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Get Hooked on a Girl Named Fred...
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...
- Sales Rank: #502406 in eBooks
- Published on: 2013-02-01
- Released on: 2013-01-29
- Format: Kindle eBook
From School Library Journal
Gr 9 Up-Fredricka "Fred" Oday, 16, a Native American girl living on a reservation, is asked to join the boys' golf team at Lone Butte High School in Arizona. She elects to do so because she knows it is her only ticket to college-even though it won't be easy being the only girl on the team. Fred is a strong character who just wants to play golf and be accepted among her teammates. She meets Ryan Berenger, a good-looking guy who wants to accept her but must also please his buddy, Seth, who loses his position on the team when Fred joins. Told in alternating narratives by Fred and Ryan, the story brings readers into the characters heads. When Seth tries to sabotage Fred, Ryan finds himself in a tough spot. With the odds stacked against her, Fred is an underdog protagonist teens can get behind. While Ryan may not be as likable at first, his true character comes through as he falls in love with Fred, even as she is also pursued by a childhood friend. This is a great book for girls who have tried to make it in male-dominated situations or teens looking for a light romance.-Karen Alexander, Lake Fenton High School, Linden, MIα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
From Booklist
Raised on the Gila River Indian Reservation, Fred (short for Fredricka) learned to play golf by watching others. After news of her golfing abilities spreads, she is recruited for the Lone Butte High School team. As the only Native American and the only girl on the team, Fred experiences considerable prejudice from her new teammates, including her new golf partner, Ryan, a rich white boy. Mutual antagonism transforms into fierce attraction, though, in this classic Romeo and Juliet tale. Romance lovers will sigh as the young couple faces numerous obstacles, including Ryan’s hater friends and Fred’s uneasiness with the white status quo. Fred is a likable heroine, both loyal to her community and determined to create a different life for herself. While the plot brings few surprises, the high level of emotional drama will appeal to fans of contemporary teen romances, and readers with a special interest in books with Native American characters will be interested in the raw clash of cultures depicted in an Arizona community. Grades 8-12. --Colson, Diane
Review
"Not just a Romeo and Juliet story, the book examines the conflicts of white versus Indian and rich versus poor, giving it far more heft than the average romance. Bravo." (Kirkus STARRED Review)
"Fichera shows strong storytelling chops as she weaves together plot lines involving class struggles, violence, bullying, and--of course--romance." (Publishers Weekly)
This is a great book for girls who have tried to make it in male-dominated situations or teens looking for a light romance." (School Library Journal)
YALSA Best YA Fiction Nominee
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
I'm Hooked! Highly Recommended
By Lovey Dovey Books
Liz Fichera's debut novel, and subsequent series, will open the new year with a fresh YA contemporary outlook. Fichera's work will undoubtedly bring to readers' mind the likes of Simone Elkeles with its multicultural influence and realistic social issues between family, class and race. Fichera brings us a story rich with inspiration and such adorable cuteness that puts Hooked in a league of its own. Fredricka Oday is not a typical girl and proof is in her determination to pursue her passion despite opposition.
Fred is an amazing athlete, as well as a brave and sweet character. Her eagerness to play golf stems from her desire to win an athletic scholarship and do something extraordinary with her life, different from her parents and brother who never went to college, and not from the desire to spend time with rich white boys. Especially not Ryan Berenger. To Fred, Ryan seems to not appreciate that he has parents who can provide him with a normal, functional family life. And to Ryan, Fred is the poor girl from the rez who undeservingly takes his best friend's spot on the team. What's so great about the friction between these two is they both believe they know something about the other based on stereotype or a superficial observation. It's absolutely fascinating to read as they realize their unfair judgements and bond over golf.
