A review by larissamxo
Head Over Heels by Hannah Orenstein

funny hopeful reflective fast-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

4.5

Book #9 of 2022: Head Over Heels by Hannah Orenstein. This book follows Avery, a former elite gymnast who suffered a career ending injury as she returns to the gym she grew up in to coach an Olympic hopeful. Ryan, her co-coach, is a former Olympian himself. They figure out how to coach 16 year old Hallie and you guessed it…fall in love along the way. I really liked this book! Contemp romances are beginning to tackle deeper subjects and this one does just that! It discusses mental health, identity as an athlete, abuse in athletics, etc. There’s a really good balance of humor and sincerity in this book. The only thing I didn’t love was that Ryan, our male lead, doesn’t realize an important thing in the book until he sees it for himself, rather than trusting the women who tell him about it first. But without that there wouldn’t really be conflict in the book! 
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (4.5)
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