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Obsessive
Hometown Hero. Mr. Perfect. Valedictorian. Most Likely to Succeed (or Die Trying).
For 18-year-old Grant Blue, the summer after high school graduation is a lot like that movie where the astronauts get cut loose and drift off into space. Any normal teenage guy would be glad for a few weeks of vacation, for all those extra hours spent with his gorgeous—but unpredictable—girlfriend, even for the chance to participate in a coveted internship that will make him a shoo-in for top of his class when he gets to college in the fall.
But Grant can’t seem to stop counting the reasons why he can’t do what ‘normal’ guys his age are doing. Why he shouldn’t want the things he wants. Why he doesn’t deserve to be called ‘perfect.’ On top of his parents’ expectations, Grant is getting tired of carrying a lifelong secret, one he’s betting that future employers, work colleagues and fellow students won’t understand. Let alone the girl he’s falling for, who thinks he’s "too good" for her. She couldn’t be more wrong.
Because the perfect student, the perfect son, the guy ‘most likely to succeed’…is about to crash and burn.
OBSESSIVE is Book Two in the “Issues Series” by Isobel Irons.
(For more information on PROMISCUOUS, the first book in this series, please visit http://isobelirons.com/promiscuous.)
For 18-year-old Grant Blue, the summer after high school graduation is a lot like that movie where the astronauts get cut loose and drift off into space. Any normal teenage guy would be glad for a few weeks of vacation, for all those extra hours spent with his gorgeous—but unpredictable—girlfriend, even for the chance to participate in a coveted internship that will make him a shoo-in for top of his class when he gets to college in the fall.
But Grant can’t seem to stop counting the reasons why he can’t do what ‘normal’ guys his age are doing. Why he shouldn’t want the things he wants. Why he doesn’t deserve to be called ‘perfect.’ On top of his parents’ expectations, Grant is getting tired of carrying a lifelong secret, one he’s betting that future employers, work colleagues and fellow students won’t understand. Let alone the girl he’s falling for, who thinks he’s "too good" for her. She couldn’t be more wrong.
Because the perfect student, the perfect son, the guy ‘most likely to succeed’…is about to crash and burn.
OBSESSIVE is Book Two in the “Issues Series” by Isobel Irons.
(For more information on PROMISCUOUS, the first book in this series, please visit http://isobelirons.com/promiscuous.)
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First published March 1, 2014
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March 24, 2014
I love Isobel Iron's voice. No matter what character she is writing, you are dragged in with a curl of the finger, and feel like you're listening to them tell you the story. It's one of the reasons I love first person POV. Especially with The Issues series, it's imperative to be in these characters heads, because we need to know what's going on which no one else can see.
Which brings us to the story of Grant Blue.
At times I was distracted, almost overwhelmed, by Grant's OCD. I considered if it was taking away from the story. But then I realized that exactly was the story, getting inside the head of someone who can only eat from disposable implements, somebody who has terrible visions of what they might do if they lose control, someone who is struggling to control everything.
To be Mr. Perfect.
That's what the book is about. And that's not saying there's no plot, because there is, but Grant's OCD is in the forefront.
I'm sure you've seen that quote about being kind to everyone because you don't know their struggles. Grant is this saying's poster boy. Even the people you think have everything going for them have something they struggle over.
Which brings us to the story of Grant Blue.
At times I was distracted, almost overwhelmed, by Grant's OCD. I considered if it was taking away from the story. But then I realized that exactly was the story, getting inside the head of someone who can only eat from disposable implements, somebody who has terrible visions of what they might do if they lose control, someone who is struggling to control everything.
To be Mr. Perfect.
That's what the book is about. And that's not saying there's no plot, because there is, but Grant's OCD is in the forefront.
I'm sure you've seen that quote about being kind to everyone because you don't know their struggles. Grant is this saying's poster boy. Even the people you think have everything going for them have something they struggle over.
March 12, 2014
What did you do to my Grant Blue?!?!
