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Interference
The last thing Jordan Marshall wants is a relationship, especially with someone like Taylor Becks, the star player from a rival roller hockey team. Taylor doesn’t talk � to anyone. When Jordan’s curiosity about the athlete overpowers her predisposition to being guarded, the two strike up an unlikely romance. In the midst of desolation left by being disowned and forbidden from seeing her little brother, Jordan finds that sometimes the biggest risks reap the greatest rewards.
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First published September 8, 2014
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January 29, 2015
3 days. 3 days of sheer bliss. Oh the joys of being unemployed and being able to spend days and nights reading awesome awesome AWESOME stories about women in love!!!
Interference is not a slow story, it's just a long story, and I enjoyed every sentence, every word, every syllable.
And I can't imagine anyone that loves romance to not feel the same way about this book.
I was really surprised by the storyline, I expected a coming of age kind of thing with teenagers crushing on other teenagers and a lot of drama. Well, it wasn't it AT ALL, and thank god for that (I don't believe in God but Interference almost gave me faith). This is an incredibly mature story of two young women saving each other from the consequences of a painful past, by simply falling in love. And well, I can safely say I haven't read many other stories in which couples were THAT in love. Seriously, many times I felt out of breath, I felt the butterflies in my stomach, and that longing feeling you get when you're falling really hard for someone, when you're both terrified and excited about the future. Yep, I was right there with Jordan and Taylor.
Apart from the fact that the writing is really good, the story itself is so powerful and original. It made me cry and/or laugh and/or smile like a fool the whole time. I really REALLY felt like a teenager in love.
I love that Zoe Reed gave us the chance to read about the evolution of Jordan and Taylor's relationship. Most lesbian romance stories are either about the chasing and end when the girls get together, or about the struggles of an existing couple. Interference gives us everything: the meeting, the chasing, the getting together, the struggling, the happy ending... and always gives us things to look forward to. That's why the story is so long. The story is not rushed like in a lot of books of this genre: Zoe Reed loves her characters, and it shows. She took her time painting those beautiful women, their love and their struggle, and wanted the readers to love them as well. It was so delightful to read. There's nothing I like more in a story about love. Especially when the characters are so amazing: Taylor is on the top 5 of my favorite lesbian book character, and Jordan is sweet. The supporting characters are awesome as well, especially Jordan's little brother Justin, whose youth and life were so beautifully written.
Interference is not cliché, it's not cheesy, it's not predictable, it's not boring. Interference is something new, it's realistically romantic in a way that is totally relatable, it's angsty yet sweet and funny, and so exciting to read.
I don't want to spoil it, so I'll just say that you HAVE to buy this book if only just to read about characters that are different from the ones you usually read about. And if you want to know or re-discover what it is to fall in love.
Interference is not a slow story, it's just a long story, and I enjoyed every sentence, every word, every syllable.
And I can't imagine anyone that loves romance to not feel the same way about this book.
I was really surprised by the storyline, I expected a coming of age kind of thing with teenagers crushing on other teenagers and a lot of drama. Well, it wasn't it AT ALL, and thank god for that (I don't believe in God but Interference almost gave me faith). This is an incredibly mature story of two young women saving each other from the consequences of a painful past, by simply falling in love. And well, I can safely say I haven't read many other stories in which couples were THAT in love. Seriously, many times I felt out of breath, I felt the butterflies in my stomach, and that longing feeling you get when you're falling really hard for someone, when you're both terrified and excited about the future. Yep, I was right there with Jordan and Taylor.
Apart from the fact that the writing is really good, the story itself is so powerful and original. It made me cry and/or laugh and/or smile like a fool the whole time. I really REALLY felt like a teenager in love.
I love that Zoe Reed gave us the chance to read about the evolution of Jordan and Taylor's relationship. Most lesbian romance stories are either about the chasing and end when the girls get together, or about the struggles of an existing couple. Interference gives us everything: the meeting, the chasing, the getting together, the struggling, the happy ending... and always gives us things to look forward to. That's why the story is so long. The story is not rushed like in a lot of books of this genre: Zoe Reed loves her characters, and it shows. She took her time painting those beautiful women, their love and their struggle, and wanted the readers to love them as well. It was so delightful to read. There's nothing I like more in a story about love. Especially when the characters are so amazing: Taylor is on the top 5 of my favorite lesbian book character, and Jordan is sweet. The supporting characters are awesome as well, especially Jordan's little brother Justin, whose youth and life were so beautifully written.
Interference is not cliché, it's not cheesy, it's not predictable, it's not boring. Interference is something new, it's realistically romantic in a way that is totally relatable, it's angsty yet sweet and funny, and so exciting to read.
I don't want to spoil it, so I'll just say that you HAVE to buy this book if only just to read about characters that are different from the ones you usually read about. And if you want to know or re-discover what it is to fall in love.
