The Upside of Falling by Alex Light

“The Upside of Falling” by Alex Light is a lighthearted young adult romance that follows Becca Hart, a high school student who has never experienced real love but enjoys reading about it in romance novels. After a conversation with her former best friend leads to teasing about her lack of dating experience, Becca claims she’s already in a relationship. Enter Brett Wells, the school’s star athlete, who overhears and agrees to pretend to be her boyfriend. While Brett is popular, he’s tired of everyone assuming his life is perfect. As they navigate their fake relationship, they begin to discover deeper feelings and learn about each other’s insecurities and hopes.