What do you do when your lifelong best friend accuses you of spreading rumors? Ugh! Poor Kirsa tried for years to get Brock to listen, but it fell on deaf ears. That is until Rylan showed up and saw that Kirsa needed a friend and decided to be someone she could count on. Will Brock be willing to open up and finally listen to Kirsa? This book kind of reminded me of a friend I once had minus the bullying. Even though this is a contemporary sports romance, I felt like this more of an enemies to lovers type book. Even though the theme of a sport and romance was interwoven it didn’t hit me as what it is categorized. Overall though this was a good read and I have so far enjoyed this authors works.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2022-01-11 15:29:172022-01-11 15:29:17Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
This is the first book I have read from this author and she now has a new fan. I love sports romance but she exceeded all my expectations. I was hooked on the very first page and I could not put it down until the end. These characters drew me into the story and had my full attention. I love that you get to read both characters’ points of view so you get a better understanding of why they act the way they do. It only took me a little over a day to devour this amazing story.
Kirsa and Brock have been best friends since they were four years old. They grew to be inseparable until they met Victoria. Then they became a group of three. When a misunderstanding comes out Kirsa is left alone. She is now in high school and all she wants to do is graduate and start over again. Her best friends are now her enemies. Kirsa keeps to herself and gets good grades so she can go to the college she wants and get out of this town. She is shocked when a new guy comes along and starts to talk to her. Kirsa and Rylan get to know one another but will Brock stop their friendship? Also will Brock figure out that his past was all a lie and figure out that he was wrong all along?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Basshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Bass2022-01-10 07:55:222022-01-10 07:55:22Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Heather Bass
The title is a completely accurate description of this book. Trigger warning for all you who share the high school emotional trauma caused by rumors as this novel will bring back some of those unpleasant memories. With that said I absolutely loved this tale. Enemies to Lovers is not really my thing but this author made this story an absolute stand out in this genre. Imagine your worst day in high school and multiply it by ten and that is what almost all of Kirsa’s career has been. Brought on by rumors that she started rumors Kirsa is betrayed by her best friends and tormented over the next three years. Brock is the typical good looking jock, but one who has a heart. He thinks Kirsa has betrayed him and spends his time getting revenge. Still with all the rumors, negative feelings and vengeful actions sparks fly between them. Overall a great HEA with a very good story line.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dahniellehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDahnielle2022-01-10 07:55:002022-01-10 07:55:00Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert
Blindsided was such an amazing read. I loved this book from page one. Brock and Kirsa were best friends from teenie tots. Brock always would bother and tease her but he always protected her too. Then when they were about 7 years old or so a new girl Victoria moved into the area. Instead of it always being Kirsa and Brock now there was a third person in their group. They always say Three’s a crowd and within a few years, Kirsa finds that out. Brock and Victoria heard a rumor that Kirsa started and they decided to cut her out of their triangle. Not only did they stop talking to her but, they made her life horrible for 3 years.
Now with a new star football player at school who happens to enjoy spending time with Kirsa, Brock starts to get a bit jealous. Will Brock decide to finally forgive Kirsa? Kirsa swears she never started that rumor but no one believes her. The rumor is something they think only Kirsa could’ve started since she caught them in her treehouse. I really loved this book and loved the characters.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Mulveyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Mulvey2022-01-10 07:53:492022-01-10 07:53:49Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Michelle Mulvey
Couldn’t put this book down! I really enjoyed how the author lays the background of the story by showing you glimpses of the past, from childhood to adolescence. It really makes the relationship between Kirsa and Brock, then then Victoria feel so much more personal without bogging you down with flashbacks. Because of this, the betrayal hurt more, and the bullying felt stronger and more personal. Throughout the entire book, I felt for Kirsa’s experience, and was so glad when Rylan came into the mix. I loved that though Kirsa was bullied relentlessly, she showed incredible strength, even if she sometime broke. Its a tale many people can relate to. All in all, this is a heart wrenching tale of friendship, betrayal, pain, bullying and growing up. Definitely recommend picking this one up, but definitely prepare for some pain.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashleyann Sanabriahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshleyann Sanabria2022-01-10 07:52:482022-01-10 07:52:48Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Ashleyann Sanabria
Brock and Kirsa have been friends since they were 4 years old. They do almost everything together. One day when they are ten, their duo turns into a trio to include Victoria. As they hit the teen years and hormones run rampant, there is a moment of betrayal that turns their trio back into a duo. Only this time, Kirsa finds herself on the outside; labeled a traitor. She becomes the school outcast for the next three years. Now it’s her senior year and she only has to make it to graduation when she can put everything behind her. But then Rylan shows up and befriends her despite being told not to. Can his friendship help heal her broken heart and friendship with Brock? Will Brock finally be able to see through the lies to find the truth?
