Miranda Kenneally
Release date: December 1st, 2011
by Sourcebooks Fire
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What girl doesn't want to be surrounded by gorgeous jocks day in and day out? Jordan Woods isn't just surrounded by hot guys, though - she leads them as the captain and quarterback on her high school football team. They all see her as one of the guys, and that's just fine. As long as she gets her athletic scholarship to a powerhouse university. But now there's a new guy in town who threatens her starring position on the team... and has her suddenly wishing to be seen as more than just a teammate.
*A copy was provided by Sourcebooks for review purposes*
What did I think of Catching Jordan? Umm.. well.. it was FREAKING AMAZING! There is just so much I could say about this book. It has romance, humor, love, loss, friendship, family - it has something for absolutely everyone. Even if you aren't into sports - like me - or know nothing about football - like me - don't even hesitate to pick it up. This is a masterpiece written by a brilliant mastermind that you Can. Not. Miss!!
*fangirling!*
Ok, phew. Now, let's start with Jordan. Our dear wonderful Jordan who is over six feet tall, plays football and is considered "one of the guys" is completely loveable and such a sweetheart. She may be a tomboy, but she has the same teenage angst and emotions as any other girl. She wants to talk about her recent crush, vent about not being supported by her dad, and someone to teach her how she's supposed to kiss. I connected with Jordan immediately - she made me laugh and cry. She made me feel her heart flutter and then break. This was a definite emotional ride that I won't soon forget!
The romance is absolutely swoon-worthy. The chemistry in Catching Jordan is phenomenal. Not just the love chemistry either. A connection is deeply felt between all of the characters: the team, the friends, the families. It's all so incredibly well-written with charisma floating off the pages that you'll see these people come alive. This is the first book I've read that has made me laugh to the point of tears (I'm so glad I wasn't in public) and now that it's over, my heart is so filled that I desperately want to hug this book, marry it, and have it's babies!
Catching Jordan is not simply a love story. It's so so so much more; It's about going for your dreams, overcoming obstacles and never giving up believing they will happen. You will undoubtedly finish this book with a smile on your face!
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| 5 Hot Espressos |
Great review! I'll have to pick this up; contemporary YA's got dome great stories at the moment...find myself peaking out of the fantasy genre more and more often.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read this! I don't know much about football either, but I'm intrigued by a girl football player. I love how you fangirled.. it made me laugh! lol
ReplyDeleteI am in such a contemporary YA mood lately. Catching Jordan sounds exactly like what I need. Love your description of Jordan.
ReplyDeleteAwesome review!
Oh, I'm sooo happy you enjoyed it so much as well. I definitely need to get a finished copy of this soon, because I want this to be on my shelf. :D Great review!
ReplyDeleteCarina
Fictional Distraction
I am sincerely excited about reading this one! I just won it in a giveaway and I cannot wait to get it in the mail :)
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies! I haven't see a negative review on it yet it's a definite must read!
ReplyDelete@Alexa: Ooh congrats on winning it!!
Thanks for reading Nose in a Book, Giselle :)
ReplyDeleteOh I want to read this now! What a great review:) Now I have this mental image of you with all these little book babies running around you. LOL
ReplyDelete@Rebecca: Bahaha. Yes I already decided I would name them Gertrude and Benjamin!
ReplyDeleteYay I'm so glad you loved it!! I totally agree with your thoughts. I loved the romance and the friendship, and I adored how it was so much more deep and introspective than you might expect based on the premise.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this one too! posted my review awhile back!
ReplyDeletehere's my review of the alchemy of forever, releasing in january. stop by?!?!
http://lindsaycummingsblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/arc-review-alchemy-of-forever.html
Wow, makes me reminisce about my high school days. Great review; I'm definitely interested now! *Runs off to pile it on to my TBR list*
ReplyDeleteI loved this book! This book made me smile so much! Nice review!
ReplyDeleteI love this review! It makes me even more excited to read this book!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Review!!!! I loved it too
ReplyDeleteI'm not one for contemporary reads, but I may just have to pick up this book after seeing your review...
