The Speed of Falling Objects

Nan Fischer

2019 • 336 pages

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From the author of When Elephants Fly comes an exceptional new novel about falling down, risking everything and embracing what makes us unique. Don't miss this compulsively readable novel about the most unlikely of heroes. Danger "Danny" Danielle Warren is no stranger to falling. After losing an eye in a childhood accident, she had to relearn her perception of movement and space. Now Danny keeps her head down, studies hard, and works to fulfill everyone else's needs. She's certain that her mom's bitterness and her TV star father's absence are her fault. If only she were more--more athletic, charismatic, attractive--life would be perfect. When her dad calls with an offer to join him to film the next episode of his popular survivalist show, Danny jumps at the chance to prove she's not the disappointment he left behind. Being on set with the hottest teen movie idol of the moment, Gus Price, should be the cherry on top. But when their small plane crashes in the Amazon, and a terrible secret is revealed, Danny must face the truth about the parent she worships and falling for Gus, and find her own inner strength and worth to light the way home.

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Whoa. This book took me on an adventure that I don't think I was quite ready for. Going into The Speed of Falling Objects, I knew that I was in for something dangerous. What I didn't realize was the Fischer was going to take my heart, and squish it in a vice grip. I finished this book all wrung out, and that's a feeling that I haven't had in a while.

First off, I love Danny. I can't tell you enough how much I love this girl. Despite everything going against her, including her own brain constantly trying to sabotage her, she's one of the bravest people that I've ever met in a story. Her honesty was refreshing. The fact that she was human, and flawed, made my heart sing. Watching her get knocked down, time and time again, and get back up fighting made me root for her. Danny was the kind of friend that I'd want to have. Genuine, lovable, and strong as all hell.

The story itself seems like it's just going to be a terrifying survival story. Which, to be honest, it definitely is. However there is so much underneath all of that. Watching Danny grow. Watching her figure out that her parents were real people, flawed, and still finding out how to love them anyway. Watching her find her inner strength that, no matter what people did to her, constantly flamed away inside her. I giggled. I teared up. I all out cried at the end of this book. It's an emotional roller coaster in the best way possible. Snakes, swamps and all.

I can't say too much more without spoiling anything, so I'll end here. You need to read these book. It wasn't my perfect story, but it was right up there! If nothing else, you'll be so very glad that you're sitting in a comfortable space, reading about other people struggling to survive in the Amazon.

September 27, 2019