This is a new author to me, and I enjoyed reading this book. As I read this book, I felt like I was experiencing Kirsa’s betrayal, her loneliness, and her hurt. To me, the author did a great job of conveying teenage angst, bullying, and in general the high school experience of being on the outside. I appreciated that Kirsa could keep herself together throughout everything and still have hope that things would change.
Please note that this is a contemporary romance, I suggest this book is for 18+.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Desiree Ottingerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDesiree Ottinger2022-01-10 07:48:192022-01-10 07:48:19Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Desiree Ottinger
This book had me hooked from the beginning. I experienced so many different emotions while reading this, which I love. The characters were beautifully written. Some of which I felt like I may have known. The author made sure to grab my attention and not let it go. I highly recommend this.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jerricka Brownhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJerricka Brown2022-01-10 07:47:422022-01-10 07:47:42Blindsided: A Contemporary Sports Romance by T. Christensen–Review by Jerricka Brown
Blindsided is a Romance/ Friends to Enemies/Lovers book that I literally devoured in one sitting. Once I started there was no stopping ,I had to know what was going to happen next. I truly enjoyed reading this book and the characters are relatable and fully developed even though I wanted to fact check Brock(smack) a couple of times. He wanted to be a mean jerk and then act like a jealous person. Brock and Kirsa have been friends since they were four years old. They hung out everyday and loved playing football together. That all changed when Victoria showed up, she caused problems between Brock and Kirsa from the beginning. She did what she needed to drive them apart. Can they be friends again? I highly recommend reading this ti find out what happens next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2022-01-10 07:43:342022-01-10 07:43:34Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
After the betrayal this book had my heart racing! I almost love/hate books that have the central character taunted for being themselves, literally boils my blood. With that being said, this book had me immersed in the story. The only issues I had with the story are 1. The climax was not in middle but at the end. Although it did have a couple of pages of a resolution and a nice epilogue I feel there needed to a little more resolution. 2. There was a lot of unnecessary filler pages. Now without adding spoilers there was plenty of character building but it was almost too much for this type of story. 3. The cover – it really deflects the energy this book gives. The two cover “characters” make it seem this book is set in the 80’s with 2 people in their late 20s and that’s not the story at all. 4. Yes, there is a theme of sports, since the two main characters enjoy football, however, I don’t think this makes it a sports story. This may deflect readers from the core themes of the story which is — betrayal, childhood friendship, and bullying.
