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The Year We Fell Down by Sarina Bowen
4.0
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I'm so fortunate I came across this book on another reader's Goodreads feed. There are so many books out there that it's easy to miss some real gems. I'm glad I didn't miss this one. It was beautiful, heartwarming and a little sexy, with characters I won't soon forget.
Corey was my favorite type of heroine. She was tough – a hockey player until an accident left her paralyzed from the waist down – and determined. She didn't whine or feel sorry for herself. She accepted her new circumstances, unbelievable as they were, and went about living her life. Sure, she got a little down every now and then, but can you blame her? Navigating her first year at college would be hard enough, but doing it in a wheelchair after her life-altering accident would be that much worse. But all's not lost. She has a great roommate and the hot guy on crutches across the hall has caught her eye. It really could be worse.
The hot guy across the hall is Adam Hartley. They find common ground in their situations, even if his isn't permanent. They build a fast friendship and there are some serious sparks flying between them. The only problem? He has a girlfriend who is a completely heinous human being. While she's abroad, Corey and Hartley's friendship starts flirting the lines of something more, but what will happen when Stacia returns?
Yes, there's a love triangle in this book. It didn't bother me one single bit. I mean, I felt bad for Corey when Stacia was around and stealing Hartley's attention. I could feel Corey's heart breaking and my own cracked a little in sympathy. I hoped it was only a matter of time before the heinous trophy girlfriend was out of the picture and Corey and Hartley could move forward with something true.
I loved these characters and this story. I felt the feels and shed a couple tears. Sarina Bowen has a wonderfully fresh voice and I applaud the diversity she brought to new adult lit with a paralyzed character. I'm very excited to read her upcoming book, The Year We Hid Away.
I'm so fortunate I came across this book on another reader's Goodreads feed. There are so many books out there that it's easy to miss some real gems. I'm glad I didn't miss this one. It was beautiful, heartwarming and a little sexy, with characters I won't soon forget.
Corey was my favorite type of heroine. She was tough – a hockey player until an accident left her paralyzed from the waist down – and determined. She didn't whine or feel sorry for herself. She accepted her new circumstances, unbelievable as they were, and went about living her life. Sure, she got a little down every now and then, but can you blame her? Navigating her first year at college would be hard enough, but doing it in a wheelchair after her life-altering accident would be that much worse. But all's not lost. She has a great roommate and the hot guy on crutches across the hall has caught her eye. It really could be worse.
The hot guy across the hall is Adam Hartley. They find common ground in their situations, even if his isn't permanent. They build a fast friendship and there are some serious sparks flying between them. The only problem? He has a girlfriend who is a completely heinous human being. While she's abroad, Corey and Hartley's friendship starts flirting the lines of something more, but what will happen when Stacia returns?
Yes, there's a love triangle in this book. It didn't bother me one single bit. I mean, I felt bad for Corey when Stacia was around and stealing Hartley's attention. I could feel Corey's heart breaking and my own cracked a little in sympathy. I hoped it was only a matter of time before the heinous trophy girlfriend was out of the picture and Corey and Hartley could move forward with something true.
I loved these characters and this story. I felt the feels and shed a couple tears. Sarina Bowen has a wonderfully fresh voice and I applaud the diversity she brought to new adult lit with a paralyzed character. I'm very excited to read her upcoming book, The Year We Hid Away.