tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post4267173618272756828..comments2024-03-29T03:42:52.885-04:00Comments on Supernatural Snark: Review: Catching JordanJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-62471433951537649212011-12-13T00:16:08.783-05:002011-12-13T00:16:08.783-05:00I overlooked this book for months, but I'm SO ...I overlooked this book for months, but I'm SO excited to read it now! Thanks for reviewing.Steph @ The Caffeinated Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13572676307512574805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-12827019264818910882011-12-07T23:00:06.742-05:002011-12-07T23:00:06.742-05:00Wow, so... I completely underestimated this one th...Wow, so... I completely underestimated this one then. That's always a good feeling, actually! I need to read more contemporary and this needs to be on the list.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-21643217927479800752011-12-07T07:52:20.344-05:002011-12-07T07:52:20.344-05:00Your review is almost better than the book! You s...Your review is almost better than the book! You should be writing for BookList or Publisher's Weekly :)Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12204675992532323742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-37033819610367832012011-12-06T23:23:58.405-05:002011-12-06T23:23:58.405-05:00"While Ty rattles her a bit, he never succeed..."While Ty rattles her a bit, he never succeeds in reducing her to a young woman we don’t recognize, instead she maintains the same attitude we've appreciated all along...." YEAH! Girl power! For once, a character that doesn't change because of a boy! (That or I haven't read one yet) Thanks for the review.TayteHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527767493058397900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-86890673849745142782011-12-06T12:36:56.778-05:002011-12-06T12:36:56.778-05:00This was one I really wanted to read, but wasn'...This was one I really wanted to read, but wasn't sure if it was going to be super corny. Mostly though, I was worried that Jordan was going to turn into one of those girls who likes the guy so much and gives up everything she wants because she wants him more....*cue throw up in mouth here*. I am SO glad to here that isn't the case. I'm going to get this one as soon as I can, now!Jen (@ Jens Book Closet)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02339586413882184139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-17648003016401150442011-12-06T03:31:45.338-05:002011-12-06T03:31:45.338-05:00JENNY!!! I so totally want to read this! Not too m...JENNY!!! I so totally want to read this! Not too many contempt "call to me" but this one screams my name dude!!Bookish Brunettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04753627136675666788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-63918483008701347992011-12-05T22:33:38.865-05:002011-12-05T22:33:38.865-05:00Great in depth review, Jenny! I've been waiti...Great in depth review, Jenny! I've been waiting for this one. I'm glad it isn't light and fluffy and has some substance!<br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-10290737147165003522011-12-05T10:10:02.779-05:002011-12-05T10:10:02.779-05:00I definitely agree that there was a lot more depth...I definitely agree that there was a lot more depth to this than I was expecting. You read the description and go in expecting a bit of a superficial contemporary, but what you get is so much more. Despite no love of football, I connected on many levels with Jordan and her struggles with friends, boyfriends, and family. Great review. :)JessiMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620317510135783572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-57514010507390457552011-12-04T23:10:27.804-05:002011-12-04T23:10:27.804-05:00Avoids being superficial and has an involved famil...Avoids being superficial and has an involved family dynamic. Yup! I needs to read this. :)Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-71699046262396091142011-12-04T22:55:33.990-05:002011-12-04T22:55:33.990-05:00You are not the first person to say this book took...You are not the first person to say this book took them by surprise. I am really eager to read it after seeing your review.<br /><br />Thanks for posting your review!Sophia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07909417504496472472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-68933743190777321742011-12-04T22:14:33.921-05:002011-12-04T22:14:33.921-05:00Christina - Don't even get me started on Henry...Christina - Don't even get me started on Henry. I need more of him:)<br /><br />Jenny - Good! I hope you do, I think it's worth it for sure:)<br /><br />Savy - It was so good:) Makes me wonder why I don't read more contemporary YA books!<br /><br />Melissa - Me too. I think this is probably the 5th one since I started the blog and I've loved each one I read:)<br /><br />Mary - There's a lot of sex talk in it, so I'd recommend it for older YA readers, but it's such a good story:)<br /><br />Alison - Me too! I really was thinking it would be a nice quick read and instead I was all emotionally involved and couldn't put it down:)<br /><br />Rummanah - YAY! Can't wait to know what you think:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-10338666807941073412011-12-04T22:07:46.774-05:002011-12-04T22:07:46.774-05:00Just skimmed the review, I'm reading this one ...Just skimmed the review, I'm reading this one very soon! SO glad to hear that it was a good surprise.Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-16650980078979910302011-12-04T20:24:05.233-05:002011-12-04T20:24:05.233-05:00Awesome. I really need to get to reading this. I l...Awesome. I really need to get to reading this. I love books that you think will be just okay and really surprise you.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-57782991936708450712011-12-04T18:53:07.985-05:002011-12-04T18:53:07.985-05:00Oh, I know I need this one now (missed it when it ...Oh, I know I need this one now (missed it when it blew through NetGalley). Even if I don't end up reading it (so want to!), I know my students will LOVE it. So many of them are singularly focused on a sport like Jordan.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-1351238938467133972011-12-04T18:20:55.844-05:002011-12-04T18:20:55.844-05:00I need to read more contemp than only PNR YA. This...I need to read more contemp than only PNR YA. This sounds like one I would enjoy!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-8211701697214800822011-12-04T15:36:12.742-05:002011-12-04T15:36:12.742-05:00Squeal*Love this book! And loved your review :) I ...Squeal*Love this book! And loved your review :) I too felt so much during this book and love all the emotions!Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12549790893415179900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-4879742632126918982011-12-04T14:29:41.775-05:002011-12-04T14:29:41.775-05:00Great review...now I really want to read this one....Great review...now I really want to read this one.Jenny N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12175597395445772605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-15367678870437633712011-12-04T12:32:06.843-05:002011-12-04T12:32:06.843-05:00I completely agree with you about Catching Jordan....I completely agree with you about Catching Jordan. It's so much more than a "football" book and it took me by surprise. I practically finished it in one reading too! I loved the character of Henry *swoon!* Great review, Jenny!Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-28917298686413036692011-12-04T12:24:32.275-05:002011-12-04T12:24:32.275-05:00Blodeuedd - Football's not necessarily my spor...Blodeuedd - Football's not necessarily my sport either, but I loved this book. Not too sports-heavy:)<br /><br />Avery - READ IT! I couldn't really relate to being a football player, but Jordan is a fabulous character and there's so much good stuff in this one that it's a not to miss:)<br /><br />Mimi - Yay! So glad I could get you excited for it, I everyone reads it and loves it as much as I did:)<br /><br />Lea - Right? I love a girl that isn't afraid to laugh at herself:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-77606328157457056022011-12-04T11:40:38.837-05:002011-12-04T11:40:38.837-05:00Yet another book for my wishlist! This one sounds ...Yet another book for my wishlist! This one sounds great...and you can't go wrong with a narrator who has a quirky sense of humor :)<br /><br />Great review, Jenny!Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-6810786512104706282011-12-04T11:24:32.157-05:002011-12-04T11:24:32.157-05:00Oh my gosh, I LOVE the sound of this book!! I'...Oh my gosh, I LOVE the sound of this book!! I've always been big on girl power, and I just adore the idea of a girl dreaming to be a football quarterback! That's pure amazingness right there! :) <br /><br />Awesome review, Jenny! Even though I've never really been the biggest fan of football (not really my sport LOL!), it makes me so happy that it's easy to connect with Jordan!! I can't wait to read this book now!Mimi Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04241457025232914551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-36269333808967686502011-12-04T10:39:06.352-05:002011-12-04T10:39:06.352-05:00I am not going to lie, I just this book by the cov...I am not going to lie, I just this book by the cover/ synopsis and didn't think it would be something I would enjoy (I mean football?), but after having read your review, Jenny? Well you have convinced me! ;)Averyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09043710129088565772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-30834523533168330312011-12-04T10:06:10.503-05:002011-12-04T10:06:10.503-05:00I think I would like this one, even if football is...I think I would like this one, even if football is not exactly my fav sport, lol, far from it. But I like that she plays itBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-21797404846384956362011-12-04T08:34:28.508-05:002011-12-04T08:34:28.508-05:00Melissa - Hope you reconsider, it's definitely...Melissa - Hope you reconsider, it's definitely worth the read!<br /><br />Lauren - That's definitely what I was expecting too based on the cover and blurb, but I thought this one was fantastic:)<br /><br />Laura - Thank you! This is one for the favorites shelf:)<br /><br />Krazzyme - She does. She's kind of adorable:)<br /><br />Asher - Thank you! I thought it would just be cute and then I'd move on to my dark and twisty paranormals again, but this one really impressed me:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-88011039689870373192011-12-04T06:58:28.853-05:002011-12-04T06:58:28.853-05:00Oh my goodness, such beautiful review writing here...Oh my goodness, such beautiful review writing here. I was already convinced by another blogger to pick up this book, because yeah I'd assumed it would be a 'passing fancy,' but if I had any doubts left, you would've convinced me otherwise.<br /><br />- Asher (from <i><a href="http://paranormalindulgence.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Paranormal Indulgence</a></i>)Marathonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998824096375362353noreply@blogger.com