Falling Away by Penelope Douglas

429 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance emotional tense slow-paced
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Falling Away by Penelope Douglas is a captivating read for fans of new adult romance and bad boy stories, who crave a slow-burning, emotional journey of self-discovery and forbidden love, set against the backdrop of small-town secrets and second chances.

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Jaxon is the guy she’s supposed to avoid.K.C. is the girl he won’t let get away....K.C. Carter has always followed the rules—until this year, when a mistake leaves her the talk of her college campus and her carefully arranged life comes crashing t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,361 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
dark 53%
tense 45%
sad 30%
mysterious 21%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 18%
adventurous 14%
lighthearted 11%
inspiring 8%
reflective 8%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 35%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.95

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