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queen3210's review against another edition
5.0
Whew this was a reread. I read this the first time when I was like 14 and all I took from it at that time was it was an erotica but as an adult of a mature age, this is so much more! Mental health, suspense, thriller and above all else black healthy genuine LOVE. Highly recommended. I also love how this is a book over 20 years old yet very relevant to today. This remains a CLASSIC.
tairaxo's review against another edition
2.0
I can't believe I got through this book. It was a good book but I really don't enjoy reading about infidelity, so it was a little uncomfortable to get through. The secrets and lies were just too much for me to handle. I don't recommend this book to anyone who doesn't like that sort of drama in a book. A little to scandalous for me.
chelseajadeee's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted to give this book more stars, I really did, but it was just all over the place. I personally did not like some of the stereotypes it reinforces surrounding Black women, sexual liberation, and sexual assault victims. I also did not find the main character relatable or likeable. She seemed a bit narcissistic.
rakishabpl's review against another edition
1.0
I suppose this is where you color me a book snob. I don't like Jane Austen books. I don't like "urban" books either. It seems no matter how many I try to read, I've yet to find one in which I can immerse myself. They slang and curse words feel forced and overused. The slang isn't particularly descriptive, and make it very hard to connect with the characters. They seem to be all attitude--style without substance. There's too much time spent on descriptions of skin color, hair texture, and eye color. (Which, oddly enough, seem to play up the colorism still rampant in the Black community.)
I really enjoyed the movie Addicted, so I was looking forward to reading the book. I was hoping the encounters would be frequent, sexier, and more time would be spent exploring why Zoe was a sex addict. (Why do addicts become addicts? They are trying to fill a hole of need, emptiness, or escape from a trauma. In the movie, they didn't do the best job of explaining why Zoe was craving so much.) But the book left me with a horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach. It seemed hateful toward women, men, and anyone with sexual desire. I can't escape into a novel--erotic, romantic or even realistic--where there is not one person I can sympathize with.
The two positives to the story were the ride-or-die friendship between Brina and Zoe and how swiftly the book moved once it got past the early days of Zoe and Jason.
I really enjoyed the movie Addicted, so I was looking forward to reading the book. I was hoping the encounters would be frequent, sexier, and more time would be spent exploring why Zoe was a sex addict. (Why do addicts become addicts? They are trying to fill a hole of need, emptiness, or escape from a trauma. In the movie, they didn't do the best job of explaining why Zoe was craving so much.) But the book left me with a horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach. It seemed hateful toward women, men, and anyone with sexual desire. I can't escape into a novel--erotic, romantic or even realistic--where there is not one person I can sympathize with.
The two positives to the story were the ride-or-die friendship between Brina and Zoe and how swiftly the book moved once it got past the early days of Zoe and Jason.
rihoward's review against another edition
3.0
I was gifted a copy of this book by a friend. I had high hopes of liking it because I had seen the movie and everyone knows books are better than movies right? Even with as many issues that I had with the movie, the book issues were more in my face which was disheartening because I REALLY had wanted to like this book.
I struggled with several parts of this book. Was the premise good? Absolutely! Which makes my disappointment that much greater. However, I never fully got on bard to Zoe being a sex addict as to the reason that she cheated on Jason. Nor did it make sense why she kept the relationship with Jason for all the years that she did. Even though marriages aren't just about sex or intimacy, it is a much-needed component in marriage because otherwise, you are just roommates. Needs need to be met. I wouldn't have held on to a relationship if I was just so unhappy. So the settling thing bothered me and a sex addict would have been looking for that desire to be fixed long before it had gotten to this point. Add in there are only three people besides Jason that she acted on this with. That isn't a sex addict. It was more like a woman trying to find comfort in touch from something that she was missing in her life. I think if the author had gone in that direction instead of a sex-addict stemming from something from Zoe's past it would have lent more credibility.
The writing at times felt juvenile or "hood" like and I hate even saying that as it is so derogatory but it is the only way that I can attribute it because it reminds me of the summers of my early twenties at barbeques with my best friend at her Aunt Ruby's house. It is what Danika would have called the way that she talked to her family and friends. It is not meant derogatory in the least, nor is it based on color. For people, like myself, that have seen the movie before the book, there are some big differences in what was kept. The relationship with Diamond was not even included and that surprised me since in the book she is one of the things selling the whole "Zoe is a sex addict" thing.
