Hooked (Hooked, #1)

Hooked (Hooked #1)

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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...more
Paperback, 368 pages
Published January 29th 2013 by Harlequin Teen
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Alexis ~*Too many books, not enough time*~
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3 STARS out of 5
Genre: YA Romance

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'But then in first period English, for the very first time, he looked at me: Ryan Berenger. The pretentious, moody guy, who couldn't be bothered to have dinner with his family, the one who always had his arm around the bleached-blonde girl from the pom squad...' ~Inner monologue of Fred

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Fredrika better know as Fred is a Native American attending a public school that is off the re...more
Zemira Warner
Nov 22, 2012 Zemira Warner rated it 2 of 5 stars Recommends it for: fans of Catching Jordan and Stealing Parker
This review is also featured on my blog ILoveTeenBooks.

2.5 stars

This is a story about Fred, a Native American girl golfer who joins her all boy’s Varsity high school golf team. She gets Seth’s place on the team and he is not happy about that. His best friend, Ryan accepts the fact Seth won’t be joining him again really fast. But Seth can’t let it go even though he is not very good at golf. So he starts to bully Fred at every chance he gets.

What I liked about this story that it’s about sports-go...more
Kerrie
You've got to love books that don't shy away from the big issues: racism, gender inequality, addictions and abuse, social and financial differences. And this wonderful book explores it all.

Hooked is about a called Fred (yes that's right, a girl) who is a phenomenon golfer. She gets spotted by her High Schools golf coach who convinces her to join their losing boys Golf team. Unbeknown to Fred, in order to make room for her on the team the coach had to let one of the old players go. The players ar...more
Teresa Mary Rose
More Reviews Here: Readers Live A Thousand Lives

Fun fact about Teresa: I have been playing golf since I was about 9 years old. For years I dealt with all the “girls don’t play golf” crap and having to prove myself to the boys. Heck it still happens today. So it is not a surprise that this book caught my attention immediately. I just knew I had to read it. At the same time though, I was worried. As someone who knows golf, I was worried that it wouldn’t feel authentic and that I would be able to f...more
Sam
The book description, if anything, is what caught my attention here. It promised an antagonistic romance and characters both engaging and diverse. With Fred Oday being the only girl on a boy-dominated golf team, I expected entertainment and humour, a strong main character and a story both significant and fun. That isn't quite what I got in the end, but Hooked was still a decent read, despite that.

At times, I truly enjoyed this. The book occasionally delivered on my expectations and provided tha...more
Bethany
I received a digital ARC of this novel from Netgalley on behalf of Harlequin Enterprises Australia

Hooked is the story about Fred, a Native American girl living in a place that is largely populated by wealthy white people. When she is asked to play on the boy's golf team, it sparks changes in her life. Fred now struggles with unwanted attention and derision from her peers. On the team she is paired up with Ryan; a white boy from a wealthy family whose best friend was kicked off the team to make w...more
Nana
I love the story so much!
Fred was living a tough life but she owned it. I love her.
And wow, who knows that golf can be so interesting?

FULL REVIEW IS UP!!

This book really hooked me from the first time I read it. The story is so intriguing and deliciously written. Although there are so many golf stuffs here and there, it didn't confuse me at all (thanks to the glossary at the end of the book). In fact, I really enjoyed it. It really enriched my knowledge about golf. And I love Fred's character. Sh...more
Sarah
3.5

I have some issues with the tidiness of the resolution, and way too many coincidences. I would have also preferred more page time with Fred and her friends, since Ryan and his friends were the focus quite a bit. However, this is a quality sports-themed YA novel (way better than the Catching Jordan books) and the southwestern setting was spot on, right down to the use of language. The really harsh cultural tensions were also really accurate--it could have been straight out of the school system...more
Candace (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 desp...more
Sandy
There's something about contemporary novels I'm really starting to enjoy, especially ones where you have to face some kind of real-life issue.

'Hooked' was no exception. Behind the golf and the sweet romance developing, there was also a tension that I think was the theme behind the book. I've always had a special place in my heart for the Native Americans. I think they got a raw deal when they lost their way of life so many years ago, and to read a book where the main character lives on a reserva...more
Andrea at Reading Lark
Review Posted on Reading Lark 1/21/13: http://readinglark.blogspot.com/2013/...

