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morganjablonski_'s review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Child death, Stalking, Torture, Violence, Murder, Child abuse, Slavery, Infidelity, Rape, and Pedophilia
lexkazokas'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
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Murder, and Pedophilia
alyciajstewart's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
All of that being said, I think the author did an exceptional job of creating a morally gray character. Zade is not someone you want to like, but in the end you do start rooting for him because his cause is so just. Addie is the perfect heroin for this type of romance novel. She enjoys being scared and I think is a little bit twisted. Honestly, the novel wouldn't work if she wasn't just a little bit insane. The banter between the two leads is top tier and the spice is definitely high.
I think that this book is a great way for people to explore a darker side of romance without actually putting themselves in danger. I think it's okay to enjoy reading about things that we wouldn't be okay with in real life. I am eagerly anticipating the second book in the duology.
Graphic: Death, Child death, Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Sexual violence, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Gore, Sexism, Body horror, Cannibalism, Confinement, Grief, Child abuse, Classism, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Drug use, Blood, Car accident, Physical abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Trafficking, Violence, Addiction, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, and Rape
tarantulagirl's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Body horror, Blood, Kidnapping, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Sexual content, Stalking, Death, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Alcohol, Gore, Murder, Physical abuse, Torture, and Violence
rosamaria's review against another edition
I read Credence by Penelope Douglas earlier this year, and though that was a shocking read, I ate that book up like it was pork dumplings. I was looking for more books like Credence, and was thus recommended Haunting Adeline by H. D. Carlton.
I am never trusting BookTok ever again. I have given them second chances like a book trope and they disappoint me every time.
THIS IS NOT A ROMANCE BOOK AND SHOULD NEVER BE CONSIDERED ONE. It is a book about a man STALKING a woman and sexually assaulting her. The author essentially condoning Zade’s abuse towards Adeline by making her constantly second guess whether she consented to things, is just awful.
The actual writing is horrible and filled with the most bizarre metaphors and similes I’ve ever read.
The B plot about Adeline attempting to solve her great-grandmother’s murder WAS SO BORING, I had to skim it every time.
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Torture, Death, Gaslighting, Murder, Rape, Sexual content, Stalking, Blood, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Cursing, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Trafficking
Minor: Infidelity
gothicrene's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Sexual assault, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Slavery, Pedophilia, Infidelity, Gun violence, Death, Child abuse, Child death, Violence, Torture, and Kidnapping
heather34'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? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Trafficking, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Infidelity, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Alcohol, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Cannibalism and Car accident
elisem04'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? No
2.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Torture, Trafficking, Pedophilia, Violence, Gun violence, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Rape, Murder, Gore, Emotional abuse, and Blood
Moderate: Murder, Cannibalism, and Kidnapping
Minor: Domestic abuse and Infidelity
madelinequinnee's review against another edition
Graphic: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Torture, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Rape, Stalking, Blood, Death, Physical abuse, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Violence, and Trafficking
honeybeewitched87'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
1.25
Graphic: Sexual content, Cursing, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Trafficking, Sexual assault, Violence, Alcohol, and Stalking
Moderate: Torture, Child death, Death of parent, Drug use, Infidelity, Car accident, Alcoholism, Death, and Kidnapping