From the very first chapter, The Obsession had me hooked. While the pacing is on the slower side, it works beautifully to build both the suspenseful mystery and the evolving romance between Naomi and Xander. The characters are well-drawn, and I especially enjoyed getting to know the close-knit town and its residents. There are some darker themes explored in the story, so I recommend checking content warnings before diving in. Overall, it was a compelling and thoroughly enjoyable read.