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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
Love the Ward family
I’m going to start by saying that after the last book, I really disliked Lia and wasn’t super stoked about her book. There, I said it. While she was hilarious and spunky and deliciously naughty at 12 years old in Logan’s book, adult Lia was pretty shallow and judgement in Claire’s book and I had a hard time liking her. In this book, she was difficult to connect with and she was in her head a lot. I liked her with Jude, and they were a good match. Im still not entirely sure what their whole “issue” was. I had a hard time telling if she was so upset because he had not told her about his relationship with his family, or if she was upset because their relationship was different than her own. It really seemed more that she could not understand that not all families were as close as hers. I was sort of annoyed that she acted like he should change his families dynamic, without knowing anything about how they got there, as sometimes relationships are toxic and not sticking around is the best. Since she did not know the history she had no idea if that was the case. I struggled with the idea “I had to give us space apart in order to bring us closer together”. I feel like they definitely could have managed to learn about each other more without being on opposite sides of the globe, but in the end it seem to work out for them. I’ve absolutely loved this entire series, as well as the Washington World Series that takes place before this one. That being said this one is probably my least favorite.
I’m going to start by saying that after the last book, I really disliked Lia and wasn’t super stoked about her book. There, I said it. While she was hilarious and spunky and deliciously naughty at 12 years old in Logan’s book, adult Lia was pretty shallow and judgement in Claire’s book and I had a hard time liking her. In this book, she was difficult to connect with and she was in her head a lot. I liked her with Jude, and they were a good match. Im still not entirely sure what their whole “issue” was. I had a hard time telling if she was so upset because he had not told her about his relationship with his family, or if she was upset because their relationship was different than her own. It really seemed more that she could not understand that not all families were as close as hers. I was sort of annoyed that she acted like he should change his families dynamic, without knowing anything about how they got there, as sometimes relationships are toxic and not sticking around is the best. Since she did not know the history she had no idea if that was the case. I struggled with the idea “I had to give us space apart in order to bring us closer together”. I feel like they definitely could have managed to learn about each other more without being on opposite sides of the globe, but in the end it seem to work out for them. I’ve absolutely loved this entire series, as well as the Washington World Series that takes place before this one. That being said this one is probably my least favorite.
Two and done.
I…didn’t enjoy this one as much as Claire’s.
The overly codependent dysfunctional family played too heavy a roll.
Lia and Jude were pretty okay.
It wasn’t insta-love and I enjoyed that they took their time.
To be honest…the entire family needs therapy. Lots of therapy.
The overbearing parental figures, especially Paige…ruined what could have been a sweet story.
But hey, if forgiving toxicity is your jam, then this one is for you.
I don’t think I’ll continue with the series as I do not enjoy their family dynamics one bit.
I…didn’t enjoy this one as much as Claire’s.
The overly codependent dysfunctional family played too heavy a roll.
Lia and Jude were pretty okay.
It wasn’t insta-love and I enjoyed that they took their time.
To be honest…the entire family needs therapy. Lots of therapy.
The overbearing parental figures, especially Paige…ruined what could have been a sweet story.
But hey, if forgiving toxicity is your jam, then this one is for you.
I don’t think I’ll continue with the series as I do not enjoy their family dynamics one bit.
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
I was really looking forward to seeing how Lia would do in England on her own. Jude is sexy as hell.
I love that she has no idea who he is.
A lot of the time, accidental pregnancy books have an overabundance of ridiculous drama. Especially when they contain a famous person.
This book has drama but it is not related to fame. Both of these characters have family issues that show up.
I loved that there isn’t a fix all. They take time apart and have to find their way on their own.
I love that she has no idea who he is.
A lot of the time, accidental pregnancy books have an overabundance of ridiculous drama. Especially when they contain a famous person.
This book has drama but it is not related to fame. Both of these characters have family issues that show up.
I loved that there isn’t a fix all. They take time apart and have to find their way on their own.