First, this is another novel I almost didn't read because of the cheesy cover. However, I learned my lesson last year when I almost didn't read Pushing the Limits for that reason and it turned out to be one of my favorites of 2012. I decided to ignore the cover and give Hooked a chance.

Hooked is written in an alternating narrative between the two main characters Fred and Ryan. Fred (short for Fredricka) is a Native Am...more
Stacy/GirlsInTheStacks.com
After reading this book I sat back scratching my head and thought about the many conflicting views running around my brain about this book. On one hand, I loved the idea of this book – a Native American main character given a natural talent with the game of golf and her being thrown into the white world of her town playing on an all-male team. HOWEVER on the flip side we are given two very weak main characters – they lie, they’re immature, and they make lots of mistakes.

How am I supposed to like...more
Marie
Feb 16, 2013 Marie rated it 3 of 5 stars
Shelves: arc, good
Ok. This book. Eugh I feel a little bad for what I am about to write. Maybe I am unfair in judgement?
You see my major critic with this book stems from the fact that I have never, seen, took part or am aware of anything golf related. Therefore all these terms like 'par' I had to google, which as you can imagine got really annoying and prevented me from getting the most out if and fully relating to this story.

Ill apologise in advance to all you golfers, LETS BE FAIR THOUGH, GOLF IS NOT THE MOST E...more
Eden
Oh, I so wanted to like this. But Fred and Ryan just didn't sell themselves as real characters to me. Both are a little on the passive side, and their relationship is devoid of tangible chemistry. As well, trying to focus on both their troublesome parental issues resulted in neither being fully developed.

The side characters ranged from great (Yolanda and the other girls from the rez) to absurd, like Ryan's friend Seth, whose main purpose seems to be to shower hate on Fred with an implausible rea...more
Renae McKenzie
Review originally posted on Rolling with the Moments.

I was very excited to read this book because it's not very often that you come across a YA novel about golf, a family hobby in my home. So I was super excited to get an ARC of this so I could share my thoughts with you!

I liked the integration of the natives and westerners within the story. I personally new very little about the Native Americas largely due to the fact that I live in Australia, but I found the subtle cultural lesson interesting...more
The Bumble Girl {Margie}
I never thought that I would fall for a girl named Fred; but I did, I really did...

Liz Fichera puts it all out there in Hooked - bullying, inequality, racism, addictions, the test of relationships, loyalty and love. I love when an author can be completely honest with her characters and their situations. Makes the characters stronger, believable and memorable. Both main characters are teens that are raw and definitely not perfect by making some bad mistakes and, sometimes, learning from those mis...more
Alex Sharrock
what an amazing start to 2013 !!!! :D
loved this novel and it has such an original plot :)

Full review:

I really didn’t know what I wanted from this novel. I didn’t have much except the synopsis to go by and to be honest I didn’t expect that much. Golf has never been my thing. I am the kind of person who makes an epic swing and looks down to find the ball is still there mocking me. So I was just going in to this to for the romance.
To put it lightly this novel was an AMAZING way to start 2013. I...more
Eileen
Check out more of my reviews at ***Singing and Reading in the Rain***!
Hooked, while certainly very appealing when you first stumble upon it, has another side to the story. After having seen many very positive reviews, I decided to read it for myself and see what I thought. Unfortunately, I wasn't as satisfied with the book as I expected.

The first issue I had with Hooked were the characters. From the synopsis, you can pretty easily discern that Fred and Ryan have some type of relationship, whethe...more
Rachel (The Rest Is Still Unwritten)
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Farrah
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A lovely romance with some depth. Hooked was a wonderful book that featured a sweet romance and tackled some bigger issues.

Fred is a different heroine, immediately obvious from her name. She is of Native American ancestry and lives on a reservation. Though no one in her family went to college, she hopes to get a golf scholarship so that she can afford to go. So, she decides to join to boy's golf team at her high schoo...more
Inspired Kathy
I think the US cover for his book is awful. I used the UK cover for my blog but I'm not sure either cover is a good fit for this book. The US cover screams sex and there wasn't even a sex scene in the book. There wasn't even much sizzle between Fred & Ryan.

