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lilhappyhermit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Gore, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Blood
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, and Trafficking
Minor: Drug use, Pedophilia, and Rape
mikeeelaa's review against another edition
2.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Kidnapping
karly_rose_reads'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
4.75
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.
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
shannonspage's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Blood
Minor: Drug use, Pedophilia, Rape, and Trafficking
catieanason's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.0
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, Abandonment, and Alcohol
kimberlyyyreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
My one main comment with this was why did it have to be so short? Honestly, I would have devoured this book even more if it had been longer especially given the ending with Molly.
(Fun fact: I read this having not finished the second book in the cat and mouse duology and still very much enjoyed it)
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
gee_clev's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
“I will chase away all your nightmares until they grow wary of returning. They will fear me, my little ghost. But you never will.” 👻
Ahhh I’m not screaming m, YOU’RE screaming!
Molly was sold by piece of shit dad for drug money and sent straight into the arms of Francesca. Molly’s only driving force to live is her 1 year old sister. Meet Cage, the man who gives her a new identity and helps her escape — and holy shit!
Molly is the ultimate badass. She disposes of bodies killed by Legion, Z’s sister company taking out local pedos. And, she doesn’t just dispose of bodies. Molly makes them disappear by chopping the bodies and feeding them to her pigs! 🐷
“If you’re asking Him to save you, then I will nail Him onto that fucking cross again. You will be my ruin, but only I will be your savior.”
I am absolutely damn obsessed! H. D. Carlton is Queen and that is all.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
Minor: Gore