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Obsession
There's a fine line between Obsession and Madness.
After a strange and exciting holiday, Daisy is looking forward to the new start University life will bring.
A life changing assignment makes her question the fine line between Obsession and Madness.
Can she tell the difference?
Can you?
After a strange and exciting holiday, Daisy is looking forward to the new start University life will bring.
A life changing assignment makes her question the fine line between Obsession and Madness.
Can she tell the difference?
Can you?
232 pages, Paperback
First published August 30, 2013
About the author
Georgina Hannan
8 books53 followersI live with my partner and daughter on the sunny south east coast of England.
I have always had a vivid imagination and have been writing since I was thirteen years old.
I am now a self-published author of the Cursed Trilogy and I’m also a Bid & Project Manager for an IT Company.
I have always had a passion for writing, however my pursuit began after a story assignment during school. I completed my first story when I was fourteen and after lending it to friends I received good feedback.
However at the time I wrote only in notebooks and on paper and as a result that copy was lost. This story has been rewritten and is my ‘It’s Complicated’ title listed below.
My inspirations and imagination surprises even myself sometimes when story ideas fly in from every direction. I definitely have a lot of books coming your way in the future.
I love to hear from readers so please do get in touch.
Happy Reading!
I have always had a vivid imagination and have been writing since I was thirteen years old.
I am now a self-published author of the Cursed Trilogy and I’m also a Bid & Project Manager for an IT Company.
I have always had a passion for writing, however my pursuit began after a story assignment during school. I completed my first story when I was fourteen and after lending it to friends I received good feedback.
However at the time I wrote only in notebooks and on paper and as a result that copy was lost. This story has been rewritten and is my ‘It’s Complicated’ title listed below.
My inspirations and imagination surprises even myself sometimes when story ideas fly in from every direction. I definitely have a lot of books coming your way in the future.
I love to hear from readers so please do get in touch.
Happy Reading!
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February 17, 2014
**I received this book in exchange for an honest review**
I rate it 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Okay, so if I hadn't have gotten the sequel to review I probably wouldn't have picked it up after the first book. The first book, Cursed, seemed underdeveloped, flat & boring to me. While the characters still aren't as developed as i'd like in the sequel, the plot definitely takes off! You learn more about the "curse" plaguing the main character's family, book about the "ghost" and have more information given to you about the story. I literally finished this book in like 3 hours, I just couldn't put it down. Now i'm excited for the third book:)
I rate it 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Okay, so if I hadn't have gotten the sequel to review I probably wouldn't have picked it up after the first book. The first book, Cursed, seemed underdeveloped, flat & boring to me. While the characters still aren't as developed as i'd like in the sequel, the plot definitely takes off! You learn more about the "curse" plaguing the main character's family, book about the "ghost" and have more information given to you about the story. I literally finished this book in like 3 hours, I just couldn't put it down. Now i'm excited for the third book:)
September 14, 2013
Georgina Hannan
Obsession
Cursed Series #2
I loved reading Cursed, despite the fact that it freaked me out a little, and although I really wanted to read Obsession, second books can be a bit of a let-down. Thankfully, Obsession is an excellent continuance of the story, and I quickly found myself completely drawn back into Daisy’s crazy life.
From the first chapter I was intrigued at what was in store for Daisy, and as she remembers her Dartmoor holiday, it all sounds completely crazy. Little does she know, her life really is about to be turned upside down and the holiday was only the start of it. I can’t go into details, because it would give way too much away, but learning about her family was emotional to say the least. With flashbacks, finding out the truth about her mum, disturbing dreams and regular ghostly visits, it’s not surprising Daisy is having a hard time with her sanity!
There is only one problem with this book, it ended too soon. I need to know what’s next, and book 3 really can’t come out quick enough.
I received an e-copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Obsession
Cursed Series #2
I loved reading Cursed, despite the fact that it freaked me out a little, and although I really wanted to read Obsession, second books can be a bit of a let-down. Thankfully, Obsession is an excellent continuance of the story, and I quickly found myself completely drawn back into Daisy’s crazy life.
From the first chapter I was intrigued at what was in store for Daisy, and as she remembers her Dartmoor holiday, it all sounds completely crazy. Little does she know, her life really is about to be turned upside down and the holiday was only the start of it. I can’t go into details, because it would give way too much away, but learning about her family was emotional to say the least. With flashbacks, finding out the truth about her mum, disturbing dreams and regular ghostly visits, it’s not surprising Daisy is having a hard time with her sanity!
There is only one problem with this book, it ended too soon. I need to know what’s next, and book 3 really can’t come out quick enough.
I received an e-copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
September 19, 2013
This is the second book in the Cursed Trilogy.
