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I was a huge fan of Denise Williams' book How to Fail at Flirting so I could not wait to dive into this book!

The Fastest Way to Fall is a funny, sexy, romantic and fun read although it also does have a few more serious themes which were handled very well.

It is about plus sized magazine assistant writer Britta who pitches an idea to review a fitness app in the hopes the story helps her career progress.
Britta doesn't necessarily want to lose weight but to "look good naked", She gets matched up with coach Wes who is also the CEO of the company Britta doesn't know this.
It is a slow burn romance with some tougher themes including disordered eating and helping a family member with drug addiction.

Britta is a great character, I loved her personality and thought it was great that she was so open about her insecurities as many people will be able to relate to those.
Wes is such a kind and caring lead male who is struggling with life and his connection with Britta helps him cope better.

I loved the connection between these two characters and the chemistry was plain to see, My favourite thing was their humour and how they bounced off each other, it made for a fun read.


I wasn't a huge fan of the amount of miscommunication in this book, I am not a huge fan of that trope anyway but felt this took it to the extreme and that two intelligent adults just wouldn't have let it get so far.
It made for a frustrating read,
I also didn't think the big twist near the end was used to its main potential, There was a huge build up and then it was a bit of a letdown when it all came together.

I also don't think the side characters were used to their full potential, Britta's friends were just a bit bland and unforgettable, although I did like Wes's friends and wish we had had more interaction with them.


The writing was engaging and the humour is enjoyable and made me want to read on, There was some great potential with the storyline and characters but sadly I just don't think it was brought together in the best way.


Overall, it was a fun read with interesting characters but the set up let them down, I mich preferred Denise Williams' first book and so will definitely read more from her in the future,

Please note that I was gifted this ebook in exchange for an honest review,

TW: Disordered eating, alcohol and drug abuse of side character, past parental abandonment, mental health issues, I liked how it was set up but I got kind of bored by the friends to lovers romance.
It was just mehstars

CW: from the authors website
Intentional changes in exercise and nutrition habits by a main character that do not include dieting including onpage reflections on exercise and eating habits.

Offpage alcohol and drug abuse of a side character,
The heroine participates in brief and offpage overexercise,
Reference to the eating disorder of a side character,

Im struggling a bit to write this review because parts of the novel worked so well for me and the emotions were so relatable, but other parts left me frustrated and annoyed.


What I enjoyed:
The author did a fantastic job discussing and showing Brittas vulnerabilities and thoughts about her body.
Her struggles

and feelings were very relatable and I loved that the focus was on Britta being strong and loving her body and not on diet or losing weight.

The banter and build up between her and Wes, Im a huge fan of back and forth emails and texts in romance and I loved how playful they were with each other and how their connection evolved.

Britta. Her character arc was a great one and though she stumbled at times, I was always rooting for her.
The Body Bae pieces at the start of many of her chapters were my favorite,
The epilogue. Perfect way to bring everything together and left me with a huge smile on my face,
The Fastest Way To Fall featured some of my favorite tropes: friends to lovers, forced proximity, epistolary romance, caretaker, theres only one bed, and slow burn.


What didn't quite work:
The miscommunications, Im just not a fan of lying by omission or issues that could be addressed and solved together if everyone would just be honest.
I understand why Wes and Britta were hesitant to come clean, but this plot point lasted much too long.

Wes. I wanted to love him so badly, but boy did he make it hard sometimes! He was such a sweetheart, but he was so hot and cold.
I was glad Britta called him out on it before moving forward, but I really needed to see him fight for her and what he wanted.
My heart broke as he struggled under the weight of his family and how lost he felt professionally, I think it just felt like there was too much going on with him and I would have preferred seeing him come into his own the same way that Britta did.

Kelsey. Her character felt very one dimensional and her interactions with Wes grated on me, After understanding how emotionally abusive their relationship had been, however, it made more sense why he took so long to rebuff her.
The professional drama at the end resolved very quickly and made the ending feel rushed,

Overall, I enjoyed The Fastest Way To Fall, but I sadly didnt love it,

I voluntarily read an advance review copy of this book Full moment of honesty: even though I really liked Denise Williams debut novel, How to Fail at Flirting, I was hesitant to give The Fastest Way to Fall a try because it revolves around fitness.
The last romance book I read that had a main character in the fitness world was an instant DNF because the way they talked about food and health was toxic.
I have a toxic relationship with food myself, and Im trying to be better about not triggering myself,  I only gave the audiobook a try when I wasmentally prepared for it, and immediately, I was set at ease by the authors note in the beginning.
The audio note, narrated by Denise Williams, made me feel extra safe as a reader,

The heroine, Britta, works as an assistant for a lifestyle website, When the opportunity to reach her next career goals arrives, she immediately goes for it, She has to write a detailed review of a new fatpositive fitness app on the market, This also means shes competing with a coworker vying for the same writing position, so theres a lot of pressure on Britta.
 

I want to first start off by saying how much I appreciated Brittas positive energy throughout the book.
Its such a joy to read about characters who embody their sunny personalities because you automatically feel warmth towards them.
Britta is the kind of girl Id love to have as a friend as I know shed balance out my grumpy butt.
Shes a sweetheart and is genuinely so nice to everyone around her,

Given the premise of the book, Brittas relationship with her body is a pivotal part of The Fastest Way to Fall.
While there are certainly moments when she falters I mean, who is perfect, that relationship is one thats driven by selflove.
Shes not looking to lose weight when she embarks on this new journey, Shes genuinely looking for a lifestyle change that will make her a happier and stronger version of herself.


