughts, her actions all perfectly reflected her past, her age and her position in life. I loved the supporting characters, Ryan and Hallie, Sara and Jasmine. Avery's relationship with each character was special and well-developed. Her growth throughout the story was amazing to read and I was interested the entire time. I thought the book had just enough gymnastics talk to really give an essence and proper description of what was happening, I was able to easily Google moves that were mentioned which made it easy to picture. I just want to rave about this story forever, it touched on many important topics that have been circulating in recent years in the gymnastics world in particular, which I appreciated. The relationship between Avery and Ryan was so enjoyable to read, I think it was realistic and very human. This story has so many different elements, there's romance, friendship, tragedy, hard work and perseverance, growth and more. Everything was interweaved perfectly. Read this book!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free preview in exchange for an honest review!