Zephyr’s other best friend is a guy named Gregg, who she’s been friends with for a long time, and he when he finally makes his deeper feelings known, he seriously blows it. She was great and supportive and everything you want in a bestie. Also, her dog automatically hated Alec and I did a fist pump!
I really appreciated seeing such a fully fleshed picture being drawn. Zephyr’s home, friends, and school life are all integral pieces of this book. In some ways this book feels like a character study. It’s a beautiful story to see a girl lose herself and find her way back wounded, but not a victim. Zephyr may fall, but she rises stronger in many ways. It was done so well.ĭon’t let that scare you because the payoff, oh the glorious payoff. BUT, I really did feel like I was in an abusive relationship while reading. Alec wasn’t just Zephyr’s bane but he became mine, too. I felt like I was in that relationship with Zephyr. The story isn’t solely within the pages, but all around you. THE GIRL WHO FELL was one of those books that sucks you in and makes you feel everything. If she waits any longer, it may be too late. So when Zephyr finally begins to see Alec for who he really is, she knows it’s time to take back control of her life. And love shouldn’t make you feel guilty-or worse, ashamed.
Because love is powerful, and overwhelming, and…terrifying?īut love shouldn’t make you abandon your dreams, or push your friends away. Soon, their relationship becomes something bigger than Zephyr, something she can’t control, something she doesn’t want to control. He understands her fears and insecurities-he even shares them. He’s cute, charming, and most important, Alec doesn’t judge Zephyr. Focused on leading her team to the field hockey state championship and leaving her small town for her dream school, Boston College.Įnter the new boy in school: the hockey team’s starting goaltender, Alec. In this gripping debut novel, high school senior Zephyr Doyle is swept off her feet-and into an intense and volatile relationship-by the new boy in school. Pub Date: Mafrom Simon & Schuster/Simon Pulse
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