Book Review: Played (Hooked #2) by Liz Fichera

Played 

(Hooked #2) 

by 

Liz Fichera

Pub May 27th 2014 

by Harlequin Teen 

ARC for Review 

Summary
This Game Is Getting All Too Real

He said: I like to keep under the radar and mostly hang out with my friends from the rez. But when I saved Riley Berenger from falling off a mountain, that rich suburban princess decided to try to save me.

She said: If I can help Sam Tracy win the heart of the girl he can't get over, I'll pay him back for helping me. I promised him I would, no matter what it takes.

Games Can Be Fun But Also Dangerous For The Heart

Okay lets start with the cover…It looks like a football field and the book is titled Played. I thought there were going to be sports involved but not at all. Sadly I was a little disappointed at that. Now on to the good stuff, this is the second book in the Hooked Series. In the first book we met Fred and Ryan in the second the focus is on Riley(Ryan’s sister) and Sam(a rez kid in love with Fred). The book was a fun read I enjoyed Riley’s antics and the fact she wanted to help those around her. Sam and Riley meet in an unconventional way and share a life altering experience. Sam has a lot of anger about his life and his circumstances but he has a beautiful soul. Riley feels indebted to him so she will try to help him as best as she can. Through a lot of mistakes and losing herself Riley realizes there is more to Sam than she’s ever admitted. Through a haze of turning into someone he doesn’t want to be Sam realizes the things he thought about Fred and Riley were completely wrong.

Both Sam and Riley are fundamentally unhappy for different reasons. Through mishap after mishap these two finally find their way. I enjoyed the way their relationship formed because it wasn’t a whirlwind the love these two shared developed just beneath the surface. From their first encounter there was something there and as the story developed their true feelings started surfacing. There were a few things these two did that I didn’t agree with but I’m glad they didn’t cause irreparable damage. The side characters were great I just ate up Sam’s family dynamic. From front to end this was an entertaining read that I recommend for anyone looking for a fun light veg on the couch YA read.

My Rating

4.0 Leadership, Nickname, Hill, Rain, Helicopter, Phone, Brother, Crush, Party, Photos, Scholarship, Counselor, Prom, Dream Basket Promise of Love filled stars.

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Hooked (Hooked, #1) by Liz Fichera

Hooked

Liz Fichera

Pub Jan 29th 2013

Harlequin Teen

ARC

GR’s Summary  

When Native American Fredricka ‘Fred’ Oday is invited to become the only girl on the school’s golf team, she can’t say no. This is an opportunity to shine, win a scholarship and go to university, something no one in her family has done. 

But Fred’s presence on the team isn’t exactly welcome — especially not to rich golden boy Ryan Berenger, whose best friend was kicked off the team to make a spot for Fred.

But there’s no denying that things are happening between the girl with the killer swing and the boy with the killer smile...

GET HOOKED ON A GIRL NAMED FRED.

The way I see it

The cover of this book did a number on me! GAW-JES!! So you’ve read the summary above right? Do it, then tell me your not curious, and I’ll call you a liar! Let me just say... I’m Hooked on Hooked. ;) First of all, I wasn’t too sure about Fred, but wow she is such a beautiful person that you cant help but fall in love with her and her odd name. M’Kay, now lets talk about how original and refreshing this book was! It was different because Fred and Ryan are two of the unlikeliest people on the planet to come together. Some how thanks to the one thing these two love most in the world it becomes inevitable! Fred has some issues at home and Ryan does too, so I guess these two have more in common than we thought. Unfortunately due to Fred’s differences from all Ryan has known, she becomes the brunt of everyones ridicule. It takes something pretty drastic but I was SOOO relieved with Ryan’s decision. It was like a huge weight lifting off my shoulders. This book was so good it tugged and tugged at my heart strings. To me Hooked spoke of love, curiosity, revelations, deceit, ridicule, poor choices, regret, hard work, dedication, acceptance and reverence. When I finished reading after all of my crying, I had a huge smile on my face, I was so happy with the way it ended.

My Fav’s 

Fred

Well, what can I say other than this girls spirit shines so brightly I can see it through the pages. Given her situation it would have been understandable if she became closed off and angry the same way people acted toward her. It takes someone special to not let ignorance burden their spirit. Fred is also extremely dedicated, committed, and loyal, that is admirable.

Ryan

At first I felt like he was a bit of a coward. I knew he was capable of so much more but didn’t really have the drive to stand up to his so called “friends” and tell them what he was really thinking. All of the crappy things Seth did and not really being interested in Gwyneth should of all come to light. Thank goodness Fred walked into his life. It takes him a bit, but he gets it together and does all the right things. He of course is instantly forgiven and you realize just how amazing he really is. :)

My Rating

4.5 Shiny, ancestral, over, the children of the River People Stars!! I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend this book because I’m sure you’ll be “Hooked” as soon as you pick it up!!

            

            Laters

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