Book Review for Let it Fall by PE Virk

I received this book for free. This does not impact my review in any shape or form.

Let It Fall, by P.E Virk, is a new adult story about adults who struggle in coming to terms with their identity, and what encompasses it, whether it be a mental illness, failing relationships, or a sexuality that can separate you from your loved ones. Jasmine is a young entrepreneur who decides to take a break by going to Seattle, in which she meets a handsome stranger she decides to entertain, if only to distract herself. Darius, Jasmine’s friend from college, tries to come to terms with his attraction for a mutual friend and what this means for himself and his family. Joey, Jasmine’s fling, is trapped in an emotionally abusive relationship, and finds himself in a corner when his girlfriend tells him she’s pregnant. 

I identified with Darius more than I should, mainly because I know what it feels to be trapped in a job that feels like it’s going nowhere (spoiler; being a teacher). Moreover, the fact that Darius had to see Zachary nourishing his affections for Jasmine may seem like a low blow, although at this point, it’s been so long I wonder if Zachary is even in his radar anymore. Regardless, I come from a family where anything remotely LGBTQ is frowned upon, so I appreciated the supportive nature that Darius’s father approached him, even if he may not understand it. Joey, however, is a different; I’ve seen clients who refuse to leave toxic partners, that they feel that they’re all the have because those partners made them feel that way. It’s not overtly abusive since there’s no hitting or screaming, but Joey deserves better. It’s why I also applaud the ending Virk gave him, even though it’s not a traditional happy end. It’s more of a cliff hanger really, but still, better to traverse the unknown than spend time with someone who’s put you down for so long. 

I also enjoyed the new beginnings Virk introduces in the story. I remembered very much feeling those turbulent emotions when I was a senior in college. I had absolutely no idea what I was going to do, and while I was accepted to a grad school, I was unsure of it. I wanted so desperately to escape into writing, but at the same time, I felt that it wouldn’t make enough for me to live off of. I was already a content writer and I was getting burnt out from that. It didn’t help that I was writing my own works and maintaining the book review blog at the time. I needed something different, and similar to our lovely characters, change can either come forcibly or by our own choice. Whether it be beneficial or an obstacle is up to us. 

As such, I would give this book a 4 out of 5 stars.