October 12, 2022
Wow. Just wow.
I can't really put into words how good this story is! I'm gonna have to come back to this...
Even the second time round this story is just amazing. In fact there isn't a story by Reed that I haven't loved.
I can't really put into words how good this story is! I'm gonna have to come back to this...
Even the second time round this story is just amazing. In fact there isn't a story by Reed that I haven't loved.
December 22, 2015
If you’re a Gen-Xer or Millennial who spent your teenage years in Culver City, CA, you know the hot spot on Friday night was the Culver City Ice Arena. I remember skating at the rink with friends while listening to US3’s “Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)� blaring on the speakers and chasing after one boy, or two boys, or three. I was such a teenage hussy. I met too many boyfriends (that I’m embarrassed to admit) on that block of ice. I miss those days. Except playing the “boy-crazy� part. Now, I’m just a girl-crazy fool that slips and slides on the dance floor at a gay bar. I am proof positive that grace does not come with age.
The person who recommended this book warned me that I wasn’t going to like Jordan very much during the first few chapters. She was right. If I met Jordan in real life, I’d run for the hills. She comes with enough red flags to open her own airport. I think that many of us, casually (if you know what I mean) have encountered this type. They flit in and out of your life, and you hardly get more than a 2-second glance before they disappear for good. It’s never enough time to get to know who they really are, and they prefer it that way.
But we don’t always realize is that everyone is carrying their own baggage. If we’re fortunate enough and we take a chance, we find someone who will help shoulder our burden. Most of the time, we’re just floundering aimlessly, carrying our load like a high school student who stuffs six classes worth of books in a Jansport backpack because they’re too lazy to use a locker.
Unfortunately, some of us believe that we don’t deserve to be happy and when we’re finally at a place where we are, we ruin it rather than believe it’s true. We “wait for the other shoe to drop�, so to speak. This is the place where Jordan resides. She comes with some pretty heavy baggage, and life has dealt her a pretty shitty hand of cards. It’s the same with Taylor but different circumstances. Without giving too much away, they both deal with significant loss in their lives, and how they recover from that loss and move forward together is what makes this a beautiful story to read. They both take a chance, but more importantly, they believe in each other and in the capacity to heal and change for the better.
Needless to say, I grew rather fond of Jordan. She has a bigger heart than I thought she did at the beginning of the novel. I would say that this genre hovers in the space between YA and adult fiction. Fans of both genres will be entertained!
The person who recommended this book warned me that I wasn’t going to like Jordan very much during the first few chapters. She was right. If I met Jordan in real life, I’d run for the hills. She comes with enough red flags to open her own airport. I think that many of us, casually (if you know what I mean) have encountered this type. They flit in and out of your life, and you hardly get more than a 2-second glance before they disappear for good. It’s never enough time to get to know who they really are, and they prefer it that way.
But we don’t always realize is that everyone is carrying their own baggage. If we’re fortunate enough and we take a chance, we find someone who will help shoulder our burden. Most of the time, we’re just floundering aimlessly, carrying our load like a high school student who stuffs six classes worth of books in a Jansport backpack because they’re too lazy to use a locker.
Unfortunately, some of us believe that we don’t deserve to be happy and when we’re finally at a place where we are, we ruin it rather than believe it’s true. We “wait for the other shoe to drop�, so to speak. This is the place where Jordan resides. She comes with some pretty heavy baggage, and life has dealt her a pretty shitty hand of cards. It’s the same with Taylor but different circumstances. Without giving too much away, they both deal with significant loss in their lives, and how they recover from that loss and move forward together is what makes this a beautiful story to read. They both take a chance, but more importantly, they believe in each other and in the capacity to heal and change for the better.
Needless to say, I grew rather fond of Jordan. She has a bigger heart than I thought she did at the beginning of the novel. I would say that this genre hovers in the space between YA and adult fiction. Fans of both genres will be entertained!
December 15, 2018
This is a very good new adult book with a very nice cast of characters. The book is a lengthy one (199,965 words according to Marvin eReader for iPad), and in my opinion possibly too lengthy. I liked how the author slowly developed a tender love story between the main characters, but with that many words the pace is too slow in places. Nevertheless, this is a lovely book, full of feeling and worth reading.
April 4, 2019
IF Zoe Reed is your lover and in town for a romantic tryst, you will need to take a few days off for it because when it comes to ZR, one night /day is not going to be enough. ZR proves himself once again that he is not a one trick anything.
Fantasy / Adventure Romance - Nailed it
Dystopian / Action Romance - It's in the bag
Sports / Friendship / Family Romance - Score!
