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The Maddest Obsession by Danielle Lori

20 reviews

molly_rose's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Addiction, Child abuse, Murder, Confinement, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Stalking, Death, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Sexism, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Bullying, Vomit, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Body shaming, and Cancer

ymread's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Pregnancy, Murder, Cursing, Gun violence, Sexual content, Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, and Vomit

Minor: Child abuse, Sexual harassment, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Mental illness, and Torture

lomesia's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Violence

suttonbriar's review against another edition

emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This is the second book in the series and it was good but it seemed to be drawn out.  The characters were great and the story line was good. Just a lot of back and forth. Gianna has lead a rough life. Her father takes out his anger towards her mom on her.  This causes Gianna to go down a life of running from her issues with drinking and drugs. All she truly wants is a man who will be faithful and love her for her.  Christian a FBI agent whose past is secret from all.  He has a obsession with Gianna that he met years ago. When their game of cat and mouse catches up with them and feelings grow things get hot and fire ignites. Both have to learn to let the other in and face there demons and put it on the table if they want it to work. Will they???

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Violence, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Murder

Moderate: Blood, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Abandonment, Cancer, and Death of parent

soniajoy98's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mass/school shootings, Mental illness, Misogyny, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, and Addiction

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Gaslighting

Minor: Incest and Trafficking

rethabile's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship

betsyd's review against another edition

challenging dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Violence

michellemaas's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious relaxing sad tense medium-paced

4.0

The Maddest Obsession was a hell of a ride I'll tell you that much. First things first, the book plays off in two parts: the first part spans the seven years since Gianna met Christian, and the second part goes down during the present (around the time of The Sweetest Oblivion). Furthermore, Gianna's perspective plays out during a variety of periods but Christian's either happen during the present or throughout the period at the end of the book. Personally I did not find this too confusing (even though I'm explaining it terribly) but I can see why there is the potential for it. Be sure to read the author's note before reading the book.

On to the actual book I loved the complexity of it (and I don't just mean the timeline). Gianna and Christian are both very complex characters who had to work and wait for their happily ever after. Their past trauma prevented both of them from truly opening themselves up to love and seeing them both take the risks to be happy and being there for one another was beautiful. Also, this was the one time I didn't mind a *certain trope* from appearing (if you know, you know).

Ultimately the book was just well written and an entertaining read. I can't say too much without spoiling it, but I can say that I really enjoyed all 3 the books in this series and I think you will too.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, and Rape

Minor: Pregnancy

eiraecoslett's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, and Alcohol

Minor: Vomit, Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Death of parent, and Adult/minor relationship

amp621's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

4.25

I really liked it, it was a bit fast paced compared to my normal reads, but it had a good balance of sex and actual plot and development. I'd say this book focused a lot more on the characters, and what made them the way they are than the first book "The Sweetest Oblivion" By Danielle Lori. Overall I enjoyed the character Gianna, she had a lot of good backstory, and it all made sense after the reveals. I also like Christian Allister's character because he also had a really good backstory, I just wish homeboy went to therapy's sooner in life. Lots of references to the first book, at some points the timeline matches up. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Violence, Toxic friendship, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexism, Pregnancy, and Physical abuse

Minor: Murder, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Grief, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Death, and Cursing