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Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton

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jareadforfilth's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

This book was basically a struggle the whole way through. Is the subject matter dark af and super messed up? Of course, we been knew that so like, no reason to act brand new here. While the whole Stockholm syndrome campaign aspect is not the healthiest of love stories, my problems with this book extend to the basics: storytelling and writing.

The constant back and forth between Adeline and her stalker got old pretty fast and

when she finally and soOoOooo shockingly succumbs and starts falling for him it’s just like… honestly pretty boring? Like I was just so over it by that point. The complete hypocrisy and not-so-lowkey chauvinism of Zade which thankfully is addressed in the book is also so exasperating.

This book is honestly high camp in a lot of ways but I don’t think it was trying to be. It’s super melodramatic in a way that honestly reminded me a lot of anime. Zade as a character is just like, so extreme physically and personality-wise that it just became kind of laughable. Like the book kind of feels like something your h*rny suppressed friend in high school would write lol

To end on a positive note after this mild evisceration, the spice is pretty hot and when it hits it hits for sure! Otherwise it’s just kinda like ok whatever 😂 also the cliffhanger is fun and seems to bode much better for the plot in book 2 than book 1. That said, and I’m so torn about it, I *intend* on reading the second because y’all are all so hype, but we’ll see because this was just not it

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lex123's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.25

4.5 rating out of 5.At first I didn’t love the couple, but as the story progressed. I started to love the characters and the love interest.chapter about the s*x ring were really hard to read, especially when you just read a CnC scene. I can’t wait to read the second book, but first I’m going to read satan’s affair.

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emrosesam's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

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katiefronk's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious 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? Yes

2.5

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wolvenheart's review against another edition

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Poor writing, bad metaphors, poor character development, nonsensical character motivations and on page rape.

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schenanigans's review against another edition

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dark slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

0.25

I knew this book had some bad rep. I obviously knew it was dark romance. My issue is the Q*non conspiracy issues this book is absolutely riddled with.
And this is a re-released, edited version? Did they edit out blood libel? Why does a smut book even have this in it to begin with?

I signed up for the dark romance, the stalker, the dub-con/r*pe, that’s all what I picked this book up for. And it did that well enough...

What in the hells is this plot? A super hot sexy hacker guy best in the world that saves women and children from tr*fficking but also…stalks/r*pes a woman and has a WEIRDLY PLACED DDLG fet!sh?

Every single second of this book spent on this weird politicians and upper class are Devil worshiping p*dophiles conspiracy that tries to paint Zade in a good light…WHY

Firstly, I signed up to read a book about a creepy stalker, don’t endear me to him! I don’t want a little anti-hero boy with a heart of gold, I want a repulsive b*stard!

Secondly, it isn’t even endearing. It’s…it’s f*ckin’ weird. Once the doll thing happened, I just started skipping entire pages that didn’t have smut because I was over it.
Why was the doll there. What did that serve.

I hated 9/10 of this book.
But I will be reading the next one, thank you

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jess_thefacts's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.75

This is a hauntingly atmospheric novel that weaves together elements of mystery and romance with finesse. The author skillfully creates a vivid and immersive world that draws the reader into the shadows of a mysterious past. The central character, Adeline, is compelling and multifaceted, her journey through the intricate plot adding layers of complexity to the narrative. The slow burn of the romance and the atmospheric tension build steadily, creating an enthralling reading experience.

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