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good1kenz's review against another edition
4.0
It was very interesting. Though, there were some aspects that made it like ever other book I've read. Aimee was very typical in the supernatural teen aspect. Whereas, Alan was more interesting with his Native American background. I'll still read the sequel though, thanks to the greater qualities of the book.
charms1976's review against another edition
3.0
First lets talk about that amazing cover! As you all know, I am the first to admit when a cover is the main reason a book captures my interest. When I first saw this cover unveiled, I just knew I would end up reading it without even knowing what the book was about. Then when I read the summary, I was curious to find out how two authors were going to create a wonderful story.
With the story revolving around two points of view, a heavy dose of Navajo heritage and lore, and a basis of paranormal suspense, this book should have been a hit for me. Who can go wrong with seeing a story unfold from both characters perspective and some creepy paranormal thrown in? Well, this book was wrong for me. I felt both characters were sort of dull together with no real sparks to keep me interested. I did love how the authors involved the Navajo traditions and tried to make the relationship work, but at times it felt to forced. I just couldn't seem to get in the romance groove for this couple.
While the creepy paranormal was a great factor for the book, it just didn't balance out the parts that left me uninterested. I applaud the efforts though of both authors in trying to make a book work was a joint project. That alone is a great accomplishment in writing a book. I just wish that the story would have excited me as much as the cover did.
With the story revolving around two points of view, a heavy dose of Navajo heritage and lore, and a basis of paranormal suspense, this book should have been a hit for me. Who can go wrong with seeing a story unfold from both characters perspective and some creepy paranormal thrown in? Well, this book was wrong for me. I felt both characters were sort of dull together with no real sparks to keep me interested. I did love how the authors involved the Navajo traditions and tried to make the relationship work, but at times it felt to forced. I just couldn't seem to get in the romance groove for this couple.
While the creepy paranormal was a great factor for the book, it just didn't balance out the parts that left me uninterested. I applaud the efforts though of both authors in trying to make a book work was a joint project. That alone is a great accomplishment in writing a book. I just wish that the story would have excited me as much as the cover did.
literaryanna's review against another edition
2.0
More of my reviews can be found on my blog, Literary Exploration
When I read Carrie Jones' book Need I was less than impressed with the writing, plot, etc. I figured that maybe the plot was what annoyed me the most so I decided to give After Obsession a chance. I haven't read many possession books, but I have to say I didn't enjoy it. The story seemed to focus more on the instant relationship between Aimee and Alan (yes, they were literally saying I love you within a week of meeting each it seemed) and Alan's Native American heritage, of which he only knows what he Googles.
Aimee was probably one of the worst characters EVER. She didn't grab me, nothing about her was relatable at all, she spent most of her time staring at Alan and imagining him naked while her best friend was being possessed and her brother and grandfather were selling Cheetos on the internet. Yes, there is an entire sub-plotline dedicated to the selling of a Cheeto that looks like Marilyn Monroe. WHAT? Alan is okay I guess. He spends a lot of time stressing over the fact that he's half Native American and because of that he knows how to exercise people and do other magical things. Oh yeah, and Aimee can heal people. Why? I don't know. Her mom could too. Not too much depth goes into this situation so I was left wondering about it for awhile.
The writing itself is like murder. It's very choppy and sort of boring. There's definitely a lot of thinking going on, since it's written in first person present, and when I say thinking I mean long drawn out paragraphs that are just plain boring. I have to admit, I'm not giving the book 1 star because I was pretty intrigued. While I didn't really enjoy reading it much, some of the ideas really freaked me out. The idea of the River Man haunting their town was spooky! I definitely had some issues sleeping after reading about these creepy ghosts killing people and haunting the town!
Overall this book was just a giant letdown. If you don't read it, you're really not missing out on much. Just an overplayed romance and side characters that are more interesting than the protagonists. It's a pretty quick read so if you must read it, you'll get done with it quickly! Needless to say (haha pun!) I probably won't be reading more books by Carrie Jones. She obviously doesn't Captivate me the way I'd like! (ANOTHER PUN!) Anyways. I'd definitely like to read some more books about possession though, that idea has really intrigued me!
When I read Carrie Jones' book Need I was less than impressed with the writing, plot, etc. I figured that maybe the plot was what annoyed me the most so I decided to give After Obsession a chance. I haven't read many possession books, but I have to say I didn't enjoy it. The story seemed to focus more on the instant relationship between Aimee and Alan (yes, they were literally saying I love you within a week of meeting each it seemed) and Alan's Native American heritage, of which he only knows what he Googles.
Aimee was probably one of the worst characters EVER. She didn't grab me, nothing about her was relatable at all, she spent most of her time staring at Alan and imagining him naked while her best friend was being possessed and her brother and grandfather were selling Cheetos on the internet. Yes, there is an entire sub-plotline dedicated to the selling of a Cheeto that looks like Marilyn Monroe. WHAT? Alan is okay I guess. He spends a lot of time stressing over the fact that he's half Native American and because of that he knows how to exercise people and do other magical things. Oh yeah, and Aimee can heal people. Why? I don't know. Her mom could too. Not too much depth goes into this situation so I was left wondering about it for awhile.