The Sport
Welcome to the world of Roller in-line Hockey, if you're unfamiliar with such sport and worried that you'll be clueless or bored by it, don't. ZR really does his research and expertly weave that knowledge into the story so readers like me, who is practically clueless about the rules and activities in the sport becomes an expert in the end. And he turns up the level of excitement by making the leads as players of the sport.
The Leads
The story begins with two broken yet functioning ladies. Jordan is intrigued by the mysterious Taylor and takes minimal steps to get to know her. I truly love the slow build-up of their relationship from friends to more. Jordan peels away Taylor's sadness, layer by layer and Taylor removes the barriers sets up by Jordan patiently. They are both surprise with the effects of having each other in their lives and create the space for them to heal from years of pain and heart breaks together.
The leads and the Lovable Side Characters
Their inner strength, unselfish love, always enouraging and having each others back is what makes these characters real and lovable.
The flawless Writing Style
Conducive. Unapologetic. Romantic. Simply perfect. How does ZR do it? How does he make each and every one of his words, into something monumental, something unforgettable? I don’t need to know, I don’t want to know. Please, ZR, continue to surprise us with your ingenious writing.
Fantasy / Adventure Romance - Nailed it
Dystopian / Action Romance - It's in the bag
Sports / Friendship / Family Romance - Score!
The Sport
Welcome to the world of Roller in-line Hockey, if you're unfamiliar with such sport and worried that you'll be clueless or bored by it, don't. ZR really does his research and expertly weave that knowledge into the story so readers like me, who is practically clueless about the rules and activities in the sport becomes an expert in the end. And he turns up the level of excitement by making the leads as players of the sport.
The Leads
The story begins with two broken yet functioning ladies. Jordan is intrigued by the mysterious Taylor and takes minimal steps to get to know her. I truly love the slow build-up of their relationship from friends to more. Jordan peels away Taylor's sadness, layer by layer and Taylor removes the barriers sets up by Jordan patiently. They are both surprise with the effects of having each other in their lives and create the space for them to heal from years of pain and heart breaks together.
The leads and the Lovable Side Characters
Their inner strength, unselfish love, always enouraging and having each others back is what makes these characters real and lovable.
The flawless Writing Style
Conducive. Unapologetic. Romantic. Simply perfect. How does ZR do it? How does he make each and every one of his words, into something monumental, something unforgettable? I don’t need to know, I don’t want to know. Please, ZR, continue to surprise us with your ingenious writing.
February 4, 2017
I don't write a lot of reviews, and I usually save them for 5-star books (because I love them so much) and 1 or 2-star books (because I feel I owe the author an explanation). Interference has stuck with me for a month now, though, and it keeps flitting through my mind while I'm reading other books which deal with storylines similar to Jordan's.
Before I get to the strong points of the book, there are two reasons I gave the book four stars instead of five:
1) The denouement, despite being long, didn't quite give me the catharsis I needed. One of the "declaration of love" scenes felt really underwhelming, given everything that had occurred, and left me a little empty. Additionally, while I really didn't have a problem with the roller hockey elements for most of the book, there seemed to be more emphasis on the hockey than the relationship in the last chapter, which was disappointing in a book that had dealt so adeptly with human frailty and emotional vulnerability up to that point.
2) Grammar/Usage. There were consistent problems with subject/object pronouns (her and me went to the store) and possessive pronouns (she and I's hats). It didn't kill the story, but it did require a lot of mental editing, which became impossible to ignore.
At this time, however, Interference is the only 4-star book on my Favorites shelf, and it deserves to be there. These characters are wonderful. Jordan could easily have been unlikeable. She wasn't. I've read sooo many romances with damaged "players" who were utterly unsympathetic, essentially forcing the reader to distance themself from the protagonist for the entirety of the book. This author avoids that problem, however. Jordan's behavior is more than adequately explained, and she doesn't spend too much time stuck in player-mode. We really feel for her and what she's been through.
Taylor is...well, she's basically perfect. I might even be tempted to take off half a star, since she's so very perfect that she occasionally comes across as wish-fulfillment. In the beginning (as mentioned in the book blurb), she doesn't speak at all; while that isn't necessarily a draw on its own, it was exactly what Jordan needed. Taylor just listens really, really well. She's brilliant, empathetic, unbelievably talented at roller hockey, incredibly understanding, and just damaged enough for Jordan to find her approachable. As aware as I was of her too-good-to-be-trueness, however, I still totally fell for her. The pair just worked.
None of that's why the book stuck in my head, though. The reason it resonated was due entirely to the way the author handled Jordan's reaction to her own damage. It felt authentic in every conceivable way. I recognized her pain, her struggle to overcome it, her guilt for failing to do so. It all felt real, and that's really, really rare. Like super unbelievably rare. I never rolled my eyes, I never screamed because I felt emotionally manipulated. I cried because I felt it. And then I cried because it all worked out.
