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anaiscomtois22's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
mmstfuattdlagg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Spice/Steam: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Relationship: FM
Tropes/Triggers: CSA (off page), murder, torture, mutilation, dismemberment, non/dubcon, secret society, human trafficking, kidnapping, self harm, SA, rape, PTSD, knife play, blood play
Series: Hunting Adeline - Cat and Mouse Universe #3 (second book of the duet)
Synopsis
The trigger warnings are real, this is a much darker book than Haunting Adeline.
Picking up right after the first book, FMC Adeline/Addie Reilly has been abducted. Her captors work for a human trafficking ring and she is being forced to learn her place. She is regarded as a highly coveted possession but that doesn't save her from cruelty.
MMC Zade Meadows is desperately searching for his little mouse, Addie. He is razing the earth for her and leaving countless bodies behind, trying to save her.
How far will someone go to survive and how far will someone go to save their loved ones? The main characters aren't the only one pondering that.
Review
As previously mentioned, there is a lot of darkness and gruesome acts are described in detail. So this is not for the faint of heart. There is a lot of blood and blood play, consensual and non consensual.
Some parts were difficult to read, such as the tragic events and the resulting debilitating trauma. Our main characters absolutely go through it all...but lightness does peek through eventually. It wasn't always my cup of tea but the love story is still there, which will always draw me in. The pure love and devotion, unwavering and ever present.
A lot of loose ends are tied and while it doesn't end on a cliffhanger, per se, it leaves the universe open to so many possibilities. We see the return of Sibby, who is always a crazy delight, and the introduction of some other memorable characters that either have their own books or who will eventually be fleshed out into their own stories. As dark as this book was, I still need to read everything in its universe.
Graphic: Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
skyzein's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
crypticspren's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The writing and character development were extremely well done, and the book felt well paced and the level of detail was tangible. From a writing and quality point of view, this book is excellent. Although I can’t say I enjoyed it. The first half was extremely graphic and it was unsettling at best.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Blood, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Confinement, Drug abuse, Drug use, Stalking, Car accident, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Alcohol
machteldv's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Pedophilia
lifeonasofa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars
CHECK TWS: Extremely dark compared to book 1, heavy focus on trafficking, not for everyone.
I adore the cat & mouse duet. It scratches something in my brain. H D Carlton is a master of bringing darkness to life but simultaneously makes me feel like someone is holding my hand… 🐈⬛
I was super wary going into this since I’d heard it was completely different to book 1 & involved some of my own triggers. But I found it weirdly healing? I like that she didn’t shy away from horrific themes, really testing how long one can remain hopeful. 🩸
I wouldn’t necessarily class this book as a romance, the focus on healing is FAR more prevalent. Highlighting how healing looks different on everyone but how important it is to share that pain was beautifully captured. 🥀
I’m not eloquent enough with words to explain why these books mean so much to me…sooooo
Run, little mouse 🐭
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Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Gore, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Car accident, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
lreadss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Injury/Injury detail
kvylvv's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Stalking, Car accident, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
jo_march_'s review against another edition
This is all too distressing and the warning the reunion is not quick does not motivate me to try and make it through with A.
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Stalking, Car accident, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
solaris_wintergale's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Car accident
Moderate: Body horror, Body shaming, Cursing, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Injury/Injury detail