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The Moment We Fell

Kelli Warner (Goodreads Author)

4.12 · Rating details · 90 ratings · 17 reviews

Nothing good happens when people keep secrets.

Paige Bryant’s dreams of becoming a professional ballet dancer died along with her mother. Drowning in grief and plagued by guilt, Paige is blindsided by a provision in her mother’s will that sends her to live with the father she never knew. Forced to start over in a new town and at a new school where she's now the principal's ...more

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Published June 25th 2019 by Wave Runner Publishing

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Jun 26, 2019 Elena Love rated it really liked it

*I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own!*

The Moment We Fell is a touching story, full of loss and change that depicts the lives of two completely different characters. But, as we all know, opposites do attract more often than not and can either collide or fit in together like a puzzle. The story follows Paige, a dancer whose mother dies and she's forced leave the life she knew behind, in order to live with her estranged father. She gives up da *I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own!*

The Moment We Fell is a touching story, full of loss and change that depicts the lives of two completely different characters. But, as we all know, opposites do attract more often than not and can either collide or fit in together like a puzzle. The story follows Paige, a dancer whose mother dies and she's forced leave the life she knew behind, in order to live with her estranged father. She gives up dancing in the process and her life is turned even more upside down when she meets Cade. He's basically the bad boy your parents warned you to stay away from and that is exactly what Paige's father does. She's the principal's daughter and he's a juvenile delinquent whose life hasn't been that easy. They both had to deal with grief and let go of the past in order to move towards a better future!

I really enjoyed how the author dealt with the topic at hand and did not focus too much on the romance between the two main characters. It was truly a breath of fresh air that I'd like to experience more when reading Young Adult novels! It was really easy for me to get through the story itself and actually relate to it. The writing wasn't one of the novel's strongest points in my opinion, but it was still delightful to read. The novel was pretty well structured, after all, which is why I didn't mind the minor misfortunes I encountered throughout it.

The characters were well written, which made them easy to relate to and sympathize with. I could really feel Paige's anguish and Cade's frustration while reading. Their relationship wasn't all rainbows and butterflies and, even though the author could've explored it to its full potential by delving a little deeper in its development, I really liked how it progressed. Both of them tried to work through their problems better than any adult would've had the courage to and deal with the things they'd lost in the process. Their development throughout the novel wasn't extraordinary, but it was definitely enough. The secondary characters were also an integral part of the story, even though we didn't get such a huge glimpse of where they came from.

Would I recommend The Moment We Fell? Probably, yes! Especially if you're a fan of novels that deal with grief and follow characters that have to adapt to it through change. It wasn't the best novel I've ever read, nor was I impressed by it, but I definitely enjoyed how quick and light it was to read! It was a truly heartbreaking story and I feel like it depicted the struggles of feeling like an outsider in a, seemingly, familiar place, pretty well! The characters were likable and easy to connect to, which always makes it easier for me, as a reader, to have a nice reading experience and follow their journey without feeling left out. I feel like the novel would be a great summer read so, now is the time for you to pick it up, if you're thinking about giving it a try! ...more

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Jun 22, 2019 Vanessa ♛Queen Alchemy ϟ Novel Nerd Faction♛ rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2019-reading-challenge, arc, contemporary, own-ebook-read, reviewed, romance, young-adult

Disclaimer: This review MAY contain spoilers. I received an Advance Reader Copy at no cost from the publisher/author. All opinions expressed in my review are my own.

This is a very touching story about coming to terms with loss and being accepting to change. I was really touched by this story. Both of the main characters experience and deal with loss and changes in their lives in different ways. I loved the overall theme of how much choice -- both the choices that we make in response to our pain Disclaimer: This review MAY contain spoilers. I received an Advance Reader Copy at no cost from the publisher/author. All opinions expressed in my review are my own.

This is a very touching story about coming to terms with loss and being accepting to change. I was really touched by this story. Both of the main characters experience and deal with loss and changes in their lives in different ways. I loved the overall theme of how much choice -- both the choices that we make in response to our pain and the choice that we make to either accept or reject our pain -- can play a determining factor in how far one can fall down the rabbit hole or how high one can rise after a fall.

