Reviews

Blitz by Devney Perry

sayynaf's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

theaccidentalromanceblogger's review

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Toren Greely, one of the Treasure State football coaches, is having a 4th of July party. He was roped into hosting these a while ago when his neighborhood was pretty empty. Now, he's basically hosting a block party and he's done. Never again. Until he sees her - a tall, svelte blonde, barefoot in the grass. She smiles at him and he's a goner. When everyone leaves after the fireworks, he thinks she left too only to find her cleaning up. A smile, a touch, some nice banter and it all leads to a night with a woman who shook him to his core. So much so that he's afraid to call the number she left on a paper towel the next morning. She's a neighbor, he assumes, so they'll probably see each other around, but he needs to figure out how affected by her he is. Well, they do meet again, sooner than he expected, when he's introduced to the new volleyball star, a transfer from Stanford. There she is. A student. His career is over. 

I loved Coach and I was a little apprehensive with this one as it's one of the few things that give me an ick - student/teacher (coach/athlete) romance. Being a former teacher, they always make uncomfortable. However, Devney Perry writes this one in such a way that not only was I okay with it but I was rooting for Toren and Jennsyn. I was biting my nails hoping their secret affair is never found out, at least before she graduates. 

It's a lovely story. Jennsyn is 22, a senior and very mature. Toren is torn by the fact that she is younger and a student and their romance rings very true. A lot of it is because of the wonderful narration by Vanessa Edwin and Jason Clarke. Vanessa's voice conveys the vibrant and yet vulnerable spirit of young Jennsyn. Jason is charming, also vulnerable, making Toren an absolute dream. 
 A lovely romance with forbidden moments, furtive glances, 80s movies, a loving aunt and cousins, a "dance mom" who wants what's best for her daughter, secret moonlight meetings and heartwarming HEA.  Loved it. 

Content notes: grief, toxic relationship with parents. Mentions of loss of a parent, unexpected pregnancy (not MCs)

karasaner's review

medium-paced

4.25

isabelpeate's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

bookishtiff1's review against another edition

3.0

This is by far my least favourite Perry book ever. The writing was great but I wasn't a fan of the plot. Student/teacher is not my thing. I didn't like either of the main characters and also really didn't like their names. I did really enjoy the side plot of Rush Ramsey and I cannot wait for Rally to come out. Other people will enjoy this, it just wasn't my cup of tea!

varneysofia's review

funny relaxing medium-paced

3.0

rachhreadss97's review against another edition

5.0

I had to start this the second I finished coach. I fell in love with this series after the first book. Blitz is just as good and I’m in love with this story. Jennsyn and Toren were amazing. The angst?? I was hooked from the start. There were so many cute moments, each character showing so each other how to show up, be vulnerable, and allow themselves to be cherished in their own way. I loved the tropes in this book as well. The age gap, neighbor, couch, and athlete. (He is not her coach) I was just hooked in right away. I loved Jennsyn, I related to her story and having a hard time trusting, and making friends. On top of that she was willing to figure out what she wanted and I think that was really beautiful to unravel. I love toren with my whole heart. I loved this book and when I got to the end I just wanted more.

lzzlong16's review against another edition

tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

3🌶️  I really enjoy the world of the wildcats. I loved Toren when we met him in Coach, I was so excited to see his story play out. I thought the timeline was perfect. Seeing some of the event during coach from Torens POV was a fun way to bring us back to what was happening with Ford and Millie. His chemistry with Jennsyn was undeniable too. I was honestly so sad for them when they found out who the other was. The tension was tensioning and the burn was so slow and Ioved it. Watching Jennsyn open up to Toren was sweet. And it was so sad she couldn't do that with her teammates. Sadly though this age gap just wasn't believable. Not even because of the gap more of where Jennsyn was in her life. I would've liked better if we could've seen her try to find herself and then come back to Toren. This one has probably been my least favorite Devney read but I can't wait to see what she does with Rush Ramsay's story!

emangus's review

2.75

Loved the angst and forbidden romance aspect throughout the book, but the ending was so rushed. The build up was wrapped up so quickly that it felt like I had missed a whole chunk of the book. Disappointing ending for the fact that the first 85% was really quite good!! 

mflake's review

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0