Overall Grade: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hyper rationalism focuses on all things based on logic. Oftentimes, hyper-rationalists disregard the power of the arts to connect to the spirit. For me, good writing has always produced emotions that remind me of my humanity, therefore, indicating that I could never ascribe to the world of hyper rationalism. Good writing reflects our humanity, magnifying our positives and our negatives. There are certain truths to be self-evident about Karla Sorensen. Most importantly, she has her finger on the pulse of romance readers in that she can draw that mirror and craft stories that remind us of the gravity of living. In her newest book, Floored, she once again illustrates her gift of character-driven stories through the journey of Jude and Lia.
What began in The Marriage Effect, continues in Floored, the third book of her Ward Sisters’ series. I can tell you that this book has as much heart as Focused and Faked. I can tell you that it has the typical steam level as her other books, which, for me, is a 2.5 to a 3. I can tell you that the plotting of the story is streamlined in such a way that you easily gobble this book in one sitting. There are never any struggles through Sorensen’s books, meaning that her prose and her storytelling draw you in and keep you engaged. All of the aspects we love about Sorensen’s books are found in Floored.
What I want to focus on in this review, however, is the level of characterization found in this story that bowls you over. There are two lessons to be learned from this book: (1) that the past should not define your present and future, and (2) that family is THE most important part of living. I want to focus on the second message of this book because, for me, it magnifies Sorensen’s craftsmanship. You see, this story began in The Marriage Effect. It is there where the Ward Sisters along with Logan and Paige illustrate the cohesion of building a foundation of intimacy between family members. In Focused, Faked, and now Floored, the consequence of Logan and Paige protecting that foundation undergird the stories of the Ward women. So much so, that Sorensen’s heroes depict the antithesis to the Ward family. We learn from the Wards that familial intimacy is created with vulnerability, transparency, trust that the other people have your best intention, and acceptance. The cohesion of these traits is love. It coats each of them like a protective layer. In Floored, Lia notes it as a team or a “gang.” Yet, what Sorensen does so deftly through her heroes in this series is to show how special the Ward family is through the broken families of her heroes in these stories. We see the ultimate antithesis with Jude’s family, and it suggests that Sorensen knows that families are special whether we are born into them or construct them through our own choices. As Jude and Lia undergo their journey, we can use the Ward family as a measure. Lia and Jude are intimate, but in comparison to the Ward family, they lack intimacy in their relationship. And it’s there where a grown-up Lia must make choices. Besides crafting a “healthy” family in the Wards, Sorensen, through her characterization of Lia, shows us what it means to set healthy boundaries for your relationships. While boundaries can be emotionally painful, as we see developed throughout this story, we also see the fruit of it in her characters’ lives. Again, while this is all culled through the scope of a romance story, we can still learn these truths in a way that feels reflective of our nature. To me, that is the power of Sorensen’s storytelling.
Floored speaks through its quiet moments, making my heart soft, and it speaks through its loud ones, forcing my heart to float to my throat. Jude’s particular story of the past as a harbinger of his present and future is a profound one, and the care that Sorensen takes in crafting his shift feels important. In fact, it makes for some of the most romantic parts of this book.
But, for me, that isn’t the best part of Karla Sorensen’s Floored. For me, the best part of this book is the Ward family. My older mother, who has become a devoted Sorensen fan like me, asked me if I have a favorite book of the series, and while The Marriage Effect isn’t officially a part of the Ward Sisters’ series, it is still my favorite. I adore the girls, but my heart will always belong to Logan because even in his struggles, he crafted a family and a home for his sisters. And that foundation has been elemental in reminding Sorensen’s readers that our true family is the people who ultimately love us in our good times and our bad and accept us no matter what.
Merged review:
Overall Grade: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hyper rationalism focuses on all things based on logic. Oftentimes, hyper-rationalists disregard the power of the arts to connect to the spirit. For me, good writing has always produced emotions that remind me of my humanity, therefore, indicating that I could never ascribe to the world of hyper rationalism. Good writing reflects our humanity, magnifying our positives and our negatives. There are certain truths to be self-evident about Karla Sorensen. Most importantly, she has her finger on the pulse of romance readers in that she can draw that mirror and craft stories that remind us of the gravity of living. In her newest book, Floored, she once again illustrates her gift of character-driven stories through the journey of Jude and Lia.
