Mending Vanessa: An Oregon Romance
Vanessa is happily engaged and looking forward to the future, but love and a peaceful life may not be in the cards for her. A shocking revelation about her parents and her father’s sudden death crumbles her idyllic life.
She embarks on a quest to find out what happened all those years ago with the help of JP, a local cop. However, her fiancé Greg opposes the search and is mistrustful of JP’s intentions. After a disagreement, Vanessa calls off the engagement and turns to JP for comfort, only to find out he left town without an explanation.
Baffled and saddened, Vanessa seeks solace hiking in a favored Oregon forest. A misstep results in a serious accident, plunging her into despair. In the depth of her misery, she yearns for JP, but once they have a chance to encounter and reconnect, happiness remains elusive. Vanessa must navigate physical and emotional turmoil before she finds the contentment she’s seeking.
Plot/Idea: 8 out of 10
Originality: 9 out of 10
Prose: 9 out of 10
Character/Execution: 9 out of 10
Overall: 8.75 out of 10
Assessment:
Plot/Idea: Overall, the author presents an engaging and enjoyable story with an outcome that readers will eagerly anticipate. There are some plot elements that feel exaggerated, such as Vanessa's reaction to her father's vehicle accident.
Prose: The author is a skilled writer, capable of polished prose and diction that fit the book's premise well. The trim writing makes the story easy to read as well as engaging.
Originality: The storyline is nuanced and entertaining, with strong themes of belonging and self-discovery that resonate throughout.
Character/Execution: The major players are convincing and masterfully executed—including Vanessa, Greg, and JP—allowing readers a deep understanding of who they are and the motivations driving their actions.
Date Submitted: August 01, 2023
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