The writing itself is like murder. It's very choppy and sort of boring. There's definitely a lot of thinking going on, since it's written in first person present, and when I say thinking I mean long drawn out paragraphs that are just plain boring. I have to admit, I'm not giving the book 1 star because I was pretty intrigued. While I didn't really enjoy reading it much, some of the ideas really freaked me out. The idea of the River Man haunting their town was spooky! I definitely had some issues sleeping after reading about these creepy ghosts killing people and haunting the town!
Overall this book was just a giant letdown. If you don't read it, you're really not missing out on much. Just an overplayed romance and side characters that are more interesting than the protagonists. It's a pretty quick read so if you must read it, you'll get done with it quickly! Needless to say (haha pun!) I probably won't be reading more books by Carrie Jones. She obviously doesn't Captivate me the way I'd like! (ANOTHER PUN!) Anyways. I'd definitely like to read some more books about possession though, that idea has really intrigued me!
cleah's review against another edition
4.0
Aimee begins noticing that her best friend Courtney is acting weirdly around the same time Courtney's cousin Alan comes to town. In fact, it's not just Courtney who's acting oddly. Aimee's boyfriend Blake is suddenly rude and angry at everything, a change that conveniently works in Aimee's favor, since the chemistry between her and Alan is sending sparks flying. As the creepy occurrences stack up (dark shadows in the shape of a man, knives spinning upright on their own) Aimee and Alan decide they need to fight whatever horrible thing is terrorizing their town and friends. But fighting an ancient evil is not going to be easy.
This book was spooky! I got the chills in a number of places, like I was watching some classic teen horror movie from the '90s. While I was careful to read this during daylight hours, I totally soaked up the romance between Aimee and Alan. When we first learn that Alan is into Indian Gods, I got nervous that he was going to be much too nerdy for me to like. But that was totally not the case, when he turned out to be super manly and romantic! I loved Carrie Jones' previous trilogy (Need, Captive, and Entice), which surprised me with it's addictive story line and generally cool characters. This book seems to be stand-alone, and while it didn't carry quite the same intrigue for me, it was still a great read.
This book was spooky! I got the chills in a number of places, like I was watching some classic teen horror movie from the '90s. While I was careful to read this during daylight hours, I totally soaked up the romance between Aimee and Alan. When we first learn that Alan is into Indian Gods, I got nervous that he was going to be much too nerdy for me to like. But that was totally not the case, when he turned out to be super manly and romantic! I loved Carrie Jones' previous trilogy (Need, Captive, and Entice), which surprised me with it's addictive story line and generally cool characters. This book seems to be stand-alone, and while it didn't carry quite the same intrigue for me, it was still a great read.
kristid's review against another edition
2.0
I'm a fan of Carrie Jone's Need series so when I heard she had a new book coming out, or course I was excited! Then I saw the cover and was even more excited. Then once I read the summary I was completely hooked!
I was expecting to be a little bit more creeped out or more afraid than I was. I mean the book is about demon possession, but I just never got that spine tingling, this is scaring the crap out of me feeling. Normally I’m a big wuss too. There are some intense moments, I will say that much!
Aimee and Alan. This novel is told from alternating points of view. Once chapter we’ll have Aimee and then next chapter we’ll get Alan. Usually this duel perspective gives great insight into a character, but I still felt there was much more to Aimee and Alan than we got to see. Much of their chapters are figuring out their “visions” or “dreams” and what exactly they mean and why they are both in each other’s visions. While I enjoyed the characters of Aimee and Alan, I could take them or leave them. The characters that really made an impression on me were Aimee’s grandpa and her little brother and they really weren’t in the novel all that much! There was so much concentration on Aimee and Alan ridding this evil that we never really got to know much about them. CHEETO!
One aspect of the novel that I absolutely loved was the Native American folklore that was incorporated in this novel. Alan’s totem and his medicine bag, I wish we could have found out more about Alan’s Native American ancestry!
After Obsession was much more quickly paced than I was anticipating, I read the novel in one sitting and with it’s seriously dark nature I hadn’t expected to do that.
Readers who enjoy a light paranormal with a sweet romance will enjoy this one.
You might like After Obsession if you like: Lili St. Crow, Alyxandra Harvey & Heather Davis.
I was expecting to be a little bit more creeped out or more afraid than I was. I mean the book is about demon possession, but I just never got that spine tingling, this is scaring the crap out of me feeling. Normally I’m a big wuss too. There are some intense moments, I will say that much!
Aimee and Alan. This novel is told from alternating points of view. Once chapter we’ll have Aimee and then next chapter we’ll get Alan. Usually this duel perspective gives great insight into a character, but I still felt there was much more to Aimee and Alan than we got to see. Much of their chapters are figuring out their “visions” or “dreams” and what exactly they mean and why they are both in each other’s visions. While I enjoyed the characters of Aimee and Alan, I could take them or leave them. The characters that really made an impression on me were Aimee’s grandpa and her little brother and they really weren’t in the novel all that much! There was so much concentration on Aimee and Alan ridding this evil that we never really got to know much about them. CHEETO!
