Reviews

Crashing the Net by Jami Davenport

meglang's review

challenging emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

autumnevola3's review

emotional funny sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

hannahbrixton's review against another edition

1.0

DNF at 21%. Characters were hard to relate to and Cooper was weirdly possessive and jealous, disrespecting Izzy's boundaries and job. Both MCs seemed to be head over heels after knowing each other for about an hour and I struggled to find their actions and dialogue plausible/natural. I just had a hard time caring about them and couldn't get into it.

rlp78's review

5.0

There was a lot more to this book than I was expecting. It wasn't just Izzy and Cooper's journey together but their individual journey with their families. It was really emotional and very well written. Can't wait for more!

odalopheim's review against another edition

3.75

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cocktailsandbooks1's review

5.0

CRASHING THE NET is the perfect blend of wonderfully written hockey romance, with realistic characters and sizzling chemistry. Izzy has always had a tough life and learns at an early age she must make sacrifices for her family. She and her sisters start a business called Party Crashers and while working at one of the parties she meets Cooper, a professional hockey player with the Sockeyes. They are attracted to one another, but they are cautious and stubborn and fight their feelings for each other. I admire Izzy and all she has accomplished. She has practically raised her sisters herself. She hasn’t had an easy life, but she never gives up and always has an optimistic attitude. Izzy is an independent woman and doesn’t allow Cooper to overwhelm her with his macho, overprotective ways and I love how she stands up to him. He is not used to a woman like Izzy and isn’t sure how to deal with her smart mouth, which he finds both aggravating and sexy. Cooper is jealous and protective of Izzy and it drives her crazy that he doesn’t trust her, but he can’t help how he feels, his past has taught him not to trust women. Cooper is easy to like. On the outside he is a big, tough hockey player, with a loud bark but he is also a nice guy with a big heart.

Jami Davenport writes a captivating story about a sexy hockey player who is macho and sensitive and a sassy woman who gives him a run for his money. This is the third book in the Game On in Settle series and each one is a stand-alone. I thoroughly enjoyed getting lost in this book.

Reviewed by Karen for Cocktails and Books