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Where's Molly by H.D. Carlton

38 reviews

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

elinandi's review against another edition

dark tense

• 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Murder, Kidnapping, Rape, Trafficking, and Sexual violence

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

lethridge's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

• 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

“At one point in our lives, we don’t know our soulmates at all. But that doesn’t make them any less of one. Sometimes… sometimes you just know.”

H.D. Carlton does it AGAIN. She’s the queen of dark romance. It is suggested to read Haunting/Hunting Adeline and Satan’s Affair first to really understand Molly’s past trauma. I devoured this dark romance, second chance book in one sitting. I highly recommend all of her books, but check the trigger warnings prior if you have any. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Sexual content, and Grief

Minor: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, Drug abuse, Grief, Murder, Addiction, Death of parent, Trafficking, Child abuse, and Adult/minor relationship

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

catieanason's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Trafficking, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Abandonment, Addiction, Blood, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Rape

kimberlyyyreads's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad tense

• 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

She was a good one! I liked both Molly and Gage, they're both super strong and complex characters. I'm glad that Carlton decided to write their book because it ate for sure.

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) 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Body horror, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Blood, and Sexual content

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Trafficking, Drug abuse, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, and Drug use