Other than the issues I’ve described it really is worth a read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissa Collinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa Collins2022-01-07 15:02:292022-01-07 15:02:29Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Melissa Collins
This book was not what I was expecting. It was incredibly much much more. This is not your everyday high school bully romance book. It has many twists and turns which leave your mouth hanging open. You will have to reread a few sentences throughout the book because you won’t believe that, yes, that actually happened. This book is really well written and was a huge page turner for me. This is my first book by this author and I can officially say I will be reading more. The writing style sucks you in and the story line keeps you there. The characters in this book are spot on. I couldn’t see this book without the characters in it, like it just made sense. This book also has STEAM to it. I am so invested in these characters that I hope all of them get their own story. You will fall in love, have your heart ripped out, be stitched back together, get angry, smile with vindictiveness, and have a happily ever after. What else do you need from a book? NOTHING!! AMAZING!! This is a must read for 2022.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Barbara Bohlshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBarbara Bohls2022-01-07 07:39:012022-01-07 07:39:01Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Barbara Bohls
Brock and Kirsa were best friends growing up. After Kirsa’s parents build her a treehouse, they end up bringing new people into their tiny group. In the beginning, everything is going great until something happens and everything changes. Brock ends up mad at Kirsa and ends up staying mad for a very long time. Kirsa ends up being bullied by many people they go to school with because of Brock’s promise to make her life difficult. During her senior year, Kirsa meets Rylan and he becomes a really good friend because he doesn’t mind standing up to Brock. Eventually, the truth is revealed, and Brock realizes that all these years he has been believing lies. He ends up regretting how he has been treating her. I really liked this book. In the beginning, I did not enjoy how Krisa was being treated, but I did really enjoy this book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bethany Ruckerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBethany Rucker2022-01-06 16:04:452022-01-06 16:04:45Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Bethany Rucker
Whoa, this book had it all. I was captivated from the start, this has everything from friendship, love, jealous, vengeance and contempt. This one also gave me all the feels, happy, sad, angry and hurt. I do love how this book give you the inside drop on how bullying is actually played out. I love how the writer was able to capture so much of his characters trails and vulnerabilities. This one made me think of “mean girls” on steroids. Great book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ninahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNina2022-01-06 14:59:182022-01-06 14:59:18Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Nina Maes
I love these kind of books… sometimes lol. This was one of those situations where I really loved it because I was all over the place while reading and one moment I found myself screaming at my kindle, and the next I was cheering these two on. I suppose this is often what we are looking for when we want a great romance read though. We want to be engaged and completely invested in the characters, and darn if I wasn’t completely invested in Brock and Kirsa. Sometimes, these situations where a third person plays havoc on something that is already so perfect is a hard situation for a polyamorus person to read like myself because I typically just shout, why not just love everyone lol and I have to remember that is not how the world works for everyone else. This is a beautiful book that kept me reading and had me believing in the hard work it takes to rebuild the hurt and scars that are there to find the love that is still shining through.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2022-01-06 14:04:392022-01-06 14:04:39Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Liz Vrchota
I loved and hated this book, which only speaks to the wonderful writing by the author. I was very invested in the characters, particularly Kirsa and Rylan. The story mostly follows Kirsa through a childhood friendship with Brock and Victoria that turns nasty in high school when Kirsa catches her two best friends fooling around behind her back. A vicious rumor spreads, which Kirsa gets blamed for, and she spends the next three years dealing with an onslaught of bullying for the rumor.
Having gotten hooked in early on, it made it very difficult, as a reader, to shift so quickly to Brock’s side, despite the simmering feelings between Kirsa and Brock that lingered from before the rumor split them apart. I wanted to be happy for Kirsa that she finally worked things out with Brock, but my heart didn’t want to forgive him so easily after his part in her bullying. I also struggled with the storyline of her holding onto romantic feelings with him, and then relenting so easily when he starts to come around from hearing her side after three years had passed, only thanks to an outsider questioning the validity of the rumor; that was far too quick of a transition for me to make and I felt it took away from Kirsa’s character as a strong female lead.
Again, though, I give credit to the author for weaving a tale that had me so invested in the characters, I was angry on their behalf. Any book that gets me emotional about the characters is one I cannot hate, even if the storyline takes me somewhere I don’t like. I thoroughly enjoyed the friendship Kirsa forged with Rylan, and how they were able to share some of the sweetness reflected in Kirsa’s earlier friendships. Definitely worth a read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Wendy Waryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngWendy Wary2022-01-06 14:04:222022-01-06 14:04:22Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Wendy Wary
Friends to Enemies to Lovers! This was a good, relatable, believable book. It made me glad I’m not in high school anymore and I don’t have to deal with the drama. But I’ll read the drama-filled books all day! The characters were very relatable, some likable, some not likable, a lot like real life. I enjoyed reading this and feeling like I was in the world that was created and seeing everything play out live. Can’t wait to check out the other books by this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Westermanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Westerman2022-01-06 09:48:312022-01-06 09:48:31Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Ashley Westerman
Blindsided in her teens by her two best friends (Brock and Victoria) that made up their childhood treehouse trio, Kirsa doesn’t know what to do. She was beginning to think that her and Brock would become more. She loved their friendship! But they’ve made her life a living hell for the past three years, all for something that she never did. All she wants to do is keep her head down, survive senior year, and move on with a fresh start in college where no one knows her. With a new student (Rylan) arriving, she’s starting to have hope things might change though. He’s the new star of the football team and her only friend. Can she trust the changes that are happening or is it all a big huge setup to bully her even further? The more she hopes, the more confused she becomes. Will senior year be even worse for Kirsa? Will they scare her off to another school? Read this book to find out more!! PS… I LOVED the view into the intense bulling the characters dealt with in this book. It really opens the eyes to different ways the children of our world get bullied. I think that this book and a discussion into it could help many middle schoolers and high schoolers understand better to be more kind to others. Thank you to the author for opening my eyes a bit more!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jaimie Salmon-Colburnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJaimie Salmon-Colburn2022-01-06 07:36:332022-01-06 07:36:33Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn
Brock and Kirsa have been friends ever since he trod on her sandcastle and she pushed him down, but when another person comes into the mix, nothing will be the same again.