ReplyDeleteThis book has been on my radar for a while now. I'm glad that you enjoyed it so much. I will definitely have to check it out. It sounds really interesting. :)
ReplyDelete"What girl doesn't want to be surrounded by gorgeous jocks day in and day out?" <-- LOL that has to be the most awesome first line for a synopsis ever! x)
ReplyDeleteI'm really big on awesome characters, and Jordan sounds like someone I could instantly connect with too! And that romance -- holy wow, why haven't I picked up this book yet???
Amazing review, Giselle! I'm definitely going to pick this one up soon! :)
Kyaaaaaaaaaaa!! fangirl scream!!! KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!! Dear!! this is the second great review of this book I read though the first one didnt convinced me to read this book as yours!! I love contemporary romance holy cow!! I want this book asap!! kyaaaaaaa!!!I want to laugh as you say and swoon and smile and fall in love with this book! thank you so much for such wonderful review!! so enthusiastic yey!! =D fangirl again! KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!! ^.^
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DUDE!! I cant believe I didnt even had it in my goodreads!! holy cow!! I fixed that huge sin right away!! =D yey!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments guys! <3
ReplyDelete@Natalia Belikov LOL. Your comments are always HILARIOUS! <3 Thanks for the laugh and GO GET IT!! It's on Netgalley DUDE!!!!
@Mimi I'm curious to see your review on this one Mimi!!
Oh yay, so glad to hear that you loved this! I'm really looking forward to starting it myself, and even more so now!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such a great book. I haven't read enough contemporary romance reads recently. Will definitely be picking up this book one of these days!
ReplyDeleteI think the plot of this book is unique, I'm glad you liked it. I love a humorous book.
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies!
ReplyDeleteThe plot IS unique! And reading a nice, fun contemp is a great change from all these paranormal books coming out! Definitely refreshing!
I keep seeing good reviews for this so I may have to check it out. The premise didn't appeal to me but if so many people are loving it, clearly I shouldn't be put off.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I can't wait for this one!
ReplyDelete- Mary | Anxirium
!!!!! (Is that enough exclamation marks to express how much I want to read this book?) This book looks so fantastic. I don't even like football, but I'm so impatient for this one. Fantastic review--you're not making waiting any easier :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome! Going to have to add it to my TBR list!! Great review, as always!
ReplyDeleteAmy @ Following The Reader
Great review, now I want to get my hands on it even more! I've heard so many great things about it. Want, want, want, lol. And about Saving June, it was a great read, it's on my Christmas list to have as a hard copy!
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I ordered it few months ago and as soon as I'll have it in my hands I'll read it. It seems to be a different kinf of story that can only bring us a smile!
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies!
ReplyDelete@Shellie: I definitely plan to read Saving June all the fabulous reviews have definitely made me uber curious!!
@Karen @ Book Light Graveyard: I don't like football either! hahah So no worries!!
Catching Jordan is one of my favorite books that I read in 2011. I loved all of the characters, and many times I was laughing out loud. Glad you loved it as much as I did. Great review!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I'm definitely going to have to read this one soon! I've heard a lot of mixed things about it, but I'm definitely going to need to read it soon!
ReplyDeleteA review from a blogger that is pretty much identical in Contemporary tastes just read and loved this one too so now I'm legit excited about it!
I need to put this up on my to read list. You make me want to pick it up right now ;)) Lovely review!
ReplyDeleteI don't usually go for contemporary, but you make this sound so awesome I think I'll add it to my xmas list!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! I've read a lot of rave reviews but I think yours takes the cake. I'll definitely have to pick this one up. :) Thanks for the review, Giselle!!
ReplyDeleteI loved this book too! I loved everything about it. I honestly can not say one bad thing about it. Great review :)
ReplyDeleteI love it when a book takes me by utter surprise! When I read the synopsis to Catching Jordan I was very intrigued by the whole idea of the main character, Jordan, being the Captain of the school¿s football team. I was curious to see how the author would pull this off, and I have to say she did an excellent job. It was very believable and Jordan is a character everyone will love. In fact, every single character in this book is awesome!
ReplyDeleteGreat Review. Thanks.
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