Title: Stripped
Author: Brooklyn Skye
First published May 14, 2013
345 pages, Kindle Edition
Rating: 3.63
Overview
“I’m not worth your time,” I tell him. My voice is barely above a whisper.
He reaches out to touch my face, and I flinch. “You’re wrong,” he says softly.
“You just need someone to show you.” I shake my head. “I don’t need saving.” Quinn Montgomery is determined to avoid the same mistake her sister made by not letting a guy get in the way of her future.
But when her family’s financial troubles force her into nude modeling for a local college, she starts to lose control. Torrin, the star oarsman, sees through her tough exterior and begins to break down her walls.
But the closer they get, the more Quinn realizes that Torrin is connected to her family in ways she never expected. Will their connection be enough to save her from her past?
About the Author
Brooklyn Skye spent her childhood in a small town and discovered early on that writing was her way of escaping the monotony of small town living. She’s just like any other introverted person who has an undying love for words.
If you want to stay updated on her work or participate in giveaways, you can follow her on Twitter @brooklyn__skye or visit her website.
Editoral Review
Stripped by Brooklyn Skye is a young adult novel that was first published on May 14, 2013. Brooklyn Skye is an American author who has written several young adult novels, including Fragile Line and Without You.
Stripped is a contemporary romance novel that deals with themes such as self-discovery, family, and love. The novel follows the story of high school senior, Izzy, who is struggling to make ends meet.
She works at a strip club to pay her family’s bills and dreams of a better future. Along the way, she meets Tristan, a boy from her school who sees past her tough exterior and helps her to see her worth.
Brooklyn Skye does an excellent job of creating a realistic world that is both gritty and heartwarming. The setting of the strip club is not romanticized, but instead, Skye explores the consequences of poverty and the struggle to make ends meet.
The characters are well-developed, and Izzy’s journey of self-discovery is poignant and relatable. One of the strengths of Stripped is the pacing of the novel.
The story moves along quickly, but Skye does not sacrifice character development for plot. The themes of the novel are explored in depth, and the romance between Izzy and Tristan is a slow burn that is satisfying and realistic.
It is worth noting that some readers may find the subject matter of the novel to be too mature for a young adult audience. However, Skye’s approach to the subject matter is mature and respectful.
Overall, Stripped is a well-crafted young adult novel that explores important themes related to self-discovery, family, and love. Brooklyn Skye’s writing is stylish, sophisticated, and compassionate.
While some readers may find the subject matter to be too mature for a young adult audience, Skye handles it with maturity and tact. I highly recommend Stripped to anyone who enjoys contemporary romance novels that are emotionally resonant and thought-provoking.
RATING: 4/5
