Thank you Netgalley for providing this ARC of The Speed of Falling Objects by Nancy Richardson Fischer.

Danny (Danielle), feels like a lost soul. Dealing with teasing at school for only having one eye, not having a good relationship with her mother, or her best friend, and never really knowing her celebrity father, has left her feeling stranded. Danny is self conscious, easily intimidated and hesitant to make decisions. So it's no surprise when her "Bear Grylls-like" dad offers to take her on the adventure of a lifetime, that Danny eventually decides to go. A trip to the Amazon, on camera, with a hunky teen heartthrob Gus Price. Her mother is dismayed, but Danny is hopeful that this will strengthen her character and draw her closer to her dad.

Things take a dangerous turn quickly after their small plan crashes right in the heart of the jungle. They immediately lose members of their crew and they have to act fast to survive. Will this bring her and her dad closer? Will this kindle a romance between her and her celebrity crush? Things are going to have to get a lot worse before they get better.

If I were a teen, I probably would have loved this. It's got great adventure, fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants action, and gooey romance. As a cynical old lady though, it's ridiculously unbelievable. The overly exaggerated characters, the accident itself, and the overnight transformation of Danny. But, that didn't mean that it wasn't fun to read.

Hello Lovelies. Sorry I've been a bit neglectful in posting here. I had the opportunity to read an advanced copy The Speed of Falling Objects by Nancy Richardson Fischer courtesy of NetGalley and Harlequin TEEN. While I was granted the ability to read it for free, in exchange for my honest review, all thoughts are my own.

Here's the thing...I literally can't give this book fewer than five stars because it's the first one in probably at least a decade that I accidentally stayed up all night reading because I literally couldn't put it down. (Okay, I did put it down once, at about three in the morning, to try to sleep, but I couldn't stop thinking about it...apparently others have read the whole thing in less than four hours, but I'm not that fast of a reader.)

The most important factor to me, about this story, was the voice. Regardless of anything else, the voice was so gripping that I kept getting utterly caught up in the story. I don't actually think I'd have ever picked it up if I'd realized that this was not the cute contemporary that for some reason I had assumed it was, and that it was instead an adventure/thriller story set in a rainforest filled with horrible creepy crawlies constantly trying to kill everyone. I'm glad I read it, though. It was intense, and heartfelt. The main character's personal growth was beautiful to watch, and I was definitely rooting for her and her friends. I wasn't actually the biggest fan of the romance, but that was a small portion of the story. I would perhaps rate it 4.5 stars overall instead of 5 because of the romance portion, if it hadn't been the only book that had captivated me so utterly in such a long time.

I would recommend it for fans of The Sandcastle Empire (minus the sci-fi elements) and the show Lost, and thriller fans in general. It was incredibly gritty and vivid and raw. A fantastic read, even if I do end up drinking every bit of coffee I own today to stay awake, lol.

**I will be sharing this review on Goodreads, and my instagram stories today (https://www.instagram.com/read.write.coffee/), and on my Instagram feel at the end of August of beginning of September.

Riveting adventure story with a protagonist who shares her worries and fears. After reading this, you will know more about the dangers of the Amazon than you ever wanted.

I enjoyed this book. Being stranded in the rainforest jungle and needing to survive reminded me a little bit of the hunger games - the characters stuck together and had to survive. It also was realistic - not everyone gets a happily ever after. I loved the main character. Wish her dad was a little different. Gus was a fun character to be a part of the story.

I wasn't sure what this book was entirely about but i was intrigued enough by the blurb. I'm so glad I got to read this book. It was a gripping tale of courage, love, and learning to stand on your own two feet. Love, courage and strength come in many forms and Danger Danielle Warren learns this the hard way.
There were times, I would think the adventure was too much but then would stop reading to reflect a little. Everything happened exactly as it should-- sometimes it was beautiful and sometimes it was gut-wrenching but it was always enlightening. I'm glad that Nancy Richardson Fischer didn't "Disneyfy" the book. While this story was fiction, it was not farfetched or over the top.
I also think that this book will appeal to many young adults not just females given that the lead character is a female. The backdrop/setting of the story will appeal to the guys and girls alike. It will also not only appeal to the young adult group but adults too. Upper middle grades would love the adventure-- so many bugs lol.
D 5/5

The concept hooked me right away. Danny doesn't see herself as much since an accident caused her to lose an eye, but when her celebrity dad offers her a chance to be on his show for her birthday, she can't refuse and wants to do her best to prove she's still the same adventurous kid from before.

Danny pretty much worships Cougar and I had a feeling early on Cougar wouldn't be what he seems and that's about right. He loves the fame and attention and wants to use Danny for personal gain. Danny is so excited to get to know him better but he has other plans for her on the show.

