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michalice's review
4.0
*4.5 stars*
I got an email from Bloomsbury informing me about Bloomsbury Spark and also offering some books up for review. After taking a quick look at the book available I knew I wanted to read The Art of Falling, not only did the synopsis draw me in, but also the amazingly gorgeous cover.
I made a start on The Art of Falling pretty quickly due to being caught up on my eBook reviews, and less than two pages in I already love Bria. She is such an enigma, portraying a different exterior to what's on the inside, and we get to see a few glimpses of this interior quite early on in the book, she is confusing but likeable. Getting glimpses into her past also helps make that connection to Ben and the history between this duo. Bria is an artist, a dancer, a musician, and lives with Dad who is also in the music business. Her best friend Abby is also Ben's sister.
Raphael, a new kid in school, is in art with Bria, we know immediately how he feels about Bria, and she also knows how he feels but is torn between her feelings for Ben that she is scared to act on, but also how she feels about Raphael, not the same as Ben but it can be real, it can be something everyone can know about and not some secret like she thinks it will be with Ben. I wasn't too sure about Raphael, but I soon grew to like him and his personality. He definitely knows he wants Bria and doesn't take no for an answer. When his reasoning is revealed it made me mad at him, but sad for Bria. I mentally cheered her on for making a stand, but also for not being the bad guy, for doing the right thing.
The characters in the The Art of Falling play an important role in Bria's story, both the good parts and the bad, but they also help her stop and take a look inside herself, helping her figure out what she really wants from life, both from her future and her relationships.
From the moment I started The Art of Falling I really could not put it down, the characters are realistic and the plot also feels realistic. It feels like an actual, real place and the events that are happening right in front of you, like you can open your front door and enter their world. It deals with every day life, loss of family, friendship, love, school and none of it feels forced or rushed, even the friendship between Ben and Bria seems real. The Art of Falling was a refreshing change to the books I have been reading lately and I would definitely read more from Jenny Kaczorowski in the future.
I got an email from Bloomsbury informing me about Bloomsbury Spark and also offering some books up for review. After taking a quick look at the book available I knew I wanted to read The Art of Falling, not only did the synopsis draw me in, but also the amazingly gorgeous cover.
I made a start on The Art of Falling pretty quickly due to being caught up on my eBook reviews, and less than two pages in I already love Bria. She is such an enigma, portraying a different exterior to what's on the inside, and we get to see a few glimpses of this interior quite early on in the book, she is confusing but likeable. Getting glimpses into her past also helps make that connection to Ben and the history between this duo. Bria is an artist, a dancer, a musician, and lives with Dad who is also in the music business. Her best friend Abby is also Ben's sister.
Raphael, a new kid in school, is in art with Bria, we know immediately how he feels about Bria, and she also knows how he feels but is torn between her feelings for Ben that she is scared to act on, but also how she feels about Raphael, not the same as Ben but it can be real, it can be something everyone can know about and not some secret like she thinks it will be with Ben. I wasn't too sure about Raphael, but I soon grew to like him and his personality. He definitely knows he wants Bria and doesn't take no for an answer. When his reasoning is revealed it made me mad at him, but sad for Bria. I mentally cheered her on for making a stand, but also for not being the bad guy, for doing the right thing.
The characters in the The Art of Falling play an important role in Bria's story, both the good parts and the bad, but they also help her stop and take a look inside herself, helping her figure out what she really wants from life, both from her future and her relationships.
From the moment I started The Art of Falling I really could not put it down, the characters are realistic and the plot also feels realistic. It feels like an actual, real place and the events that are happening right in front of you, like you can open your front door and enter their world. It deals with every day life, loss of family, friendship, love, school and none of it feels forced or rushed, even the friendship between Ben and Bria seems real. The Art of Falling was a refreshing change to the books I have been reading lately and I would definitely read more from Jenny Kaczorowski in the future.
valeriefm's review
5.0
A fantastic debut from Jenny Kaczorowski! Bria is a fierce protagonist, trying to find herself in a mess of combat boots, vegan diet, and purple hair dye after her mother's tragic death. The Art of Falling packs a lot of heart and humor.
kitkatscanread's review
5.0
I really did enjoy this book!
This is a story about Bria and Ben.
Ben is Abby's brother.
Bria and Ben kiss.
But they can't be together for many reasons.
Ben is a popular jock.
He's also Abby's brother.
Abby is Bria's best friend.
Best friends don't date their friend's brothers, do they?
Bria finds it hard to keep away from Ben.
She tries distracting herself.
But try as she might, she just can't keep away from Ben.
And Ben can't stay away from Bria.
They know they want each other, but refuse to accept it.
This is a story about love, friendship and being true to yourself.
I loved the characters in this book.
I felt like I was going on a massive journey and like I was in the book.
Really recommend if you are into contemporary romances.
A fresh new story that will go far!
Full review: http://kitkat1242.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/review-art-of-falling-by-jenny.html
This is a story about Bria and Ben.
Ben is Abby's brother.
Bria and Ben kiss.
But they can't be together for many reasons.
Ben is a popular jock.
He's also Abby's brother.
Abby is Bria's best friend.
Best friends don't date their friend's brothers, do they?
Bria finds it hard to keep away from Ben.
She tries distracting herself.
But try as she might, she just can't keep away from Ben.
And Ben can't stay away from Bria.
They know they want each other, but refuse to accept it.
This is a story about love, friendship and being true to yourself.
I loved the characters in this book.
I felt like I was going on a massive journey and like I was in the book.
Really recommend if you are into contemporary romances.
A fresh new story that will go far!
Full review: http://kitkat1242.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/review-art-of-falling-by-jenny.html
lyssie03's review
5.0
Is it wrong that I think I fell harder for Ben than Bria did? Their stolen kisses made my heart swell, but then the denying of their “relationship” cracked my heart—killed me.
And . . . Rafael. God, Raf, he never compared to Ben, but I never imagined...
And . . . Rafael. God, Raf, he never compared to Ben, but I never imagined...
jessicaaee's review
2.0
This is the kind of book you read when you're looking for something fluffy and kind of sweet (with a tiny bit of angst thrown in). It also needed to be edited more, which was my main problem with the book.
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