Review of Psychosis

[Blessing Odii]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Psychosis" by Shelby Du Plessis.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Psychosis by Shelby Du Plessis is the story of a single mother named Kara. The book follows her relationship with Ethan Ivan and Damien. Her immediate attraction to Ethan Ivan, an ex-convict of drugs and domestic violence, drew her to a different lifestyle. Her desire for him clouded her reasoning. She reconnected with the Abbott family when her best friend, Levi, left jail and came into town. Soon after, she got involved in slinging dope orchestrated by the Abbott brothers. This will lead or take her to another dangerous path in life. After she met Damien, a 21-year-old guy who took an interest in her, she began to work for Kylar, who was one of her old-time friends. She would get to find Kylar's true identity and the killer of Eric and her husband.

One admirable feature of this book was how the writer was genuine with every detail of Kara Leigh Watson's life. I admire that she didn't try to make the book seem pleasing to a particular audience. It was a memoir, and I believe that many readers will learn a lot from her experiences.

In the chapter "Desolation Row,'' Kara took a mud race, which was her first of the year. While reading this chapter, I saw how she encountered obstacles and overcame them. One aspect that struck me most was when she broke a foot. She still insisted on finishing the course. Thoughts of failure chipped into her mind while at her course, but she waved them off. Her goal was determined. All of these explain why she was fearless and heroic in the book. Kara's willingness to face the difficult part of her life is one fantastic quality I should apply to my life.

This book didn't only take us through the character's life. Kara tells a lot about her drug experiences and how she got involved. She also tells the negative attributes the drugs contributed to her life. This book is like a warning about the danger of drugs. It teaches a lot of lessons. Also, one could see how drug addicts surrounded her. Keeping the wrong company is the first step to living irresponsibly. All Kara's ex-boyfriends were drug addicts who were once confiscated.

There was one aspect of this book I found incredibly beautiful. It is that Kara's husband's identity was hidden till the latter part of the book. In simplicity, the author's style of writing was excellent.

I didn't encounter any negative aspects in my reading. I enjoyed my reading. The book was professionally edited and well written. I found just a few errors. Hence, I will rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. It was a perfect read for me.

I recommend Psychosis by Shelby Du Plessis to young adults struggling to quit drugs, as they have much to learn from the book. However, the sexual scenes in this book might not be suitable for younger readers.

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[Titus Fuller]

This book seems very informative in giving a person a broader understanding of substance abuse, i would love to read it.

[Ruthwriter]

Every relationship story has some sort of information to pass . The book has taught me some good lessons about relationships. The reviewer has done a great job here, thanks.

[Abu Humairah]

Seems like it entails the journey of a strong lady. I really admire her courage and determination. Great review.

[Ibunyi]

You stated that the author wasn't biased to any particular audience, well, I just needed to hear this only. I like memoirs. I'll make time for this book.

[Wildflowertheorist]

Its weird how things that are bad for us are usually very sweet and good things are quite bitter. Easy to get influenced by the bad company. A great review and an engaging memoir.