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Jesse's Girl is due for publication, I thought this would be the prefect time to reread the entire Hundred Oaks series, and my Book Depository voucher sold me on purchasing physical copies.
The second read of this book was even better than the first, During this time, I was able to understand stuff a whole lot better, and connect with the characters even more.
Catching Jordan is about Jordan Woods, the captain and Quarter Back of her school's football team, As a girl, she suffers with some quite sexist comments and ideals, and strives to work as hard as she can, to be the best that she can be.
Her dream is to go to Alabama and play college football, and for her dad, the 'great' Donovan Woods, to go to her games, and finally be happy for her.
I loved Jordan, She was one of the best female protagonists I've seen in YA contemporaries for quite some time, Yeah, she's popular, sporty, etc, but that's not all she is, She still has insecurities and things that she feels like she must time from other people, such as her love for writing and poetry.
She feels that, because she is on the football team, she can't enjoy 'girly' things as they'll make her seem weak.
For the majority of the book, she can't stand being around other girls, especially the cheerleaders, and doesn'treally have much in common with them.
I loved how she came into her own and started to realise that just because she was captain doesn't that she can't be a girl, and just because someone else is a cheerleader doesn't mean they're vapid and shallow.
I'm really glad that she discovered this, and that she finally had some girl friends,
That's not to say that I didn't like her guy friends, though, I adored them all, especially Sam Henry, JJ and Carter were wonderful friends/older brother figures, and even though they don't do feelings, I'm glad they helped Jordan when she was struggling emotionally.
Sam and Jordan were beautiful from page, and even without knowing what happens, you could see the romantic and emotional connection between them from the very beginning.
As with basically all YA contemporaries, romance plays a large role in this book, While I liked parts of Ty and Jordan's relationship, I really couldn't 'ship' it, I thought Ty was controlling and jealous, especially when it came to Sam, I kind of thought their relationship went very fast too, perhaps a bit too fast, I also hated who Jordan was when she was with Ty, as she became a whole new person, one who didn't stand up for herself, and who began to doubt herself.
Ty wanted her to stop doing the thing that she loved, and didn't support her when she was being criticised, even by her own father.
Sam, on the other hand, was the perfect gentlemen to Jordan throughout the whole book, Though he had his own issue, being a 'manwhore' and all, whenever it came down to it, he was there for Jordan, until he wasn't.
He always supported her and was the
best best friend she could want, It was only when his feelings became known to Jordan everyone else had already known that he became distant.
His jealousy of her relationship with Ty was fun to see, even he was the one who pushed her towards Ty.
However, when Jordan really needed him, when she was injured, he never left her side, and did everything he could to help her, right to the very end.
I think I shipped Jordan and Sam pretty much from page, and could not stop smiling at the end.
I know we see more of them in further books, and I honestly can't wait to read the others, especially sitelinkJesse's Girl, for this reason.
Hundred Oaks is one of my favourite contemporary series, and everyone should read at least one of them during their life, as they aren't just about cute, fluffy stories, but actual real issues prevalent in today's society.
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“ How can you be in love with someone for forever
and not be willing to take a chance when it finally
hits you in the face like a linebacker”
Miranda Kenneally did a fantastic job with her debut novel Catching Jordan.
I dont think Ive had as much fun reading a book since sitelinkAnna and the French kiss, It had me sitting on the edge of my seat for four days, I was actually annoyed that I decided to read it over the Christmas break, as I either had endless family members over or had to go out visiting family.
I just wanted to lock myself away with this amazing book, Finally when I did get a little reading time, I found myself in a dilemma once I started reading I couldnt put the book down, I wanted to devour it but at the same time because I was having so much fun, I didnt want my reading journey to come to an end.
I simply adored this book it left me with a huge goofy smile on my face, tears in my eyes from laughing so much and just tore my heart into tiny shreds.
Jordan is the star quarterback for the Hundred Oaks Red Raiders, her dream is to play for Alabama the best football team in the country.
She messed up at last years state championship, but she wont let anything come in the way this year and so far this year shes been playing perfectly.