I enjoyed the voices of both main characters. I didn't feel overly connected to them, but they weren't bland by any means. They actually had quite a lot of depth. I was certainly interested in their story. They each had similar issues that ran deep. They had both lost their mothers and then had their lives turned upside down afterward. I loved the impressive character growth for both characters over the course of the story. They each have to deal with their suppressed feelings and learn to let go of the pain that is holding them back. It is beautiful how they both help each other do this through the other. They are certainly very much changed people from the start of the book to where they end up at the close of the book. I also enjoyed the side characters. Macy and Quinn were delightful. Shawn and Connie were so likable. I loved Tanner and Lily. I even liked Jay's character, though it is hard to understand his motives in the beginning. All of the characters flowed well with each other.

The plot of the story is good, but I can't help but notice the similarities in the plot of this book and the 2001 movie, Save the Last Dance. They both basically have the same premise, though not everything is exactly the same. A high school girl that dances ballet has to move in with her estranged father and uproot her life when her mother is killed in a car accident that she feels responsible for. I couldn't help but immediately think of the similarities, unfortunately. While they are both similar, this book did stand out in the emotion that the weaving of the plot produces.

The romance was okay, not great. It seemed like the romance in the story took a backseat to the overall theme of dealing with grief and loss. I liked both main characters together and apart, but their romance felt a little rushed to me. It wasn't exactly instalove, but the introductory period when you get to know someone felt like it was skipped over. I did like that when they were together they really talked and seemed to get to know each other on a deeper level that way. While they definitely worked as a couple and I enjoyed their story, I didn't feel passionate about their romance at all.

Overall, touching and emotional read that was impossible to put down! While I didn't love it as much as Warner's first book, Not with the Band, it is still a well-written story with very realistic characters. It was a pleasure to read this and I can't wait for Warner's next book!

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Jun 24, 2020 Amour S. ♡ rated it it was amazing

I absolutely loved this book from start to finish. I can't remember the number of times I shed a few tears reading this. It's crazy because I've never experienced a huge loss like the main characters did but this book really tugged at something inside of me. Get this book and read it, I can't recommend it enough. ...more

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Dec 11, 2019 Dana Turell rated it it was amazing

I love how the author develops these characters and their story. Her writing style makes you feel all of the emotions as the story unfolds. Pick this book up for the young adult in your life, and get one for yourself while you're at it! ...more

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Aug 31, 2019 Danielle (Life of a Literary Nerd) rated it really liked it

A super cute fun read, with an emotional punch to ground the story. Paige and Cade were super cute and I loved seeing their relationship develop.

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Jun 20, 2020 Taylor rated it really liked it

This book was heartbreaking but great!!!

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May 04, 2020 Caitlin Fontana rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: ya-coming-of-age

okay, this book disappointed me a bit! At first, I was like this is going to be great! It's going to have a beautiful story, with a message and some meaningful prose, but it all fell a little flat!

As the story progressed I became a bit more disappointed with HOW it was written. The writing seemed slightly amateurish and held a lot of cliches in it's writing. Maybe if you're still a teenage girl you won't notice that part as much, but the conversations within the story between friends and the lov ...more

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Aug 03, 2019 Jennifer rated it really liked it

Although this was my first time reading this author, it certainly will not be the last time. Described as teen & young adult romance, this novel is about a seventeen-year-old girl, Paige, who after losing her mother suddenly is sent to live with a father that she never knew about and also has decided to give up her passion for dance, that she has been doing since she was four-years-old. New in town and new to her new home with her father, step-mother, and half-siblings, Paige makes friends easil Although this was my first time reading this author, it certainly will not be the last time. Described as teen & young adult romance, this novel is about a seventeen-year-old girl, Paige, who after losing her mother suddenly is sent to live with a father that she never knew about and also has decided to give up her passion for dance, that she has been doing since she was four-years-old. New in town and new to her new home with her father, step-mother, and half-siblings, Paige makes friends easily but is drawn to the "bad-boy" Cade. Cade has also suffered incredible loss, as well as, gotten involved in bad crowds leading to trouble. However, he has turned his life around despite still dealing with his emotions about everything that has happened with his parents. Cade and Paige find themselves unlikely friends and sharing things they tell no one else about their losses, hopes, and dreams. But their emotional baggage coupled with Paiges's Dad's adamant warnings about her staying away from Cade repeatedly stands in their way.

