Newest Goodreads Review of The Crazy One


From Sarah L:

"I wasn't able to put down this thriller! This is an adrenaline-pumping read that explored the blurred lines between reality and fantasy that is entirely plausible in our current technology age. Now more than ever we have unrelenting access to media, making it easier for an individual to observe every move of a celebrity and become obsessed.

The protagonist, Lucy Bonneville, has low self-esteem and doesn't have much going for her, so she creates a fantasy world for escaping. In this world she is the girlfriend of famous rock star Beau Castle. She finds that she can't keep up with the musician lifestyle and fall into the arms of Joel Ruskin, an approachable, humble, on-the-rise celebrity. Unfortunately for Lucy, neither of these men even know who she is.

The reader is taken on a captivating ride; the tension mounts with every chapter, and the lengths Lucy goes to engross herself in her fantasy world are both frightening and plausible. The author seamlessly crafted the story; as I read this novel I felt simultaneously sympathetic, sad and afraid for Lucy. I also felt afraid and angry for Joel and his girlfriend as they dealt with their stalker. It takes a talented writer to evoke such conflicting emotions for multiple characters in a novel. I would highly recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys psychological thrillers!"