I got more into the book after the crash and reality set in that these people are stuck in the jungle. It's even more about survival than discovering your self-worth.

One of my main complaints would be Cougar himself. He belittles and embarrasses Danny and thinks very highly of himself to the point where I got frustrated reading and would take breaks.

Overall, there are some good reveals in the book and darker scenes along the way as Danny tries to survive her dad, her growing crush on Gus, and the jungle itself.

3.5/5 stars

Oh, this is a good one! The story starts with an almost impossibly perfect premise (a plane crash and survival with a father, a celebrity and a crew.) As such, our characters are thrown into a survival situation that reveals values and gets everyone into an authentic zone where relationships come alive and challenge the bugs for the most present influence. This is a quick read, but does more to accomplish a living, breathing environment than so many other recent book. Dialogue locks you in, and you're right there with these characters for a gripping, thought-provoking adventure. You'll be asking what you'd do, think and want if you were ever in that kind of scary situation, which is the mark of a very successful book. Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for a review copy. I enjoyed this one very much and will look for other titles by this supremely talented author.

This book was not my cup of tea! I felt as though it was aced very slowly and did not like Cougar at all as the father figure in the novel. He is a selfish person who could care less for his daughter. The story felt heavy and dragged on and on in the jungle.

This one really surprised me! I was not expecting it to take such twists and turns, but I'm glad it did. I almost read the entire thing in one sitting.

It was a unique spin on the absent parent, single parent trope. It almost read like an episode of Survivor meets Naked and Afraid. I was very surprised by the ending and yet somehow not surprised at all. The entire book was a journey and an adventure.

Danny, the main character, is a real joy to get to know. Her dad kind of sucks, her mom has her own skeletons. It reminds us that parents are people, too. Do we forgive them for their shortcomings or do we cut them out of our lives?

There's adventure, drama, and just the right amount of romance, but most importantly, there's a lovely message for all readers: having anxiety and fears is okay, but so is not letting them rule your life. A wonderful read all the way around.

This book was fabulous! Danny is the most amazing character and I think I fell in love with Jupiter just a little bit. From the time the plane crashes in the jungle until the very end and that last game of truth or dare I could not put this book down. It was so well written that I was pulled completely into the story and didn’t want to leave!

The Speed of Falling Objects is a great edge of your seat novel. I fell in love with the story and characters from the very first chapter. This is a great story that teaches you if you dig deep inside yourself you can accomplish anything. GREAT STORY FOR ALL!!!!!

The Quick Cut: A girl who lost her eye at a young age agrees to go on a trip to the Amazon with her long absent celebrity father. Chaos arises when the plane crashes and everyone's life is thrown in peril.

A Real Review:
Thank you to Inkyard Press for providing the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Parents take a serious fall from grace the older we get. When we're young they often are seen as heroes who raise us and show us right from wrong. As we wise up, eventually the reality of being human like the rest of us sets in and disappointment occurs. So when one parent is missing in action, does the fall look like a crash & burn or do they stay mythical in status? For our heroine Danny, the reality of her parent's faults come epically crashing down.

Danny is a girl with many faults. Having lost her eye at a young age (and her father soon after), she has spent her life keeping her head down and playing it the safe route to ensure she keeps her remaining eye. Being the book smart one in the room is the way to going into any situation well advised. Unfortunately, thats all thrown out the window when her absentee dad offers Danny a spot on a trip to the Amazon and she accepts...with the plane crashing on the way there. Will she find that the truth hurts or is she more resilient than she gives herself credit for?

I inhaled this book in less than eight hours. Once I started this story, I could not stop myself because it just pulled me in and I had to know the ending for Danny. She's gone through so much in her life and blamed herself for so many issues with her parents that its hard not to feel for her. Once the action gets going, reality hits hard core for this group with snakes, bug bites, traumatic injuries, & impossible odds to find safety. I kept dropping my jaw in shock each time the odds increased and for good reason - you couldn't help but wonder if this would end ugly.

Danny takes a true journey in this book between discovering the truth of her childhood, seeing her father for who he is, realizing the person she truly is, & what strength she has inside her. Those are all areas in life alone that are tough to swallow and she takes the hits one after the next like a champion (even if she doesn't see it at first). It's intense and heroic all at once.

On the polar opposite side, her dad named Cougar is selfish, conniving, and basically Bear Grylls if you want another celebrity to match him against. Although on the outside he's a wilderness man, it doesn't take long for his true colors to show and how much it impacts everyone in his circle. I absolutely wanted him to die full disclosure but by the end felt bad for it. You see his reason for the way he is and instead he becomes a flawed man rather than a villain.

With a great story and heroine to pull you in, Nancy has written another hit that cannot be missed.

