A review by bog
Falling for You by Lisa Schroeder

5.0

“All I want is to be wanted by someone. Just as I am. That may be the only thing I’ve ever wanted.” Rae the protagonist of Falling For You by Lisa Schroeder is a true hero. Rae’s father left when she was just a baby. Her stepfather Dean is abusive and cruel; her mother is distant, and her oh so seemingly perfect boyfriend Nathan, is a psychotic stalker. The one person who she had a true connection to, was her grandmother who recently passed due to cancer. While Rae has a sad life at home, she manages to find comfort and happiness in the pages of her poetry journal and making bouquets at the flower shop. Her circumstances helped mold her into who she is. As a result of feeling so alone, Rae assumed many traits that create a heroic personality. The traits of a hero vary from hero to hero but the ones that Rae shows throughout, are selflessness, inner strength, bravery, passion, empathy, and optimism. The challenges Rae faces mainly revolve around her stepfather. He is demanding, cruel, and abusive yet she faces her challenges with great courage and moxie. Dealing with an abusive person is scary, but speaking up against them takes true bravery. Dean attempted an armed robbery at the flower shop that Rae worked at and when she refused to give him money, he threatened to shoot. Rae took the bullet to save her co workers ending Dean’s malicious rule over her life, once and for all. The definition of a hero is someone who is admired or idealized for their courage, and Rae is just that. After reading Falling For You, you cannot help but admire Rae for her raw courage and the way she handled everything. The development in Rae is immense. She is an admirable young woman and when you add-on her selflessness, the ability to find her inner power, and strength you have a hero.

AMAZING BOOK LIKE I CANT EVEN
RAE IS A HERO