Obsessive by Isobel Irons is book two of her Issues series and picks up not to long after Promiscuous left off. Unlike the last story which is told entirely from Tash's POV, this one is told by her Mr. Perfect, Grant Blue.
I'm not perfect. I'm a walking malfunction. And more than anything, I'm scared. All the time. I'm scared to let Tash find out just how perfect I'm not, because then something bad will happen. -GrantI knew from reading book one of this series there was more to Grant than Tash realized and even towards the end when he admitted to having OCD (obsessive compulsion disorder) I still wasn't sure just how bad it would be. Let's just say that in this book, Grant struggles and struggles until he just can't anymore. My heart literally broke over and over again every time he tried to break his compulsions and rituals.
And it wasn't just that my heart broke because he fought it so hard, it was because he punished himself.
I'm not even sure if I'll ever be able to live away from home, or go to school, or hold down a job, or get married. Or anything normal people are supposed to grow up and do. Because I'm never going to be able to stop thinking about all the bad things that might happen if I try.He truly believed that if he didn't do something then it would cause harm to those he loved. Ugh! Just writing that makes my heart break again!!
I loved the character growth in this book for Grant. We see at the beginning a boy who's only wish is to be normal and he grows to a man who can accept his disorder for what it is. Beautifully written and very realistic. I empathized with Grant so much. As I read I felt like I was living in his shoes for just a brief moment and how hard it was for him to always be "Mr. Perfect", not just for Tash but his parents, his sisters, and everyone around him.
I loved the relationship dynamics in this book as well. Tash's insecurities are still present, but we get a chance to see Grant's as well. Their relationship grows in this book and I just can't get enough of either of them (Please tell me there's going to be more from these two!) I also loved Gen, Grant's baby sister. She has such a hero-worship going on with her big brother that it's adorable!
Hats off to Miss Irons for once again hooking me into a plot! I read this book in one sitting, unable to tear myself away for any reason. Watching Grant as he literally hits rock bottom was an emotional roller coaster for me. If you enjoy realistic, coming-of-age stories then please do yourself a favor and pick up this book/series. You will not be disappointed! Looking forward to Margot's story!
I received an ARC of this ebook from the author in exchange for an honest review.
August 1, 2014
Tash and Grant are now in a relationship but his own issues are starting to surface. Grant has OCD and there a lot of things that brings him anxiety if he cannot control them. He is trying so hard to be perfect so he bottles up what he is feeling because of the anxiety of how people will react if they find out until finally everything comes rushing out…the crash and burn.
In college I learnt about OCD, I know the symptoms, the treatments, the rituals but until now I have not really tried to understand a person with OCD and I’m guilty of calling someone OCD just because they obsessed about something or tried to clean something too much. But really, we have no clue.
Grant needs to count constantly and he needs to be clean and he needs to take medication and on top of all that, he feels that he needs to act normal. So he obsesses about people seeing him as weird or unnatural. It’s sad that in the world we live, anything out of the ordinary is seen as weird or different so that anxiety alone is enough to cause someone to unravel. He is so scared that Tash will abandon him if she finds out how really “messed” up he is that he tries to act like he is okay and that just makes everything worse.
This book made me so emotional because he was struggling so hard but he was so good at acting fine that when disaster struck it was really unexpected. I think this can be lesson to most people that you can’t pretend to be fine when you are not.
I know that authors are supposed to be good at researching an actual topic and writing about it and make it believable but Isobel takes it to a whole other level, she embraces the persona so well that it’s hard to separate the make believe from the facts. I am in awe of her technique.
I really hope that it next book about Margot is able to tell us how Grant and Tash handle their new adventure :) .
In college I learnt about OCD, I know the symptoms, the treatments, the rituals but until now I have not really tried to understand a person with OCD and I’m guilty of calling someone OCD just because they obsessed about something or tried to clean something too much. But really, we have no clue.