I didn't have very high expectations for this book I think because I judged it by its US cover. I only started reading it after I saw the UK cover. Golf isn't my thing and having a girl on a boys team is not a new story-line. There wasn't...more
★SueBee★bring me an alpha!★
3.75 stars! YA romance with an unusual plot and a captivating heroine, but a less memorable hero.

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 h...more
Christie ♥ The Shadower's Shelf ♥
*Free copy from the publisher via Netgalley. The fact that this was free did not affect my review in any way.



Initial Thought | Hooked felt like a book written by both Miranda Kenneally and Simone Elkeles. Kenneally's Hundred Oaks series is about tough, sporty girls. Elkeles' Perfect Chemistry trilogy is kind of about racism. Both are great authors and maybe Liz Fichera can live up to them.

Novel Summary | Fredricka "Fred" Oday took Seth's spot in the boy's golf varsity team. Seth's best friend, R...more
Jenny - Book Sojourner
4.5 stars

To me, Hooked is so much more than just a love story. This book touches themes of racism, prejudice, forgiveness, grudges, depression, addiction, child abuse, cowardice, trust, honesty, etc. We have Fred, the Native American girl who joins the boys' golf team, hoping this will become a great opportunity for her and her future. Then we have Ryan, whose friend gets kicked off of the golf team to allow Fred to have a space. Both Fred and Ryan have secrets and problems behind the people the...more
Susanna Ives
I’m Liz Fichera’s friend. In fact, I’m honored to be mentioned in the acknowledgements of this book. As I read Hooked, I was hit with a mixture of emotions: awe, sadness, joy and a serious case of writer jealousy. Fichera possesses a tiptop understanding of craft that she uses to create a fabulous immediacy in her work. She combines realistic crisp dialogue, beautiful descriptions of settings, and great character internals (the book is written in alternating first-person POVs) to build vivid cha...more
Marcia - Book Muster Down Under
The Blurb
“When Native American Fredericka ‘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
...more
Janna Horlick
Hooked is UNIQUE & SWEET.

Fred is talented, strong, and level-headed. With a mother who has an alcohol problem, I could relate to her in that sense. Though, I could not fathom why she never stood up for herself. The book centers on golf and bullying Fred. Not once, did she stick up for herself. Though, in a way, she was brave to stick with the team despite the harassment.

Ryan is sweet, yet, cowardly. He is devoted to his best friend, Seth, which becomes quite irritating. Seth happens to be re...more
Karen
Fred Oday is a Native American girl who lives on the reservation (the Rez) but attends public school. She also has a killer golf swing which comes completely naturally to her, garnering the attention of her varsity high school golf club coach. He has visions of turning his currently losing all boys team into tournament champions with the addition of Fred.

Unfortunately, to make room for Fred someone else has to go and that's Seth. Seth doesn't take the news well and tries to sabotage Fred, often...more
Kristin
Jan 18, 2013 Kristin rated it 3 of 5 stars
Shelves: ya
First sentence:
"I believed that my ancestors lived among the stars."

I thought that this was a cute YA novel revolving not only around race but sports as well. I will admit that I am not a huge fan of golf. I remember watching it with my grandfather when he'd watch me and I would always be bored out of my mind. Even though this story doesn't get too crazy on the golfing aspect, it is consistent throughout the story, which was something that I enjoyed. The only thing I didn't really understand tho...more
Britta
Hooked screams romance novel, and it is... but it isn't. There is a romance, there is some kissing, but there aren't real sexytimes like the book cover would make you think. That, however odd this may sound, is a real plus for this novel. Not that I didn't like Fred and Ryan, because I did, but there are more important things going on in both of their lives. The moments we see of the couple (when not complicated and turbulent) are sweet, not sexy. The messages and plot of the story are not bogge...more
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Liz is an author living in the American Southwest by way of Chicago. Her YA debut HOOKED released in January 2013 from HarlequinTEEN. Its companion, PLAYED, releases in 2014.
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