Hooked is well-rounded with truly realistic characterization, a light humor that lowers readers' defenses, and a heart-warming storyline. I was able to really feel for Fred and the obstacles she had to overcome to meet her goals. I was first drawn to the story by the fact that Fred is Native American, secondly was her interest in golf and the courage she would have to have to join an all-boy's team. I've never been a fan of golf, but how Fichera relates the sport through Fred's eyes makes me feel like a fanatic myself. All in all, my expectations were met and exceeded! Do I believe readers will get hooked on a girl named Fred? Yes, indeed I do!
*Book provided in exchange for an honest review*
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Review for Hooked by Liz Fichera
By Alyssa
***Review posted on The Eater of Books! blog***
Hooked by Liz Fichera
Book One of the Hooked series
Publisher: Harlequin TEEN
Publication Date: January 29, 2013
Rating: 3 stars
Source: Copy sent by the author, from a giveaway
Summary (from Goodreads):
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...
What I Liked:
I have some seriously mixed feelings about this book. On the one hand, I think I liked several core parts of this book in general. On the other hand, several core parts of the book pissed me off. So, I'm pleasantly split, hence the three stars.
Fred is about to join the men's varsity golf team at her high school. There is no women's team, so she'll be taking someone's spot on the men's team (a fact that she did not know before joining). All of the boys on the team basically hate her for it, because she got their friend Seth booted, and she didn't have to try out. But Fred is AMAZING at golf. Her dad is the groundskeeper at the country club, so Fred practices there all the time, sans lessons, partners, proper clubs, tees, or shoes. But nothing seems to go her way once she joins the team. Seth is out for vengeance, and Ryan Berenger isn't going to stand in his best friend's way.
Something I really liked about this book was the treatment of the sport. Golf is obviously something very precious and important to Fred. She takes it as her escape, her motivation to go to college (something the Native Americans on this reservation don't seem to be in the habit of doing), her passion. She is better than any of the boys on the team, but she doesn't act entitled or look for special treatment. I'm not a fan of Fred, but I like her attitude towards golf. Honestly, I don't like golf, but I like sports in general, and I like how important the author makes it in this story.
Another huge part of this book is the fact that Fred is a Native American, and she lives on a reservation. At times, it definitely seems like Fred is embarrassed by this. She is embarrassed by her trailer home, her mother, her old van. She doesn't have a cell phone, she is very cut off from modern technology and civilization and culture. The Native American culture wasn't heavy in this book, but the fact that Fred is a girl, and a Native American girl, is important.
I honestly didn't like the story of this book. It sucks to say, but it didn't interest me. I didn't like the romance, either, though I guess I was happy to see the resolution between Ryan and Fred. The ending of this book was pretty good. Played is next! I think I'll like Riley more. She seems sweet. Genuine.
What I Did Not Like:
Right from the start, there were several things about this book that pissed me off. Literally from the first few pages. Take a look at my "About Me" page on my blog, you'll understand. Fred is NATIVE AMERICAN. Not INDIAN. How many times do I go through this in my life?! Seriously?! In a published, edited book, too? It's one thing for the ignoramuses in this book to call Fred and the other Native Americans "Indians" or Pocahontas" or whatever. But Fred calls herself an Indian. She refers to herself and the rest of the tribe as Indians. Ugh ugh ugh. This bothers me so much. I AM INDIAN. As in INDIA. That does NOT make me Native American. The two labels are NOT interchangeable, on one side or the other.
Anyway. The beginning was super slow. I was thirty pages in and dying. When were things going to pick up? Were they ever going to pick up? I understand all about setting the scene, but it was really dragging out the scene, not setting it. I almost stopped reading, THAT QUICKLY INTO THE BOOK, but then I was like noooo, I don't "DNF" books, and also, I want to read this book before I read the sequel, Played. They're companion novels, but you know me and my OCD. So I kept reading.
But the beginning is very slow. There were times in the middle of the book that seemed to go in circles, honestly. Fred and Ryan, constantly stepping around each other, sending mixed messages, getting caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, etc. It seriously bothered me that Ryan never cleanly did ANYTHING. It also seriously bothered me how willing Fred was to lie about anything and everything, to one-up Ryan. Like, how petty. How childish. Play nicely, children.
