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LaToya Jones’ first book, "Stripped and Scorned," was published last year and Jones shows good promise as a writer.
The book is about love, loss and finding yourself through your strengths and weaknesses.
The story follows a single, young mother, Kendra, who struggles to get her life in order after a bitter divorce. Kendra has a difficult time finding new love and a new life while facing many hardships along the way.
Becoming a successful lawyer only pushes Kendra harder to become the person she wants to be, but she isolates herself from a love life that she desires.
The title of the book, "Stripped and Scorned," creates shelf appeal for anyone looking for an intimate, racy read.
Jones holds nothing back as she invites readers into Kendra’s sexy, strong personality.
She surprises readers with her blunt and vulgar language that makes the story more realistic.
Using curse words and real-life issues makes this story feel like it’s being told by friends rather than a pompous literary scholar, telling the story in a way everyone can understand.
Jones created a well-rounded character readers can relate to. Kendra is full of girl power and womanliness that many strive to portray in real life.
The story takes place in West Virginia, one of the many factors that leads readers to realize the story is fictional, but based on real-life hardships that Jones overcame.
The book has a few grammatical errors and a few structural issues, but for the first book by an author, it is nothing less than great work.
Though the language and chapter titles are simple and straight to the point, the creativity of the author is brought out in the complexity of the scenes.
The content of the book holds more meaning than works by authors who have been writing for years.
Jones does a great job balancing heart-breaking issues with heart racing moments.
The book ends with a dedication that makes readers realize the heart and strength that went into this book.
Readers will find themselves cheering on the characters of this novel and crying when a few situations take a turn for the worse.
It should be noted the book is intended for more mature readers.
"Stripped and Scorned" is purely entertaining, but filled with meaning and the powerful message that no one is ever alone.
Grade: B
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