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Where's Molly by H.D. Carlton

52 reviews

britny17x's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Drug use, Sexual assault, Violence, Death, Sexual violence, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, Child abuse, Gore, Incest, Physical abuse, Drug abuse, Grief, and Sexual content

luna_lovelace's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

3.0

When I began reading about Molly, I was taken aback by

the gruesome way in which she made people disappear with pigs.

However, as I delved deeper into her backstory, I began to understand how she ended up doing that sort of job and resorting to such tactics. 

It was heart-wrenching to read about how Molly had

to make the agonizing decision to give up her sister for adoption, but I believe it was the right choice to give her a chance at a 'normal' life.

 

Molly and Cage are two of the most lovable characters. Molly, in particular, underwent a remarkable transformation as a character.

She had endured life-altering experiences that would have left anyone guarded and closed off to others. Nevertheless, Cage proved to be dependable and supportive, and Molly developed complete trust in him over time.

One thing to bear in mind is that the book has trigger warnings that should not be taken lightly.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Vomit, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Sexual content, Grief, Emotional abuse, Death, Rape, Drug use, Murder, Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, Torture, Sexual violence, Drug abuse, Death of parent, Child abuse, Violence, Sexual assault, and Confinement

mellisatri's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Incest, Kidnapping, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, Gore, Sexual assault, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Blood, Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Police brutality, Rape, Sexism, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Body horror, Death, Grief, Misogyny, Murder, Pedophilia, Violence, Drug abuse, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Sexual content, Stalking, Sexual violence, and Slavery

All the trigger warnings

brookes_booknook's review against another edition

challenging dark sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I really enjoyed this book. I have wanted to know about Molly since Addy found her hidden journal! 

I loved seeing that she overcame what she went through with both her family and with Francesca. Not only did she escape and over come but she found a way to help rid the world of the worst people there are. 

She is strong and a baddie and not someone to underestimate. 

Cage being just what she needs and showing her that he wants to know the real her and show what love and affection looks like was the sweetest. I am also glad that he showed her he wasn’t going anywhere and didn’t let her run from him just because she didn’t think she deserved it. 

The ending was perfect. I loved she got to get the chance to talk to Layla and be around her without having to seem like a stranger. 

5/5⭐️’s

3.75🌶️’s

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Death

Minor: Incest

averirachel's review against another edition

dark emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

The story of Molly felt a bit forced. Like the author WANTED to write a story about her and crafted one around it. Wasn’t impressed, tbh.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Trafficking, Violence, Drug use, Gore, Murder, Abandonment, Child abuse, Body horror, Physical abuse, Blood, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, and Torture

vreyna20_2004's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I didn’t enjoy Haunting Adeline but enjoyed Hunting Adeline a bit more because it showed Adeline being badass. Why am I saying this? Well, I love badass women who can fight back. So, Molly became one of my favorite characters H.D Carlton has written. Just like Adeline, I was rooting for Molly to make it and she did. And I LOVED Cage. He seemed like a softer version of Enzo, and I LOVE Enzo. Jesus Christ, I love Cage and how upset he got when Molly came back but instead, he just forced himself into her life but not like a stalker (*cough* Zade *cough*) because he just says that he wants to watch a movie with her just because he wants to be with her, and I liked how Molly just accepts it begrudgingly. And how he encouraged Molly to talk to her sister and how Layla didn’t push her away. I was crying, it was that sweet. I also enjoyed how Cage had a reason why he helps people unlike Zade who just does it because he can. But I enjoyed the ending where Addie and Zade make an appearance (despite me not enjoying their book that much) but reading how Addie had a tattoo for Molly because she saved Addie when she got trafficked because of her journal and that made me tear up. It wasn’t dark compared to the Cat & Mouse duet, but it was still dark, and I enjoyed it. It’s right under Does It Hurt? Oh and the thing that H.D Carlton is known for, the spicy scenes. I blushed at the things Cage said during the scenes like my mouth was on the floor. Oh my God H.D Carlton CAN write sex scenes. I’m down bad for Cage just like Enzo. You don’t know how much I need a man like them. Please read this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, and Sexual content

Moderate: Rape and Addiction

sex trafficking

demonqueencc's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• 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

NOT THE CLIFFHANGER OH MY GOD. This is so good and so cathartic after reading the Cat and Mouse Duet and having so much love for Molly. She deserved the story she was given in this novella and it was amazing—goodbye

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, Torture, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Slavery, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Trafficking, Stalking, Confinement, Cursing, Gore, Gun violence, Incest, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Drug abuse, and Mental illness

jwilliamson857's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood and Death

Moderate: Trafficking

Minor: Rape

dottienic123's review

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Trafficking, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Suicide attempt, Blood, Sexual content, Violence, Death, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, and Rape

karly_rose_reads's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• 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

4.75

Have you read the Cat & Mouse duet by H.D. Carlton? If not, I highly recommend reading it before this novella for the best reading experience. Already read it or don't want to? Well, let's get into my FEEELLINNNGSSSSS 🖤🖤🖤

But first, I'd like to set the stage of this chaotic review with a fav quote:

"She escaped me once, and I let her. I won't allow it a second time."

When I heard H.D. Carlton was releasing a spin-off novella to tell Molly's story, I could not contain my excitement. Her small but impactful "role" in the Cat & Mouse duet as the writer of the journal that practically saved Adeline left me wanting more. If you're expecting heavy overlap with the Cat & Mouse duet, please don't—there's little to none besides the extended epilogue. This novella is most similar to the vibe of Satan's Affair (Sibby's novella): a fast-paced, spicy, dark novella.

Given the shirtless male on the cover (HeLlO MMC) and style of teaser posts H.D. Carlton put out leading up to this release, I expected this novella to be relatively romance heavy but dark nonetheless (I was right 😌). I was very concerned this would have graphic SA scenes given Hunting Adeline, but, after reading the content warnings I was relieved to know that wasn't the case.

Where's Molly reveals missing details of Molly Devereaux from the Cat & Mouse duet—

• What led her to the same room as Adeline
• What kept her alive during her time there
• Where she is now
• But, more importantly, who she is now

It is told in 1st person, dual POV and contains a past and present timeline. Molly was dealt a sh*t hand in life, to be frank, but has a fire to her that has helped her to survive monstrous hardships. She is trying to live a quiet off-grid life...but someone from her past has other plans.

The MMC in this novella is, in short, yummy: protective, possessive, and obsessive. If you're not into that, you may want to skip out on this novella. However, you may fall in love with his mom (so you may want to stick around). I will admit, I couldn't give this a true 5/5 because of some of the spice scenes that felt consensually grey (similar to the Cat & Mouse duet). I know it will make other readers uncomfortable.

For a novella, this was a great story with a satisfying ending. As always, please read content warnings before going into a dark romance.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Death, Blood, and Murder

Minor: Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, Addiction, Child abuse, Death of parent, Incest, Pedophilia, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Torture, Child death, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Kidnapping, Confinement, and Drug use