Grant needs to count constantly and he needs to be clean and he needs to take medication and on top of all that, he feels that he needs to act normal. So he obsesses about people seeing him as weird or unnatural. It’s sad that in the world we live, anything out of the ordinary is seen as weird or different so that anxiety alone is enough to cause someone to unravel. He is so scared that Tash will abandon him if she finds out how really “messed” up he is that he tries to act like he is okay and that just makes everything worse.
This book made me so emotional because he was struggling so hard but he was so good at acting fine that when disaster struck it was really unexpected. I think this can be lesson to most people that you can’t pretend to be fine when you are not.
I know that authors are supposed to be good at researching an actual topic and writing about it and make it believable but Isobel takes it to a whole other level, she embraces the persona so well that it’s hard to separate the make believe from the facts. I am in awe of her technique.
I really hope that it next book about Margot is able to tell us how Grant and Tash handle their new adventure :) .
October 13, 2018
OMG!!!!
I just have one thing to say....
"THE LETTER"...
It was just sooo cute!!!
I just have one thing to say....
"THE LETTER"...
It was just sooo cute!!!
July 26, 2016
Isobel Irons' stories are addictive, seriously I love this series. After reading Promiscuous I had fallen hard for Grant Blue. So tickle me silly when I saw that there was a second book from Grant's POV. Let's just say this girl was a happy camper. This story captured my whole attention from the beginning to end, and can I just say that I love Grant even more now.
Grant Blue has a mental illness known as OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). While in the previous novel his disorder was just briefly mentioned, now I got a full glimpse of what daily life is like for him. I have to say it was both sad and wonderful. My heart went out to him seeing his internal struggles with his anxiety, constant worrying, obsessive behavior on things, his medications that made him feel like a zombie. Not to mention living up to the expectations that people have of him. His mind was always running. My poor Grant.
"I touch the banister and walk downstairs, into the kitchen. There is a bowl of fruit on counter. I reach out and touch it. That doesn't bother me enough, though, so I go over to the trash can and touch the lid. Immediately, my skin starts to crawl. My fingers itch. My hearts races. I want to wash my hands. I want to count. Something. But I don't.
Slowly, I raise my hand to my face. I feel the sweat start to form on my lower back. I feel like I'm going to throw up. I can't do this. It's too much, too soon. I can't do it.
If I touch my face, something bad will happen. I'll get sick. I'll get other people sick. I'll die. They'll die." ~ Grant
Isobel does a great job writing about this particular disorder. She really shows the challenges that Grant faces, but also his hope and courage of wanting to get better for himself and his loved ones. Of course I can't forget Tosh, Grants girlfriend. She still has that awesome sarcastic wit to her, but that girl loves Grant wholeheartedly and unconditionally. I loved his little sister Gen (Genevieve) and their sibling relationship had me cracking up.
"Gen's used to this by now, so she doesn't comment. Instead, she trudges over to the door of the ice cream shop and opens the door. Sometimes, she makes me do it, just to watch me do the contortion thing. But I guess today she's feeling nice."
"After you," she says dramatically, as I walk through the doorway. "Your highness." ~ Grant and Gen
The ending was great, though there was a little curve ball thrown in that I didn't see coming. It makes me very curious and excited for the future of these characters. I definitely cannot wait for more of the Issues Series.
My review also posted at:Jess Time To Read
Grant Blue has a mental illness known as OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). While in the previous novel his disorder was just briefly mentioned, now I got a full glimpse of what daily life is like for him. I have to say it was both sad and wonderful. My heart went out to him seeing his internal struggles with his anxiety, constant worrying, obsessive behavior on things, his medications that made him feel like a zombie. Not to mention living up to the expectations that people have of him. His mind was always running. My poor Grant.
"I touch the banister and walk downstairs, into the kitchen. There is a bowl of fruit on counter. I reach out and touch it. That doesn't bother me enough, though, so I go over to the trash can and touch the lid. Immediately, my skin starts to crawl. My fingers itch. My hearts races. I want to wash my hands. I want to count. Something. But I don't.
