Playing to Win

Solid YA Romance. I came into this book unfamiliar with Street, but very familiar with the author of the first book in this series - Maggie Dallen - and this book keeps much of the same feel I am used to from Dallen's work. To the level that it is almost unclear as to whether Street's style is just so similar to Dallen's or if the books were heavily coordinated amongst the authors. Though this isn't a bad thing in any way, and indeed was a bit of a comfort. Overall you can expect a fun, fast paced romance with some angst (though far from emo levels) and some humor and some minor conflict at the back of the book just before the happily ever after - and a well executed one at that. Very much recommended.

If jumping to conclusions were an Olympic sport...

...Jordan would sure be competing for one of the medals (though she should probably rather stick to hockey... ;) ).
I thoroughly enjoyed watching her overcoming her insecurities and going for what (and, in the end, whom) she wants. Plus, Asher is just such a genuinely good guy - and him being a talented musician and a gifted athlete on top of that is practically a guarantee for swoon-worthiness, amiright?

Jordan's family plays an important part in this story; I loved how things worked out with her little brother, and her dad's little “speech” gave me all the warm fuzzies. :)

Jordan's friends add more fun to the mix - both the Tomboys (who make their appearance via text messages) as well as Natalie and Kelly, Jordan's besties at school.

Bonus points for making me go and look up if there is, indeed, a National Rubber Duckie Day. :)