RELEASE WEEK REVIEW: Tight by Alessandra Torre

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“The word ‘tight’ has twenty two definitions,” and the denotative and connotative meanings of the word explore a plethora of explanations that are dark and devious as well as a positive description of the closest of relationships.

My experience in reading Alessandra Torre’s newest release, Tight, perfectly follows the idea that the multiple meanings of the word bring a bevy of emotions with them, taking me into dark places and also allowing me to understand that the kind of bond that Brett and Riley develop is one that cannot be undone regardless of the situations that occur to break it.

Definition 1 ~ strongly fixed or held

This definition of tight precisely describes the kind of steadfast hold Brett and Riley’s story had over me as I read. As Torre wielded their story and revelations were exposed, my attention could not be swayed. I needed to understand how all of the events that played out fit together and what that meant for the main characters.

When all the pieces of the puzzle started falling into place, my thoughts were then transfixed on the writing itself…the craftsmanship of the storyline and how Torre was able to weave multiple threads together that keep readers guessing until that final reveal.

Definition 2 – difficult to cope with

At times, it was not easy to see how the lines blurred together, which frustrated me because I had a ton of different scenarios playing out in my head, but I couldn’t understand how any of them would work with how the story was progressing, and then when I finally understood the connection, what occurred was hard to wrap my head around and accept.

Those same feelings of unease surround both Brett and Riley throughout the story; Brett due to events of the past and what he’s doing to combat those situations in the present and Riley in terms of the unraveling of clues that don’t fit the persona of the man she willingly gives her body and then her heart to.

Definition 3 – characterized by firmness or strictness in control or application or in attention to details

This is a perfect description of what Brett’s life has turned into since a fateful event that changed every part of who he is and what he does. Control is essential to him but after meeting Riley that commanding presence is drastically altered, mostly for the better, but it still forces Brett to adjust and regroup, leading to more deception.

Alessandra Torre is an author who isn’t afraid to push limits…to take readers to the edge of darkness and then slowly bring them back to a sense of hope…to an understanding that there are evil sides of human nature but if one is willing to fight through abysmal situations and not yield to that malevolence than the end results regardless of the pain will be worth it.

Brett and Riley’s story is a mesmerizing experience. It’s raw, dark, sensual and worth every held breath, perplexed thought, and jumbled up emotion.

Alessandra Torre is a masterful writer who weaves multiple threads of a story together that keep readers guessing until that final reveal. Both books that I’ve read by her have taken me on a tumultuous journey that shredded my mind and my heart, but as soon as she allowed me to understand everything, the path made sense and left me in awe of her brilliance.

I definitely cannot wait for the next crazy read from the devious mind of Alessandra Torre:)

A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 poison apples