A review by amanda_reads13
Naked Love by Jewel E. Ann

lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Avery needs to get back to LA with her sisters dog, but her car is trashed and she has no money. She ends tagging along with Jake on his annual camping trip to the west coast. 

Ok, so not my favourite of her books. Yes, there were some cute and funny moments, but I actually hated both MCs for most of the book. Avery was a walking sterotype of a vapid golddigger and Jake was just a judgemental asshole. 

I think the most unbelievable thing about this book is how quickly Avery's personality changed. Like a few weeks with Jake and she is basically a different person. She has no backbone and, though he did help her develop one, he is it is such a mean and rude way. He broke her down at every turn and made her believe she wasn't good enough. We don't all need to be the same people Jake, difference is a good thing. 

Jake needs serious therapy. He is a walking red flag with a boat load of issues. He picks a woman who triggers all of his insecurities and then blames her for triggering him. You. Need. Therapy. He lashes out in childish ways and then is hurt when Avery is mad at him? Asshole. And what's with his inappropriate tshirts. That's not cute. 

I hate that
it is an unexpected pregnancy that brings them back together. Ugh my least favourite trope. She doesn't forgive him for the right reasons.


The best character in this book was Swarley and I am mad for what happened to him. Minus stars for that. 

Tropes: road trip, opposites attract, enemies to lovers,
unexpected pregnancy

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