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mjdedevis24's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, and Violence
orangeaiya's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexual assault, Blood, Emotional abuse, Incest, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Violence, Confinement, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Torture
auburn_phoenix_15's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It felt like a little bit of a murder mystery in some places and it was definitely a psychological thriller in the majority but the characters and ending was spectacular.
Read this if you have strong stomach and want a little bit of horror/thriller and also mystery but otherwise keep away from this book!
Graphic: Mental illness, Incest, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Murder, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Body horror, Violence, Torture, Sexual assault, Gore, Forced institutionalization, Death, Child death, Blood, and Sexual content
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Alcohol, Confinement, Genocide, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Police brutality, Pedophilia, and Panic attacks/disorders
nogutsnostory's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Vomit, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Incest, Murder, Rape, Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Confinement, and Sexual violence
nerveblockreader's review against another edition
3.5
⭐️: 4/5 spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️, of course it got a little repetitive but still enjoyed reading it
⭐️: Overall plot was engaging, and the rollercoaster of a plot had me coming back for more.
0.25 ⭐️: Enzo’s reaction towards identity theft is 100% over the top. Identity theft just takes a couple daunting phone calls to credit agencies and puts an extra security measure to combat it from happening again. It makes your financial life a tad bit inconvenient, it does not ruin your life because banks protect you against fraudulent transactions nowadays. killing someone over it is not the answer?!?) overall this man is a walking red flag 🚩🚩🚩
0.25 ⭐️: This book is problematic on so many levels. Their relationship, albeit it works, is trauma bond and Sawyer is so broken that forgiveness comes easily. This is my first HD Carlton book and I had high expectations since so many people had high regards for Haunting Adeline. The middle portion is dragged out for way to long and the hot/cold of Enzo and Sawyer’s relationship had me pulling my hair from frustration. The trauma both MCs have endured was glossed over and could have been explored to deeper levels instead of ‘this old man is creepy’ and ‘this lighthouse/island is odd’ sentiments expressed time and time again. Enjoyed the read, wouldn't read again.
Side note:
- Who is Troy and why do we trust him other than being told we can trust him???
- what is up with hooking fingers in the jaw/teeth?? I find this mannerism peculiar and don’t see a reason for its repetitiveness. I can see this happening behind closed doors but on a day to day basis?? I have questions
- Sylvester is coo-coo and demented, what he does is sickening 🤮
- we must protect Simon at all costs
Graphic: Gun violence, Incest, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Death, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Confinement, and Mental illness
anyakdh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Tbh idk this book was average to me I thought I liked dark romance bc I read haunting Adeline and LOVED IT but this one just didn’t do it for me
Graphic: Medical content, Sexual violence, Torture, Mental illness, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Blood, Car accident, Gun violence, Addiction, Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Rape, Sexual content, Death, Incest, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
rza1002's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Incest, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Violence, Blood, Cursing, Torture, Bullying, Child abuse, and Mental illness
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, and Death of parent
icieri's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Graphic: Blood, Death, Mental illness, Sexual content, Car accident, Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexual violence
hq_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
The spicy scenes were not hot. At all. Why does he keep hooking his fingers over her bottom teeth and dragging her about like that?!?! Why does he “grab her jowls”??? JOWLS! So unflattering 😂 This book also romanticises abusive behaviour and sexual assault.
The ghost storyline reveal was what I thought, but the details were horrific. I think HD Carlton is excellent at writing horror/thrillers. I genuinely felt the tension and fear at moments. I genuinely believe that if this were just a thriller and not an erotic romance I would have enjoyed the book so much better!!
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual content, Rape, Body horror, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Blood, Confinement, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Incest, Death, Mental illness, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Alcohol
bedtimesandbooks's review against another edition
- 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
1.0
Graphic: Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Gun violence, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Ableism, Blood, Police brutality, Rape, Incest, Pedophilia, Mental illness, Child abuse, Murder, Violence, Sexual violence, Grief, Emotional abuse, Torture, Gaslighting, and Confinement