That is until Ty another great quarterback moves from Texas to her school, Jordan not only has great competition for her position, but Ty is also incredibly good looking so she cant let him distract her from her dream.
I really liked Jordan, she was a strong character, she knew exactly what she wanted and how to go after it.
These days its really hard to like or connect with female protagonists as theyre either really whiny or are a damsel in distress and need helping out in every situation they find themselves in.
But Jordan wasnt like that at all, she was a hugely likeable character, who exuded confidence and I found myself continually rooting for.
What is it about calling guys by their surnames makes them sound so hot St, Clair , Barrons and now Henry Henry has quickly become one of my favourite literary crushes he was so sweet in the fake electronic baby assignment and he showed he had a big heart as he was always looking out for Jordan.
He was selfassured, but not cocky and did I forget to mention totally swoon worthy! His friendship with Jordan was one of the best ones I have come across.
“Im glad hes here with me, even if hes not saying
anything, Sometimes friendship is just that, just
being with someone”
I thought Ty was also a sweet guy, but I felt that there was something shifty about him which I couldnt put my finger on.
I always thought that he didnt really care about Jordan and had his own agenda, I was just waiting for him to stab Jordan in the back.
Catching Jordan could never be the same without JJ and Carter, I adored these guys and their friendship with Jordan and Henry, they had me laughing all the time.
I loved their overprotectiveness over Jordan, how they always had her back covered and how they werent always big and macho but also had a softer, caring side to them such as when Carter took Jordan to the waffle house when she was stressed out.
I would love to have friends like these guys!
I still cant believe that this is Miranda Kenneallys debut novel, she has written such a wonderful story full of fun, charming characters and special friendships.
I cant praise this book enough, If you havent already picked up a copy of Catching Jordan do it now! You simply wont regret it.
Catching Jordan has quite easily become one of myfavourites, I cant wait to get my hands on more of Miranda Kenneallys books,
“Its not that guys arent interested in me, because they are, its that most of the guys I know are either:
.
Shorter than me
Pansies
. On my team
All of the above. ”
So you read the synopsis Figure it's a straight forward YA Jordan and Ty hook up and HEA
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Catching Jordan caught me off guard by how much I liked it, and with its twists and turns!
First of all let me say as an Aussie I HAVE NO IDEA about NFL! Only what I see on movies and books and sometimes ESPN, but I still liked this book with all the football talk and references.
The story
Jordan Woods is the Quarterback of the high school football team.
Jordan is well liked,
Well respected.
Looked up to.
She is also a girl,
Although at times she doesn't act it, She is just one of the boys,
Her best friend since she wasis Sam Henry All the guys are mainly called by their surname in the whole book but sometimes Sam gets Sam and Henry Also JJ and Carter make up their own small little posse.
They are her protectors and best friends,
Jordan's father is the great Donovan Woods, NFL star.
Don has no problem watching his son Mike play Football at University, He doesn't watch, talk or play with Jordan,
Besides her rocky relationship with her Dad Jordan is loving her senior year of high school,
Until Ty Green is transferred,
He trys out for the football team, he is also a QB,
NONE of the team are happy about this is, especially Jordan,
One of the MAIN reason Jordan isn't happy is she's starting to feel all "girly" like have "feelings" and stuff.
She doesn't even know how to kiss let alone being a virgin,
She can't talk to any of the boys about this and she hates the cheerleaders, what does she do
She doesn't want to fall in love now.
She wants to play Ball at Alabama!
This is a story about all things high school, the hierarchy, cheerleaders, football, different relationships and the future.
My thoughts
I LOVED JORDAN, CARTER, JJ AND HENRY! They rocked! Jordan's relationship is different with each one but they are all rock solid.
Great banter and Jordan could hold her own with all of them,
Great Secondary characters excluding Lacey and Kristen but hey they are highschool! Mike, Jake, Marie, Carrie, Vanessa, Jordan's mum.
all good sorts.
Ty I really started to like Ty when he first came, I even felt sorry for him and then became all boyfriendy and it pissed me off but yeah that's what was supposed to happen so well done there Miranda!
I could easily see this as a TV show lol
The one major problem I had with this book was
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