DeAnn's Reviews > Obey

Although the title is Obey, this second book in the series is something besides that directive. Neither Francesca nor Maxim submit to its edict. Francesca attempts to quantify who she is with and without Max. She despises the shell she becomes without him but can't accept the creature she is with him. Maxim seemingly holds all the power, but we learn more about how he acquired that power and how it has stunted him in so many ways.

The brilliance of Lana Sky as the author is that she pulls so much of Maxim and Frankie's emotions through their skin by way of Frankie's thoughts. We see their world through her eyes and perception; but even so, we see Maxim as clear as the slab of marble that is his stoic face. It's brilliant writing! These two learn each other not by what they say but rather through body language cues. I've never before read a book that conveyed so much with such disjointed dialogue. This novel/series speaks to me.

I'm not yet sure what the message is, but I'm overwhelmed with its power, nonetheless.