I could read about these two for another 5000 pages. 4 well-deserved stars (that I'm considering switching to 5 stars even as I type this.)
Before I get to the strong points of the book, there are two reasons I gave the book four stars instead of five:
1) The denouement, despite being long, didn't quite give me the catharsis I needed. One of the "declaration of love" scenes felt really underwhelming, given everything that had occurred, and left me a little empty. Additionally, while I really didn't have a problem with the roller hockey elements for most of the book, there seemed to be more emphasis on the hockey than the relationship in the last chapter, which was disappointing in a book that had dealt so adeptly with human frailty and emotional vulnerability up to that point.
2) Grammar/Usage. There were consistent problems with subject/object pronouns (her and me went to the store) and possessive pronouns (she and I's hats). It didn't kill the story, but it did require a lot of mental editing, which became impossible to ignore.
At this time, however, Interference is the only 4-star book on my Favorites shelf, and it deserves to be there. These characters are wonderful. Jordan could easily have been unlikeable. She wasn't. I've read sooo many romances with damaged "players" who were utterly unsympathetic, essentially forcing the reader to distance themself from the protagonist for the entirety of the book. This author avoids that problem, however. Jordan's behavior is more than adequately explained, and she doesn't spend too much time stuck in player-mode. We really feel for her and what she's been through.
Taylor is...well, she's basically perfect. I might even be tempted to take off half a star, since she's so very perfect that she occasionally comes across as wish-fulfillment. In the beginning (as mentioned in the book blurb), she doesn't speak at all; while that isn't necessarily a draw on its own, it was exactly what Jordan needed. Taylor just listens really, really well. She's brilliant, empathetic, unbelievably talented at roller hockey, incredibly understanding, and just damaged enough for Jordan to find her approachable. As aware as I was of her too-good-to-be-trueness, however, I still totally fell for her. The pair just worked.
None of that's why the book stuck in my head, though. The reason it resonated was due entirely to the way the author handled Jordan's reaction to her own damage. It felt authentic in every conceivable way. I recognized her pain, her struggle to overcome it, her guilt for failing to do so. It all felt real, and that's really, really rare. Like super unbelievably rare. I never rolled my eyes, I never screamed because I felt emotionally manipulated. I cried because I felt it. And then I cried because it all worked out.
I could read about these two for another 5000 pages. 4 well-deserved stars (that I'm considering switching to 5 stars even as I type this.)
August 31, 2017
I read this because I loved . I loved everything about it. This was not that...unfortunately. In the end I enjoyed the book. But it was very slow moving. There was so much hockey in the first 1/3 of this book, I almost gave up.
I gave it 3.5 stars rounded up.
I gave it 3.5 stars rounded up.
April 2, 2016
I liked the book. I did. And I didn't even mind that it was so long.
But.
I didn't care about the whole roller hockey stuff. I know it was important, because that's how they met and how they got closer, but I'm not a sport fan. I don't care about sport and there was just too much of it. I gotta admit, I mostly skipped the parts.
Another thing... I think Jordan's ex was a bit too much psycho. It didn't even feel real.
Now let's talk about Jordan. I get that she had real issues. A lot of them. And that's the thing. She had A LOT of them. I don't know... again, it just felt too much at once.
Taylor on the other side... yes, she had issues. She had traumas. A lot of them. I'd say even worse than Jordan. But still, Taylor dealt with her personal dramas better than Jordan. Yes, it was probably because she met her, but still. That is just my opinion. I was a fan of Taylor. I liked Jordan too, but not always. But I loved their chemistry. They were one of the sweetest couple I've ever read about.
The other characters were okay. I wish Victoria got more 'screen time'.
The most interesting characters for me were without doubt Taylor and Jordan's Mom. I actually loved the scenes with Jordan and her mother. How she slowly - very slowly - started accepting her daughter after such a long time. It was very interesting to read.
So anyway. It was a good book.
But.
I didn't care about the whole roller hockey stuff. I know it was important, because that's how they met and how they got closer, but I'm not a sport fan. I don't care about sport and there was just too much of it. I gotta admit, I mostly skipped the parts.
Another thing... I think Jordan's ex was a bit too much psycho. It didn't even feel real.
Now let's talk about Jordan. I get that she had real issues. A lot of them. And that's the thing. She had A LOT of them. I don't know... again, it just felt too much at once.
Taylor on the other side... yes, she had issues. She had traumas. A lot of them. I'd say even worse than Jordan. But still, Taylor dealt with her personal dramas better than Jordan. Yes, it was probably because she met her, but still. That is just my opinion. I was a fan of Taylor. I liked Jordan too, but not always. But I loved their chemistry. They were one of the sweetest couple I've ever read about.
The other characters were okay. I wish Victoria got more 'screen time'.
