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Where's Molly by H.D. Carlton

19 reviews

sierrabowers's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

This was a great spin off to Haunting Adeline. I think if you liked the cat and mouse duo! It continues the story in a different way and gives you some closure to Mollys story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Blood, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Death, Gore, Kidnapping, Alcoholism, Cursing, Alcohol, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Drug use, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Violence, Death of parent, Drug abuse, and Gun violence

stephc21's review against another edition

dark emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

I loved this.

To start, let me say if you haven't read the Cat and Mouse duet I just don't think this will hit so much. But if you have then this is a must read. The duet gives depth to Molly's book and context to her harsh life which helps you feel instantly connected to her story despite her not even featuring as an on page characters in the duet.

I was so happy to hear we would get to learn more about Molly and I think this novella was a great way for her story to be shown. It was addictive and quick to read. The previous books meant we had an idea of what she'd been through and we could avoid reliving the more traumatic parts of Hunting Adeline. I loved Molly and the 'good for her vibes' of the story. Overall and easier read considering the dark topics covered, with a good amount of focus on Molly, her life and healing. Plus the added spice and sweetness of her relationship with Cage.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood

Moderate: Kidnapping, Violence, Child abuse, Rape, Trafficking, and Death

Minor: Drug abuse, Alcoholism, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, and Incest

bookishbyjennaavh's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

2.25

 
Like a 2.05
I think I have realized that these type of dark romance MMCs are not for me.
I liked Molly more than I liked Adeline.
Molly had a lot of grit to her and really tried hard to put down boundaries (even tho some men said no)
Her story and character growth was nice though! I think that’s why I even gave it just over a 2.
I really resonated a lot with Molly and how she sees herself, as broken and damaged and not worth loving.

This book has so many trigger warnings it’s a long ass grocery list. I suggest preparing yourself cause it gets uncomfortable. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Trafficking, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Murder, Addiction, Blood, Cannibalism, Child death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Incest, Death, Alcoholism, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Pedophilia, Rape, and Toxic relationship

booksofautumn's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Over all I loved this book. I read it so fast and it was great at getting me out of my reading slump. The pacing was great until the end. The end felt very rushed. I would’ve rated it five stars if the pacing was a little more balanced. I will say though, this is definitely a dark romance. You need to read all of the trigger warnings before picking the book up. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a true dark romance with a toxic relationship at the center and suspense throughout with a balanced portion of spice

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Stalking, Trafficking, Abandonment, Drug abuse, Murder, Violence, Addiction, Kidnapping, Drug use, Incest, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Blood, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence

rchulin1's review against another edition

dark emotional sad 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

3.5

I enjoyed this book I just felt like it could have been longer and there could have been more romantic not smutty scenes with her and Cage I like the character well enough and the flashbacks were oh so interesting but it went from flashbacks to smut back to back to back to the end 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Animal cruelty, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Trafficking, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

hannahjones27's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

Okay, the fact that I read this in a day?? I couldn’t put it down. AMAZING. I loved the story and I love being back in this world 😂 I miss Zade and Addie. But cage?!? Yes, please. 

Also, the last line in this book?!? WHAT. Ugh I can’t wait to read more from H.D. Carlton 🥹

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Incest, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Trafficking, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Murder, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts

mackenzienewland's review against another edition

dark 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Rape, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Trafficking, Death, Violence, Pedophilia, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Blood, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Murder, Drug abuse, and Domestic abuse

bookishonyx's review against another edition

dark emotional funny 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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Gaslighting, Gore, Blood, Kidnapping, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Rape, and Stalking

sdaley08's review against another edition

challenging dark hopeful inspiring reflective 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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Trafficking, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Gore, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Drug use, Stalking, Violence, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Confinement, and Addiction

abrielleemory's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I didn’t really have any expectations going into it. I loved Haunting Adeline, wasn’t a fan of Hunting Adeline or Does It Hurt? But, I wanted to give it a shot. 

Cage appeared back in her life too conveniently. I personally think she should’ve left Layla alone because that’s a lot of trauma. Also, is she going to stop the pig feeding stuff if Layla hangs out more?

And the whole jump to Zade at the end was a cheap, fast ending. It didn’t give me any closure or want to read the next book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Alcoholism, Rape, Physical abuse, Blood, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Trafficking, Murder, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Drug abuse, and Gore