Slowly, I raise my hand to my face. I feel the sweat start to form on my lower back. I feel like I'm going to throw up. I can't do this. It's too much, too soon. I can't do it.
If I touch my face, something bad will happen. I'll get sick. I'll get other people sick. I'll die. They'll die." ~ Grant
Isobel does a great job writing about this particular disorder. She really shows the challenges that Grant faces, but also his hope and courage of wanting to get better for himself and his loved ones. Of course I can't forget Tosh, Grants girlfriend. She still has that awesome sarcastic wit to her, but that girl loves Grant wholeheartedly and unconditionally. I loved his little sister Gen (Genevieve) and their sibling relationship had me cracking up.
"Gen's used to this by now, so she doesn't comment. Instead, she trudges over to the door of the ice cream shop and opens the door. Sometimes, she makes me do it, just to watch me do the contortion thing. But I guess today she's feeling nice."
"After you," she says dramatically, as I walk through the doorway. "Your highness." ~ Grant and Gen
The ending was great, though there was a little curve ball thrown in that I didn't see coming. It makes me very curious and excited for the future of these characters. I definitely cannot wait for more of the Issues Series.
My review also posted at:Jess Time To Read
March 4, 2014
*I was given a copy of the ARC by the author for an honest review.*
OMFG What was that? What did you do to my Grant?
While reading Promiscuous I have to admit I felt something was off with him but not to the degree portrayed in this story. I am so glad that Ms. Irons decided to write his part and form his POV. That is jut pure amazeballs.
Now after Obessive I fell like I know him on such a deeper level. And I get some of the parts from the first book where his behavior wasn't quite right. This was so illuminating for me.
His OCD is really prominent and I had such a hard time reading what was going on in his head, not because the writing was difficult but because it affected me on a fundamental level. Ms. Irons has managed to affect my feelings and that is such a hard thing to do.
I love him more now because he is a survivor, he has a brave, loyal and kind heart and he is such a big fighter.
The most difficult battle is that with yourself and he does it every single second of his life. That is something you just have to respect. Many people would literally go effing insane just being in his head for one minute. Imagine living with it for your whole life. That is admirable how he managed to remain himself in face of all that.
I am so glad that everything was straightened with his relationship with Tash.
But man, that bomb there at the end was like a dynamite stick shoved up an elephant's a s s. Just EPIC.
Now I am left wanting more of them. I want to know what happens next. I want to know about Margot. I really do.
Maybe in her book we'll have some sneaks into Grant and Tash because that part of the story is definitely not over for me. There are too many questions that remain unanswered.
So I'll just wait and wait and do some OCD things myself till the next installment.
On another note I would like to applaud Ms. Irons for showing just a peak into the mind of someone with OCD. It was amazing how well done it was. And I hope that this book brings some awareness over this very real issue that many people have, either if it is only a mild condition or an over the top one. We should make an effort to understand better the people who suffer from OCD and not mock their condition like I've seen many do.
GREAT JOB
OMFG What was that? What did you do to my Grant?
While reading Promiscuous I have to admit I felt something was off with him but not to the degree portrayed in this story. I am so glad that Ms. Irons decided to write his part and form his POV. That is jut pure amazeballs.
Now after Obessive I fell like I know him on such a deeper level. And I get some of the parts from the first book where his behavior wasn't quite right. This was so illuminating for me.
His OCD is really prominent and I had such a hard time reading what was going on in his head, not because the writing was difficult but because it affected me on a fundamental level. Ms. Irons has managed to affect my feelings and that is such a hard thing to do.
I love him more now because he is a survivor, he has a brave, loyal and kind heart and he is such a big fighter.
The most difficult battle is that with yourself and he does it every single second of his life. That is something you just have to respect. Many people would literally go effing insane just being in his head for one minute. Imagine living with it for your whole life. That is admirable how he managed to remain himself in face of all that.
I am so glad that everything was straightened with his relationship with Tash.
But man, that bomb there at the end was like a dynamite stick shoved up an elephant's a s s. Just EPIC.