The most interesting characters for me were without doubt Taylor and Jordan's Mom. I actually loved the scenes with Jordan and her mother. How she slowly - very slowly - started accepting her daughter after such a long time. It was very interesting to read.
So anyway. It was a good book.
July 7, 2022
4 stars
Very well written, great MCs and I liked that the struggles they had to overcome were not just miscommunication or similar cop-out.
Both Jordan's and Taylor's backstories were well thought out and even though they weren't really happy they were powerful enough to connect the reader to these characters.
I just strongly dislike Jordan's mother and feel like she didn't get enough trouble for the crap she pulled.
Jordan's father too, now that I think about it.
(And Victoria should have learned to filter her outbursts at least a little. A psych major should probably have a better sense of tact and should know when to stop pushing.)
Very well written, great MCs and I liked that the struggles they had to overcome were not just miscommunication or similar cop-out.
Both Jordan's and Taylor's backstories were well thought out and even though they weren't really happy they were powerful enough to connect the reader to these characters.
I just strongly dislike Jordan's mother and feel like she didn't get enough trouble for the crap she pulled.
Jordan's father too, now that I think about it.
(And Victoria should have learned to filter her outbursts at least a little. A psych major should probably have a better sense of tact and should know when to stop pushing.)
February 12, 2017
Like some others that have reviewed this book I was reluctant to read due to the length. I personally find books this length can be hit or miss. I can't believe I waiting so long because I am so in love with this book! Jordan and Taylor are my comfort couple that I became accustom to reading about over the last 3 days. I thought the author did a fantastic job with the two characters who had so much hurt to work through and I wouldn't change a thing!
I think this will definitely be a re-read when I need my comfort couple again!
I think this will definitely be a re-read when I need my comfort couple again!
December 30, 2014
This was a touching, heartbreaking, heartwarming book about two broken young women coming together to help each other heal. Throw in some floor hockey and a good supporting cast of characters and this was an excellent read. It touches on many issues like forgiveness, reconciliation, cancer, family, love, and abuse. Taylor and Jordan were very cute together and it was fun watching Taylor come out of her shell.
February 12, 2019
LOVED it!
March 3, 2019
I am really into lengthy books lately. This book was lovely. The pacing of the novel was on point.
November 4, 2015
Why did I wait soooooo long to read this book? Oh, probably because of its length! Well, silly me! I've had Interference on my Kindle for over a year yet never got around to reading it until now... and, what a journey it was!
As others have mentioned, it's a loooooong book and there's a lot of roller hockey references to digest. Let's face it, a good portion of the book is based at the hockey rink. I personally love sports theme books, therefore, quite enjoyed all the hockey bits and pieces.
There's no need for me to summarize the book as there's plenty of awesome reviews available already. I'll sign off by stating Interference is a tender romance between Jordan and Taylor with plenty of emotion and feeling. It was well worth the lengthy storyline.
4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars.
As others have mentioned, it's a loooooong book and there's a lot of roller hockey references to digest. Let's face it, a good portion of the book is based at the hockey rink. I personally love sports theme books, therefore, quite enjoyed all the hockey bits and pieces.
There's no need for me to summarize the book as there's plenty of awesome reviews available already. I'll sign off by stating Interference is a tender romance between Jordan and Taylor with plenty of emotion and feeling. It was well worth the lengthy storyline.
4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars.
April 3, 2017
I loved the characters of Jordan and Taylor and how their story unfolded. I loved their interactions in dialogue, subtlety, and non-spoken action. The character building was pretty amazing. The author didn't rush anything and it was great to savor reading the book through. I still think of this book months after reading it. I think the book is more like 4 1/2 stars because it stumbled a little bit for me about 3/4 the way through (stretching reality into the somewhat unbelievable...but that's just for me as a personal opinion) and then it recovered at the end.
February 2, 2019
Wow! What not to love - Superb! And of course slow - given the content that is essential & part of the tale's DNA. Had everything in here & it got me from the start. Tears, laughter, anger and love all in there. Brilliant - best new read for, well, close on 500 books I reckon.
October 16, 2022
it would be a shame to tell you how many times i cried while reading this book... damn it, idk if it was something personal or not but for me this book was intense and i get really emotional while reading it. what can i say about taylor and jordan? the characters... their story and their past... they are my everything, they are so strong and SO REAL. this is definitely my new comfort book, it was worth EVERY second that i spent reading. trust me when i say that you should read it asap. this book is SO MUCH more than taylor and a girl from the rival team.
January 17, 2015
Nice, but sooo slow... and long...
