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kassidypf13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Violence, and Stalking
alis143's review against another edition
- 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: Cursing, Rape, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Trafficking, Sexual content, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Death, Torture, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Mental illness, and Physical abuse
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
taylorturnbull's review against another edition
Graphic: Trafficking, Stalking, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Rape, Toxic relationship, Torture, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
denisetnazir's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.5
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Death, Pedophilia, Cannibalism, Child death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Rape, Drug use, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Stalking, and Sexual harassment
Horrible how can people praise Zade?robinmarie's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Death, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence
janai711's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Rape, and Stalking
metalynn'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? It's complicated
1.75
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Stalking, Trafficking, Violence, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Vomit, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Child abuse, Child death, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Car accident, Pedophilia, Rape, Drug use, Hate crime, Mental illness, Murder, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Gaslighting, and Misogyny
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
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