Friday, 3 January 2025

๐Ÿ 2025/003 | CHLOE MARTEL - “HOSTAGE” | 3.5★

DETAILS

Synopsis

The day Helena spots foreign sails on the horizon is the day her life changes forever. In Sunhaven, women are expected to become house wives, and Helena is engaged to become one of the wealthiest. To most, this is all they ever wanted, but not her. A string of events leads her on the grandest adventure she has ever experienced. Not only does she see the world, open up her mind and become the woman she always dreamed of being; but along the way she finds a love that is stronger and more real than anything she could ever have hoped to experience. In the end she learns that love truly can conquer all!

 

Chapters In Total

Prologue

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-

Chapters

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10

Epilogue

:

-

Pages

:

-

 

Note(s)

·       Standalone

 

Others

1.    -

 

Destination

1.    -

 

Song(s)/Band(s)

1.    -

 

Main Character(s)

Male

:

Dimitrius Fox

Female

:

Helena Conyers

 

Other Character(s)

Dimitrius Fox

:

Captain of the pirates

Helena Conyers

:

-

George Conyers

:

Father of Helena

Governor of Sunhaven

Benjamin Grey

:

Pirate

Dimitrius’s friend

Killed during combat

Connie / Colleen

:

Helena’s ex-best friend

Jonathan Escrow III

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Helena’s ex-fiancee

 

Quote(s)

1.    “How could you?!”

2.    It was really over, and deep down, I knew I would never feel the same way about relationships ever again.

3.    Problem is, when you are looking for love that hard, you tend to trick yourself into believing the wrong one is the right one; when if you look, there were signs the entire time that they were always the wrong one.

4.    The problem is, by the time you see that they were the wrong person for you, your heart has already been broken.

5.    We will always be together. … even in death, we will be together. our love will outlast this life. If we run now, we will be running away for the rest of our lives. We will never have children that have a home. We will never have a real life together. we will only have a mirage of one.

6.    I heard their boos and cries of judgement, and for the first time in my life I didn’t judge them. I knew they were only able to view the world through the glasses of the information they were given. Sunhaven only allowed their citizens to know what they wanted them to know, and all they knew was that Dimitrius and I were criminals.

7.    Considering the high council of Sunhaven has pardoned these criminals we must abide by what they say. There will not be a hanging today! However! We must agree with Jonathan Escrow III and admit that you are playing a very emotional game. Your job as governor is to make decisions that will protect Sunhaven. The release of the most notorious pirate in the land is not a decision that is wise nor in the best interest of Sunhaven. In turn, we have all agreed that this will be your last act as governor. Should you refuse to stand down, we will have no other option but to execute you for treason. As for you two, you are free, but you are hereby banned from Sunhaven. If you return for any reason, we will execute the both of you on sight. Be thankful that your father has spared you with his sacrifice!

8.    Reflecting on my past while I lay here, hand in hand with Dimitrius, really allows me to see that everything happens for a reason. I had found love in the most unlikely of places and our love had overcome the odds.

 

BOOK JOURNEY

Thoughts

(1)

My goodness! Found out your fiancรฉe was cheating with your best friend a few days before the wedding! Helena must be devastating!

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(5)

He is really a wise man. Despite so, my heart breaks when I read what he said.

 

Reading Experience

It’s sad to see that the father died because of protecting the daughter. I was expecting a happily ever after. Guess it’s impossible since people are trying to make a name for themselves during that period of the time. Also, I feel sad for Dimitrius as he has his crew and friends being slaughtered. I guess it’s impossible to have no casualty since pirates lives by robbing from people. *Sigh*

I was expecting bad story plot and bad writing. Surprisingly, I enjoyed this story. It was right to give a second chance to the author. I’m glad that I did.

 

Question(s)

1.    -

 

Three Most Important Concepts in This Book

1.    Everything happens for a reason.

2.    In your soul, you will know, who is the one for you.

3.    Parents love their children from the bottom of their heart.

 

Suitable For People Who

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Reading Start and End Dates

Start

:

03.01.2025

End

:

03.01.2025

 

Total Reading Duration

-

Hours

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Minutes

 

Reading Timeline [In Chapter(s)]

03.01.2025

:

01

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10

 

Tags

Fiction; Historical; Romance

 

Pace

·       Fast

 

Spiciness

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Rating

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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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