A review by bookbonds
Within Obsession and Lies by Harper Wylde, Stacy Jones

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

4.25

There was something different about her, something special. It was the way she carried herself, the way her power felt, even locked so tightly away, as she had it. It was the weapons she wore, and how she seemed hunted, yet, not prey. She wasn’t a victim. She was a warrior, a fighter.

whew. this was craaaaazy! 
off the bat i wanna say if you’re not a fan of the instant attraction type tropes… WALK AWAY!!!
if you love that shit? don’t walk, RUN to read this! 
so this book just sets up all the character dynamics arawyn has with the 3 mmcs and the journey of her figuring out wtaf she is and also just discovering the world of the supernatural in general! this book is absolutely hilarious and that’s mostly due to viper and his mildly psychotic tendencies and one liners lol. 
arawyn has a main character is good! i like her a lot and there’s a lot you can build upon here. i’m excited to see how she grows