October 11, 2017
Damn! After Broken Legacies and now this! Even though i still love Broken Legacies, but this book is still great! I love how both leads slowly develop there relationship, support each other, understanding and always by each other side. I really love Taylor she is such a great and strong character T_T
I love how Jodan’s mother come to realised how she had been to her own daughter. Even though i have to be honest, at the first of the book it took quite a while for me to get really into it but toward around 35% onward i started hooked and want how the story really going to lay out. Unlike Breaking Legacies i got hooked at the very start and couldnt still until i finish. Zoe Reed is becoming one of my favorite character now. <3
I love how Jodan’s mother come to realised how she had been to her own daughter. Even though i have to be honest, at the first of the book it took quite a while for me to get really into it but toward around 35% onward i started hooked and want how the story really going to lay out. Unlike Breaking Legacies i got hooked at the very start and couldnt still until i finish. Zoe Reed is becoming one of my favorite character now. <3
June 9, 2021
I started reading this expecting something cute and fun, but oh, was I wrong. I can't remember how many times I cried throughout the book, just feeling the love for both Jordan and Taylor. But it wasn't just painful—it was beautiful. It tackled how love is so gentle, how sometimes, all one needs is patience. It's so beautiful that I want to reread it and attempt breaking and healing my heart again. It's just what this book does. Zoe Reed is truly amazing.
November 13, 2023
Went a bit off the rails there a bit at the end with how many Big Issues were addressed in what was theoretically just a romance but Reed's heart was in the right place. That said, we could lose like 80% of the kid plot imo. Gonna try Reed's soccer book just bc I miss soccer girlies now!
July 15, 2019
Bloody good!
January 3, 2025
dios sabrá porqué tardé TANTOOO en leer pero por el re amor de dios LAS AMO TANTOOOO y te amo cel jordan reencarnada gracias por mencionarme este libro y decirme que no lo lea (porque claramente elegà hacerte la contra)!!!
pd nicole se puede re matar ya que estamos
pd nicole se puede re matar ya que estamos
May 10, 2020
Okay, listen. I really don't like to slag books off because I know they are very precious to their authors but leaving a good review out of pity and being dishonest about this book is not going to help anyone.
Jesus Christ was this book a chore.
Another thing I don't like to do is DNF books. But since I paid £10 for this book specifically in the interest of discovering new and un/less-known authors, you can bet your arse I ploughed through.
Here's the main problem: this book was like reading a 13 year old's fan fic. You can tell there's heart there it's just... bad. There was so much exposition, too many unnecessary details and a bunch of irrelevant characters. Why were we told the blueprints for this house? Why did every girl have long blonde/brown hair as their leading descriptor? Why did I have to read every single action of a barista making coffee? This could've easily been shorter - 200 pages MAX.
Interference can't seem to decide if it's an adult book or a YA book. The writing style was YA/middle grade esque which just could not handle some of the hard hitting topics like grief, cancer and rape.
It had some really great qualities for an intriguing story: a quiet mysterious stranger, an estranged family, a dark secret, but it takes so damn long to get to it all that the interest in it is lost.
I also found it difficult to read because the characters were flat. Most of them were just there to move the story forward with dialogue - we either barely learned anything about them OR we were told their entire life story in one page and then never interacted with them on a deeper level again. Jordan's character was all over the place. One minute she was the bold and confident type and the next she was awkward and a pushover. Also worth noting that at one point, Jordan didn't consider calling an ambulance for her four year old brother who straight up passed out. And the Bad Sister award goes to...
The only person I cared remotely for (and by far the redeeming quality of this book) was Taylor. She was level headed and far more patient with Jordan than I would've been.
And the cherry on top of all of this was the grammar. Oh the grammar, oh the spelling mistakes, oh the entire words missing from sentences. There is, quite simply, no excuse for the amount of mistakes in this book. It is lazy writing and even worse editing.
Just to give you an idea of how silly and avoidable these mistakes are, here are some examples:
"if she even spoke TO loud."
"'I don't think she SEE'S a point in talking.'"
"and I wasn't just able (to) tell because I had to carry him."
"she figured out the AFFECT it had on me."
"nothing in the world compared (to) this."
"I could BREATH again."
"he flailed when he didn't land where he expected TOO."
Finally, my personal favourite, and perhaps the most fatal spelling mistake I have ever spotted: "arm draped around her WASTE."
I feel quite generous giving this rating but those two stars are for the general beginning of the story and Taylor.
Jesus Christ was this book a chore.
Another thing I don't like to do is DNF books. But since I paid £10 for this book specifically in the interest of discovering new and un/less-known authors, you can bet your arse I ploughed through.
Here's the main problem: this book was like reading a 13 year old's fan fic. You can tell there's heart there it's just... bad. There was so much exposition, too many unnecessary details and a bunch of irrelevant characters. Why were we told the blueprints for this house? Why did every girl have long blonde/brown hair as their leading descriptor? Why did I have to read every single action of a barista making coffee? This could've easily been shorter - 200 pages MAX.
