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3.73 AVERAGE

adventurous dark medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

The premise of a stalker romance is intriguing, and the author does a good job of building tension between the characters. The writing style is engaging, with a mix of eerie moments and steamy scenes.

However, the story’s darker themes, particularly around consent and manipulation, were uncomfortable at times, which might not sit well with every reader. Some plot points felt overly drawn out, and I found myself wishing for more character depth and emotional development beyond the obsessive dynamic.

Overall, Haunting Adeline is a unique read for fans of darker romance, but it may not be everyone’s cup of tea due to its intense subject matter. Worth reading if you’re looking for something edgy, but be prepared for its heavy themes.
dark mysterious tense medium-paced

I just don't get this book. He's a nice man cause he saves women and children from trafficking, but then does all of that to her. Unconsensual, but it's okay because maybe she wants it after it starts?
I get the want for a dominant man who can treat you like shit but he is a shitty man, he is a bad man. You can't excuse what he does with but look how many people he saves. It's just frustrating to read, and I feel that the author had an idea, which could be good, but executed it very poorly. Like this isn't a man anyone should want. You want this you are going to think being abused and SA'd is okay because he is "dominant". No!! Please don't think zade is a good character, you should be able to read this and know that, if you don't i would seriously recommend help.

Anyway, even the plot is a bit loose, and it ended on a "cliff hanger" and I have the next book to read. But I honestly don't see myself doing that as I almost dnf this book.

Overall, I know it got big on tiktok -please avoid this book and do not read. The fact this book is not classed as dark romance, but was banned?? It was definitely banned for a reason. Just really bad.

tparsons's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH

Dnf, it's just gross
dark medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Great story. From the story's I heard from this book I thought te pace would be quicker. Took a little more time to get me hooked.

But when I was hooked on the story I lived every bit of it. Can't wait to read Hunting Adeline!
challenging dark tense fast-paced
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
dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
dark fast-paced