Wes is the amazing coach working with her on the app, Hes also a cofounder so any relationship between the two could bring up ethical/bias issues since shes supposed to be honestly reviewing his product.
Wes, I thought, was the perfect man for Britta because he cheered her on from the very beginning.
It was sweet how he valued her for who he was and how understanding he was of her, He comes from a pretty rough childhood as he grew up poor, his mother is an addict, and his sister a runaway.
 He has to go on his own journey to break free from his baggage, Hes also coming off of a broken engagement with his exfiancée going off to work for a rival company.
Throughout the whole book, despite everything he is dealing with, he remains Brittas biggest cheerleader, He was just so lovable for that reason alone!

Are you a fan of romances that are rooted in friendship If yes, you, like me, will love the progression of Britta and Wess relationship that develops from companionship and develops into more.
I also love a good relationship with strong epistolary elements, Wes and Brittas relationship first develops via texts first, Its a slowburn relationship and its sweet, tender, and full of care, If youre a sucker for a relationship heavy on the caretaking, youll enjoy their dynamic as much as I did.
I also liked how the misunderstanding between the two was handled, It causes some problems in their relationship, but its not turned into anything too dramatic or unbelievable,  The payoff with the grand gesture is extremely rewarding!

OK last thing, the audiobook was a great way to read this book.
We have two incredible narrators, Teddy Hamilton and NJameh Camara, Teddy Hamilton is a fan favorite and he was excellent, NJameh Camara isnt a narrator Ive come across before, but she is equally incredible, She did such a lovely job at bringing a tenderness to Britta, particularly when she was going through a vulnerable moment.


Denise Williams has a fresh authorvoice and Im really loving her works, What I love the most though is that she writes books about good normal people finding the kind of love that they deserve.
I cant wait to read more from her,

Content notes: mild diet talk, discussions of weight loss, scene of disordered eating leading to hospitalization, addiction, hospitalization of a parent, secondary character with eating disorder, onpage sex

Relationship disclosure: Denise Williams amp I are mutuals on social media.


 
it took me a while to finish this one, and not because the book was bad it was decidedly not but because i felt very attached to the topics discussed and the romance forming between our two leads.


this novel follows britta, who is vying for a single open writing position at the website best life and is in direct competition with her work nemesis.
britta is tasked with creating an account on the insanely popular fitme app and reporting on every step of her health and fitness journey.
she is assigned a coach who will help her incorporate exercise, wellness, and nutrition into her busy schedule, all in a way that matches her lifestyle and personal likes and dislikes.
unbeknownst to her, britta is paired up with the ceo of the app itself, wes lawson, and as they exchange messages and begin meeting up in person for sessions, they slowly start to develop feelings for one another.


brittas story tackles a lot of topics that hit close to home for me, the ideas of body positivity and what exactly it means to be "healthy" and "hot" and who is allowed to be called and view themselves as those things.
there were so many times brittas thoughts and anxieties mirrored my own, it was almost scary. what i liked most about this story is that brittas view of herself and her body was constantly shifting, which i think is something a lot of us can relate to.
there were some days where she was entirely comfortable and confident, and other moments where she felt painfully insecure and small.
and then there were even instances where she felt neutral about her body and just appreciated it for working to keep her alive.


britta and wess love story was also so damn adorable, personal trainer romances are always a hit, after all, i loved how they grew to depend on one another and were constantly supporting and encouraging the other person to push and challenge themselves.
they were also just hot together, like super hot. Such a feel good read! After the heavy storyline of How to Fail at Flirting, I really wasn't sure what to expect going into The Fastest Way to Fall but it was sweet, swoony, slow burn goodness.
The hero is ADORABLE, and I absolutely loved the strong, resilient heroine, They have a relationship that was great to read, interacting through messages first, building a friendship, and then falling for each other along the way.
And the BEST part of the whole thing Yes, our heroine is more than curvy and the story focuses on health and wellness, but it's not a book about shame or changing yourself.
It's about loving yourself. I loved how that storyline was incorporated, and it was the first time that I've read one that felt so natural and inclusive.
Wes genuinely loves every part of Britta and that includes her body,

The story follows Britta, a journalist hoping to make her big break, That opportunity comes in the form of a series of posts reviewing an upandcoming fitness app, While Britta doesn't want to lose weight, she wouldn't mind feeling healthier and better about herself, which is something the app claims to offer.
As she begins messaging her new fitness coach, the two strike up a connection that feels a lot like friendship.
And when they meet in person, that friendship starts to feel like more, But Britta and Wes are both keeping secrets, and while they might have felt innocent at the time those lies of omission begin to feel like a weight on their shoulders.


Personally, I enjoyed this more than How to Fail at Flirting, The two books are loosely connected through a group of friends, but this will easily stand on its own.
I suppose you could say that they have similar vibes, though this one is a lot lighter, It still tackles a few heavy subjects like eating disorders, body image, ex drama, and addiction but the overall feel is upbeat and uplifting.
This is a true slow burn with a strangers to friends to lovers dynamic, and both characters are exceedingly likable.
Wes makes such a great complement to Britta, and it was so refreshing to read about a seriously GOOD guy.
I loved them together, and I was rooting for that moment when they finally crossed the line, If you're looking for something light with depth and heart, then this is sure to satisfy, I was lucky enough to receive an early copy and am voluntarily leaving a review of this heartfelt romance.
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