Falling like Leaves

Bramble Falls

De: Misty Wilson

Narrado por: Rebekkah Ross

Gilmore Girls meets Jenny Han in this “delightfully autumnal small-town romance” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) about a city girl stuck in a quaint small town who must confront her future and her old flame while the town prepares for an annual fall festival.

Ellis has a plan: spend her senior fall prepping her application for Columbia, get into their journalism program, and set the foundation for a respectable career. So when her parents announce that not only are they separating, but Ellis has to move with her mom from New York City to Bramble Falls, Connecticut, to live with her aunt and cousin, it couldn’t come at a worse time.

From past summers spent in Connecticut, Ellis knows Bramble Falls is idyllic and charming. But it also seems to be full of distractions. There’s local barista Cooper Barnett, Ellis’s one-time best friend and first kiss who now wants nothing to do with Ellis. And then there’s the Falling Leaves Festival, a local autumnal celebration run by Ellis’s aunt where people from all over come to see Bramble Falls’s beautiful foliage. The house is stuffed with decorations, and every conversation seems to center around the festival.

Dragged to every oh-so-charming event from apple picking to pumpkin carving, Ellis can’t stop bumping into Cooper…or falling for the quaint town and its quirky residents. As her return to Manhattan gets repeatedly delayed, Ellis finds herself caught between two very different places—and the futures they represent.

©2025 Misty Wilson (P)2025 Simon & Schuster Audio

Gilmore Girls meets Jenny Hann

Gilmore Girls meets Jenny Hann

Falling Like Leaves by Misty Wilson was such a cute cozy fall read!

I really enjoyed this cozy autumn novel. It was so cute and sweet and def screams fall vibes. This is a medium paced read, that I found to be lighthearted, funny, emotional and relaxing. I found this book to be a perfect blend of relaxation and emotional tension. It was filled with lovable characters, and great FMC & MMC. It came with a diverse cast of characters, all of which were strongly developed. It is heartfelt, charming and engaging! This is definitely a memorable and thought provoking novel!

“Falling Like Leaves” centers around the FMC named Ellis. Ellis’s parents separate, so her and her Mom go live with Ellis’s aunt and cousin, in Bramble Falls, Connecticut. Ellis then reconnects with Cooper, her childhood best friend. A local tradition called the “Falling Leaves Festival” which is hosted by Ellis’s aunt happens and Ellis and Cooper keep bumping into each other, while doing their fun festivities! Ellis starts falling for Cooper and ultimately has to make a big decision about her location and future. You will not want to miss out on what happens in this second chance romance novel!

I think fans of Gilmore Girls will definitely enjoy reading this cozy novel! Content warnings are extremely minor, separation of parents, young romance (PG 13 - no explicit scenes), emotional tension and miscommunication.

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Falling Like Leaves swept me away. Bramble Falls feels so alive—like a small town you could walk right into—and the characters are written with such heart that you can’t help but root for them. The story is cozy yet emotional, with just the right balance of romance, charm, and depth. I found myself smiling, tearing up, and savoring every chapter.

This book captures the magic of second chances and the beauty of small-town love. If you’re looking for a heartfelt, binge-worthy read that lingers with you long after you close the book, Falling Like Leaves is it. I absolutely loved it and can’t wait to return to Bramble Falls again! 🍂❤️

Love!!!

Enjoyed it, It is a good and easy read! 10/10 Recommend. Gives me Gilmore Girls vibes!

The coziness and nostalgic feeling

I loved the nostalgic feeling I got when referring to the 90s pop culture. It made it feel real like this is something that would truly happen in a small town.

The town is so cute

3.25⭐️

Let me start by saying that this was a cute fall story. I think that i expect it to love it even though it’s a YA novel since i read tons of YA. Ellis felt incredibly immature throughout the whole book, don’t get me wrong she had some nice moments too but the balance was definitely off. Cooper on the other hand was so bland, to be honest i was rooting for Jake because Jake actually put in the effort. The overall story of the town was lovely though and i really enjoyed that side of the story.

Wanting a fun and cozy read, this one is a must!

This book captures fall/autumn perfectly! I absolutely love the story line and how the main character really comes into her own. The love story in this book is so sweet, it just gives me cozy vibes.

Loved it!

If you are a small town Gilmore girly LOVER this book is for you! It has romance, to mother daughter bonding and even TEA!THIS BOOK kept me reading ! It’s a perfect book for those who are in a reading slump!

Very Cute Story

This was a cute fall story. I thought that this was going to be an adult fall love story, but having the story centered around high school kids, isn't bad either. I really liked all of the characters (well except for Ellis' dad), they were very relatable and relatable.

I loved the found family that this story delivered. The friendships between Ellis and kids at the high school was cute and entertaining. This story reminded me of the Gilmore Girls and a little bit of Dawson's Creek. I love reading about a small town romance. It's sweet and enduring.

I think Ellis and Cooper love story was really cute. I loved how Cooper fought for Ellis and their budding romance. He always reminded her that it's okay to follow your dreams and not what others want you to be. He loved her from the very beginning, when they met when they were little. Even though she needed a true reality check, Ellis came around and realize that she didn't need to keep up a schedule or try to make her Dad happy. She just needed to open her eyes and heart to see the beauty of Bramful Falls and the people in it. It was her saving grace.

Overall, this was a really good story. I gave it 4 stars. If you like small town romances and the show, the Gilmore Girls, then you'll love this story!