Review: A Good YA Contemporary Novel
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 07 18, 2012
'Tyler Falls' is a wonderfully written YA contemporary novel. It focuses on Tyler Falls, who is trying to heal after the vicious murder of his parents. He has moved in with his aunt and uncle, has to take anti-depressants, go to therapy, and his life basically sucks. He intends on ending his pain by committing suicide on a specified date. He believes this is the only solution - until he meets Emma, who just happens to be the sister of the man who killed his parents. They don't realize who the other one is until it's too late - until their feelings for each other have been established. What kind of cruel world is this and what are they supposed to do now that they know the whole story?I thought that this novel was deep and moving in it's honest portrayal of a suicidal teen trying to cope with his parent's murder and his subsequent world falling apart. The book is written in alternating points of view, so we're able to see what's happening in Tyler's world and inside his head, and then we switch to hear Emma's thoughts and feelings. This alternating POV keeps the story flowing and allows the reader to experience a bit of both sides of what happened that tragic night. Emma and Tyler are realistically written, so it's easy to identify with them and to feel their confusion and pain. The narrative is interesting and is fast-paced, which makes this book a page-turner until the end. I recommend this book to fans of YA contemporary fiction.Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.