Fall Away, Book 1
Synopsis: My name is Tate. He doesn’t call me that, though. He would never refer to me so informally, if he referred to me at all. No, he’ll barely even speak to me.
But he still won’t leave me alone.
We were best friends once. Then he turned on me and made it his mission to ruin my life. I’ve been humiliated, shut out, and gossiped about all through high school. His pranks and rumors got more sadistic as time wore on, and I made myself sick trying to stay out of his way. I even went to France for a year, just to avoid him.
But I’m done hiding from him now, and there’s no way in hell I’ll allow him to ruin my senior year. He might not have changed, but I have. It’s time to fight back.
I’m not going to let him bully me anymore.
Review: I did not know about this novel at all, but after a contest I asked my friend Silvia to surprise me with the novel she would choose for me and that’s how I started in Bully. You can imagine that with a title like this, the main theme is of course harassment.
Tate and Jared were the best friends in the world when they were younger. But everything changed overnight when after the summer holidays, Jared came back very different from the boy she knew. Since then, he has made her life hell, taking advantage of every opportunity to belittle and humiliate her. No longer able to support it, Tate left for a year in France and when she returns she is determined not to let it go. This is something that intrigues the young man … Tate finally ripostes!
It’s a really intense novel. I felt very sorry for the girl. She has to go through a lot of hardships and Jared never seems to stop, and tries to test her limits. She does not understand how the situation with Jared had degenerated to this point, what she did wrong so that he hates her so much …
I really had a great time with the story that I had a hard time letting it go. This is a very interesting subject and although I find that Tate forgives a little too easily in the end, I took a lot of pleasure in discovering this story. I admit that I am also very curious to read the other volumes, especially when we know that Madoc, Jared best friend, is the main character!
A touching novel on a rather complicated subject.
blodeuedd
SOunds good
Melliane
yes it was
ShootingStarsMag
I have to say, I’m intrigued. Thought the fact that Tate forgives a bit too easily is a bit of a bummer since it’s a serious subject.
-Lauren
Melliane
yes it was a bit too easy for him
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer
Wonderful review. You have me curious my friend.
Mary Kirkland
That sounds like it would be an emotional story but a good one.
Melliane
yes it is
LilyElement Book Reviews
Sounds pretty good, not my usual type of read!
Sophia Rose
I found this one pretty emotional and intense because of the topic, too, when I read it.
Lily
I heard many many great things about this book, been wanting to read it, just never had the chance to pick it up. Glad you gave it a shot and enjoyed it, I can see how it’s pretty emotional.
Melliane
I hope you’ll be able to read it one day
Carole @ Carole's Random Life in Books
This sounds really interesting. I am not sure if I have heard of it before or not but it definitely sounds like a different kind of read. I may have to check this one out since it sounds really original. Great review!
Melliane
I like these reads these days
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
From looking at the cover, I would never have guessed at the subject and tone of the story. Sounds pretty difficult and intense.
Melliane
yes it was
Silvia
YAY! I’m SO happy you loved it, Melliane! I just knew this could work very well for you, too, hence why I was thrilled when I sent it your way 😀 Hope you are going to love the other instalments as well!
Melliane
thank you again for making me discover it!
Vanessa
I have this weird habit of wanting to read something has a very dark topic even if I know I may end up hating myself for reading it. But my! This one spiked my curiosity to the highest level!
Heidi
Sounds like an intense and informative read. I need to add this to my list.
Jenea's Book Obsession
It sounds like it is a good one!
Kristin (Book Sniffers Anonymous)
This one was so hard for me. I disliked Jared a lot. I didn’t fully get behind why he acted the way he did even after the reasoning came to light. However, I couldn’t put this book down. Glad that you enjoyed this one. 🙂
Lorna
I actually bought this, but almost didn’t. I found it on a good sale so decided to get it. And it has sat in my to be read pile ever since. I think I might be upset through the whole thing. Maybe one day I’ll try it.
Melanie Simmons
A sign of a good author when they can take a subject like this one and put a good story around it. Glad you enjoyed it.
Rebecca
I’ve had this on my to-read list for a while. I remember seeing it erupt like crazy on my feed. I’m having a bully issue right now (a kid is bullying my son) – I feel like I need to glance this one over. I had forgotten about it. Great review!
Melliane
That’s a complicated thing…
herding cats
so nice when a surprise read turns out to be a captivating one 🙂