Review: Obsessed with Samir and Maggie
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 15, 2014
Where do you even begin to describe and write about a book that you loved? This book was fantastic. It was heartfelt, emotional, sweet, sexy, and everything I have come to expect from Chanel’s writing.Samir and Maggie are such a fun couple. Their chemistry is palpable. They are naturally drawn to each other in a way that is impossible to ignore. Maggie is such a sweet girl who wants to be loved and Samir is such a strong man who wants to be with her in any way possible. My heart broke for Samir’s planned future and the ways he was tied to honoring his family. He attempted to toe the line as best he could to have everything he wanted, but when what he wanted was Maggie, he had to make difficult decisions. It made my heart flutter when he stood up and took charge of his life in a small way, causing drama within his family, by choosing to be with Maggie for whatever time they had together. It was an emotional roller coaster seeing how they wanted to be with each other so much and once they finally could be, it was like the air they would breathe in was fresher and colors were brighter. It made me constantly smile and sigh. It was so full of sweet moments to cherish and sexy moments to keep them warm at night. It is a story of a well-rounded friendship that became so much more. Watching them try to deny everything was saddening, but the joy of them coming together to be as they should be, in love, was the icing on the ever growing cake!Just like in I SEE LONDON, we are whisked away to different parts of the world. We explore London some more, jet off to Spain and see what Samir’s life is like in Lebanon. Each place creates a new atmosphere that fosterss a new energy for the characters to enjoy and live in. I loved seeing more of the relationship with Maggie and her roommates, Fleur and Mya. Watching their group become a tighter and stronger group through the drama and heartache, was realistic and tangible. Maggie and Fleur’s relationship made me smile. Everyone needs a friend like that, who loves you and tells you the things you may not want to hear, but you so desperately need to.My only complaint about this book was that it ended. I wanted to see Samir and Maggie for years to come. I wanted to know where life took them. This book was everything I hoped for and more. It gives you hope, despite times of heartache, and shows you what life and love can look like when you follow your heart, despite the world’s constant attempts to thwart what is meant to be. If you have not read this series, then you need to add this to your TBR pile. Samir and Maggie’s story is one you will not want to miss!