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Synopsis
Neesh, a Pakistani British girl who seldom speaks, and Sammy, an English youth, have loved one another since they met as young children, but they are threatened by the prejudices of those around them, as were their forebears whose lives they seem to be fulfilling.
Is Falling appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
A contemporary fantasy exploring prejudice, identity, and forbidden young love between a Pakistani British girl and an English boy, touching on racism and cultural tensions faced by immigrant communities. The reincarnation element adds depth to themes of repeating historical prejudice.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include racism, islamophobia, and forbidden relationship (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with the powerful forbidden romance between two outcasts fighting against family and social prejudices to be together.