One aspect of the novel that I absolutely loved was the Native American folklore that was incorporated in this novel. Alan’s totem and his medicine bag, I wish we could have found out more about Alan’s Native American ancestry!
After Obsession was much more quickly paced than I was anticipating, I read the novel in one sitting and with it’s seriously dark nature I hadn’t expected to do that.
Readers who enjoy a light paranormal with a sweet romance will enjoy this one.
You might like After Obsession if you like: Lili St. Crow, Alyxandra Harvey & Heather Davis.
apopenhagen's review against another edition
1.0
This book bored me to tears. I read the first few chapters and found it very annoying, then skimmed the rest. Courtney's character was ridiculous. I realize that she was supposed to be possessed, but even when the River dude wasn't talking through her or whatever, she still was inconsistent. I liked the first we ever hear of her and after that, her character just went downhill.
I couldn't identify with any of the characters, then all melted together into one big sloppy mess.
You could easily enjoy it, it just wasn't really for me :)
I couldn't identify with any of the characters, then all melted together into one big sloppy mess.
You could easily enjoy it, it just wasn't really for me :)
cybersuccubus's review against another edition
3.0
I fairly enjoyed this book.
It had its creepy parts connected to love parts and was, overall, enjoyable and interesting.
It had its creepy parts connected to love parts and was, overall, enjoyable and interesting.
jennifervu's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! I loved this book. The characters were well developed and the possession process was perfect- I was thoroughly creeped out!
Usually, two perspectives can get kind of rocky and confusing but in this case, it added more depth and insight.
BENJI IS THE MOST AWESOME PERSON EVER AND I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE HIM AS A LITTLE BROTHER!!!
Usually, two perspectives can get kind of rocky and confusing but in this case, it added more depth and insight.
BENJI IS THE MOST AWESOME PERSON EVER AND I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE HIM AS A LITTLE BROTHER!!!
michellesantiago's review against another edition
3.0
I was really excited to start After Obession because 1) it's has a ghost/demon possession premise, 2) it's told in alternating perspective male and female main characters, and 3) Carrie Jones was on my list of authors whose books I've been meaning to check out. This novel turned out to be a very quick read--I've read it all in two days (which hasn't happened in the while since school started).
One of the things I did like about it was the character of Alan. His Native American background was interesting, he was sensible and practical and his character was just different in a good way. I though his character was better developed and it stood out more than Aimee's character. Nothing about Aimee really stood to me. She just your typical young adult paranormal female character with nothing to really distinguish her from the rest. Moreover, I wasn't feeling the romance between Aimee and Alan. The way Aimee broke off her relationship with her boyfriend and her feelings for Alan, things just happened too fast for it to be believable.
The story's pacing was fairly fast-paced and I was never bored while reading it. I really liked the alternating perspective and enjoyed reading what Alan and Aimee were thinking and how they felt. I also liked the premise of two special teens with unique gifts having to fight a demon who not only was possessing Courtney, Aimee's best friend and Alan's cousin, but was also basically infecting the whole town with its evil. Despite that, the execution wasn't as solid and the writing, overall, had an uninspired, mainstream quality about it that I wasn't a fan of.
The last fourth of the book was especially exciting and that was when the characters, the plot and substance of the novel finally came together for me. I really liked how the authors ended the novel. I had some issues with After Obsession but for the most part I would liken this novel to an ABC Family movie--it's fairly entertaining, enjoyable and a quick read.
**Reviewed by Michelle for Michelle & Leslie's Book Picks book blog.**
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One of the things I did like about it was the character of Alan. His Native American background was interesting, he was sensible and practical and his character was just different in a good way. I though his character was better developed and it stood out more than Aimee's character. Nothing about Aimee really stood to me. She just your typical young adult paranormal female character with nothing to really distinguish her from the rest. Moreover, I wasn't feeling the romance between Aimee and Alan. The way Aimee broke off her relationship with her boyfriend and her feelings for Alan, things just happened too fast for it to be believable.
The story's pacing was fairly fast-paced and I was never bored while reading it. I really liked the alternating perspective and enjoyed reading what Alan and Aimee were thinking and how they felt. I also liked the premise of two special teens with unique gifts having to fight a demon who not only was possessing Courtney, Aimee's best friend and Alan's cousin, but was also basically infecting the whole town with its evil. Despite that, the execution wasn't as solid and the writing, overall, had an uninspired, mainstream quality about it that I wasn't a fan of.
The last fourth of the book was especially exciting and that was when the characters, the plot and substance of the novel finally came together for me. I really liked how the authors ended the novel. I had some issues with After Obsession but for the most part I would liken this novel to an ABC Family movie--it's fairly entertaining, enjoyable and a quick read.
**Reviewed by Michelle for Michelle & Leslie's Book Picks book blog.**
http://booksandmakeup.blogspot.com