What began in The Marriage Effect, continues in Floored, the third book of her Ward Sisters’ series. I can tell you that this book has as much heart as Focused and Faked. I can tell you that it has the typical steam level as her other books, which, for me, is a 2.5 to a 3. I can tell you that the plotting of the story is streamlined in such a way that you easily gobble this book in one sitting. There are never any struggles through Sorensen’s books, meaning that her prose and her storytelling draw you in and keep you engaged. All of the aspects we love about Sorensen’s books are found in Floored.
What I want to focus on in this review, however, is the level of characterization found in this story that bowls you over. There are two lessons to be learned from this book: (1) that the past should not define your present and future, and (2) that family is THE most important part of living. I want to focus on the second message of this book because, for me, it magnifies Sorensen’s craftsmanship. You see, this story began in The Marriage Effect. It is there where the Ward Sisters along with Logan and Paige illustrate the cohesion of building a foundation of intimacy between family members. In Focused, Faked, and now Floored, the consequence of Logan and Paige protecting that foundation undergird the stories of the Ward women. So much so, that Sorensen’s heroes depict the antithesis to the Ward family. We learn from the Wards that familial intimacy is created with vulnerability, transparency, trust that the other people have your best intention, and acceptance. The cohesion of these traits is love. It coats each of them like a protective layer. In Floored, Lia notes it as a team or a “gang.” Yet, what Sorensen does so deftly through her heroes in this series is to show how special the Ward family is through the broken families of her heroes in these stories. We see the ultimate antithesis with Jude’s family, and it suggests that Sorensen knows that families are special whether we are born into them or construct them through our own choices. As Jude and Lia undergo their journey, we can use the Ward family as a measure. Lia and Jude are intimate, but in comparison to the Ward family, they lack intimacy in their relationship. And it’s there where a grown-up Lia must make choices. Besides crafting a “healthy” family in the Wards, Sorensen, through her characterization of Lia, shows us what it means to set healthy boundaries for your relationships. While boundaries can be emotionally painful, as we see developed throughout this story, we also see the fruit of it in her characters’ lives. Again, while this is all culled through the scope of a romance story, we can still learn these truths in a way that feels reflective of our nature. To me, that is the power of Sorensen’s storytelling.
Floored speaks through its quiet moments, making my heart soft, and it speaks through its loud ones, forcing my heart to float to my throat. Jude’s particular story of the past as a harbinger of his present and future is a profound one, and the care that Sorensen takes in crafting his shift feels important. In fact, it makes for some of the most romantic parts of this book.
But, for me, that isn’t the best part of Karla Sorensen’s Floored. For me, the best part of this book is the Ward family. My older mother, who has become a devoted Sorensen fan like me, asked me if I have a favorite book of the series, and while The Marriage Effect isn’t officially a part of the Ward Sisters’ series, it is still my favorite. I adore the girls, but my heart will always belong to Logan because even in his struggles, he crafted a family and a home for his sisters. And that foundation has been elemental in reminding Sorensen’s readers that our true family is the people who ultimately love us in our good times and our bad and accept us no matter what.
Hyper rationalism focuses on all things based on logic. Oftentimes, hyper-rationalists disregard the power of the arts to connect to the spirit. For me, good writing has always produced emotions that remind me of my humanity, therefore, indicating that I could never ascribe to the world of hyper rationalism. Good writing reflects our humanity, magnifying our positives and our negatives. There are certain truths to be self-evident about Karla Sorensen. Most importantly, she has her finger on the pulse of romance readers in that she can draw that mirror and craft stories that remind us of the gravity of living. In her newest book, Floored, she once again illustrates her gift of character-driven stories through the journey of Jude and Lia.
What began in The Marriage Effect, continues in Floored, the third book of her Ward Sisters’ series. I can tell you that this book has as much heart as Focused and Faked. I can tell you that it has the typical steam level as her other books, which, for me, is a 2.5 to a 3. I can tell you that the plotting of the story is streamlined in such a way that you easily gobble this book in one sitting. There are never any struggles through Sorensen’s books, meaning that her prose and her storytelling draw you in and keep you engaged. All of the aspects we love about Sorensen’s books are found in Floored.
