The Maddest Obsession

Boooo a racist 

I recently finished reading “The Maddest Obsession” by Danielle Lori, a novel that intertwines romance with a dark, thrilling narrative. While I appreciated the storyline and the emotional depth it aimed to explore, I found myself struggling to fully engage with the text. There were moments when I had to put the book down and walk away, only to return later, which diminished the seamless immersion into the world Lori created. The character of Gianna, the female lead, was certainly a challenge to navigate. Her complexity and boldness made her a captivating, albeit sometimes overwhelming, presence in the story. While I recognized her strength, her character traits occasionally felt excessive. In contrast, the male protagonist, Christian, was the standout for me. His obsession with Gianna was intoxicating and left me secretly yearning for someone who could feel that passionately about me. This dynamic between them added a layer of intensity that kept me invested in their relationship, even when the narrative itself faltered. One of the enjoyable aspects of “The Maddest Obsession” was the inclusion of familiar characters from Lori's previous work. These cameos provided a sense of continuity and connection to the larger universe she has built, which fans of her earlier books would surely appreciate. However, despite these familiar faces, the predictability of the plot was hard to ignore. It was evident from early on that Gianna and Christian were destined to end up together, which took away some of the suspense that I typically crave in a romance novel. Overall, while “The Maddest Obsession” delivered an easy reading experience, it didn't captivate my attention as much as I had hoped. The storyline had potential, and the characters were intriguing, but the pacing and predictability diminished the impact of the narrative. For readers who enjoy a swoon-worthy romance interspersed with familiar faces, this book may still be worth the read, but for me, it fell short of the gripping experience I was seeking.

I mean, I guess I just don't understand the hype. I do like the characters, but if they'd actually have a conversation instead of being cryptic then I feel like they would have been together years prior.
And yet... do I feel like reading the next book? Yeah kinda???? So, they are easy to read and engaging– although I do skim some of the internal anguish because it is so repetitive.

I've been dying to rant about this

The characters are annoying, the story is boring, the ending was just like the rest

First of all, I don't mind miscommunication for like 10 pages but 96% of the book??? No.
Christian is the fucking worst, if we didn't get his POV, I might've liked him better but unfortunately I had to read his thoughts too. A total of zero redeeming qualities.
Gianna...I have never ever seen such a spineless, dick-crazed character. She had doubts and questions from the very beginning but it's okay cause as soon as he “suggested” sex there was only air inside that head.

What was the plot? I couldn't tell you.
The title drop? Made me want to never read a book again.

I hated it.

rating - 3/5

I loved a few specific scenes but somehow they just didn't add up imo.
I thought, although the first book was predictable, it was a lot more memorable compared to Christian and Gianna's story. While the characters are a lot more fleshed out in this case, the format with the time jumps took me out of the story and didn't give me a sense of continuity i prefer.
cute relationship dynamic though and a fun book to read in order to pass time:D

3.5/5

I won't be reading others in this series. It was fine. The FMC had zero character growth. I enjoyed the MMC. This book dragged on and on and on. 

this book was a little too long it got really tiring
but overall we love some good mafia romance

DISCLAIMER: Racist author, I don't support her. I read this book before knowing her personal opinions on BLM.

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This book was so addictive that I finished reading it in one sitting. Christian and Gianna were pure fire together. A dark, emotional, steamy story. The push and pull and the pining were freaking perfect. It's been a while since I enjoyed a mafia romance this much.

I truly enjoyed this story. The intensity of both characters' emotions. They went through A LOT and I could feel all their doubts and reservations about having relationships beyond “just sex”. Very well-developed characters.

This book is a great expansion on the character of Christian and Gianna. It does jump around in time which I wasn't sure I'd enjoy, but it's done in a way that's easy to follow. Nico and Elena appear throughout, and with the timeline you get to see more of what was going on around them. Christian is dark, fierce, protective, and mysterious. Gianna is optimistic, unique, strong and yet still soft.

I initially made the mistake of skipping this book after I finished The Sweetest Oblivion and regret it. This book was thoroughly enjoyable and I wish I had read it before The Darkest Temptation to fully appreciate the Christian/Gianna scenes in it.

I'm glad I picked this up because it's so much better than The Sweetest Oblivion! I love christiangianna so much!

“I thought you believed it was just an obsession.”
“Haven't you heard? Love is an obsession. Some would even say . . . the maddest obsession.”

Love christiangianna so much