Obsession by Theophilia St. Claire
Review by Lauren
Source: copy from Netgalley; all opinions are my own
Official Summary (add on Goodreads): Nick
has a hard life. Not only is he working at an East Harlem bar to make ends meet
and pay for his sister’s medical expenses, he’s also on the run from a shady
past that’s surely catching up to him.
Most people think Claude has it easy due to the money and
luxury surrounding him. But they would be wrong. Firmly trapped beneath his
stern father’s thumb, Claude’s pre-determined life took a nosedive when his
lover, Christian, left him a year ago.
When the two meet, sparks do not instantly fly between
them. Claude thinks Nick is his ex-lover returned to him. Nick thinks Claude is
crazy.
However, circumstances bring these two men together. And
despite Claude’s jealousy and possessive nature, Nick is falling for him. Sick
of being mistaken for Claude’s ex, Nick is willing to find out what happened to
him—the real Christian. He’ll have to if he wants a stable relationship with
Claude. How Claude takes the truth, however, is the only thing that scares him.
Review: Obsession is a dark read, so it’s definitely
not for everyone. Nick falls for a man named Claude, but Claude only see his ex
when he looks at Nick. It’s a dysfunctional, abusive relationship, but I think
the author did a good job showing why Nick stayed. The book also offers up some
sympathy for Claude, though obviously not so much where what he does to Nick
can be overlooked or forgiven. I thought the book was a relatively intriguing,
quick read, but I have to say that I wasn’t a huge fan of the ending. Most of
it ends well, except for one aspect. I’d be curious to see what other people
who read the book think of this moment, but I don’t want to give it away for
fear of any spoilers.