There was soooooo much drama that was over the top that I struggled with. There were parts that didn't need to be there and others that didn't even enhance the story. All in all, I am just frustrated because even though the movie was not my favorite thing, it sure gave me something to feast my eyes on even if I struggled with the plot. I am sad that this gift was$12.99 for an ebook. AN EBOOK. I am even sadder that other amazing books out there don't have the chance this book had by being made into a movie. I appreciate the author and her hard work but this was not my cup of tea.
I struggled with several parts of this book. Was the premise good? Absolutely! Which makes my disappointment that much greater. However, I never fully got on bard to Zoe being a sex addict as to the reason that she cheated on Jason. Nor did it make sense why she kept the relationship with Jason for all the years that she did. Even though marriages aren't just about sex or intimacy, it is a much-needed component in marriage because otherwise, you are just roommates. Needs need to be met. I wouldn't have held on to a relationship if I was just so unhappy. So the settling thing bothered me and a sex addict would have been looking for that desire to be fixed long before it had gotten to this point. Add in there are only three people besides Jason that she acted on this with. That isn't a sex addict. It was more like a woman trying to find comfort in touch from something that she was missing in her life. I think if the author had gone in that direction instead of a sex-addict stemming from something from Zoe's past it would have lent more credibility.
The writing at times felt juvenile or "hood" like and I hate even saying that as it is so derogatory but it is the only way that I can attribute it because it reminds me of the summers of my early twenties at barbeques with my best friend at her Aunt Ruby's house. It is what Danika would have called the way that she talked to her family and friends. It is not meant derogatory in the least, nor is it based on color. For people, like myself, that have seen the movie before the book, there are some big differences in what was kept. The relationship with Diamond was not even included and that surprised me since in the book she is one of the things selling the whole "Zoe is a sex addict" thing.
There was soooooo much drama that was over the top that I struggled with. There were parts that didn't need to be there and others that didn't even enhance the story. All in all, I am just frustrated because even though the movie was not my favorite thing, it sure gave me something to feast my eyes on even if I struggled with the plot. I am sad that this gift was$12.99 for an ebook. AN EBOOK. I am even sadder that other amazing books out there don't have the chance this book had by being made into a movie. I appreciate the author and her hard work but this was not my cup of tea.
audiogirl511's review against another edition
3.0
This was my first time reading Zane's work. The storyline kept my attention as I wanted to see how it turned out but not sure I will read any another by this author. I've heard nothing but good this about her books and wanted to see for myself. It's not bad but just not for me.
princessrobotiv's review against another edition
1.0
Oh man, what to say about this...it was really bad. It introduced some interesting themes, like being in a loving but sexually incompatible relationship, but the execution was so awful. Like stupendously bad.
wolfkingmeech's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Sexual content
Minor: Racial slurs, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Suicide attempt
deja_anae's review against another edition
5.0
If you are looking for a read that will have you trapped on the edge of your seat this is it. Zane's Addicted is a gripping novel about a woman's sexual addiction and the demise it brings. Zane delves into a world of psychological misfit with her leading character, Zoe. Zoe is vibrant, bold, confident, and down right crazy but at her core she is deeply tormented by her demons. Those same demons destruct her family, her marriage, and her friendships which she struggles to maintain while facing her destiny as an addict. Zoe is courageous and almost fearless in her quest for change leaving the reader feeling invested in her journey from start to finish. There were so many twists and turns that left you confused but grateful at the same time. I love Zane's humor, I chuckled so much throughout this book people thought I was crazy. I laughed, I cried, I sighed, I smiled. All around this novel grabs the reader by the ears because it is such a winner. Zane is a crafty writer who knows exactly how to tell a sensual tale with taste by adding a hearty dose of scandal to the equation. Her descriptions of intimate moments are mind blowing and quite steamy, she is definitely a skilled author. I won't lie reading this book I felt so exposed almost like Zoe, thank goodness my ebook was on my ipad because I know what others might think had I been holding a physical copy in public. Fifty Shades ain't got nothing on Zane, I'm just saying! I am totally addicted to Zane's prose and I'm looking forward to reading her entire collection soon!