Book Review: Falling

By Farris Yawn

Often, when we find an author we like, we will try to find and read everything they have ever written. Since our favorite writers cant write as fast as we read, we often discover a great book we might otherwise have never picked up. Falling, a young-adult, Christian romance by Kathi Harper Hill, is just such a book.

As with many aspects of modern, popular culture, romance novels can often be quite explicit. Even young adult fiction sometimes pushes the envelope. That is why Falling is such a refreshing change of pace. Harper Hill tells a romantic story that feels real, yet it still has a strong, moral center.

Lela Sawyer is eighteen years old and recovering from a serious injury. Her chance encounter with a very famous rock star changes both of their lives in ways neither expected. They struggle to overcome some serious obstacles on their journey together. From tabloid lies, to an eleven-year age difference, to a shocking medical crisis, they use their love and trust in God to try and overcome everthing the world puts in their path. They also have the love and support of their parents, friends and church families, as they work to understand Gods plan for their lives.

Falling is a wonderful book for you or any young adult you may know. This book shows that there is a different form of romance than what is normally depicted in pop culture. If you are not familiar with Kathi Harper Hills work, you will likely seek out all her other novels after you read Falling. You can also visit her blog at Kathi-Harper-Hill.blogspot.com/.