When this book by Calia Read came up on my Amazon, wow, I haven't experienced that kind of excited in a long time. I have also included my Review of her 1st book again below.
Unravel is only 99c at the moment.........
Book Summary
Published January 12, 2016
In Calia Read’s electrifying and steamy novel of psychological suspense, a handsome stranger shatters a beautiful young woman’s picture-perfect vision of her past.
Hold your breath and count to ten. Soon it will be over before it ever began.
No matter how many times Victoria Donovan repeats that phrase to herself, she’s still trapped behind the walls of a mental institution. Once upon a time, her life was like a fantasy: Wes, the handsome fiancรฉ, followed by a storybook wedding and a white picket fence. But then a picture-perfect marriage twisted into something sinister. And as Victoria’s world warped from dream to nightmare, her husband’s obsessions pushed her beyond the breaking point.
At first Fairfax Mental Health Institute seems like a safe place for Victoria to heal with her baby, Evelyn, and to hide from Wes, presumed dead by everyone except Victoria. Her husband is still alive, she has no doubt: He slips into her room at night to torment and tempt her. One smoldering kiss and she’s powerless. Of course, no one believes her about these visits. When she meets a sexy, mysterious stranger intent on helping her recall her past, Victoria isn’t sure she can trust him. But deep in her heart, she also knows that the only way out of Fairfax is to remember the way she came in.
Unhinge is intended for mature audiences.
Book Summary
Six months ago, I was happy. I was simply Naomi Carradine.
One month ago, I was admitted into a psych ward.
Yesterday, Lachlan visited me. Kissed me. And told me that I’m starting to lose my mind.
Hours later, Max haunted my thoughts, reminding me I’m not crazy and that he needs my help.
A few minutes ago, I drifted further from reality, trying to unravel the past.
And now...everyone thinks I’m insane. But, I know he's real, and I know he needs me.
Do you believe me?
My Review 4 1/2
When I came across this on Amazon I just had to read it, the summary and cover draw you right in, I was completely intrigued. This is labeled Novel Adult genre which I haven't completed figured out. (Have you?) I will recommend to all Psychological Thriller fans that do not mind a few good detailed sex scenes. Warning - there is an incest rape scene, please proceed with caution when reading this amazing book.
One of my favourite styles of a character is having the unreliable narrator, wow wow wow. I seem to read an amazing book every year with this style, so many great books I can recommend but not during the review as it will give away delicate details, just go into the book knowing less. This book kept me up late, totally unputdownable. It takes me a week to read a book and this took me 3 days, reading at lunch, late nights, while watching a movie with daughter (naughty I know) I just didn't want to be torn from the rock climbing book journey of the characters and miss the view at the end.
Naomi and best friend Lana. New love Max and first love Lachlan. I was so taken away, the characters captured my emotions and didn't let go. Early on I was trying to figure it out, it is what I love to do, I didn't want to believe and thought it has to be the reason why but the ending still was shocking, I had a little but not the full mystery and it was brilliant. Seriously I felt like I was floating on a cloud that was surrounded with lightning, a total living on the edge moment.
This doesn't get a 5 star because I wanted more, Calia Read answered the important questions but the supporting characters played a huge role and I wanted closure and the person that abused to receive justice.
My favourite genuine heartbreaking but amazing scene was when Lachlan's mom was talking to him and Naomi overheard it all, memorable and real. The chapters each had a word that marked the importance of the part of the story, very nice touch.
This amazing quote by Paul Auster which I think is perfect for the book but also for us as readers and book bloggers. "When a person is lucky enough to live inside a story, to live inside an imaginary world, the pains of this world disappear. For as long as the story goes on, reality no longer exists."
Favourite Quotes
But never does a kiss combust into something so powerful that even your heart feels it. Every touch, every moan, every breath becomes electrified. Kindle 20%
It's the fact that she has a level of need for you that is so intense and powerful that nothing can shake it. I just don't think you realize how much of yourself you'll have to give to be with her. Kindle 83%
Ok, so. Sex in books doesn't bother me, but are these erotica 'cause I'm not into that. Otherwise I love creepy psychological books that take place in mental institutions!! Think these would be too steamy romance for me?
ReplyDeleteNicola, I remember it being mess with my head, terrific psychological thriller. I am not sure if I would put in erotica genre as I would have said, definitely sex scenes but it has been a little over a year. I said try it, the psychological suspense is great.
DeleteYour WoW seems really interesting and different. I love that cover.
ReplyDeleteI love the covers too. Amazon gets another plus for a great recommendation, I hadn't seen it around the blogosphere.
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