Bookanistas: FALL FOR ANYTHING by Courtney Summers

Plot without spoilers:  Raw and intense, Courtney Summers' FALL FOR ANYTHING follows Eddie Reeves as she struggles to make sense of her father's suicide.  When her long-time best friend, Milo, is unable to help her find the answers she seeks, Eddie turns to mysterious, older Culler Evans, a photography student of her dad's.  But Culler may be as damaged by the loss of Seth Reeves as Eddie, which may drive them both to a dangerous edge.

Literary Highlights: First, the title, which is rich with metaphor.  As you read along, you discover a million ways to understand this perfect choice.  Next, the descriptions of run-down buildings as on ongoing motif in the novel which counterpoint the emotional states of the people encountering them, both in photographs and (fictional) reality.  Finally, the evolution of Eddie's "cold hand" condition (no explanation here--just read it!)

Finally, just gotta say: The choices Eddie makes at key moments of the novel are stunningly scary but they ring very true.  I'm feeling along with Eddie every step of the way even when my rational brain is crying for her to think twice.  An emotional roller coaster ride that leaves you breathless.

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Closing by sending my sympathy to the many in the writing world who have lost a dear friend in the talented and gracious Lisa (L.K.) Madigan.  Read some lovely words from her agent here.