gabyyelton's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
isoka's review
emotional
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
angieinbooks's review
4.0
I’ve had Interference on my radar for a long time and finally got around to reading it and I’m really glad I did. I liked so much about this novel, but the best thing is the development of the relationship between Jordan and Taylor.
This isn’t a perfect book and I’m giving it an extra star because I enjoyed it so much, but at nearly 500 pages long, it’s very obvious while reading it that Reed should have asked someone to edit down the novel. And I’m not intimidated by page numbers (and I really shouldn’t complain when someone keeps allowing me to read a story I’m enjoying), but its missteps are really obvious. There are some glaring grammatical errors and details or time spent on stuff that really could have been removed. In a serialized format over the course of weeks/months, I think it could work. It actually reads like fanfic—and I don’t mean that disparagingly because fanfic can be great—but just didn’t quite work in a novel I read over the course of a few sittings. There’s also a lot—A LOT—of roller hockey. You’ve been warned.
This book should also come with trigger warnings because there’s a lot of dark stuff that’s being referenced here. I think Reed handles it as well as he can, so it’s not offensive (that I’m able to see), but it’s there.
Reed has a lot of potential as a writer (most of my complaints about the writing are easily fixed with an editor—the ideas are there, which is more important) and I look forward to more of his non-fantasy stuff.
This isn’t a perfect book and I’m giving it an extra star because I enjoyed it so much, but at nearly 500 pages long, it’s very obvious while reading it that Reed should have asked someone to edit down the novel. And I’m not intimidated by page numbers (and I really shouldn’t complain when someone keeps allowing me to read a story I’m enjoying), but its missteps are really obvious. There are some glaring grammatical errors and details or time spent on stuff that really could have been removed. In a serialized format over the course of weeks/months, I think it could work. It actually reads like fanfic—and I don’t mean that disparagingly because fanfic can be great—but just didn’t quite work in a novel I read over the course of a few sittings. There’s also a lot—A LOT—of roller hockey. You’ve been warned.
This book should also come with trigger warnings because there’s a lot of dark stuff that’s being referenced here. I think Reed handles it as well as he can, so it’s not offensive (that I’m able to see), but it’s there.
Reed has a lot of potential as a writer (most of my complaints about the writing are easily fixed with an editor—the ideas are there, which is more important) and I look forward to more of his non-fantasy stuff.
gracerichards11's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sixphanel's review
4.0
Loved it and I would have given this book five stars if not because I'm kind of... over how some books make their characters' issues about past traumas and stuff. I mean, you can be a troubled teenager without any of those things happening to you.
But other than that, I loved the girls.
But other than that, I loved the girls.
sarah200619's review against another edition
1.0
dnf’d. too much hockey. not entertaining. maybe will pick it up again eventually:(
snjorsv's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
yeti_god's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
josb's review against another edition
4.0
Cute romance that actually felt like the characters were dealing with long term trauma. The first 60% felt different from the last 40%. I think Reed took on so many different plot points that when it came time to close off the storylines other narration that added to my initial interest were left out. Tournaments and hockey action got shorter and far between that at one point, I almost forgot they even played hockey.
The romance between the LI and main was interesting considering relationship started fairly early in the novel. Reed did a great job illustrating the happiness between the Taylor and Jordan so that you could understand their connection and root for them.
The romance between the LI and main was interesting considering relationship started fairly early in the novel. Reed did a great job illustrating the happiness between the Taylor and Jordan so that you could understand their connection and root for them.
reneetc's review against another edition
5.0
So far I’ve only read two books by the author, and she’s two for two in the awesome category. I am so putting this on my all time faves and reread list. I love when a story floors me, and this one did just that. I’ll be honest, halfway through the book, I thought my heart would break because I still had a whole ‘nother half of the story to read. Taylor finally opened up, there were some “I like yous,” and some kissing—what more could happen in the next 300+ pages? I had to put the book down for fear that I wasn’t going to be prepared for the level of angst to come.
This story is a slow-burn on so many different levels. You’ve got Taylor learning to trust Jordan enough to talk to her, Jordan and Taylor becoming comfortable enough to express their feelings for each other, and Jordan learning to trust Taylor enough to take their relationship to the next level. (I don’t like tearing up while reading, but Jordan’s dilemma was gut-wrenching.) Despite the dynamics/complexity of this story, the slow-burness (yep, I made the word up) is at a comfortable level and not filled with too much frustration and anxiety. I do admit there was something devilishly satisfying about that fight scene. There’s something about a person who’s willing to go to blows for the person they love; it gives me goosebumps just thinking about it. …hold on a sec, gotta go read that scene again…
From a character analysis, I have a crush on Taylor, no ifs, ands, or buts about it. She is so understanding, compassionate, thoughtful, patient, smart, honest—you get my point. There’s not one negative thing I can say about her. Even though the story is from Jordan’s point of view, it took a while for me to warm-up to her. It’s not that I didn’t like her; I just couldn’t understand the choices she made. Despite her adverse childhood experiences, Jordan still has a sister who loves her and has a devoted friend. I guess that’s why the title of the book was aptly chosen. Taylor ran interference for Jordan so Jordan could heal and finally begin to live a happy life.
This story is a slow-burn on so many different levels. You’ve got Taylor learning to trust Jordan enough to talk to her, Jordan and Taylor becoming comfortable enough to express their feelings for each other, and Jordan learning to trust Taylor enough to take their relationship to the next level. (I don’t like tearing up while reading, but Jordan’s dilemma was gut-wrenching.) Despite the dynamics/complexity of this story, the slow-burness (yep, I made the word up) is at a comfortable level and not filled with too much frustration and anxiety. I do admit there was something devilishly satisfying about that fight scene. There’s something about a person who’s willing to go to blows for the person they love; it gives me goosebumps just thinking about it. …hold on a sec, gotta go read that scene again…
From a character analysis, I have a crush on Taylor, no ifs, ands, or buts about it. She is so understanding, compassionate, thoughtful, patient, smart, honest—you get my point. There’s not one negative thing I can say about her. Even though the story is from Jordan’s point of view, it took a while for me to warm-up to her. It’s not that I didn’t like her; I just couldn’t understand the choices she made. Despite her adverse childhood experiences, Jordan still has a sister who loves her and has a devoted friend. I guess that’s why the title of the book was aptly chosen. Taylor ran interference for Jordan so Jordan could heal and finally begin to live a happy life.