A review by jess_bythebook
Total Obsession by Ivy Wild

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Revenge, manipulation, deceit, secrecy, and betrayal. Combine that with some melt in your seat spice and you’ve got a heady combination. This second chance dark romance will leave you wanting more.

Zoey was just a kid when she made a mistake. But that one day would haunt her for the next 15 years. Once the words left her mouth, she couldn’t take them back. And what’s worse is that she knew the effect they would have on him - her best friend. 

“I was alone. 
Because she left me. 
She told me she would never do that.”

Axe has been waiting for the perfect moment to exact his revenge upon Zoey. Patiently waiting, biding his time in the shadows, he has chosen his plan very carefully. However he forgot one small detail - how to stay unattached.

“She had wronged me. Painfully so. She deserved to be punished for it.”

The artwork in this book is absolutely beautiful. It really helps bring this story to life and I love the alternate cover as well. What I didn’t like was how strong Zoey seemed before Axe and when they were kids, but once he came into the picture as an adult, she quickly transformed into a different person entirely. Other than that, it was really enjoyable. 

Spicy and hot, this book definitely has some memorable moments. And just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, everything changes. This is a mafia style dark romance, so check your triggers! 

“Some things had more value dead than alive.”

I received this book in exchange for my honest review.
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