I didn't like the story, or the romance. Honestly, I didn't really care about Fred's journey as a girl on a men's varsity golf team, or her struggle to contain her feelings towards Ryan, or her struggle to not be a complete b****. Oh but she really is one though. She kept leaping to conclusions and blaming Ryan. Not that Ryan shouldn't be blamed for some things. He should have put his foot down a lot of times. But he didn't. So they're both stupid. I dislike the two of them. That's kind of bad, when the book is split between their first-person perspectives. Yup, another series that alternates between the girl and the guy, and involves companion novels, instead of sequels.
Would I Recommend It:
Honestly, not entirely. It's not one of those magical contemporary romance novels that will sweep you off your feet. I didn't really like the story overall, and I didn't really like the romance, either, so there was enough to bring my rating down. I would say that you're safe skipping this one - you're not really missing out.
Rating:
3 stars. I think I liked this one overall, but eh, it wasn't amazing or anything special. I am very happy to see that Fichera included a heavy amount of diversity in this book/series! But I wasn't a fan of the story in general. Look out for my review of Played, book two, next week!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
3.75 stars! YA romance with an unusual plot and a captivating heroine, but a less memorable hero.
By Avid Reader
This is a series, but each book will have its own H/h. Book 2 (Played) is due out in 2014 and will be about the sister and friend of this book's H/h.
Fredricka Oday, "Fred", "Daughter of the River People" (16 years/Junior in high school/Native American/black hair/black eyes) has grown up on the Gila River Indian Reservation in Arizona with her father and brother, and her unstable, alcoholic mom. She has been attending the "regular white" high school only because there is no high school on the reservation. Fred is a self-taught golf player with "a heck of a golf swing". Her father works as a groundskeeper at the local Country club and that's where she captures the attention of her high school's golf coach. He begs her to join the school's all (privileged white) boys' varsity golf team. In doing so she kicks one player off the team, Sam. Ryan Berenger (16-17 years/student/blond hair/blue eyes) is Sam's best friend and he's not happy about it. But soon his feelings are torn between his loyalty to Sam and his growing attraction and fascination with Fred. The story goes from there.
The story is alternating between Ryan's and Fred's POV.
Fred is a wonderful heroine. Growing up with a volatile mom and isolated on a reservation, faced with prejudice, has made her timid and reserved - invisible. But underneath the surface of a girl hiding her face and twirling her hair lies a smart, beautiful, resolute, enchanting, and proud young lady. Golf started as an escape from her mom/home, but soon developed into a passion. No one on her reservation has ever gone further than high school. The last several years she has worked hard in school and practiced her golf game with the hopes that somehow it might open the door for her to attend college. I was so rooting for her dreams to come true...
Ryan has grown up privileged in comparison. At first glance he's a guy that parties, hangs out with the in crowd, maintains OK grades. He kind of goes along with status quo - girlfriend by default and sitting by when his friend, Sam, kept on seeking revenge on Fred. He is not a bad person, but he has a lot of growing up to do. We soon discover that he is frustrated and unhappy. He has anger issues, mainly directed towards his parents. He is almost lethargic in his attitude towards college and his future. His one passion in life is golf. Fred changed the game -she was his game changer.
I might have wished that story spanned a longer period of time. For me Ryan's growth and development wasn't fast and deep enough. I did not connect with him the way I connected with Fred.
The book is well written and the story flows easily. This is a YA story and overall it was an enjoyable read.
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Hero rating: 3.5 stars
Heroine rating: 4.5 stars
Story line concept rating: 4 stars
Story ending rating: 3 stars
Sex scenes rating: N/A
Sex scenes frequency: N/A
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Overall rating: 3.75 stars
Would I recommend this book: Yes.
Would I re-read this book: No.
Would I read future books by this author: Yes.
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