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The Falling

A Brightest Stars Novel (The Stars Series, Book 1)

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The Falling

By: Anna Todd
Narrated by: Lauren Ezzo
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A new love story from Anna Todd begins with The Falling, the first novel in a new trilogy from the number one internationally bestselling author of the After series.

Twenty-year-old Karina is proud of the independent life she is trying to create for herself in Ft. Benning, Georgia. A dutiful officer’s daughter, supportive sister to a troubled twin brother, and caring friend to her roommate, Elodie, Karina always puts the needs of others ahead of her own and prides herself on being a fixer of broken things—whether it’s the house she’s just bought or the fragmented family she works hard to keep intact.

Like anyone who has grown up around an army base, Karina also knows the background noise that follows men and women home from war. And when she meets Kael, a handsome soldier on the cusp of discharge, she’s immediately intrigued by his brooding presence and enigmatic silence. As their uncertain and unexpected friendship starts to turn into something more, Karina tries to piece together Kael’s story: he is emotionally closed off, recovering from wounds and other trauma in the aftermath of two tours in Afghanistan. In her practice as a physical therapist, Karina has a strong desire to help him heal, and though it challenges her many insecurities and anxieties, she has an equally strong desire to trust him. But that trust is fragile, like the preciousness of a soldier’s life. It can be gone in an instant. Ultimately facing a crossroads, their relationship will be tested by the one thing that Karina cannot accept, forgive, or understand.

Anna Todd’s Brightest Stars trilogy continues with The Burning and The Infinite Light of Dust, coming soon.

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Contemporary Family Life Genre Fiction Military Feel-Good
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Karina tends to exhibit dramatic behavior, while Kale comes across as a kind and compassionate individual.

I like it

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the narrator expressed the emotions of the story amazingly. Karina & Kale are two broken people who have found each other by chance. Karina is an overthinker, often babbles and Kale is reserved, a man of few words. There were times I wanted to yell at them to say something, say more, communicate!!! but that's part of this story. Slow burn, 0.5 spice level.

amazing narrator, emotional story

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This is another amazing book by Anna Todd. It’s a Must Read!!!Looking forward to the next one!

Amazing!!!!

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I was waiting for the big moment that never seemed to happen it was just a series of let down. & never any answers!

Very lackluster

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It started out slow, but loved it by the end. It had similarities to the After Series. I highly recommend.

Really Enjoyed

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I just loved it! Karina’s anxiety and self doubt felt so real for a twenty year old girl. The love Kael and Karina shared was precious!

Wonderful love story

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This was a great book, and I can’t wait for the second one. I didn’t care for the narrator though.

Great Book!

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Great story, however I am not a fan of the ending, hopefully the second book of the trilogy will bring some closure for me. Great narration performance!

Not my favorite ending

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I was looking for something like the AFTER series, but this book is really slow. I skipped a few chapters and still followed the story. The main character overthinks the same things over and over. Although I couldn't finish it, I might try again since I used a credit on it. Overall, I’m disappointed.

Way too Much self Thinking

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I enjoyed the After series but this book was just okay. The main character has low self esteem and it was difficult at times to read. Cael Martin was an interesting character but too many questions are left to unanswered. Not sure if I would continue to read the next book in series.

Just okay

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