Head Over Heels by Hannah Orenstein

Head Over Heels

by Hannah Orenstein

Looking for the perfect summer read to enjoy during the Olympics? Head Over Heels is the charming, high-stakes rom-com you've been waiting for!

One of Oprah Mag's 'Best Beach Reads of Summer 2020'!


If you love Jo Watson, Zara Stoneley and Sophie Ranald, you'll LOVE Hannah Orenstein!


The stakes have never been higher - but is it time to take a leap, and tumble into love?

After training her entire life to make the Olympic gymnastics team, a disastrous performance ended Avery Abrams' athletic career - for good. Seven years on, she's still lost and, reeling from a breakup with her football star boyfriend, returns to her Massachusetts hometown.

In need of a job, Avery agrees to help new coach, Ryan Nicholson, train Hallie, a promising young gymnast with Olympic aspirations, despite her worries about the memories it will evoke.

Back in the gym, she's surprised to find sparks flying with Ryan, and her long-buried love for her sport reemerging as she helps Hallie's talent shine. But when a shocking scandal breaks, it has shattering effects on the world of gymnastics, Avery and everyone around her.

But Avery is not going to let history repeat itself - she's ready to fight for those she loves - and win.

'A high-flying romantic comedy' Booklist

What does it take to fake the perfect love life? Don't miss Hannah's rom-com of love in the digital ages, Love at First Like, out now! It's the perfect rom-com for anyone who's ever looked for love online!

'Such a perfect book for this digital age' 5* reader review

'The perfect vacation read!'
5* reader review

'I inhaled this book'
5* reader review

Reviewed by Leigha on

3 of 5 stars

Share
I received this book for free from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Former gymnast Avery Abrams returns home to pick up the pieces of her life in this women’s fiction (masking as a rom-com) adult romance.

Look at that cover! I mean, this SCREAMED romantic comedy to me. I expected lots of bantering between our two leads, maybe even some hi-jinks. Instead I got a tepid romance with a disappointing leading man. Ryan was uninteresting and underdeveloped. I didn’t like the way he dismissed Avery’s valid concerns about certain events in the books. The ending is cute, but the journey to it tarnished my enjoyment.

To me, this book is not marketed correctly. While it may look and sound like a rom-com, it’s women’s fiction all the way. Most of the character developments centers around Avery as she comes to terms with her past gymnastic life. She transforms over the novel into someone confidant, motivated, and passionate about her life and her goals. I loved her relationships with the other women – I need more stories with #ladiessupportingladies. It’s empowering in the best way.

tl;dr While I did not like the romance, I found Avery’s journey to self empowerment to be inspirational.

Last modified on

Reading updates

  • Started reading
  • 8 April, 2020: Finished reading
  • 8 April, 2020: Reviewed