What I want to focus on in this review, however, is the level of characterization found in this story that bowls you over. There are two lessons to be learned from this book: (1) that the past should not define your present and future, and (2) that family is THE most important part of living. I want to focus on the second message of this book because, for me, it magnifies Sorensen’s craftsmanship. You see, this story began in The Marriage Effect. It is there where the Ward Sisters along with Logan and Paige illustrate the cohesion of building a foundation of intimacy between family members. In Focused, Faked, and now Floored, the consequence of Logan and Paige protecting that foundation undergird the stories of the Ward women. So much so, that Sorensen’s heroes depict the antithesis to the Ward family. We learn from the Wards that familial intimacy is created with vulnerability, transparency, trust that the other people have your best intention, and acceptance. The cohesion of these traits is love. It coats each of them like a protective layer. In Floored, Lia notes it as a team or a “gang.” Yet, what Sorensen does so deftly through her heroes in this series is to show how special the Ward family is through the broken families of her heroes in these stories. We see the ultimate antithesis with Jude’s family, and it suggests that Sorensen knows that families are special whether we are born into them or construct them through our own choices. As Jude and Lia undergo their journey, we can use the Ward family as a measure. Lia and Jude are intimate, but in comparison to the Ward family, they lack intimacy in their relationship. And it’s there where a grown-up Lia must make choices. Besides crafting a “healthy” family in the Wards, Sorensen, through her characterization of Lia, shows us what it means to set healthy boundaries for your relationships. While boundaries can be emotionally painful, as we see developed throughout this story, we also see the fruit of it in her characters’ lives. Again, while this is all culled through the scope of a romance story, we can still learn these truths in a way that feels reflective of our nature. To me, that is the power of Sorensen’s storytelling.
Floored speaks through its quiet moments, making my heart soft, and it speaks through its loud ones, forcing my heart to float to my throat. Jude’s particular story of the past as a harbinger of his present and future is a profound one, and the care that Sorensen takes in crafting his shift feels important. In fact, it makes for some of the most romantic parts of this book.
But, for me, that isn’t the best part of Karla Sorensen’s Floored. For me, the best part of this book is the Ward family. My older mother, who has become a devoted Sorensen fan like me, asked me if I have a favorite book of the series, and while The Marriage Effect isn’t officially a part of the Ward Sisters’ series, it is still my favorite. I adore the girls, but my heart will always belong to Logan because even in his struggles, he crafted a family and a home for his sisters. And that foundation has been elemental in reminding Sorensen’s readers that our true family is the people who ultimately love us in our good times and our bad and accept us no matter what.
Merged review:
Overall Grade: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hyper rationalism focuses on all things based on logic. Oftentimes, hyper-rationalists disregard the power of the arts to connect to the spirit. For me, good writing has always produced emotions that remind me of my humanity, therefore, indicating that I could never ascribe to the world of hyper rationalism. Good writing reflects our humanity, magnifying our positives and our negatives. There are certain truths to be self-evident about Karla Sorensen. Most importantly, she has her finger on the pulse of romance readers in that she can draw that mirror and craft stories that remind us of the gravity of living. In her newest book, Floored, she once again illustrates her gift of character-driven stories through the journey of Jude and Lia.
What began in The Marriage Effect, continues in Floored, the third book of her Ward Sisters’ series. I can tell you that this book has as much heart as Focused and Faked. I can tell you that it has the typical steam level as her other books, which, for me, is a 2.5 to a 3. I can tell you that the plotting of the story is streamlined in such a way that you easily gobble this book in one sitting. There are never any struggles through Sorensen’s books, meaning that her prose and her storytelling draw you in and keep you engaged. All of the aspects we love about Sorensen’s books are found in Floored.