Kirsa has grown up with the protection and friendship of Brock, undeniable that these two were two peas in a pod, never out of each other presence. One day all that changes and in comes Victoria, a new girl in the neighbourhood so Brock and Kirsa be-friend her. As the years goes on the threesome becomes two and Kirsa is slowly pushed out of the group and favour.
Over the years Brock and Victoria make Kirsa’s life hell with relentless bullying, making sure everyone knows not to be friends’ worth her. Until Rylan arrives and pushes past the bullies and befriends Kirsa, this makes Brock angry but as the story goes on you see the manipulation and Brock questions his actions.
To say this story broke my heart I wanted to crawl into the book and just give Kirsa a great big hug. The relentless bullying this character entails in this book would crush anyone’s spirit but although she faulters at times she still stays strong and pushes forward. I have to say the character of Victoria was a brilliant manipulator and you see the weaving of her malicious lies within the story and yes from the first intro to her I knew she was someone I would not like, and boy was I right.
Brock was a frustrating book character; I was at one point shouting at the words on the page but not being able to change the outcome lol. You get to see this character grow somewhat through the story and understand the pain he invoked on his supposed best friend and in the end, it works out alright. If you are looking for a story of teenage angst and troubles, then this is a great book.
I really enjoyed the writing and the story developed brilliantly; the flow was just enough o have you wanting to read more to see where the story would go. I did enjoy the secondary character of Rylan and hope he found the one in the end. The author was sensitive to the topic and should just enough to be shocking but not too much to stop reading. This is not my first book by this author, and they do not disappoint with any story. Can wait to read more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Shirleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Shirley2022-01-05 07:51:092022-01-05 07:51:09Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Angela Shirley
Kirsa spends three years the victim of brutal abuse from her peers with no support from her parents or the school. While her relationship with Rylan is what starts her healing, her relationship with Brock is a myriad of emotions. Whether you like Brock or not, the author writes with such strong language that you can’t help but feel those strong emotions. I spent the entire book wanting to scream at the lack of support system for Kirsa and I kept wondering how the poor girl will heal without years of therapy. She used football to keep her sane and there are many football references throughout the book, though the majority of the book is the relationship between Brock and Kirsa.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jacque Flynnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJacque Flynn2022-01-05 07:47:592022-01-05 07:47:59Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Jacque Flynn
Blindsided is the perfect name for this book because that is how it left me….completely blindsided. I wasn’t prepared for the roller coaster of emotions that overtook me. This book had me smiling and laughing one minute then angry and literally crying in the next. I was drained emotionally at the end but in the best possible way. The characters were on point. Kirsa is so loyal and strong, Rylan, sweet Rylan stole my heart completely, and Brock… well I have a love/hate relationship with him. I would 100% recommend this book. I hope there will be another book with these characters. I need more!! I finished this book in three hours time because I couldn’t put it down!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cami Hammondhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCami Hammond2022-01-05 07:42:372022-01-05 07:42:37Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Cami Hammond
This was an incredible enemy to lovers read, the bully romance genre is not my usual go too but I’m so glad I picked this book up!
This storyline had me captivated from the very beginning and didn’t let up until the very end. I was so consumed by these characters and all the emotions throughout. I found myself really connecting with Kirsa and feeling all of her emotions as I read, which certainly made for an entertaining read as she battles with the push and pull of her attraction to Brock and of course the betrayal, hurt, anger, attraction etc.
