47 pages • 1 hour read
Alex LightThe Upside of Falling
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Alex Light's young adult contemporary romance novel The Upside of Falling, Becca Hart and Brett Wells embark on a fake relationship to appease their respective social and parental expectations, which evolves into genuine affection as they navigate their personal struggles with family issues and past heartaches. The story, originally published on Wattpad as Rivals, explores themes of friendship breakups, family expectations, and taking a chance on love. Topics include parental divorce and infidelity.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Upside of Falling by Alex Light garners mixed reviews. Positively, readers appreciate its light, easy-to-read narrative and relatable high school romance. However, some criticize the plot for being predictable and characters for lacking depth. Overall, it is an enjoyable read for fans of teen romance despite its cliché elements.
Who Should Read The Upside of Falling?
Readers who enjoy The Upside of Falling by Alex Light are typically teens and young adults who love contemporary romance. Fans of Jenny Han’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and Kasie West’s novels will appreciate the sweet, fake-dating trope, relatable characters, and heartwarming themes of self-discovery and young love.