A review by amandalorianxo
Head Over Heels by Hannah Orenstein

hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

If you are a gymnast (currently in the game or retired) this book will definitely scratch that itch you may be missing. It’s marketed as a rom com but I think a lot of rom coms that are written in the mid/late 2000’s now encompass deeper themes besides romance. I actually think the romance was minor here in comparison to the conversations about sports environments including emotional abuse, sexual abuse, toxic relationships between our mental well-being and our bodies. I also feel like Avery and Ryan didn’t really have chemistry with each other. I do think Avery should have remained single but that’s just me. Some
of the gymnast terminology flew over my head. 
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