I read the first one and really enjoyed it, I liked all the historical references and the way the story flowed. Therefore I was really looking forward to the second instalment and I can HONESTLY say it did NOT disappoint!
Obsession was a fantastic read, it differed slightly from the first one but in a good way and carried on Daisy's story through her university life. The storyline was very good and I found that it wasn't predictable like some books can be. I found this a refreshing change.
The fact it ends on a cliff-hanger has made me want the third one so bad! I can't wait for that to be released (hopefully next year - 2014)
Hands down this is the best book in the trilogy so far and I thoroughly recommend ANYONE to give this trilogy a try.
I'm so excited for the third one. The author is indeed very talented. Well Done.
I read the first one and really enjoyed it, I liked all the historical references and the way the story flowed. Therefore I was really looking forward to the second instalment and I can HONESTLY say it did NOT disappoint!
Obsession was a fantastic read, it differed slightly from the first one but in a good way and carried on Daisy's story through her university life. The storyline was very good and I found that it wasn't predictable like some books can be. I found this a refreshing change.
The fact it ends on a cliff-hanger has made me want the third one so bad! I can't wait for that to be released (hopefully next year - 2014)
Hands down this is the best book in the trilogy so far and I thoroughly recommend ANYONE to give this trilogy a try.
I'm so excited for the third one. The author is indeed very talented. Well Done.
May 9, 2014
“Obsession” by Georgina Hannan is a powerful sequel to “Cursed”. After a scary holiday in Dartmoor left her confused about her sense of reality, this book finds Daisy driven into the realms between madness and obsession.
While researching her family history she uncovers a few secrets about her mother and about mental health in her family. Hanna does a great job at portraying the blurry lines between normal and unusual behaviour. We also learn more about the ‘curse’ of the title.
This book is well paced and there is lots going on in Daisy’s life beside her research and the uncovering of secrets: University life, her relationship with Tyler and the ghosts from the past. I enjoyed the first book but this really got me hooked.
While researching her family history she uncovers a few secrets about her mother and about mental health in her family. Hanna does a great job at portraying the blurry lines between normal and unusual behaviour. We also learn more about the ‘curse’ of the title.
This book is well paced and there is lots going on in Daisy’s life beside her research and the uncovering of secrets: University life, her relationship with Tyler and the ghosts from the past. I enjoyed the first book but this really got me hooked.
November 21, 2014
Obsession is book 2 of the Cursed trilogy and engages young adult readers and adults. After reading book 1, Cursed, I had to continue with book 2 as it left me wanting more. I was not disappointed and felt that the writing and flow of the story was excellent. As the group of friends begin their University life they have new challenges to face. Daisy, in particular, has to deal with the affects that their recent holiday has had on her, her love life with Tyler and new-found family history facts.
The intro of Obsession is informative and recaps what took place in Cursed (book 1). It is written very well and reminds readers of Cursed at the same time as allowing a fresh reader of this trilogy to easily slip into the story without any confusion. I would strongly recommend that Cursed be read first, but it is not absolutely necessary.
As Daisy begins her first term at University, studying to become a journalist, the class is asked by the tutor to research their family history for an essay and newspaper article. Daisy spends a great deal of time speaking to her father, her grandparents and looking through family photographs to gather as much information as possible. During this time, even though Daisy has returned from the holiday in Dartmoor, she is still plagued by the ghost of Lady Howard.
Meanwhile, Daisy’s boyfriend, Tyler, is noticing the difference in Daisy and wishes that they could spend more time together. It doesn’t help when he is working on his own course and just taken up a part time job. But, when he does spend time with Daisy he feels she isn’t entirely with him mentally and is quite distant, behaving strangely at times too. Surely the myths of Dartmoor haven’t followed her back?
Daisy distances herself more and more from her friends as Lady Howard still appears to her and talks to her. To make matters worse, she also finds out the truth from her grandfather about what really happened to her mother. Her mother didn’t die, or leave, something she didn’t speak to her father about as it was too upsetting for him, but in fact had been institutionalised for mental health reasons. And what’s more is that there appears to be a connection between her family and Lady Howard. The family curse. Daisy becomes more and more obsessed with finding out as much as she can about her family history and the history of Lady Howard, becoming distant from everyone and eventually being heard talking to Lady Howard. Is she going mad or is she obsessed? Or both?
The idea of obsession being a form of madness is a constant theme running through Obsession. Is it really madness to be obsessed with something? The story provides many questions as well as answers. And again, the story is a paranormal horror but with psychological elements. It is quite a powerful read and the reader can easily become ‘obsessed’ with this trilogy.