What I want to focus on in this review, however, is the level of characterization found in this story that bowls you over. There are two lessons to be learned from this book: (1) that the past should not define your present and future, and (2) that family is THE most important part of living. I want to focus on the second message of this book because, for me, it magnifies Sorensen’s craftsmanship. You see, this story began in The Marriage Effect. It is there where the Ward Sisters along with Logan and Paige illustrate the cohesion of building a foundation of intimacy between family members. In Focused, Faked, and now Floored, the consequence of Logan and Paige protecting that foundation undergird the stories of the Ward women. So much so, that Sorensen’s heroes depict the antithesis to the Ward family. We learn from the Wards that familial intimacy is created with vulnerability, transparency, trust that the other people have your best intention, and acceptance. The cohesion of these traits is love. It coats each of them like a protective layer. In Floored, Lia notes it as a team or a “gang.” Yet, what Sorensen does so deftly through her heroes in this series is to show how special the Ward family is through the broken families of her heroes in these stories. We see the ultimate antithesis with Jude’s family, and it suggests that Sorensen knows that families are special whether we are born into them or construct them through our own choices. As Jude and Lia undergo their journey, we can use the Ward family as a measure. Lia and Jude are intimate, but in comparison to the Ward family, they lack intimacy in their relationship. And it’s there where a grown-up Lia must make choices. Besides crafting a “healthy” family in the Wards, Sorensen, through her characterization of Lia, shows us what it means to set healthy boundaries for your relationships. While boundaries can be emotionally painful, as we see developed throughout this story, we also see the fruit of it in her characters’ lives. Again, while this is all culled through the scope of a romance story, we can still learn these truths in a way that feels reflective of our nature. To me, that is the power of Sorensen’s storytelling.
Floored speaks through its quiet moments, making my heart soft, and it speaks through its loud ones, forcing my heart to float to my throat. Jude’s particular story of the past as a harbinger of his present and future is a profound one, and the care that Sorensen takes in crafting his shift feels important. In fact, it makes for some of the most romantic parts of this book.
But, for me, that isn’t the best part of Karla Sorensen’s Floored. For me, the best part of this book is the Ward family. My older mother, who has become a devoted Sorensen fan like me, asked me if I have a favorite book of the series, and while The Marriage Effect isn’t officially a part of the Ward Sisters’ series, it is still my favorite. I adore the girls, but my heart will always belong to Logan because even in his struggles, he crafted a family and a home for his sisters. And that foundation has been elemental in reminding Sorensen’s readers that our true family is the people who ultimately love us in our good times and our bad and accept us no matter what.
Loved this story! Jude and Lia are one of my favorite couples!
I liked it but it was not THE BEST I’ve read this year. It was cute but at the end when she moved back to Seattle was a bit idk unnecessary? I wish the book was a bit longer. The end for me felt a bit rushed and I wished I got more to see a few years later.
Lia, a student who went to England to study there, met Jude in a pub. They clicked and had a one night stand. A few weeks later she’s pregnant. His reaction was uhm shocked I guess. Both thought they won’t be good parent because of their parents. Lia’s mother abandoned her and her other 3 sisters and left them with their older brother. Jude on the other hand has a complicated relationship with his parents. They never supported his career path as a football player.
What irritated me a bit was that they didn’t really discuss what’s going to happen when Lia goes back to Seattle and Jude stayed in England. They ignored their “problems” until Jude’s brother asked him to go to his pub because he had to talk to him and lia. But it wasn’t him that wanted to talk but his parents. Lia was shocked how his parents spoke to him and how he spoke to them. So she ran. Later she went to his hotel room and talked about it. Then somehow she was in a plane and flew back. I at least hoped Jude was doing SOMETHING so that she didn’t fly back home. But he didn’t.
I mean I honestly don’t know what to think about this book. It was good don’t get me wrong but I was missing things.
Lia, a student who went to England to study there, met Jude in a pub. They clicked and had a one night stand. A few weeks later she’s pregnant. His reaction was uhm shocked I guess. Both thought they won’t be good parent because of their parents. Lia’s mother abandoned her and her other 3 sisters and left them with their older brother. Jude on the other hand has a complicated relationship with his parents. They never supported his career path as a football player.
What irritated me a bit was that they didn’t really discuss what’s going to happen when Lia goes back to Seattle and Jude stayed in England. They ignored their “problems” until Jude’s brother asked him to go to his pub because he had to talk to him and lia. But it wasn’t him that wanted to talk but his parents. Lia was shocked how his parents spoke to him and how he spoke to them. So she ran. Later she went to his hotel room and talked about it. Then somehow she was in a plane and flew back. I at least hoped Jude was doing SOMETHING so that she didn’t fly back home. But he didn’t.
I mean I honestly don’t know what to think about this book. It was good don’t get me wrong but I was missing things.