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Wednesday, 6 November 2024

πŸ‰ 2024/101 | CHLOE MARTEL - “TAKEN BARE” | 1★

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Synopsis

Amanda has had a rough life, from living in and out of orphanages and moving between dead end jobs. She wants to change her life, for good. She begins construction on her own exotic forest hotel, hoping to turn her fortunes around. Lost in her ambitions for success, she forgets to put work into her severely lack lustre love life, and her happiness suffers. What she needs is a love strong enough to distract her from work. She thinks she finds it when a strange, shirtless man knocks on the door of her cabin...

Roger is a bear shifter, and he's tired of meaningless relationships with regular women. When he meets Amanda he knows she's the one he's meant to be with, and he intends to do anything to make her his.

 

Chapters In Total

Prologue

:

-

Chapters

:

12

Epilogue

:

-

Pages

:

-

 

Note(s)

·       Standalone

 

Others

1.    -

 

Destination

1.    -

 

Song(s)/Band(s)

1.    -

 

Main Character(s)

Male

:

Roger Black

Female

:

Amanda Jones

 

Other Character(s)

Roger Black

:

Bear

Amanda Jones

:

Orphan

26-year-old

Bright blue eyes

Fair skin

Shiny jet-black long hair

Petite physique

Maggie

:

Amanda’s best friend

Fuller

Big brown eyes

Brown curly hair

Andy

:

Amanda’s best friend

George

:

Amanda’s best friend

Stacey

:

Amanda’s best friend

Luisa

:

Amanda’s best friend

Mr. Howard

:

Amanda’s ex-boss

Mr. Simons

:

Amanda’s ex-boss

Mr. Moore

:

Amanda’s ex-boss

Mrs. Clark

:

Amanda’s ex-boss

Kevin

:

Construction worker

 

Quote(s)

1.    Please be here, be present. You need yourself now more than ever. Don’t be absent from your own life.

2.    I can endure such poor breakfasts, as well as lunches, dinners and suppers, because I know that in the long run, it will help me keep my savings and have nice meals in the near future.

3.    Finding some more berries, he got them easily with his claws and sniffed them.

4.    The sweet and slow melody woke in Amanda such feelings, which she didn’t recognize. Those were other feelings and weren’t related to the hotel business at all. She felt that even though she had lots of friends, she was lonely. She needed someone, who would hold her hand in the gentlest way…

5.    She had always avoided men because of the unpleasant association, but this time it was different. The melody made her heart crave for new feelings, new needs and new emotions.

6.    Of course we can’t interfere, as we can’t give you money. Our financial situations are also tight.

7.    He was the bear howling at nights. He’s a shifter.

8.     

 

BOOK JOURNEY

Thoughts

(2)

All the best, Amanda!

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(3)

Shapeshifter!

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(6)

But you guys are able to take several weeks off to help her? That doesn’t make sense at all.

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(7)

What in the world?! Seriously?!

 

Reading Experience

It feels like the author has just started her author career. The writing style is still immature. I can’t pinpoint the part where it makes the story feels weird. I feel that every character is fake and very pretentious.

This story can only be read if you do not think logically. Amanda’s best friends are willing to take a couple of weeks off to help her? Seriously? I really cannot imagine them throwing their lives away just to go help their best friends. In reality, does the company allow their employees to do so? It doesn’t make any sense at all.

Despite all the flaws, I really like the optimistic part of Amanda. She knows what is important to her now and acted based on that. Suffer now and enjoy the sweetness later.

Overall, the story is ridiculous and I do not like the writing style at all. I don’t enjoy the story hence do not recommend it to anyone.

 

Question(s)

1.    -

 

Three Most Important Concepts in This Book

1.    -

 

Suitable For People Who

1.    Please refer to “Tags

 

Reading Start and End Dates

Start

:

07.11.2024

End

:

07.11.2024

 

Reading Timeline [In Chapter(s)]

07.11.2024

:

01

Γ 

12

 

Tags

Fiction; Contemporary; Romance; Paranormal; Bear

 

Pace

·       Fast

 

Spiciness

·       🌢️ 🌢️ 🌢️

 

Rating

 

Social Media

Goodreads

Instagram

 

Notes

Reading Experience

·       Plot and Content: The appeal of the storyline, the depth and interest of the content, and the relevance and accuracy of the information presented.

·       Language and Style: The fluidity and beauty of the writing, and whether the author’s style aligns with the reader's preferences and expectations.

·       Characterization and Development: The dimensionality and vividness of the characters, and whether their development feels deep and credible.

·       Pacing and Structure: The appropriateness of the pacing, the coherence of the structure, and whether the plot progresses smoothly.

·       Emotional Resonance: Whether the reader can connect with the emotions, themes, or viewpoints presented in the book.

·       Visual Presentation: The book’s design, including layout, font, illustrations, and cover design, and how these elements enhance the reading experience.

·       Personal Impact: The influence of the book on the reader’s thoughts, emotions, or life experiences.

·       Reading Comfort: The comfort of reading, considering factors like paper quality, book weight, and the reading environment.

 

Pace

·       Fast Pace: The plot progresses rapidly, with frequent events occurring, creating a sense of tension and urgency for the reader. Typically, these books have short paragraphs and chapters, with concise and brisk language, and frequent conflict and suspense. Examples include thrillers or action-adventure novels.

·       Medium Pace: The plot develops at a moderate speed, neither too rushed nor too slow. These books usually feature a balanced progression of story and character development, with a relatively even writing style. Many literary or commercial novels may have this pace.

·       Slow Pace: The plot advances slowly, often focusing on the characters' inner worlds, environmental descriptions, or nuanced emotional portrayals. These books typically have longer paragraphs and chapters, with a more complex writing style and a lot of information. Literary classics or works with intricate psychological depictions often exhibit a slow pace.

 

Spiciness

·       0 No Spiciness

Completely non-romantic and non-suggestive; suitable for all ages.

·       1 Very Mild

Occasional flirtation or light hints; very tame and appropriate for most readers.

·       2 Mild

Some romantic tension or innuendo; suitable for young adult readers but no explicit content.

·       3Moderate

Noticeable romantic or sexual themes; suitable for mature readers with some emotional depth.

·       4 Spicy

Frequent and more explicit romantic or sexual content; intended for adult readers with significant emotional stakes.

·       5 Extremely Spicy

Highly explicit content with detailed sexual scenes or intense emotional drama; strictly for mature audiences.

 

Ratings

·       0.0: Unreadable or offensive.

·       0.5: Extremely poor; frustrating and unenjoyable.

·       1.0: Poorly written with little redeeming quality.

·       1.5: Very weak; minimal positives, mostly disappointing.

·       2.0: Some merits but overall disappointing.

·       2.5: Slightly above disappointing; some redeeming qualities.

·       3.0: Solid but flawed; enjoyable but forgettable.

·       3.5: Good; has engaging moments but still some flaws.

·       4.0: Very good; well worth reading with a few minor issues.

·       4.5: Excellent; impactful and nearly perfect, with just a few minor flaws.

·       5.0: Exceptional; a must-read that stays with you.

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