Now I am left wanting more of them. I want to know what happens next. I want to know about Margot. I really do.
Maybe in her book we'll have some sneaks into Grant and Tash because that part of the story is definitely not over for me. There are too many questions that remain unanswered.
So I'll just wait and wait and do some OCD things myself till the next installment.
On another note I would like to applaud Ms. Irons for showing just a peak into the mind of someone with OCD. It was amazing how well done it was. And I hope that this book brings some awareness over this very real issue that many people have, either if it is only a mild condition or an over the top one. We should make an effort to understand better the people who suffer from OCD and not mock their condition like I've seen many do.
GREAT JOB
May 6, 2014
I BLEEPING new it!!!
Had to get that out. Sorry, I cant tell you WHY.
So anyway... This book, Obsessive picks up almost where Tash's story left off. Her and Grant have been together for a while now. Except, our "perfect" boyfriend, has some issues. He is OCD. And not just slightly, he has chronic OCD. Which I can totally feel for him on. I have a mild, very mild case (washing my hands a certain way and color coding things, but maybe that's just me being weird)Tash knows about his issues for the main part, but she doesn't know how severe it really is. And poor Grant is literally freaking out about whether she will leave him over pretty much every reason he can think of, even if it's not plausible.
Tash is the same girl we all come to love in the first book. Still not giving a care about the world or anyone in it, except Grant. This book mainly talks about their progressing relationship, told through Grants point of view (Which I loved by the way), and how he is trying to overcome his OCD and become his idea of "perfect", someone he feels Tash deserves.
I think all and all, Grant and Tash are a perfect couple. They both have their problems, but together they make each other strong enough to get through anything. Which will come in handy in the next book... Please tell me there's another??? I wouldn't mind finding out how Grant, or even Tash handles their next adventure in life. :)
A fantastic read! Would recommend for anyone who enjoys real life situations and events that happen to people like your best friend, or the girl next door.
Had to get that out. Sorry, I cant tell you WHY.
So anyway... This book, Obsessive picks up almost where Tash's story left off. Her and Grant have been together for a while now. Except, our "perfect" boyfriend, has some issues. He is OCD. And not just slightly, he has chronic OCD. Which I can totally feel for him on. I have a mild, very mild case (washing my hands a certain way and color coding things, but maybe that's just me being weird)Tash knows about his issues for the main part, but she doesn't know how severe it really is. And poor Grant is literally freaking out about whether she will leave him over pretty much every reason he can think of, even if it's not plausible.
Tash is the same girl we all come to love in the first book. Still not giving a care about the world or anyone in it, except Grant. This book mainly talks about their progressing relationship, told through Grants point of view (Which I loved by the way), and how he is trying to overcome his OCD and become his idea of "perfect", someone he feels Tash deserves.
I think all and all, Grant and Tash are a perfect couple. They both have their problems, but together they make each other strong enough to get through anything. Which will come in handy in the next book... Please tell me there's another??? I wouldn't mind finding out how Grant, or even Tash handles their next adventure in life. :)
A fantastic read! Would recommend for anyone who enjoys real life situations and events that happen to people like your best friend, or the girl next door.
April 22, 2014
I absolutely loved this book and it was the perfect follow on to Promiscuous and really do feel that this series as a whole will be a fabulous one if the first two books are anything to go by.
I gave this book a 5 star rating because I loved reading it thanks to the way it had been written as it kept me wanting more all the way through.
This book concentrated predominantly on Grant which was really nice because it allowed you to really get to know his as a person as well as to glean more information about his OCD and how it effects him. I thought it was grate that a character in book had OCD because it allows people who don't know anything about the condition to get some but also for anyone who has some knowledge of the condition through knowing someone with it, like I do, to see how the condition effects different people.
It was grate to see Grant trying to take responsibility for the problems that the condition cause him as well as for the medication he takes. When he decided that he was coming off his meds and everything spiralled out of control culminating in him having a car accident which land him in hospital.