My rating: 5 out of 5

Thank you NetGalley for the digital copy of The Speed of Falling Objects by Nancy Richardson Fischer. Danny (Danielle) feels like a misfit since losing an eye and being caught in the middle of a divorce. Raised by her mom, she hasn't seen her famous survivalist dad for years. Her mom is bitter since the divorce and her dad doesn't come around. Danny accepts an invite to be in one of his survivalist television shows filmed in the Amazon Rain Forest to try to get to know her dad better. In the end Danny learns who her father truly is. This story is about how people aren't always what we think they are, that people will disappoint us; but in the end we have to look for the good in people so we can move on and live a full life.

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
Thanks NetGalley!

What an intriguing storyline. Danni lost an eye and had to relearn a lot. Her dad is a famous tv star whom has been mostly absent. Danni blames herself ro this, thinking she isn't "enough" for him so she jumps at the chance to start on his tv show. Unfortunately the plan crashes, and she learns a secret that will make herself question her father as she knows him.

such a fun/good read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to review this book!

Wow. Just wow. This book hooks you from the very first page and holds you until the very end. I couldn't put it down!

Danny, our main character, is fierce, brave, and intelligent, although at first she believes herself to be none of those things. A traumatic incident when she was seven causes her to lose her eye, and splinters her family. She hopes a trip to the rainforest, with her famous father, Cougar, will bring them closer together.

Chaos abounds in this book, but in a realistic way that makes the reader feel as though they are right there with Danny. The descriptions of panic attacks are so spot on that I ached myself as I read. Even though Danny sees herself as forever lacking, always needing to be more, she is the heart of the group as they find themselves battling for survival in the Peruvian rain forest.

The things that Danny learns in the course of the journey alter her life. Who is she? Who will she become? What is the truth and what is a lie? She comes to terms with all this and more as she fights to survive.

I love books where the plane crashes and the characters have to survive. I've read every one out there I think. But this book offers more.

It offers a mashup of a reality show with a survival story. Love it!

It offers romance, but that's not the primary focus. It's about family, friends and personal growth as well as adventure. I could feel the rain forest and the swamp. It offered enough description to build the world in your mind without being too descriptive. (Many people loved the book Under The Tuscan Sun but it made me want to bang my head against the wall with all the descriptions)

I loved the characters, even the ones you love to hate.
I loved the story.
I loved the writing.

Thank you to net galley for an advance copy, which did not affect my review.

I very much enjoyed this book. It starts right in the middle of a plane crash and then it takes you back to see how it all happened. The characters are memorable and the story had its intense and relaxed moments.

This adventure story was so intriguing I had to know how it ended almost as soon as it started. Actually right when it started!!
It really was a wonderful read full of self discovery and discovery of family.
Really enjoyed it and will recommend it - maybe not for a plane flight read though...

RATING: 3.5/5 STARS

I enjoyed THE SPEED OF FALLING OBJECTS. Danny was an admirable heroine. She had to face a lot of challenges - physically (surviving in the Amazon) and emotionally (battling self-esteem issues and difficult relationships). The events in this book are very well-researched, from the wildlife in the jungle to the descriptions of medical injuries the characters had. There were plenty of exciting action scenes involving dangerous creatures and harsh climates. I think fans of survival TV shows would be beyond captivated by this book. I found myself skimming a little towards the end, but I was satisfied with the conclusion and happy with Danny's overall character growth.

A sincere thanks to NetGalley and Inkyard Press for providing an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I devoured this book in one sitting. There's adventure, drama, and just the right amount of romance, but most importantly, there's a lovely message for all readers: having anxiety and fears is okay, but so is not letting them rule your life.

Danger "Danny" Danielle Warren fears everything. Snakes, creepy crawlies...not being loved by her absentee, famous father. At the beginning of the book she questions everything about herself. Why can't she be like her dad, Cougar? Adventurous, brave and fearless. Why can't she be pretty and lovable? But after her and her father's crew become falling objects, that all melts away and she comes to the realization that she's all of that and more. No longer will she be stepped on and belittled. Watching her grow and stand up to her father was nothing short of amazing. The author perfected the pace of the book and made me feel like I was growing right alongside Danny.

My absolute favorite character was Jupiter. Many times I wondered why he couldn't just be Danny's father instead. He was so supportive and was an honest fighter for her cause. The little things that he said to cheer her up always made me smile. For example, after her father just got done making her feel small and unimportant, Jupiter says to Cougar, "Never underestimate the strength of a tiny ant, right, Cougar? They're mighty in their own way." I almost cried because that one metaphor showed me how great he is and how much he wanted Cougar to treat his daughter with the respect she deserves.

Well done, Nancy Richardson Fischer, just...well done. The amount of effort and care put into this book shows and I can't wait to read more of your work. (Especially because you're a PNW native like me!)