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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I wrote my review for the first book, which I gave five stars. This book however is unfortunately receiving three stars because of a love triangle that Deanna ends up being in. Just like the first book, the story was interesting, even though I think the fight scene with Marcus was a little disappointing. I loved that we get to hear Mike's story and he played an even bigger role in this book. However, when she started having fantasies about him and Derek, it really confused me because the vibe I was getting was that she was in love with Jeremy. Also, it seems like Derek is becoming a villain by forcing her to stay inside. Overall, this book was another one I couldn't put down. The three stars does not annotate the quality of the book, just some disagreements I had with the storyline based off of my personal preferences. I would still recommend this book 10/10.
This is one of those books that you figure out pretty fast where it is going to go, but you're so damn invested that you keep reading anyhow because you get sucked into how it all gets there. This book is just as uncomfortable and creepy and awesome as the first one. It's not for the faint of heart. (in fact, I think I might need to watch an episode of something good and light and funny before I can sleep.)
I have to admit...I like this book better than the first one. In the first book...there is a lot of set up for this odd main character. In this book...there is more plot and action and I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to the third book.
Dual review with Reni for Inked in Chapters
Alessandra Torre is one of our favorite authors for dark and twisty erotica. Do not Disturb is a standalone novel in the Deanna Madden series, but we both feel reading the first book, The Girl in 6E, would be extremely beneficial. We know, because we didn’t...
"There has to be a plan. I have a purpose. I am, despite all that rots in my core, a good person."
Deanna Madden does not trust herself at night. She needs to be locked in to keep her away from the general public, for their safety, not hers. She's dark, depraved and strikingly beautiful; the woman makes a killing in her webcam business. One of her new clients (Marcus) has repeatedly asked for a face-to-face meeting, and he doesn’t know how to take no for an answer. He was recently released from prison for rape and assault and is not at all sorry for what he did. In fact, he can't wait to strike again. He's found his match in Jess Reilly (A.K.A. Deanna Madden) and will go to great lengths to get to, and even end, her.
Sarah’s thoughts:
Everything I've read from Alessandra Torre has completely gone beyond my expectations, and I can say the same for Do Not Disturb. I really loved how this book ended. It was a bit slow going for me in the beginning since I didn't know everything about Deanna's backstory. I'm truly excited to read what Alessandra comes up with next for our favorite cam girl in book three of Deanna's series.
"Maybe the damaged are the easiest to fall in love with. She is damaged. Damaged in a strange way that has silent strength – a silent, don’t-open-that-door, watch-your-back-in-the-dark strength."
Do Not Disturb is about Deanna dealing with her everyday struggles, her inner demons, and her ability to keep the relationship/love she found in The Girl in 6E. Deanna is one girl you do not want to mess with. We both agree on that.
Reni’s thoughts:
I had a rough time getting into, and remaining engaged in, Do Not Disturb. That’s not to say it wasn’t well written or executed, I just don’t think it was necessarily for me. That happens sometimes. You may read it and fall head-over-heels for Deanna, Jeremy, Mike, Dr. Derek, and all the other completely dysfunctional characters. I found it to be way over the top. Everything was too perfect. Jeremy was too blindly understanding. I still don’t understand why he stayed with Deanna. It wasn’t for sex, that’s for sure. Mike was too helpful in helping Deanna achieve…just about anything. Dr. Derek overlooked WAY too many red flags. And Deanna? She’s in need of much more than some rinky-dink phone call therapy sessions. It was like watching an episode of one of those shows on Investigation Discovery. I am interested in seeing what happens in If You Dare, the third book in the Deanna Madden series – due to release November 2015. Until then, I feel pretty unsure about this killer character. I didn’t love the book; I didn’t hate it. It just was.
Alessandra Torre is one of our favorite authors for dark and twisty erotica. Do not Disturb is a standalone novel in the Deanna Madden series, but we both feel reading the first book, The Girl in 6E, would be extremely beneficial. We know, because we didn’t...
"There has to be a plan. I have a purpose. I am, despite all that rots in my core, a good person."
Deanna Madden does not trust herself at night. She needs to be locked in to keep her away from the general public, for their safety, not hers. She's dark, depraved and strikingly beautiful; the woman makes a killing in her webcam business. One of her new clients (Marcus) has repeatedly asked for a face-to-face meeting, and he doesn’t know how to take no for an answer. He was recently released from prison for rape and assault and is not at all sorry for what he did. In fact, he can't wait to strike again. He's found his match in Jess Reilly (A.K.A. Deanna Madden) and will go to great lengths to get to, and even end, her.
Sarah’s thoughts:
Everything I've read from Alessandra Torre has completely gone beyond my expectations, and I can say the same for Do Not Disturb. I really loved how this book ended. It was a bit slow going for me in the beginning since I didn't know everything about Deanna's backstory. I'm truly excited to read what Alessandra comes up with next for our favorite cam girl in book three of Deanna's series.
"Maybe the damaged are the easiest to fall in love with. She is damaged. Damaged in a strange way that has silent strength – a silent, don’t-open-that-door, watch-your-back-in-the-dark strength."
Do Not Disturb is about Deanna dealing with her everyday struggles, her inner demons, and her ability to keep the relationship/love she found in The Girl in 6E. Deanna is one girl you do not want to mess with. We both agree on that.
Reni’s thoughts:
I had a rough time getting into, and remaining engaged in, Do Not Disturb. That’s not to say it wasn’t well written or executed, I just don’t think it was necessarily for me. That happens sometimes. You may read it and fall head-over-heels for Deanna, Jeremy, Mike, Dr. Derek, and all the other completely dysfunctional characters. I found it to be way over the top. Everything was too perfect. Jeremy was too blindly understanding. I still don’t understand why he stayed with Deanna. It wasn’t for sex, that’s for sure. Mike was too helpful in helping Deanna achieve…just about anything. Dr. Derek overlooked WAY too many red flags. And Deanna? She’s in need of much more than some rinky-dink phone call therapy sessions. It was like watching an episode of one of those shows on Investigation Discovery. I am interested in seeing what happens in If You Dare, the third book in the Deanna Madden series – due to release November 2015. Until then, I feel pretty unsure about this killer character. I didn’t love the book; I didn’t hate it. It just was.
This is a really strange book to dedicate to your dad.
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
SO SO SO HAPPY WITH THIS BOOK. THE SUSPENSE WAS KILLING ME BUT THE ENDING WAS JUST PERFECT. FULL REVIEW COMING ON MY BLOG SOON ❤️