this was a very intriguing and dark story. what drew me in was the fact this wasn't written to be a happy and sweet love story. it gets deep into the story. I loved the psychological aspect to this. that captivated me the most. being able to look into the lives of these people and see what took place, the effects. this is dark but real. and o loved this story for that.
The way I could not stop reading this book! I'm one of those people who normally doesn't read the trigger warnings, or if anything, the trigger warnings are suggestions. I'm super glad that I do that because of the amount of twists I didn't see coming! I ate it up! While also staring at my screen like 😱😳(enraptured, bewilderment, captivated, engrossed, enthralled, entranced, fascinated lol d all of the above) Sorry for the emojis! The mmc some of you will like, love, and even hate...I know I felt all of those emotions and soo many others while reading this! But I will say this, the FMC is not some Spitfire, take no bullshit, can cut through the noise, or can see the writing on the wall type of FMC. The FMC has a hard time seeing through people, especially the morally corrupt MMC. The way this story progressed is totally like a movie and builds up. Lucas, man, is not the MMC, but I totally love him for now... This book had me questioning every character until that last page, then the last paragraph. My Meth is a dark, obsessive psychological thriller romance that likes its villains calculating, morally dark, and corrupt, and its revelations devastatingly cliff-hanging! The psychological suspense, thrill, and whiplash I went through! I devoured this book!
Pitch black romance! Morally corrupt mmc! A (questionable) psychiatrist with no soul and a plan, or a psychological/psychiatrist way of handling everything! I mean anything literally! Scenes that made me feel like I was watching a thriller movie! The spicy scenes were 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5/5
You already know you shouldn't. Read it anyway.
TROPES: Villain disguised as savior · Predator/prey · Obsessive/possessive MMC · Murders covered up · Hidden identity · Psychological dismantling/manipulation · Slow burn built on so many lies
This book ends on a huge cliffhanger! You'll want the 2nd book immediately for all of your questions, just like I do, to see where this story goes! #Villain disguised as savior #Predator/prey #Obsessive/possessive MMC #Murders covered up #Hidden identity #Psychological dismantling/manipulation #Slow burn built on so many lies
“My Meth” by Elara Voss is not a book you might expect. There’s no sweet in it. It does start off innocent enough. But quickly turns hard hitting, obsessive, not letting up. A dark, dark dramatic thriller. With the MFC being a representative of Central Legal Aid Clinic and our MMC a Psychiatrist. And I loved it! Even though I wept for Mara and Trivian. For what could have been. And I was angry at Nolan’s complete coldness in what he did to such a good, trusting man. A man who had finally found happiness. I had to read this book as a thriller alone in my mind and not a romance. Even though there was love and intention between Mara and Trivian. And her true friends. This book is full of dark, psychological manipulation, twisted, manipulative, Intense, suspected suicide, murder, toxic, controlling, sexual, dramatic, crazily written, with trigger warning galore. So pay attention. It’s an amazingly written book pulling you in without consent. The spectrum of emotions to be experienced is off the chart. And the graphics throughout is as you would expect. They are also dark and are phenomenal! You will figure it out quickly when you realize Dr. Nolan basically conditioned Mara Vael before she even met him to need him and only him. Obsessively separating her mentally and physically from her friends and what she used to know and be. Mara still grieving her loss never saw his intentions for her coming. She thought he was there to help her heal over a loss. If she only knew the plans he had for her. Things he already had done, to bring her to him. The storyline is captivating and strong. The characters were all amazing with personalities defined and true. All I can say is, dim the light of your mind and step into the dark.
My Meth is a dark psychological mystery that focuses heavily on trauma, memory, and family abuse. The novel slowly uncovers the hidden truth behind the Whittaker family through therapy sessions and investigation, creating strong emotional tension throughout the story. While the pacing can feel slow at times, the book succeeds through its intense atmosphere, layered mystery, and emotionally complex characters.
Strength - The atmosphere is one of the novel’s strongest elements. The Whittaker house almost feels like a character itself, carrying the emotional weight of the family’s hidden past. Themes of repression, manipulation, grief, and silence are explored in a way that keeps the story emotionally heavy from beginning to end.
Weakness - The pacing can feel slow at times, especially in chapters focused on introspection and therapy conversations, so readers looking for a fast-paced thriller may struggle with it. However, for readers who enjoy psychological mysteries with strong emotional storytelling and layered character development, the slow-burn style works well.
Overall, My Meth is a haunting and emotionally charged novel that explores how buried trauma can shape a person’s entire life. It’s unsettling, thoughtful, and deeply focused on the psychology of its characters, making it a compelling read for fans of dark psychological fiction.
I don't know exactly how I feel about this book and I think that's the author's intention. I'm eager to find out where the story goes from here, especially after reading the snippet of book two after that cliffhanger
I really like the plot and Nolan is an incredibly interesting character. Mara feels a little less developed to me but the way the story and relationship between them progressed was super intriguing.
The way this book was written felt off/odd to me though and that's why I can't give this five stars. The writing style was fairly irritating to me to be honest.
I really enjoyed the story and I'm invested in what happens next but I think the writing is why I got through this book slower than I expected. I was navigating some ARC reads too but two full weeks for 281 pages is slooooow for me.