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'A gritty, racy new adult tale peppered with raw emotions . . . smoking-hot, action-packed' Publishers Weekly
'Intensely emotional writing, angst-driven plot, and abundance of steamy sex scenes' Booklist
Fall Away with this addictive series from the bestselling author of PUNK 57.
From the BookTok sensation and New York Times bestselling author of BULLY and FALLS BOYS comes the third novel in the Fall Away series.
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Madoc and Fallon. Two estranged teenagers playing games that push the boundaries between love and war . . .
SHE'S BACK.
For the three years she's been away at boarding school, there was no word from her. Back when we lived in the same house, she used to cut me down during the day and then leave her door open for me at night. I was stupid then, but now I'm ready to beat her at her own game . . .
I'M BACK.
Three years and I can tell he still wants me, even if he acts like he's better than me.
But I won't be scared away. Or pushed down. I'll call his bluff and fight back. That's what he wants, right? As long as I keep my guard up, he'll never know how much he affects me . . .
..............
Praise for the Fall Away novels:
'Penelope creates incredible tension between their characters in this best friends to enemies to lovers romance. It touches on the trauma of high school relationships, first loves, and broken hearts, and most importantly, how to be with someone without losing yourself' Helena Hunting
'A wonderfully addictive read that kept my heart racing from start to finish. I could not put it down! 5 stars!!' Aestas Book Blog
'I got completely wrapped up in Bully' Scandalicious Book Reviews
'Freakin' awesome! I absolutely love, love, loved this book . . . It totally rocked. Three times I honestly thought I might spontaneously combust' Smitten's Book Blog
'There's a very thin line between love and hate! Did I know the line could be so blurred and painful? No! But can I say I didn't absolutely, without a doubt love this damn book? No! I freaking Loved it!!' SBookLover Reviews
'A heated and passionate novel, full of feeling and intensity that will appeal to the reader seeking an emotional rush' IndieReader.com
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Read the whole series in order:
BULLY; UNTIL YOU; RIVAL; FALLING AWAY; AFLAME (novella); NEXT TO NEVER (novella)
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⤷‧₊˚ 5 ⭑ “you’ve always wanted me. you know why? because i don’t try to kill your demons. i run with them.” when i hate one trope more than anything it’s the step sibling trope but they’re my exception. i love fallon & madoc so much. they’re one of my absolute favorite couples. no matter how many books i read they’re always on the back of my mind to remind me it’s hard to choose a couple over them.
Classic new adult
Interesting plot, exciting storyline and the characters? Chefs Kiss. Penelope Douglas just knows how to write and make readers fall in love the protagonists! I like Madoc and Fallon way more than Jared and Tate! The differences between the two and how they act together works really well! What didn't work for me unfortunately:The "forbidden part" has already happened and it was actually more about the consequences of that. It also bothered me a bit that the first half of the book was thematically like Tate and Jared's books. Don‘t get me wrong, i love a good Enemy to Lover Story, but that "I hate you but I love you" was too similar for me. I thought the "forbidden" part would take center stage, but it seemed more like an echo. I really liked the book, but for me the story still has a lot of room for improvement.
Characteristics
1 reviews
Mood
Protagonist(s)
Pace
Writing Style
Description
'A gritty, racy new adult tale peppered with raw emotions . . . smoking-hot, action-packed' Publishers Weekly
'Intensely emotional writing, angst-driven plot, and abundance of steamy sex scenes' Booklist
Fall Away with this addictive series from the bestselling author of PUNK 57.
From the BookTok sensation and New York Times bestselling author of BULLY and FALLS BOYS comes the third novel in the Fall Away series.
..............
Madoc and Fallon. Two estranged teenagers playing games that push the boundaries between love and war . . .
SHE'S BACK.
For the three years she's been away at boarding school, there was no word from her. Back when we lived in the same house, she used to cut me down during the day and then leave her door open for me at night. I was stupid then, but now I'm ready to beat her at her own game . . .
I'M BACK.
Three years and I can tell he still wants me, even if he acts like he's better than me.
But I won't be scared away. Or pushed down. I'll call his bluff and fight back. That's what he wants, right? As long as I keep my guard up, he'll never know how much he affects me . . .
..............
Praise for the Fall Away novels:
'Penelope creates incredible tension between their characters in this best friends to enemies to lovers romance. It touches on the trauma of high school relationships, first loves, and broken hearts, and most importantly, how to be with someone without losing yourself' Helena Hunting
'A wonderfully addictive read that kept my heart racing from start to finish. I could not put it down! 5 stars!!' Aestas Book Blog
'I got completely wrapped up in Bully' Scandalicious Book Reviews
'Freakin' awesome! I absolutely love, love, loved this book . . . It totally rocked. Three times I honestly thought I might spontaneously combust' Smitten's Book Blog
'There's a very thin line between love and hate! Did I know the line could be so blurred and painful? No! But can I say I didn't absolutely, without a doubt love this damn book? No! I freaking Loved it!!' SBookLover Reviews
'A heated and passionate novel, full of feeling and intensity that will appeal to the reader seeking an emotional rush' IndieReader.com
..............
Read the whole series in order:
BULLY; UNTIL YOU; RIVAL; FALLING AWAY; AFLAME (novella); NEXT TO NEVER (novella)
Book Information
Posts
⤷‧₊˚ 5 ⭑ “you’ve always wanted me. you know why? because i don’t try to kill your demons. i run with them.” when i hate one trope more than anything it’s the step sibling trope but they’re my exception. i love fallon & madoc so much. they’re one of my absolute favorite couples. no matter how many books i read they’re always on the back of my mind to remind me it’s hard to choose a couple over them.
Classic new adult
Interesting plot, exciting storyline and the characters? Chefs Kiss. Penelope Douglas just knows how to write and make readers fall in love the protagonists! I like Madoc and Fallon way more than Jared and Tate! The differences between the two and how they act together works really well! What didn't work for me unfortunately:The "forbidden part" has already happened and it was actually more about the consequences of that. It also bothered me a bit that the first half of the book was thematically like Tate and Jared's books. Don‘t get me wrong, i love a good Enemy to Lover Story, but that "I hate you but I love you" was too similar for me. I thought the "forbidden" part would take center stage, but it seemed more like an echo. I really liked the book, but for me the story still has a lot of room for improvement.