A review by margaretpinard
The Obsession by Jeannie Lin, Liliana Lee

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this first part of the trilogy. Thank you, Jeannie Lin, for introducing me to the term Historical Erotica. I loved that we are treated to the POV of a powerful woman who, while she has a troubled history, grapples with it and its legacy, to do the right thing. Of course, it's not the 'right thing' that takes up the most space in this volume, but her desire to be loved by someone who doesn't like her--classic enemies to lovers! But the ending opens us up to more of a political-thriller backdrop, which was great!
Recommended for readers of historical fiction who want some *spice*!