Fatal Jealousy

by Christina Ow

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

WOW! OMG! I have read books with characters that are crazy and twisted, but this one took the cake. Fatal Jealousy by Christine Ow is a delightful and exciting read that I had difficulty putting down. This is my first time reading this author’s work and it definitely will not be my last.
Fatal Jealousy is a fast paced story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It was no mystery as to who the serial killer was, however the way in which the author weaved the story made me eager to discover what was coming next.

The story centres on Ellsa and Ellie Jabari. They are identical in looks but different in personalities. Ellsa is sophisticated and has expensive tastes. Ellie is on the other side of the spectrum. She is modest and has simple tastes. Because of her personality men found Ellie more attractive than her sister, which made for some serious rivalry.

Dale Carson is an FBI agent with the Behavioral Analysis Unit. He and his team solve the goriest crimes involving psychopaths. (While reading I was reminded of the TV show Criminal Minds). Dale is a player and is not interested in being involved in a committed relationship. This changed, however, when he met Ellie. Ellie changed his perspective on relationships.

I enjoyed the way the romance was portrayed. It was not rushed, which made it credible. I loved that the author built on the romance before proceeding to the suspense aspect of the story. The way she merged both aspects made for a thrilling read.

Although I found the story riveting I am unable to give it more than 4 stars. There were times while reading when I became a bit confused. There was so much going on that there were times I had to re-read paragraphs to get a clear understanding of who was speaking to whom. The way the story ended it appears that this is likely to be a series, and I am hoping that’s the case.

This is a tale of sibling rivalry, love and jealousy. It depicts how jealousy can negatively impact relationships and its potential to have dire consequences. If you enjoy romance mixed with suspense and drama then Fatal Jealousy would be a good addition to your library.


DISCLOSURE:
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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