A review by sshammyss
Hunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I enjoyed the book overall. This was the first of its kind I read and the spicy scenes were super intense but I already knew that from the first book. The actually story though I think was well written and it has me hooked. One of those I needed to see what was gunna happen next. The reason for 4 stars is because

I was frustrated with how the author ended Claire…her going on about world domination…

I am no author but I feel there was this huge build up then

they blow her men up after they just back away ? Then just kill her like that? I feel like it should have been more of a fight. Maybe Zade losing some men?

still a great book and will recommend to others who like dark smutty books 🫣

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Medical trauma, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Torture, Adult/minor relationship, Gun violence, Self harm, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Body horror, Death, Kidnapping, Violence, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Stalking, Trafficking, Blood, and Rape