Interference can't seem to decide if it's an adult book or a YA book. The writing style was YA/middle grade esque which just could not handle some of the hard hitting topics like grief, cancer and rape.
It had some really great qualities for an intriguing story: a quiet mysterious stranger, an estranged family, a dark secret, but it takes so damn long to get to it all that the interest in it is lost.
I also found it difficult to read because the characters were flat. Most of them were just there to move the story forward with dialogue - we either barely learned anything about them OR we were told their entire life story in one page and then never interacted with them on a deeper level again. Jordan's character was all over the place. One minute she was the bold and confident type and the next she was awkward and a pushover. Also worth noting that at one point, Jordan didn't consider calling an ambulance for her four year old brother who straight up passed out. And the Bad Sister award goes to...
The only person I cared remotely for (and by far the redeeming quality of this book) was Taylor. She was level headed and far more patient with Jordan than I would've been.
And the cherry on top of all of this was the grammar. Oh the grammar, oh the spelling mistakes, oh the entire words missing from sentences. There is, quite simply, no excuse for the amount of mistakes in this book. It is lazy writing and even worse editing.
Just to give you an idea of how silly and avoidable these mistakes are, here are some examples:
"if she even spoke TO loud."
"'I don't think she SEE'S a point in talking.'"
"and I wasn't just able (to) tell because I had to carry him."
"she figured out the AFFECT it had on me."
"nothing in the world compared (to) this."
"I could BREATH again."
"he flailed when he didn't land where he expected TOO."
Finally, my personal favourite, and perhaps the most fatal spelling mistake I have ever spotted: "arm draped around her WASTE."
I feel quite generous giving this rating but those two stars are for the general beginning of the story and Taylor.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 17, 2023
realmente sigo sin tener palabras en como describir este libro y todo lo que me hizo sentir.
hace muchismo tiempo no me sentia tan identificada en un personaje como lo hice con jordan. ella es alguien tan real para mÃ, al haber vivido cosas similares a las de ella y verme reflejada en ella es realmente lindo, después de mucho tiempo me pude sentir acompañada en esto y leer a alguien que me entienda en cada palabra y sentimiento. llore demasiadas veces con el libro, no puedo decir la cantidad porque es uf.
es increÃble leer la historias de ambas y ver cómo son tan fuertes en su propia manera. como ellas se ayudan y se superan en cada detalle, en como logran formar una familia para ellas, me hicieron sentir parte de ellas y estoy muy feliz por eso. me encantarÃa ser igual a jordan (y espero ser asà de grande) estoy muy orgullosa de todo lo que lograron. solo las amo por si no se entendió. voy a estar siempre agradecida por ellas.
ame cada momento del libro, ame reÃrme, llorar y sentirme parte de él. estoy agradecida a mi amiga que me hizo leerlo porque era lo que necesitaba <3
hace muchismo tiempo no me sentia tan identificada en un personaje como lo hice con jordan. ella es alguien tan real para mÃ, al haber vivido cosas similares a las de ella y verme reflejada en ella es realmente lindo, después de mucho tiempo me pude sentir acompañada en esto y leer a alguien que me entienda en cada palabra y sentimiento. llore demasiadas veces con el libro, no puedo decir la cantidad porque es uf.
es increÃble leer la historias de ambas y ver cómo son tan fuertes en su propia manera. como ellas se ayudan y se superan en cada detalle, en como logran formar una familia para ellas, me hicieron sentir parte de ellas y estoy muy feliz por eso. me encantarÃa ser igual a jordan (y espero ser asà de grande) estoy muy orgullosa de todo lo que lograron. solo las amo por si no se entendió. voy a estar siempre agradecida por ellas.
ame cada momento del libro, ame reÃrme, llorar y sentirme parte de él. estoy agradecida a mi amiga que me hizo leerlo porque era lo que necesitaba <3
August 31, 2024
i’m so proud of myself for not dnfing�
this was boring and way way too long goodness gracious. it started out pretty strong in the beginning but after they got together and there was still 50% of the book left, i should’ve known. GO READ CHARON DOCKS AT DAYLIGHT! so much better.
this was boring and way way too long goodness gracious. it started out pretty strong in the beginning but after they got together and there was still 50% of the book left, i should’ve known. GO READ CHARON DOCKS AT DAYLIGHT! so much better.
May 14, 2021
dnf’d. too much hockey. not entertaining. maybe will pick it up again eventually:(
November 22, 2019
I'll be honest. I did NOT expect this book to be as immersive and deep as it ended up being. I really thought I was in for a light-hearted lesbian skating/hockey story. Boy, was I wrong.