I thought it was a good twist to the story when we found out why Tash had disappeared when she told Grant the news that she as Pregnant. So it'll be interesting to see how things pan out for both of them with the pregnancy then the baby once they have it.
I gave this book a 5 star rating because I loved reading it thanks to the way it had been written as it kept me wanting more all the way through.
This book concentrated predominantly on Grant which was really nice because it allowed you to really get to know his as a person as well as to glean more information about his OCD and how it effects him. I thought it was grate that a character in book had OCD because it allows people who don't know anything about the condition to get some but also for anyone who has some knowledge of the condition through knowing someone with it, like I do, to see how the condition effects different people.
It was grate to see Grant trying to take responsibility for the problems that the condition cause him as well as for the medication he takes. When he decided that he was coming off his meds and everything spiralled out of control culminating in him having a car accident which land him in hospital.
I thought it was a good twist to the story when we found out why Tash had disappeared when she told Grant the news that she as Pregnant. So it'll be interesting to see how things pan out for both of them with the pregnancy then the baby once they have it.
November 27, 2014
I downloaded Obsessive when it was free but since it was the sequel to Promiscuous, it had been sitting on my Kindle for a very long time. I finally got around to reading Promiscuous and I loved that book so much that I immediately tackled Obsessive.
Isobel's writing style still gripped me and it was hard to put this book down. She did such a good job transporting me to the mind of a person with OCD. It was painful to see Grant go through his daily struggles and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I kept waiting for something drastic to happen.
So why am I giving Obsessive only 3 stars? There were a few reasons why this book wasn't a 5-star read for me. I wished Tash was more present, for one thing. We spent so much time inside Grant's head that it became claustrophobic. The big terrible thing I kept waiting for happened but it wasn't as dramatic as I thought it would be. But my main problem was the ending. It was in no way satisfactory to me. There is a big bomb revealed at the end and there isn't enough time in the book to deal with that. An epilogue was needed for sure.
Isobel's writing style still gripped me and it was hard to put this book down. She did such a good job transporting me to the mind of a person with OCD. It was painful to see Grant go through his daily struggles and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I kept waiting for something drastic to happen.
So why am I giving Obsessive only 3 stars? There were a few reasons why this book wasn't a 5-star read for me. I wished Tash was more present, for one thing. We spent so much time inside Grant's head that it became claustrophobic. The big terrible thing I kept waiting for happened but it wasn't as dramatic as I thought it would be. But my main problem was the ending. It was in no way satisfactory to me. There is a big bomb revealed at the end and there isn't enough time in the book to deal with that. An epilogue was needed for sure.
March 6, 2014
I was given an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I had the pleasure of reading the first novel in this series, Promiscuous, and fell in love with the story of Tasha and Grant. I was very excited to get to continue that story, only this time through Grant's eyes.
Everyone believes Grant is Mr. Perfect. What they don't see is Grant's struggling to survive his OCD.
I really enjoyed this book. I appreciate the author tackling this subject of what it is possibly like to try and cope with an issue like this. You feel for Grant. You aren't sure if you are happy for him when he tries to go off his meds, or fearful because you know you it can't end well. You want to cheer for him when he seems to overcome even the smallest obstacle. Although I did not connect with Grant as much as I did Tasha, I still couldn't put it down.
I sincerely hope, especially after that ending, there is another book :)
I had the pleasure of reading the first novel in this series, Promiscuous, and fell in love with the story of Tasha and Grant. I was very excited to get to continue that story, only this time through Grant's eyes.
Everyone believes Grant is Mr. Perfect. What they don't see is Grant's struggling to survive his OCD.
I really enjoyed this book. I appreciate the author tackling this subject of what it is possibly like to try and cope with an issue like this. You feel for Grant. You aren't sure if you are happy for him when he tries to go off his meds, or fearful because you know you it can't end well. You want to cheer for him when he seems to overcome even the smallest obstacle. Although I did not connect with Grant as much as I did Tasha, I still couldn't put it down.
