Reviews tagging 'Body horror'

Ti ritroverò, Adeline by H.D. Carlton

203 reviews

bekahzabel's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

If there’s one thing I’m absolutely feral for, it’s a redemption arc. 

This was even more heavy and dark than the first, especially within the first 50%. I was thoroughly immersed and on the edge of my seat watching the finale unfold. I’m glad I took a chance on seeing what this duet is all about for myself. Do I think this duet is a must read for everyone? Absolutely not. Check the trigger warnings and be wary, because this is a pitch black disturbing realm that will have you questioning many morals. 

Horror suspense erotica, that’s about how I can sum this duet up. Zade and Addie are reminiscent of The Joker & Harley Quinn in this second installment especially. Psychotic, deranged, sick, and twisted. The cat and mouse duet will be sticking with me for a long time. 

4.5 ⭐️ // 4.5 🌶️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Classism, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Murder, Trafficking, Stalking, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Rape, Body shaming, Abandonment, Death, Gaslighting, Medical content, Toxic relationship, Body horror, Kidnapping, Confinement, Cursing, Gore, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, and Physical abuse

patiencedarf's review against another edition

I didn't think i would ever DNF a book but this is my exception. i read books to have fun and become lost in the words. this just made me feel horrible. i read a brief summary of the book but it doesn't compare to reading it for yourself. i do not recommend and after reading some especially harrowing scenes i needed to cry and hug my boyfriend. as someone who gets extremely invested into series and attaches themselves to the characters' world, i found myself in a dark place where i mistakenly thought i would find an enjoyable book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Body horror, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Murder, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Torture, Trafficking, and Violence

abzoor's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A fantastic sequel which I enjoyed more than the first book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Body horror, Gun violence, Death, Torture, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual violence, Cursing, Physical abuse, Rape, Confinement, Blood, Trafficking, Gore, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Car accident, Child death, and Emotional abuse

acaroline's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Toxic relationship, Body horror, Child death, Death of parent, Slavery, Adult/minor relationship, Cannibalism, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Gore, Blood, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Trafficking, Grief, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Sexual harassment, Mental illness, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Violence

robinmarie's review against another edition

dark

5.0

Part 1 - soul crushing. I had to close the book and walk away numerous times. 
Part 2 - 🤭

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Car accident, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Murder, Trafficking, Rape, Body horror, Body shaming, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Stalking, Torture, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Toxic relationship

readwithames's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

3.0

"Meadows. Our last name is meadows, baby"  HAD ME FOLDING. However, some scenes and diaglonue had me cringing so bad- I was just waiting for this story to end. The pacing in the beginning was well, I felt like. It's when (imo) after Addie is saved the pacing felt rush.

I don't like Zade but I liked his romantic comments more in this book but he's still him. Addie deserves ALL peace. Everyone deserved what was coming to them 🙏

Also, I felt like addie and her mom's relationship never really developed?

but the event where her mom gets shot and her dad is PISSED about it is so... I don't know. I can see why it happened but with the state of their mother/daughter relationship, it felt dramatic for no reason. I understand why because it's still her mom but it just felt.. unprematured. Also, the audacity of her father was just b*tching at them literally THE PEOPLE WHO SAVED THEIR LIVES. Her father was annoying and needed to exit immediately.
 

Despite some of the dark themes and contents, there were scenes that cracked me up like the note from Rio.

I'm glad I'm done with this duology.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Body shaming, Murder, Sexual assault, Body horror, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Trafficking, Torture, Gore, Blood, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Violence

kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Editors. Just. Get some, editors. There were so many terribly written sentences, horrible similes and metaphors, and cringe-worthy moments of dialogue that I had to highlight all of them just to make myself feel as though I wasn’t as crazy as fucking Sibby. Since I powered through book one, I felt duty-bound to read this one and finish the duology but god it was a Herculean effort. The plot of the story is still intriguing, although Adeline’s captivity goes on for a bit longer than I feel is truly necessary. I do love the characters, especially Jay and Sibby. Also, there are a few very sexy one-liners during the sex scenes but even those were made less intriguing and spice-filled because of the multitude of errors throughout.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Car accident, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Child abuse, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Dysphoria, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Vomit, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Body horror, Blood, Child death, Death, Violence, Bullying, Medical trauma, Gore, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Confinement, Medical content, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Rape, and Torture

the_romance_bookie's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Violence, Torture, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Death, Slavery, Rape, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Murder, Blood, Trafficking, and Self harm

There is some serious Knife play, which I think definitely needs a warning.

ajanel98's review against another edition

challenging dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

It took me a while to get through just because of life but once I picked the book up again, I didn’t want to stop. Very dark, sexy, morally confusing a bit. Great book! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Self harm, Slavery, Stalking, Torture, Trafficking, Violence, Blood, Body horror, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Medical content and Medical trauma

Minor: Car accident

rtrotzko's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Stalking, Mental illness, Body horror, Blood, Car accident, Gaslighting, Violence, and Rape