The family curse that Daisy discovers means that sacrifices have been made in terms of life and love. Family members throughout generations have lost loves, and/or have been deemed mad and then lost time with loved ones as a result or lost them for good. Lady Howard appears to Daisy in flashbacks and talks to her in the present day. She wants the family curse to be gone, be destroyed, and it seems that she won’t stop haunting Daisy until she gets what she wants, or until Daisy is deemed mad and has lost Tyler and her friends.
Obsession carries on the trilogy’s insight into history and as the information is gathered by Daisy it makes for a very interesting read, as well as being eerie. The atmosphere in Obsession is built up brilliantly, the reader truly feels the fear and confusion in Daisy, and the flow of the writing is smooth and reads very well. I am certainly looking forward to reading the ending of this trilogy in Absolution!
Obsession was provided by the author in return for an honest and fair review.
The intro of Obsession is informative and recaps what took place in Cursed (book 1). It is written very well and reminds readers of Cursed at the same time as allowing a fresh reader of this trilogy to easily slip into the story without any confusion. I would strongly recommend that Cursed be read first, but it is not absolutely necessary.
As Daisy begins her first term at University, studying to become a journalist, the class is asked by the tutor to research their family history for an essay and newspaper article. Daisy spends a great deal of time speaking to her father, her grandparents and looking through family photographs to gather as much information as possible. During this time, even though Daisy has returned from the holiday in Dartmoor, she is still plagued by the ghost of Lady Howard.
Meanwhile, Daisy’s boyfriend, Tyler, is noticing the difference in Daisy and wishes that they could spend more time together. It doesn’t help when he is working on his own course and just taken up a part time job. But, when he does spend time with Daisy he feels she isn’t entirely with him mentally and is quite distant, behaving strangely at times too. Surely the myths of Dartmoor haven’t followed her back?
Daisy distances herself more and more from her friends as Lady Howard still appears to her and talks to her. To make matters worse, she also finds out the truth from her grandfather about what really happened to her mother. Her mother didn’t die, or leave, something she didn’t speak to her father about as it was too upsetting for him, but in fact had been institutionalised for mental health reasons. And what’s more is that there appears to be a connection between her family and Lady Howard. The family curse. Daisy becomes more and more obsessed with finding out as much as she can about her family history and the history of Lady Howard, becoming distant from everyone and eventually being heard talking to Lady Howard. Is she going mad or is she obsessed? Or both?
The idea of obsession being a form of madness is a constant theme running through Obsession. Is it really madness to be obsessed with something? The story provides many questions as well as answers. And again, the story is a paranormal horror but with psychological elements. It is quite a powerful read and the reader can easily become ‘obsessed’ with this trilogy.
The family curse that Daisy discovers means that sacrifices have been made in terms of life and love. Family members throughout generations have lost loves, and/or have been deemed mad and then lost time with loved ones as a result or lost them for good. Lady Howard appears to Daisy in flashbacks and talks to her in the present day. She wants the family curse to be gone, be destroyed, and it seems that she won’t stop haunting Daisy until she gets what she wants, or until Daisy is deemed mad and has lost Tyler and her friends.
Obsession carries on the trilogy’s insight into history and as the information is gathered by Daisy it makes for a very interesting read, as well as being eerie. The atmosphere in Obsession is built up brilliantly, the reader truly feels the fear and confusion in Daisy, and the flow of the writing is smooth and reads very well. I am certainly looking forward to reading the ending of this trilogy in Absolution!
Obsession was provided by the author in return for an honest and fair review.
July 11, 2014
This follow up does not disappoint!
This picks up a little bit after the first book ends and everyone is moving on with their lives.
Be sure that you read book one, so you can see just what Daisy is going through.
While Daisy s the only one of the group of friends to not think their minds played tricks on them, she starts to research her family and their past and she learns that she has a deeper connection than she realized to everything that happened. She starts to get a little overboard with diving into that area of the past and she starts to see why some people just didn't talk about it.
This is a suspenseful book, and just like the first one, I deeply suggest you don't read it alone in the dark!!
Dowie
This picks up a little bit after the first book ends and everyone is moving on with their lives.
Be sure that you read book one, so you can see just what Daisy is going through.
While Daisy s the only one of the group of friends to not think their minds played tricks on them, she starts to research her family and their past and she learns that she has a deeper connection than she realized to everything that happened. She starts to get a little overboard with diving into that area of the past and she starts to see why some people just didn't talk about it.
This is a suspenseful book, and just like the first one, I deeply suggest you don't read it alone in the dark!!
Dowie
June 1, 2014
Daisy is back from her trip but is given the task to research her family. When she uncovers her relation to Mary her life falls apart. This book pulled me in at the beginning and left me wanting more. Book two is set at a faster pace then book one. Great read.
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