I sincerely hope, especially after that ending, there is another book :)
April 22, 2014
I actually read this book before reading Promiscuous b/c I didn't know it came after it, but oh man! This book was so great! I loved reading about a "not so perfect" perfect guy. This book was really refreshing & sooooo different from everything else I've been reading that I was pretty much crying throughout the book.
I was able to relate to Grant's OCD. Not to the extent his was, mine is waaaaayyy mild compared to his. But u do know that there are people out there that live with this in their daily lives & it's heartbreaking. For me, personally, it gets depressing at times, but it doesn't hinder my life as much as did Grant's.
Isabel, I really loved this book so much & I'm sorry I didn't read the first book first..lol. I shall read that one now :) thank you for this book! I loooooved chapter 20 & 21 & also your acknowledgements page. I believe over 65% of the book was bookmarked.
I was able to relate to Grant's OCD. Not to the extent his was, mine is waaaaayyy mild compared to his. But u do know that there are people out there that live with this in their daily lives & it's heartbreaking. For me, personally, it gets depressing at times, but it doesn't hinder my life as much as did Grant's.
Isabel, I really loved this book so much & I'm sorry I didn't read the first book first..lol. I shall read that one now :) thank you for this book! I loooooved chapter 20 & 21 & also your acknowledgements page. I believe over 65% of the book was bookmarked.
July 22, 2015
The second installment of Ms Irons Issues seriess picks up with Grant and we see his deep dark sercrets - the fear of letting an obsession take over his life, feeling that he's crazy and will disappoint those he loves, feeling the heavy weight of being "perfect." It seems like we always put too much pressure on ourselves - trying to live up to imagined expectations of other people. But often find out that they care more for us than these imagined epectations.
I love how Ms Irons crafted this story and brought us into Grant's mindset. Not always a pretty site, but woth the journey.
I love how Ms Irons crafted this story and brought us into Grant's mindset. Not always a pretty site, but woth the journey.
April 20, 2014
enjoyed getting inside Mr perfect aka Grant Blues head was very twisted and confusing but that's what mental health issues do to ones mind it was heartbreaking to watch Grant hang on by a thread and close himself off from Tash and that ending wow I didn't see that coming I would love a novella or another book about there decision telling the parents ect so fingers crossed for that!!!
March 22, 2014
Usually...well, almost exclusively, I dislike series. They annoy me. But. Its a big BUT; this was a good series, and if Im being honest, I hope there is a third book with this series that takes Tash's and Grants story a step further. Not because I need closure, no, I have that but the "ever after" could be the best part.
Great read. I very much enjoyed it. Thanks Ms. Irons.
Great read. I very much enjoyed it. Thanks Ms. Irons.
April 13, 2014
This story is just a perfect everything! It's SO different than book one. Grant Blue is an OCD freak and no one knows exactly what he goes through. I love this story so much more than book one. I'm not sure if the third book in the series could be as good as the first two books. I LOVE the book cover! It fits the storyline so well.
July 24, 2016
I was afraid to read this book because I didn't want it to disappoint me after how much I like the first book, "Promiscuous." But my friend read it before me and gave me the go-ahead. I liked it! It really makes you realize how even the seemingly perfect have their issues too. I really want to read the next book now too!! Gotta find out what happens with Margot as well as Tash and Grant...
April 29, 2014
I spent most of the book wondering if Grant was gay and learned that he wasn't and moved on with his story discovering that he wasn't as perfect as Tash from the first book believed him to be. Overall Grant became a much more likable character then he was in previous book. An enjoyable story.
April 9, 2015
A really good insight into the mind and life of a young man suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I was moved with the characters' kindness and goodness, in spite of everything (the mental disorder, the poverty).
April 29, 2014
Liked this book a great deal. Gives glimpse into the mind of a person with REAL OCD tendencies, and the emotional conflicts that they must face daily. Good book!
June 9, 2014
I didn't realize at first that I started out with the second book in the series. Still pretty interesting though.
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