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A review by koistyfishy
5000 Nights of Obsession: A Twisted Gatsby Story by Drethi Anis
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5 Bucketlist Stars ⭐
Spicy Level: 🌶️🌶️/5
Once again, I find myself in a tug-of-war with my feelings about a book. On one end, I enjoyed the story, captivated and managed to read it in basically one sitting—I was that engrossed. However, on the other end, I can't shake the feeling of a slight emptiness in the story, as if it lacked a layer of something or a bit more depth.
This is a Great Gatsby-inspired story, and my knowledge about the tale is limited to the Leo D movie I watched years ago. All I know is that the man is obsessed with a woman he can't have, and boy, did this book portray that aspect very well.
Right from the start, there's a warning that this is NOT a Romance Novel and not to be a Karen and complain (yes, that part was about the triggers, but I'm extrapolating the sentiment)... However, the fact that it isn't a romance novel from the start doesn't detract from the missing aspect, and it might be exactly what I found lacking. I wanted something super smutty with a man of questionable morals and got something that's almost not smutty at all... but he did have the questioning morals down. It was almost a sad, dark, twisted drama with a psychopathic man obsessed with a woman and going to EXTREME measures to make sure she will be his.
We follow Piya and Axel in a Dual Timeline, Dual POV story (mostly told from Piya's POV). At 21, she was basically a spoiled rich Indian princess who was nothing but a disappointment to her family and friends for her bad romance choices. She gives herself one night, one night to flush that rebellion out of her system before conforming to the mould of the rich princess she should be. Years later, she is married to the man of her dreams, and she is taken to an extravagant party hosted by an elusive celebrity, only to discover the mysterious man is none other than Axel Trimanchio, and he has spent the last 14 years looking for her. Now that he has found her, he doesn't intend to let her go.
I did like the character of Piya. She was logical and full of love for her family, willing to sacrifice her happiness to please them. She is an amazing mother who just wants what is best for her daughter and is completely selfless but passionate and feisty when she needs to be.
Axel is obsessed (I might have mentioned this already), but he is also jealous, intense, extreme, and determined. He uses his determination as a driver to push to succeed in what he wants. But he is also incredibly passionate.
There were numerous twists and turns, some I saw coming a mile away and some I didn't. I read a couple of reviews after the book, and many recommend going in blind, and I COMPLETELY AGREE. I didn't know what to expect—picking this up based on the amazing review from Kursed Reads for book 2 and would urge you to do the same!
▶ Dual Timeline
▶ Great Gatsby Retelling
▶ Second Chance Romance
▶ Celebrity Romance
▶ Billionaire/Rich Romance
▶ Obsessive, Jealous and Possessive MMC - he is basically a psychopath...think MINE!
▶ Touch her you die
▶ Somnophilia
▶ One Night Stand
▶ Spanking
▶ don't read unless you want to know the twist -_-Accidental Pregnancy
Spicy Level: 🌶️🌶️/5
Once again, I find myself in a tug-of-war with my feelings about a book. On one end, I enjoyed the story, captivated and managed to read it in basically one sitting—I was that engrossed. However, on the other end, I can't shake the feeling of a slight emptiness in the story, as if it lacked a layer of something or a bit more depth.
This is a Great Gatsby-inspired story, and my knowledge about the tale is limited to the Leo D movie I watched years ago. All I know is that the man is obsessed with a woman he can't have, and boy, did this book portray that aspect very well.
Right from the start, there's a warning that this is NOT a Romance Novel and not to be a Karen and complain (yes, that part was about the triggers, but I'm extrapolating the sentiment)... However, the fact that it isn't a romance novel from the start doesn't detract from the missing aspect, and it might be exactly what I found lacking. I wanted something super smutty with a man of questionable morals and got something that's almost not smutty at all... but he did have the questioning morals down. It was almost a sad, dark, twisted drama with a psychopathic man obsessed with a woman and going to EXTREME measures to make sure she will be his.
We follow Piya and Axel in a Dual Timeline, Dual POV story (mostly told from Piya's POV). At 21, she was basically a spoiled rich Indian princess who was nothing but a disappointment to her family and friends for her bad romance choices. She gives herself one night, one night to flush that rebellion out of her system before conforming to the mould of the rich princess she should be. Years later, she is married to the man of her dreams, and she is taken to an extravagant party hosted by an elusive celebrity, only to discover the mysterious man is none other than Axel Trimanchio, and he has spent the last 14 years looking for her. Now that he has found her, he doesn't intend to let her go.
I did like the character of Piya. She was logical and full of love for her family, willing to sacrifice her happiness to please them. She is an amazing mother who just wants what is best for her daughter and is completely selfless but passionate and feisty when she needs to be.
Axel is obsessed (I might have mentioned this already), but he is also jealous, intense, extreme, and determined. He uses his determination as a driver to push to succeed in what he wants. But he is also incredibly passionate.
There were numerous twists and turns, some I saw coming a mile away and some I didn't. I read a couple of reviews after the book, and many recommend going in blind, and I COMPLETELY AGREE. I didn't know what to expect—picking this up based on the amazing review from Kursed Reads for book 2 and would urge you to do the same!
▶ Dual Timeline
▶ Great Gatsby Retelling
▶ Second Chance Romance
▶ Celebrity Romance
▶ Billionaire/Rich Romance
▶ Obsessive, Jealous and Possessive MMC - he is basically a psychopath...think MINE!
▶ Touch her you die
▶ Somnophilia
▶ One Night Stand
▶ Spanking
▶ don't read unless you want to know the twist -_-
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infertility, and Terminal illness