Book Thoughts: Cathing Jordan

                    

          "Love hurts worse than getting slammed by a 250-pound linebacker."

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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 of 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 starting position... suddenly she's hoping he'll see her as more than just a teammate.

 -Goodreads summary

  

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First off, reading catching Jordan reminded me of the giddiness I felt while reading Stephanie Perkin’s Anna and the French Kiss.  I’m not going to start comparing the two though, because they’re both amazing in their own ways.

Now, off to the story…

Catching Jordan follows Jordan Woods, the captain and quarterback of her high school football team. She’s completely focused on her game, determined to enter a powerhouse university so she can play college football. But everything changes when Ty arrives on her team… and she's also having issues with her best friend and her dad.

Jordan (or should I say Woods?)  is such a lovable character. She’s independent. She stands for what she wants (not in the wrong way kind of thing.) She’s determined to reach her dream. She’s strong. And she’s not afraid. I really admire her because of these things. 

The supporting characters are just as enjoyable. Her teammate and friends seem like a family.  The Woods’ family, on the other hand, despite some issues, you can still see the family bond.

And, and, and (special focus)… Sam Henry!!! (smiling. =)) He is just sooo adorable, sweet, and funny. His scenes made me smile every single time. I can’t help it. (I can totally imagine that dance! LOL.) His and Jordan’s relationship is so endearing. They lgenuinely care for each other and I loved their moments together.

Now, about Ty… Honestly, I didn’t get the hype about him being a good-looking guy and I just didn’t fall for his character. I kept feeling like something was bad about him. (Sorry Ty, that’s just me.)

One last thing—I’m not a fan of football and have little knowledge about the sport. But hey, this wasn’t an issue at all reading the novel. Along the way, I learned some things about it. Ms. Keneally incorporated it well and it didn’t bore me at any moment.

This was such an engaging story so I finished it in one sitting.  I really loved this novel. Plus I also loved the book cover. It truly is one great novel debut by Miranda Keneally.  5 out of 5 stars.

P.S. Can’t wait for Stealing Parker, the companion novel to Catching Jordan. I hope Keneally writes a sequel to this (that would even be better.)

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My Catching Jordan playlist:

• Lucky – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
• " I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend..."
• Count on me – Bruno Mars 
• "You can count on me like 1,2,3 I'll be there... ...'Coz that's what friends are supposed to do."
• I got you – Leona Lewis
• "A place to crash, I got you. No need to ask, I got you."
• What if? – Colbie Caillat
• "What if we were made for each other? Born to become best friends and lover?"