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covall's review against another edition
4.0
Suki, who works on a television show, is married to Gabe, a race car driver. Gabe hires Josh to see if his wife can be swayed from her marriage. Josh can usually tell if women are willing to cheat because he can read minds. However, during the story Josh falls in love with Suki. Gabe doesn't want to let her go though.
Ther suspense in this book kept me on the endge of my seat. I thought it was a great read. It switches between all three characher's perspectives in the story, so you get to hear what they are thinking and why they do some of their actions. I will say that there are some characters in this book that I love to hate, but I won't tell you who. You will have to read this one for yourself.
Ther suspense in this book kept me on the endge of my seat. I thought it was a great read. It switches between all three characher's perspectives in the story, so you get to hear what they are thinking and why they do some of their actions. I will say that there are some characters in this book that I love to hate, but I won't tell you who. You will have to read this one for yourself.
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This book was reviewed by a member of the review staff at Cocktails and Books. The name of the reviewer can be found under the post categories.
shadowmaster13's review against another edition
4.0
This review is also available on my blog at: http://neverkissandblog.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/review-obsession.html
Obsession is book one in the Talisman Series. Sofia Grey is a new author and I was intrigued by the mix of paranormal abilities and a male honey trap. I was not expecting this book.
Fair warning, this book focuses heavily on an abusive relationship so if that is a trigger for you then please steer clear of this book. That said the relationships in this book are crafted beautifully. Gabe is an abuser about to go off the rails and Suki is unhappy and fearful in her relationship. The way that Grey paints this dysfunctional abusive relationship is disturbing. She makes you read from Gabe’s POV and it is awful. The man is sick and it’s uncomfortable to read the things he thinks. As it should be.
Despite how much I liked this it was light on both the paranormal and romance aspects. At the end of Obsession, you’re left with a heck load of questions about Josh and his powers, the ‘Talisman’ and the way Grey writes I’m not sure we’ll ever get the answers.
As for the romance, it’s sweet but not very explicit. Considering Suki spends a lot of the novel with her asshole husband drugging and screwing her over that’s understandable. She and Josh don’t consummate their relationship until after Suki finally leaves Gabe. If adultery is a problem for you I think you could still enjoy this book. Suki is emotionally involved with Josh and kisses him while still with Gabe, but did I mention he drugs and generally abuses her? Because he does and at no point did I think she was morally bankrupt.
I really liked this book. It’s thought provoking and not at all what I expected. I definitely recommend this unless of course abusive relationships and or rape are a trigger for you.
Obsession is book one in the Talisman Series. Sofia Grey is a new author and I was intrigued by the mix of paranormal abilities and a male honey trap. I was not expecting this book.
Fair warning, this book focuses heavily on an abusive relationship so if that is a trigger for you then please steer clear of this book. That said the relationships in this book are crafted beautifully. Gabe is an abuser about to go off the rails and Suki is unhappy and fearful in her relationship. The way that Grey paints this dysfunctional abusive relationship is disturbing. She makes you read from Gabe’s POV and it is awful. The man is sick and it’s uncomfortable to read the things he thinks. As it should be.
Despite how much I liked this it was light on both the paranormal and romance aspects. At the end of Obsession, you’re left with a heck load of questions about Josh and his powers, the ‘Talisman’ and the way Grey writes I’m not sure we’ll ever get the answers.
As for the romance, it’s sweet but not very explicit. Considering Suki spends a lot of the novel with her asshole husband drugging and screwing her over that’s understandable. She and Josh don’t consummate their relationship until after Suki finally leaves Gabe. If adultery is a problem for you I think you could still enjoy this book. Suki is emotionally involved with Josh and kisses him while still with Gabe, but did I mention he drugs and generally abuses her? Because he does and at no point did I think she was morally bankrupt.
I really liked this book. It’s thought provoking and not at all what I expected. I definitely recommend this unless of course abusive relationships and or rape are a trigger for you.
dapper's review against another edition
3.0
Nothing like a good gaslight story. Would have more stars if not for the shotty paranormal attempt or the shitty and abrupt ending
I really liked the main character, Suki. She was adaptable without breaking character, fragile but not weak.
I really liked the main character, Suki. She was adaptable without breaking character, fragile but not weak.
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