The Speed of Falling Objects

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.