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bookshelf20's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I felt the plot was well organized and paced nicely so it didn't feel like anything was dragging, and it didn't feel like things were moving too fast. I felt that the characters were well-described so I knew their personalities and their intentions well.
I loved how depraved and insane the MMC was, he had me on the edge of my seat wanting more of him as the pages went. I loved how intense, protective, and possessive he was of the FMC. I felt like the sign language and mute nature were a great addition to the story that you typically don't get to see with this type of storyline. I loved that the FMC was so innocent and naïve with her brother, but on some level, she was just as depraved as he was with her desires, and he was willing to fulfill every one of her fantasies.
I highly recommend this book, after having read Haunting Adeline and loving it, I was told by others that "Zade walked so Malachi could run." And even though the stories are very different, I do feel like the story lived up to the hype. I enjoyed it very much and can't wait to read more from this author.
Graphic: Incest, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Blood, Sexual assault, Stalking, Torture, and Violence
marieke17's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Stalking, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Abandonment, Blood, Kidnapping, Body horror, Rape, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death of parent, Incest, Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Hate crime, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence
huitthuitt's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Malachi had so much control over Olivia to the point where (in my opinion) Olivia wouldn’t have testified against him if she truly “loves” him.
Graphic: Drug abuse, Stalking, Physical abuse, and Incest
devsreadsnrambles's review
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
If you choose to read this, READ THE CONTENT WARNINGS.
On to my actual review-
That being said, I really did enjoy reading this twisted little book.
Graphic: Violence, Physical abuse, Body horror, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Blood, Cursing, Torture, Sexual content, Confinement, Emotional abuse, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Kidnapping
kasara_elisa's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Kidnapping, Blood, Torture, Sexual content, Gore, and Violence
alijaywat's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Check your triggers warning for the love of god
Graphic: Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Incest, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Murder, Stalking, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Rape, and Physical abuse
cheeserue's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
This book was an absolute rollercoaster. It's one of the more disturbing stories I've read.
I'll gloss over the fact that they fucked raw-dog on top of their fathers beeding out body and then at the end her father (for some unknown and unwritten reason) completely flipped his script and was okay with his daughter running away from her wedding with her brother.
“Go,” Dad says, kissing my cheek. “We’ll deal with them. Be happy, angel."
Like WHAT THE FUCK?!
That ending was absolutely horrible. It felt rushed, like they were tired of writing and wanted to wrap it up.
Graphic: Blood, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Incest, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Stalking, Torture, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Abandonment, Death of parent, and Addiction
howboutjane's review
- 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
5.0
I f'kin inhaled this book. Leigh pushed the limits of dark + taboo with this novella. It is deranged and twisted. Nothing about what happened in this book is okay. But it was also beautiful and raw and had me bawling like a child by the end of it.
This is not feel good or cozy. It's heavy smut with taboo kinks and fetishes. If you're one of those people that like to skip trigger warnings...Don't. Do not set yourself back years of growth + recovery because you wanted to f'ck around + find out. If you've read the synopsis, trigger warnings, took time to reflect and think you can handle it then buckle up and get ready for the darkest ride of your life. Malachi is THAT psycho.
"Run Little Stranger" 😈
Graphic: Mental illness, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Blood, Physical abuse, Drug use, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Violence, Cursing, Murder, Rape, and Sexual content
Minor: Pregnancy, Child abuse, and Death of parent
hannaspages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I was told that Malachi was a Zade dupe but he is giving schizophrenia/ an autistic joker vibe instead.
Some of the scenes really threw me for a loop though,
I would say that this book is more like ‘The Dare’ and not Haunting Adeline, it’s definitely heavy on the kinks.
Some of the scenes don’t make sense as well, like the end
The 2 stars I gave are for the narrators because they were actually good, but the story lacked plot.
Graphic: Murder, Physical abuse, Addiction, Alcohol, Kidnapping, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Rape, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Incest, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Stalking, Blood, and Violence
poupimali's review
- 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
4.5
Obviously taboo af.
The development of the FMC was a bit inconsistent. Like she switched to a sweet girl to a most devious person than her brother. It was a bit odd.
But that’s okay. You have the right to be perfectly f*cked up with Malachi as a "brother".
This book is right on top of my « WTF AM I READING? » shelf.
I loved the audiobook!
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Emotional abuse, Stalking, Blood, Physical abuse, and Sexual violence
Minor: Child abuse