I’ve only read two books by this author but with each one I was blown away, I will be diving in and reading everything by this author asap! I just can’t get enough of her writing!!
If you are looking for an all-consuming love story look no further, this is the book for you!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kaitlynn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaitlynn Taylor2022-01-05 07:39:482022-01-05 07:39:48Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor
Blindsided by T. Christensen. I have loved this series and even though they are directed to young adults I as a 52 year old woman enjoy them a lot. Its the story of Kirsa and Brock who have grown up together since they were toddlers. They have been best friends forever doing everything together. During elementary school they went from a twosome to a threesome when Victoria the new girl entered their friendship. Growing up Brock and Victoria became the popular kids while Kirsa was left behind. Kirsa is super shy and doesn’t like attention so Brock always was her protector until 11th grade. Something happened and Kirsa and Victoria were at odds and Brock took Victoria’s side. End of threesome back to twosome only without Kirsa. After the friendship fall out Kirsa endured tons of bullying and had a very hard time. When a new guy named Rylan starts school and tries to befriend Kirsa she is hesitant at first but finally gives in. When she’s with Rylan it reminds her of when she and Brock were friends before Victoria. Will they continue to be friend and maybe more or will Brock crush it?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2022-01-05 07:38:342022-01-05 07:39:27Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Tausha Treadway
This book has the enemy to lovers troup I absolutely love in books. I like how it goes to past and present, but isn’t confusing between the two. The characters are amazing. I can relate most to Kirsa and not having much friends and being bullied. There is definitely some heartbreak in this story and I teared up a lot. I couldn’t put this book down and wish I could give it more stars.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayleigh Rose Allenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayleigh Rose Allen2022-01-03 15:26:182022-01-03 15:26:18Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Kayleigh Allen
Best friends from an early age, Brock turns into Kirsa’s biggest bully at the word of Victoria. The three were inseparable until rumors were spread. Kirsa denies spreading them but Victoria and Brock don’t believe her. They make her life hell in high school. I’m senior year, Rylan moves in. He befriends the friendless Kirsa and things start to change. Opinion This book is a must for those who love sorts romances or enemies to lovers. Set in high school, it does contain sex so keep it out of the hands of younger readers. They way Kirsa’s life is destroyed only to rebuilt again is unbelievable. I only have one question, what happened to the guilty party?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Brownhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Brown2022-01-03 12:26:232022-01-03 12:26:23Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Dawn Brown
This story drew me right from the beginning. I couldn’t put this book down because I needed to know what was going to happen. Kirsa and Brock have been best friends since they were four and a few years later Victoria becomes their friend as well. Then something happens that ruins the friendship. Being a teenager is hard and then insert lies, misunderstandings, hormones, and gossip makes it even harder. I felt so bad for Kirsa, no teenager should be treated that way. I found myself so angry because Brock and Victoria couldn’t just leave Kirsa alone. I was so happy when Rylan showed up during senior year. Rylan didn’t give in to peer pressure and I liked him even more for that. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. This is a must read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Candida Hopperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCandida Hopper2022-01-03 08:14:482022-01-03 08:14:48Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Candida Hopper
I don’t know what it is about this author but every time I have read one of her books I have a horrible time putting it down. I think I managed to read this one in less than a day which for me is fast.
There were several moments that made me mad and uncomfortable. I couldn’t get over how cruel everyone was. I remember being a bit of a jerk and could have been considered a bully towards a few people but never in life would I have taken it that far.
Of all of the characters Rylan was by far my favorite and would definitely consider him a hero.
This book will suck you in and you will find yourself reading it instead of anything you may need to do. So if you plan to read it clear your calendar.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Robin Rankinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRobin Rankin2022-01-03 08:10:172022-01-03 08:10:17Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Robin Rankin
BFF->E->L HS Bully; such a good read if you like that stuff!
5 Stars. Would give it more if I could!
I admit it, I’m in love with he Bully Romance genre/trope, and I don’t care who knows it. This one though is up there as one of the best I’ve read in terms of keeping me engaged and wanting to know what happens next. I could NOT put this one down (legit stayed up all night reading it…whoops.).
