Break the Fall
Books | Young Adult Fiction / Sports & Recreation / Gymnastics
4.2
Jennifer Iacopelli
A high stakes sports romance following an elite gymnast caught between her head, her heart and the competition of a lifetime. For fans of Icebreaker, Spiral and Lynn Painter!A year ago, Audrey Lee was recovering from spine surgery; now she's made the U.S. gymnastics team. But just as she is off to the most important competition of her life, horrifying news rips through the team, threatening to tear them apart. Audrey is intent on advocating for her teammate who has been hurt by the person they trusted most—but not all the gymnasts are on her side.The one bright spot is the sweet and charming Leo Adams, who also happens to be the one person she can’t get close to until after the games. But the magnetic pull between them is impossible to ignore, especially when team dynamics and high expectations throw her deeper into his orbit. With incredible stakes at every turn, will Audrey’s determination send her tumbling towards her podium dreams or into Leo’s arms?
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Author
Jennifer Iacopelli
Pages
336
Publisher
Penguin
Published Date
2020-02-18
ISBN
0593114183 9780593114186
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"This book was intense from beginning to end. A total nail biter. The sexual assault elements were heavy and emotional, but they were an integral piece of the story. Following the girls on their journey to the Tokyo Olympics was amazing. So much talent and passion was displayed at each turn. Amazing!"
Rhiannon Rabby
"When I began the book, I felt a bit underwhelmed by the plot and the characters, but once they get to the Olympics, I was hooked. They would show the scores and I would try to cover them so as not to spoil the rankings--I found the scenes of the routines descriptive and really put me in the moment. I felt the sexual assault and grooming was handled well--maybe could've been more focused on it, but since Audrey is the main character makes sense it's a bit to the back. <br/><br/>I am neither a patriotic person or a sports person, but for some reason the Olympics turns me into both, so that also comes into play for me getting swept into the camaraderie of these girls coming together, both within their team and even with the other countries' teams. Audrey even comments how she isn't patriotic either but when she hears the national anthem on the podium it hits her, and same, girl. I did feel the romance wasn't necessary, but luckily didn't take up too much of the plot."
Liesl Prentice
