A review by readalilsmsm
The Obsession by Nikki Sloane

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-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

4.0

Why am I rooting for Macalister Hale? I think he’s misunderstood. I think he really loved his wife so in a strange way he is trying to protect his son and Marist from experiencing that kind of heartbreak. I think, I think, I think…but I don’t know yet! Is Royce in love with Marist or is he a great manipulator? Should Marist and Royce be together? I don’t know. Part of me wants Marist to give into Macalister, part of me wants Marist to choose Royce and for them to get away from Macalister so they can be happy, and part of me is yelling at Marist telling to run for her life and let the chess pieces fall. This family dynamic is SICK! Different points of the plot had my mouth hanging open in unbelief and shock. But I can’t stop reading it…I have to know what happens. Macalister, boy, you are something else! Macalister is definitely one of those characters that you love to hate but ask yourself how and when you ended up rooting for him. The references to different Greek mythology characters is great. Crazy cliffhanger has me happy that I don’t have to wait for the next book to come out! Let’s play Chess… will the King take the Queen or will the Queen push the enemy King to the edge of the board and then allow him to help her get checkmate?