jsultz3's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
dayanamank's review against another edition
5.0
Deffo a favourite of the year and a future re-read .
dsims93's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
catcordeiro's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
raefurlong98's review against another edition
5.0
This book was just as amazing as all of the other books in the Ten Tiny Breaths series. (Seriously I LOVED it so much I grieved when it was over.) Reese and Ben in this book were literally so perfect together. Reese REALLY reminded me of Kacey from the first book, which is why I loved Reese's attitude just as much. Her and Ben's banter and quips at each other literally made me smile the whole time I read this book. There chemistry was palpable. This book did not let me down and is a definite must read. You could read it by itself if you wanted to, but to really click with some of the characters in the book, start reading the entire series from the beginning. You will fall in love with all the characters and won't be able to wait to read it again. Trust me. I know.
sbanham's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
fictionalkate's review against another edition
5.0
When Reese McKay finds herself on the wrong side of the law, it is not for the first time. Purpled hair, multiple piercing, more than a few tattoos and a sealed juvenile record -Reese has had a wild, impulsive and somewhat reckless youth. When she finds her husband of six months sleeping with his ex, Reese goes a little wild and finds herself needing the help of her former step father, Jack. He helps her out in exchange for her working for his law firm and staying out of trouble. Should be easy enough except Reese never counted on Ben. She thought he was just a one night stand gone wrong in Mexico. She had not excepted Ben to be good friends with Reese's step brother Mason or Jack's newest employee at the law firm...
Reese McKay is one of those characters that probably should come across as impossibly unbearable but there is just something about her I loved. She hasn't had an easy childhood. Her father left her when she was just five years old and her mother seems to devour men just to spit them out when another candidate comes along. Reese is prickly but at the same time (with the exception of the paint incident) she isn't on a course of self-destruction. She's loyal and despite her upbringing she can see the good in others. I had such a great time reading about her. I was on her side almost immediately and wanted her to be able to emerge from her divorce as a stronger, better person despite some of the hurdles she faces on the way. Similarly I thought Ben was more than an appropriate match for Reese. He's just as flawed as Reese but in a different kind of way. He's not one for relationships lasting more than one night and his cocky demeanour borders on arrogant fool but manages to stay on the side of endearing most of the time.
Although part of the Ten Tiny Breaths series, Five Ways to Fall works perfectly as a stand alone novel. At the time of reading this book I didn't know it was a part of a series. Since reading Five Ways to Fall, I've read the first book (Ten Tiny Breaths) and whilst the first book does give a little more background to Ben, I think I benefited from having no prior knowledge of who Ben was before reading his and Reese's story. This is a great novel both fans of the series and want more Ben but also for those who have never read a KA Tucker book before. Don't be scared off by the fact it is technically part of a series if you haven't read the previous books.
I'm a fan of dual point of view novels and it was a great choice to have the narration switching perspective each chapter from Reese to Ben and back. Getting to see both of them in their natural environments and seeing just why they are who they are made their relationship that much stronger and made me barrack for them as a couple. The supporting characters are an interesting lot with them being good for Reese/Ben's story but also they had their own stuff going on. I loved the relationships between family members. There's Annabelle Lector (Reese's mother) who marries men and spits them out when their usefulness has worn out who contrasts nicely with Ben's mum - a lovely woman who married one man and couldn't imagine not being his wife. The father figures are equally different and they all add together to give a well-rounded and great story.
I think it's a testament to how much I liked Five Ways to Fall that as soon as I finished I went out and got a copy of Ten Tiny Breaths because I wanted to read more of KA Tucker and the characters she writes so well. This is a book I'd recommend to fans of well written, complicated family drama with a romance that was problematic yet perfect for the characters involved. Five Ways to Fall is New Adult at its best perfect for fans of Tammara Webber, Kasie West or Abbi Glines.
Thanks to Simon and Schuster Australia for the review copy
Reese McKay is one of those characters that probably should come across as impossibly unbearable but there is just something about her I loved. She hasn't had an easy childhood. Her father left her when she was just five years old and her mother seems to devour men just to spit them out when another candidate comes along. Reese is prickly but at the same time (with the exception of the paint incident) she isn't on a course of self-destruction. She's loyal and despite her upbringing she can see the good in others. I had such a great time reading about her. I was on her side almost immediately and wanted her to be able to emerge from her divorce as a stronger, better person despite some of the hurdles she faces on the way. Similarly I thought Ben was more than an appropriate match for Reese. He's just as flawed as Reese but in a different kind of way. He's not one for relationships lasting more than one night and his cocky demeanour borders on arrogant fool but manages to stay on the side of endearing most of the time.
Although part of the Ten Tiny Breaths series, Five Ways to Fall works perfectly as a stand alone novel. At the time of reading this book I didn't know it was a part of a series. Since reading Five Ways to Fall, I've read the first book (Ten Tiny Breaths) and whilst the first book does give a little more background to Ben, I think I benefited from having no prior knowledge of who Ben was before reading his and Reese's story. This is a great novel both fans of the series and want more Ben but also for those who have never read a KA Tucker book before. Don't be scared off by the fact it is technically part of a series if you haven't read the previous books.
I'm a fan of dual point of view novels and it was a great choice to have the narration switching perspective each chapter from Reese to Ben and back. Getting to see both of them in their natural environments and seeing just why they are who they are made their relationship that much stronger and made me barrack for them as a couple. The supporting characters are an interesting lot with them being good for Reese/Ben's story but also they had their own stuff going on. I loved the relationships between family members. There's Annabelle Lector (Reese's mother) who marries men and spits them out when their usefulness has worn out who contrasts nicely with Ben's mum - a lovely woman who married one man and couldn't imagine not being his wife. The father figures are equally different and they all add together to give a well-rounded and great story.
I think it's a testament to how much I liked Five Ways to Fall that as soon as I finished I went out and got a copy of Ten Tiny Breaths because I wanted to read more of KA Tucker and the characters she writes so well. This is a book I'd recommend to fans of well written, complicated family drama with a romance that was problematic yet perfect for the characters involved. Five Ways to Fall is New Adult at its best perfect for fans of Tammara Webber, Kasie West or Abbi Glines.
Thanks to Simon and Schuster Australia for the review copy
menrk's review against another edition
5.0
Seriously, my favorite in the series. Just the right mix of angst, laughs, and love. :)