COPYCAT is a story about how far obsession will drive someone. It's disturbing to see how mental illness can cause a person to repeat mistakes without realizing it. Athor Kimberla Lawson Roby writes about an author whose newest book inspires a fan to go over the deep end. Throughout the novel different people see the obvious obsession this fan has but it does not immediately become obvious to the author.

Simone Phillips is thrilled when she meets successful author Traci Calloway Cole. Simone becomes obsessed with Traci, to the point where she begins to copy everything about Traci -- from her hairstyle, clothing, furniture styles down to the same type of car. As the story unfolds you become aware of the Simone's past obsessions. Eventually, Simone's obsession results in financial burdens that nearly cripple the woman. When her past is revealed Simone still does not see what the issue is -- which I find quite disturbing.

The author at the center of Simone's obsession knows deep down this devotion is not healthy, but Traci also thinks she's doing what is best for Simone. Roby does an impressive job of presenting mental illness and the depths at which many people will go for love, even if that love flares into something dangerous.

Book Summary

From the New York Times bestselling author who "writes with high-octane levels of emotion" (USA Today).

Befriending Traci Calloway Cole is the best thing Simone Phillips has ever done. Traci is the kind of woman Simone wants to be-in every way possible. She begins copying her role model. Not because she wants to be Traci. She just wants to be exactly like Traci.

Traci doesn't worry, though. She knows Simone doesn't mean any harm and that her mimicry is only sincere admiration. Until she discovers how far Simone's obsession has gone.

It is then that Simone's entire world begins unraveling, and dreadful secrets from her past are exposed with no warning. Secrets that she'll do almost anything to protect.

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