The Upside of Falling
by Alex Light
Book Overview
Seventeen-year-old Becca Hart keeps love shelved in fiction until a spur-of-the-moment lie about a boyfriend collides with Brett Wells, the football captain who chooses to play along. Their staged romance shields Becca from taunts and helps Brett satisfy a father fixated on the high school life he missed, but rehearsed gestures spark real feeling; as performance gives way to honesty, both face the fractures at home and the pull between them, forcing Becca to decide if the fall she dreads is worth the bruise.
This guide charts every chapter, profiles Becca, Brett, and the supporting cast, unpacks core themes, and spotlights sharp quotes that illuminate their arc. Open it for concise summaries, character insights, motif analysis, and memorable lines that deepen your reading of The Upside of Falling.