by Jordan Ford
I can't believe it's been over 4 years since I read these books individually. Lucky you, getting to binge one of my fave series. After reading through my reviews from before I want to go back and read them now.
The Playmaker
I love a good YA in between other books and this was one not to be disappointed with. In fact I absolutely enjoyed every bit of it.
Teenage angst...so long ago for me and I'm an Aussie so American sports is another world away.
Tori is not one of the 'popular girls' as she is different and unique, she's hot for the football jock who is also a childhood friend. Colt the football jock has his own self doubts that he keeps hidden to stay cool. Circumstances bring them together and we watch Tori change herself, her clothing and makeup to try and fit in. Their journey is amusing, the banter funny, but I'm sure to a teen it's total drama.
Ultimately it's about friendships and the journey through the final year of high school.
The story flowed well and the characters were so engaging.
The Red Zone
I found this book hard to put down, I got so caught up in their lives that I was annoyed when I reached my train stop and had to get off.
Living in Melbourne myself there are a lot of Kiwis around especially when a local rugby game is on and I couldn't help but read Kaija's speech with her accent.
High schools I'm sure are similar the world over, the popular kids, the jocks, the nerds and all those kids on the outer. Teenage angst, love, jealousy and bullying all made so much harder in this generation of social media where there is no escape.
Fabulous story line and engaging characters, I laughed and cried reading this book.
The Handoff
This one is about Layla, Mack's sister and Mack's friend Finn. Layla and Finn found an expected connection that quickly became special.
Trouble seems to find Layla, the grief of losing her father has her lost and lonely despite being a popular girl (pretty much due to her drinking and easy reputation with the boys). I enjoyed watching her blossom and mature while surrounded by drama.
I really enjoyed the story line in this book, I was totally swept up in Layla's life and felt so sorry for her. I was hoping that it would all work out in the end and she'd get her HEA.
The characters were fun, except for the ones I wanted to smack and I waited for them to get their comeuppance. There was that one scene that I read faster to see how it panned out...my heart was pounding.
There is an ongoing secret in these books and I imagine it will all come to light in the next book.
Shoot The Gap
This is Tyler's story, the goofy funny guy and his friend Sammy who is like one of the guys. He has the hots for her sister and can't see past her looks and popularity to what a b*tch she is.
The story line flowed smoothly and kept me entertained, I enjoyed catching up with characters from previous books too. Such teen angst, typical high school with the popular kids and the jocks and the nerds.
I'm sad to see this series end, but look forward to whatever this author puts out next.
If you're a fan of small-town football, field parties, high school angst and melt-your-heart kisses, then you'll love The Nelson High Raiders novels!
The Playmaker:
Can the quirkiest girl in school win over the coolest guy on the football team?
The Red Zone:
He’s never wanted a girl more, but she’s not the type to fall for a star quarterback. Can the popular jock win over this feisty new exchange student?
The Handoff:
She’s the last person he has time for, but Finn’s never been able to turn his back on someone in trouble. Can the kind-hearted offensive lineman be won over by Nelson High’s party girl?
Shoot the Gap:
She’s a tomboy with a crush. He’s her best friend with a secret. Will either of them have the guts to admit they’re falling for each other?
This complete box set also includes a bonus short story epilogue!
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