This story in Fall Together takes the reader on a fast paced and very erotic ride. From the moment Emilie and Pieter first literally bump into each other in an overstuffed tube carriage in London, to the moment when they’ve created their own perfect world together, these two barely come up for breath, and as a result, neither does the reader.

From the moment Emilie first glares at Pieter it is clear that these two are made for each other, even if it will be another five weeks before they get to act on the attraction they both instantly feel. And when they do get together Emilie and Pieter manage to set each other alight. When it’s just the two of them, there’s no doubt these two characters belong together, if only the rest of the world would stop putting obstacles in their way.

Personally I enjoyed the chapters and scenes featuring Emilie and Pieter getting to know each other and exploring each others’ bodies more than I did those featuring almost every secondary character. It would appear that both Pieter the model and Emilie the artist have managed to surround themselves with people who use and/or abuse them. The mystery for me wasn’t so much that these things had happened to them, but more that the people who’d caused them pain and confusion where, for the most part, still an important part of their lives. I couldn’t find any redeeming qualities in either Simeon or Darien and was at a loss why they were still part of Pieter and Emilie’s life when the story starts.

The funny thing is that for once it wasn’t the main characters themselves who created obstacles to overcome on their way to happiness; it was the people around them. Where it would have been easy to turn the age difference between them or the fact that Pieter is bisexual, or even their individual careers forcing them to spend huge chunks of time apart, into relationship threatening issues, none of them do. Any conflict in this story is the result of outside forces trying to come between them and forcing them to deal with forgotten or repressed and at times heartbreaking memories in the process.

This is a very erotic story and the sex scenes are beautiful as well as imaginative and enticing. There isn’t much Emilie and Pieter aren’t up for, and the reader gets to enjoy it all with them.

One thing that didn’t work very well for me is the fact that the story is written from multiple perspectives and that the point of view freely jumped from one character to another. A small voice in the back of my mind kept on saying ‘stop head-hopping already’, even though I was well aware that strictly speaking this wasn’t head-hopping at all, just a different way of telling the story. This however is a personal preference and I can easily imagine that other readers might be delighted to for once get to see everybody’s motivation rather than having to infer it from what the main characters chose to share.

Overall this was a sexy, fast paced and intriguing story. And while I really didn’t care for Simeon in this story I have to admit I am kinda intrigued that the next book in thisPretty Boy series will focus on him. He’s got quite a bit of redeeming to do and I’m very curious as to what form that will take.

UPS just dropped this off. Yay! I love the blurb, hope the book delivers!

Source: Received this free ebook copy from group moderators on Goodreads

Publisher: HarperTeen

Publication Date: Sept. 1, 2007

(My) Format: Kindle ebook

Pages Count: 298

 

The Setting: Of course, the same as the previous books. However, I think we get a better look at how A has affected the community. We learned before that s/he'd been harassing Toby as well as the girls, but here, more people are becoming involved. The entire school is aware of Emily's sexuality. Ezra was arrested, which is also going to affect the school. A is bringing everyone into her web.

The Characters: Of course, the characters are the primary focus of the story as they have been. Definitely character-driven, as opposed to plot. Considering the plot is based pretty much exclusively on these girls' actions, rather than outside forces, they control what happens.
Hanna is losing ground as my fav character. I'm just so tired of her repetitive bitchiness. For example, when everyone else has dumped her, Lucas takes her out in a hot air balloon, an experience she's never had before, trusts him with her secrets, something she couldn't even do with Mona, and generally takes care of her at her lowest, but she ditches him as soon as there's a party on the horizon.
I feel bad for Aria, even though her relationship with Ezra is completely thoughtless. She couldn't have predicted that Sean would call the police, but it was inevitable that they would get caught. I think it was horrible, though, the way that she treated Sean, considering he was kind enough to let her stay with him.
What's with these girls treating guys horribly?
Spencer had a perfectly nice date in Andrew, yet she ruins it with her phone call to Wren, when he'd been avoiding her. Then she steals her sister's paper and rather than just 'fess up, she proceeds to let her teacher nominate her for the Orchid Award. Doesn't it make more sense to face your parents and sister and the wrath of your teacher than let your embarrassment spread nationwide?
Honestly, I can see where her sister was so mad at her. She stole her work and was willing to ride it out and get all sorts of glory from it.
Stupid girls.
Emily is the only one who tries to keep her relationship, yet her parents disapprove in a drastic way. Sending her off is completely over the top. And to gay camp? Are you serious? Of course, it didn't work.

The Plot: Everything is taken up a notch here. A is outing everyone for everything. But again, these girls are bringing it on themselves. Hey, I'm all about saying, Screw you, A! I'll do what I want. But don't be all surprised when you get caught doing things you have no business doing. When are they going to learn that???
I can't wait to find out what's next? Who hit Hanna with the car? And what's Spencer's real part in all this? Is she the one who Hanna thinks is A? 

Louis Vuitton City Bags: A Natural History - Jean-Claude Kaufmann,Ian Luna,Florence Muller,Mariko Nishitani,Colombe Pringle 

I think this might be one of those books that has variant covers - the one I'm currently holding is the one in the middle with the blue bag. This book, as a physical object, is absolutely gorgeous. The dust jacket is one of those silly half jackets that just exist for aesthetic reasons, but the paper texture is so nice that I'll forgive the publisher. The photographs would probably make someone who was more into fashion and accessories than me swoon. There are extreme close-ups, photographs at multiple angles, and even x-rays. Yes, full-page x-rays of empty bags.

At A Glance

Genre: Young Adult; Mystery
Love Triangle/Insta Love?: Love Triangle, but it's more revenge than love!
Cliff Hanger: Slight.
Rating: 4 Stars.

Score Sheet

Cover: 8/10
Plot: 8/10
Characters: 8/10
World Building: 5/10
Flow: 9/10
Series Congruity: 10/10
Total: 8/10

In Depth

Best Part: A is getting even more involved and shit is hitting the fan big time!
Worst Part: SPOILER!!! Mona's death scene, i wish it was long and more detailed, it was maybe 2 paragraphs, not enough!
Overall Feels Felt: oh snap!; i knew it!!; you all gonna get it now!

Conclusion

Continuing the Series: yes!
Recommending: yes!
Misc.: Triggers; eating disorders.

Short Review: This book seamlessly starts from where the last book left off. Hanna is in the hospital after her crash. A is revealed! I knew it was the certain person already from foreshadowing but it was nice how it played out. I find myself getting caught up in this story, and reading them in a matter of hours. i love it!

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