While this novel doesn’t have much else to it other than the bullying and the relationship between Brock and Kirsa, it was believable and an enjoyable read. I will say I figured out the endgame pretty quick, but I desperately wanted to know how they got there. Sometimes it’s not about figuring out the ending, but rather the journey to get there. You will want to pul your hair out in frustration at times though due to Brock’s thickheadedness, but it’s oh so worth it.
I think one of the reasons I enjoy the bully trope so much is because of the strength of the character being bullied, to deal with everything being thrown their way, but still forging forward and seeing the good in people and a future without the bullying, and Kirsa does not disappoint in that aspect. Even when we see her pushed down and ready to give up there’s a strength and resilience about it that says she will not stay down.
Brock does semi grow up throughout the novel, realizing he’s not as certain as he thought about the circumstances, but of course it had to take him being jealous to come to that conclusion (oh the romance genre falling back on good ole tropes). I can appreciate the reason behind him being so stubborn though and what that means for/about him as a person (well, character).
Also, I loved Rylan as a side character and would love to get a novel, or at least a novella, about him and his journey to finding love.
This novel is more of a New Adult novel as it does include graphic language and explicit sexual situations, and does start with the characters fairly young, but I was reading way worse than this at 13/14 in terms of sex content. I don’t know that I would have been okay with the bully aspect included here at that age though. This is also a novel about high school characters, so if age is an issue I recommend something else, where the characters are in college or older.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alexandria Richardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlexandria Richard2022-01-03 07:48:262022-01-03 07:48:26Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Alexandria Richard
WOW! Welcome to high school where nothing is as it seems and reputations mean everything. Blindsided has all the drama you’d expect from high school and friendships forged in unforgettable circumstances in one story. Brock is easy to hate, yet you’re compelled to not give up on him. Kirsa is easy to love; she just wants a chance to live the life she once had without the hate that follows her. You’ll feel so many emotions and possibly even want to knock some sense into a few characters along the way!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Megan Pesekhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan Pesek2021-12-31 08:01:182021-12-31 08:01:18Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Megan Pesek
Kirsa and Brock have been friends since they were little kids. Kirsa has a treehouse that they spend all of their time in when Brock isn’t teaching her everything about football. Then Victoria comes along and puts a stop to all of that. Their freshman year if high school Kirsa catches Brock and Victoria making out in her treehouse. Soon rumors start that she is going around calling Victoria horrible names and other horrible things. Brock and Victoria both cut her off and have made the last 3 years of high school for Kirsa miserable. Until in her senior year a new guy Rylan almost runs her over in his truck while she is taking her afternoon run. They soon become friends even though Brock tries to squash it. Brock soon comes to realize things aren’t always what they seem and that maybe you shouldn’t let hormones come between you and your true best friend. What could come from these new revelations.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Knallshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Knalls2021-12-30 12:01:402021-12-30 12:01:40Blindsided by T. Christensen review by Heather Knalls
Blindsided: A Contemporary Sports Romance by T. Christensen Four Stars
Do you know when you have a really good book? I know when an author really engages my emotions. This book had me laughing a little and crying a lot. It was beautifully written. The characters were bold and detailed. The subject matter on bullying was described well by the author, but really made me emotional with my thoughts. This book had all the feels and then some. That is why this author is one of my favorites with her angsty reads.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sunday Barnabyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSunday Barnaby2021-12-29 21:03:052021-12-29 21:03:05Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Sunday Barnaby
I love a good romance. Kirsa and Brock have known each other since they were 4. Even at such a young age, they had a connection. Kirsa was the girl that Brock dragged everywhere, including all his sports stuff. When Kirsa finally gets the treehouse she has been begging her parents for, a new girl, Victoria shows up. They were a dynamic duo, that turned in to a trio, but could it last? This story struck a strong cord with me, it does contain bullying. As my kids were bullied in school, it really pulled at my heart strings. I was proud of Brock for realizing that maybe he hadn’t been right for the last three years and tried to make things right. But would it be enough? The characters drew me in and the storyline kept me turning the pages. Am intrigued to read some of this authors other books now.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Packardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Packard2021-12-29 15:29:302021-12-29 15:29:30Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Angela Packard
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