Interference requires its characters to heal. The two main characters begin with extremely intense burdens - Jordan, who is dealing with her homophobic parents and the impact of trauma from sexual abuse on her relationships; and Taylor, who begins the book with what appears to be selective mutism after suffering from the trauma of major loss and death. It is through commitment to each other's needs, and an understanding of the complex nature of trauma, that they begin to heal. There are some really sweet scenes in which we see the girls fall for each other, and the non-verbal connections they make are heart-melting. The tension between them is a true slow burn, and the way that trust is slowly built is almost visceral. It was nice (although saddening) to see Jordan's internal battle with her trauma as a recurring theme even as her and Taylor's relationship progressed.
Healing is also represented in differing ways. Zoe Reed does a tremendous job at writing the characters. Jordan is constantly distrustful of those around her - and even as we see her begin to mend her relationships with her parents, she remains skeptical of ulterior motives. This is even reflected in her trust of Taylor, and made her a very real, consistent character. In that way, I kind of enjoyed how long this book. I had to invest in the story, and it's funny to me that I almost DNF'ed in the beginning. By the end, I was hooked! I really felt connected to Jordan, and the final scene at her parent's house made me a little teary.
However, some of my issues that are definitely worth mentioning is that -. I understand that her silence was a choice/habitual at that stage, but it just felt like everything was suddenly resolved conveniently, rather than realistically.
I DON'T think this book is for everyone. It deals with a lot of heavy topics, and perhaps not in a way that is appropriate or accurately representative of every person's experience with the same matter. But I think the story and the characters are special and comforting.
Interference requires its characters to heal. The two main characters begin with extremely intense burdens - Jordan, who is dealing with her homophobic parents and the impact of trauma from sexual abuse on her relationships; and Taylor, who begins the book with what appears to be selective mutism after suffering from the trauma of major loss and death. It is through commitment to each other's needs, and an understanding of the complex nature of trauma, that they begin to heal. There are some really sweet scenes in which we see the girls fall for each other, and the non-verbal connections they make are heart-melting. The tension between them is a true slow burn, and the way that trust is slowly built is almost visceral. It was nice (although saddening) to see Jordan's internal battle with her trauma as a recurring theme even as her and Taylor's relationship progressed.
Healing is also represented in differing ways. Zoe Reed does a tremendous job at writing the characters. Jordan is constantly distrustful of those around her - and even as we see her begin to mend her relationships with her parents, she remains skeptical of ulterior motives. This is even reflected in her trust of Taylor, and made her a very real, consistent character. In that way, I kind of enjoyed how long this book. I had to invest in the story, and it's funny to me that I almost DNF'ed in the beginning. By the end, I was hooked! I really felt connected to Jordan, and the final scene at her parent's house made me a little teary.
However, some of my issues that are definitely worth mentioning is that -. I understand that her silence was a choice/habitual at that stage, but it just felt like everything was suddenly resolved conveniently, rather than realistically.
I DON'T think this book is for everyone. It deals with a lot of heavy topics, and perhaps not in a way that is appropriate or accurately representative of every person's experience with the same matter. But I think the story and the characters are special and comforting.
September 9, 2018
3.5
Don't judge the book by its cover. The writing was okay although I found some sentences and thoughts repetitive like it was jumping into one thought/action then back. Maybe I shouldn't have read this after a Jae book. Not a fan of hockey and I skipped most of the game parts. The good thing is, the characters both felt real. I was crying alongside with them. I felt the hate for Jordan's parents, empathised with what she and Taylor have gone through. I really liked Victoria, how do I get a friend like her? Anyway this a good read for those who are a sucker for roller hockey. I didn't even know roller hockey exists until this book lol it's the con of being Asian sometimes.
Don't judge the book by its cover. The writing was okay although I found some sentences and thoughts repetitive like it was jumping into one thought/action then back. Maybe I shouldn't have read this after a Jae book. Not a fan of hockey and I skipped most of the game parts. The good thing is, the characters both felt real. I was crying alongside with them. I felt the hate for Jordan's parents, empathised with what she and Taylor have gone through. I really liked Victoria, how do I get a friend like her? Anyway this a good read for those who are a sucker for roller hockey. I didn't even know roller hockey exists until this book lol it's the con of being Asian sometimes.
May 31, 2020
This is lengthy but so great, I think zoe reed is fast becoming my favorite writer. Interference is the third book I read from her, and so far a love it all.
The main character is likeable, I can't help to love Taylor so much. And for Jordan, what a beautiful character development.
This book is about hockey but I still enjoy it even though I know nothing about hockey, at all.
The romance is slow, but sweet and realistic without the instant love that usually happen in romance book. Love this so much
The main character is likeable, I can't help to love Taylor so much. And for Jordan, what a beautiful character development.
This book is about hockey but I still enjoy it even though I know nothing about hockey, at all.
The romance is slow, but sweet and realistic without the instant love that usually happen in romance book. Love this so much
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