So, I don't read a ton of Teen/Young Adult novels, but this one piqued my interest. And, I'm so glad to have read it. The Moment We Fell is very emotional and oftentimes, contains difficult subject matter about death and dying. Think back to when you were seventeen and felt like the world was on your shoulders at times... This was Paige and Cade for the majority of the novel and Warner's writing and imagery is so real and well-done that there were times while I was reading that I could feel the characters' tension, sadness, anxiety, and regret right along with them.

Reading this novel will have you praying for people to give Cade the second-chance he deserves, cheering and rooting for Paige to re-discover her passion for dance, and whole-heartedly hoping that these two teenagers can find the peace and happiness that they deserve. The only thing that left me a little unsettled was the ending because I love a clear-cut happy ending in things that I read. The ending to The Moment We Fell is certainly hopeful, but I couldn't help but long for more about what happens to these amazing characters in the future.

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Jun 26, 2019 Emmyjo rated it really liked it

The moment we fell
By Kelli Warner

4 out of 5 stakes!!

This book is so cute and the way the characters are presented are awesome.
We meet Paige whom I have to say is just terrific. Not only does she have to go live a father she doesn't even really know, she gives up dancing for awhile. And then starting in a new place and meeting new people isn't exactly what she wants to do. But those are her mother's wishes when she passed away.
Just when she is fitting in she meets Cade and right away the rumors s ...more

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Oct 31, 2019 Ezinwanyi Chinyere rated it liked it

Shelves: contemporary-romance, young-adult

3.5 stars.
This story is an interesting story about starting over and young love. Paige Bryant has to move in with her father after her mother passed away. The problem is that she didn’t know she had a father until her mother’s Will was read and he didn’t know about her either. Dealing with the loss of the only parent one knows and moving with the new parent who has a family...what a dicey situation for a grieving adolescent. Then add the fact that her new dad is the principal of her new high sch ...more

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Jun 11, 2019 Esther Haddie's Haven rated it really liked it

First of all, I've wanted to read Kelli Warner's work for a while now. I don't remember when or where I got the recommendation, but her book "Not with the Band" is on my TBR. LOL. "The Moment We Fell" was not a quick read, but I was definitely glued to my seat each time I picked it up. I absolutely loved Cade. I try to avoid stereotypes, but I genuinely love a reformed bad boy with a secret. Its my guilty pleasure. I love a real character. Paige was real and relatable, and I totally feel for her ...more

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Aug 12, 2019 Jody Joy rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I loved the way the author presented these two characters. This was a pull your heartstrings love story between two young people from very different backgrounds. I received this book from Library Things Early Reviewer program for an honest review.

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Feb 28, 2020 Dee/ bookworm rated it it was amazing

Very clean book. Only a few kisses, most of which are abstract not detailed. Very good plot and delivery of loss. The main characters are someone you can identify with and the secondary characters are just as entertaining as the main ones.

I would definitely recommend.

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Aug 14, 2019 April rated it really liked it

Shelves: drama, kindle-unlimited, loss, romance, young-adult

3.5 Stars

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Jul 20, 2019 Cathryn Stephens rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Great read for all ages, not just young adults

A sweet multi-faceted love story that takes lots of twists and turns. Put this one one your summer beach reading list for sure!

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Jun 02, 2019 Angel Leya rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary, romance, young-adult

Paige's life got turned upside down when her mother died. Not only did she finally learn about the father she never knew, but she was given over to his care. He lives miles away, with a family of his own, and he's the principal of the new school she'll attend. Just. Great. But at least her first day carries a little drama--enough to distract from the "principal's daughter who appeared out of nowhere." And of course, it comes in the form of a hot guy. A guy with rumors and a past. And according t ...more

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Kelli Warner has loved books ever since she could hold them in her hands. Propelled by a ferocious imagination as a child, her love for writing began by creating simple short stories and soap opera scenes while her mom watched General Hospital. Kelli went on to become an award-winning and Emmy-nominated TV newscaster and reporter while continuing to write young adult and contemporary romance novel ...more