When the World Tips Over By Jandy Nelson

In The Fall, Jandy Nelson weaves an explosive tale of love, secrets, and enchantment set against the vibrant backdrop of Northern California's wine country. The Fall siblings—twelve-year-old Dizzy, seventeen-year-old Miles, and nineteen-year-old Wynton—are grappling with the long shadow of their father's mysterious disappearance, which shattered their family and left them adrift in their own lives.

Dizzy, who dreams of being a heroine in a romance novel, channels her energy into baking and communicating with spirits. Miles, a gifted athlete and dog-whisperer, is yearning for the kind of love that seems perpetually out of reach. Meanwhile, Wynton is a virtuoso violinist on the verge of fame, teetering dangerously close to self-destruction.

The arrival of an enigmatic girl with rainbow hair tips their world upside down. She captivates each of the Falls in different ways, seeming to hold the key to their tangled fates. Just as they begin to unravel the mystery of her significance, catastrophe strikes, leaving them more fractured than before.

Through road trips, family curses, and intertwined love stories, Nelson captures the complexities of grief and the bonds of family. This intricate narrative explores how the past shapes the present and how only by sharing their stories can the Falls hope to heal and rewrite their futures. With lyrical prose and vivid imagery, The Fall is a dazzling exploration of love, loss, and the magical threads that connect us all.