The Upside of Falling — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
A fun, flirty teen debut from Wattpad phenom Alex Light about a fake relationship and real love. Perfect for Jenny Han fans.
It's been years since seventeen-year-old Becca Hart believed in true love. But when her former best friend teases her for not having had a boyfriend, Becca impulsively pretends she's been secretly seeing someone.
Brett Wells has it all. As captain of the football team and one of the most popular guys in his school, he should have no problem finding someone to date, but he's always been more focused on his future than who to bring to prom.
When he overhears Becca's lie, Brett decides to step in and be the mystery guy. It's the perfect solution: he gets people off his back for not having a meaningful relationship and she can keep up the ruse that she's got a boyfriend.
Acting like the perfect couple isn't easy, though, especially when you barely know the other person. But with Becca still picking up the pieces from when her world was blown apart years ago and Brett just barely holding his together now, they begin to realize they have more in common than they ever could have imagined.
When the line between what is pretend and what is real begins to blur, they're forced to answer the question: Is this fake romance the realest thing in either of their lives
Frequently asked questions
Is The Upside of Falling appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The search results do not indicate any violence in 'The Upside of Falling'. The reviews describe the book as a light and fun read without any mention of violent content. The search results do not indicate any scary content in 'The Upside of Falling'. The book is described as a light romance suitable for a summer read.
Does The Upside of Falling have violence?
The search results do not indicate any violence in 'The Upside of Falling'. The reviews describe the book as a light and fun read without any mention of violent content.
Does The Upside of Falling have scary content?
The search results do not indicate any scary content in 'The Upside of Falling'. The book is described as a light romance suitable for a summer read.
Does The Upside of Falling have religious themes?
No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the search results for 'The Upside of Falling'. The narrative does not appear to focus on any religious themes.
Does The Upside of Falling have racial/cultural content?
No race or racism themes are detected in the search results for 'The Upside of Falling'. The narrative does not address racial issues or include discussions of race.
Does The Upside of Falling have profanity?
The book includes very limited swearing, specifically mentioning words like 'f--k' and 's--t'. This indicates the presence of mild profanity in the narrative.
Does The Upside of Falling have climate change?
No climate themes are present in 'The Upside of Falling'. The search results do not mention environmental issues or activism related to climate.
Does The Upside of Falling have sexual identity?
The book contains mild references to sex and mature themes, including divorce. It is noted that the relationship progresses to spending alone time that includes sex, but it is described as not being explicit.
Does The Upside of Falling have gender roles?
There are no explicit discussions of gender roles in 'The Upside of Falling'. The narrative focuses on a romantic relationship without promoting or critiquing specific gender roles.
Does The Upside of Falling have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the search results for 'The Upside of Falling'. The content primarily focuses on a romantic plot involving a fake dating scenario without reference to queer identities.
