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A review by meemoomeemootm
Hunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This book is challenging, and I truly did not enjoy reading the content it held, though I did for the sake of finishing out their story. I realize not everyone heals from trauma the same way, but I didn’t love how the protagonist was forced to heal from hers. All in all, I think the first is much better. For me, this was triggering beyond belief and brought more sadness than enjoyment; I am grateful the author is adamant about warnings because it’s needed. Also - knife play, not my thing, so that added to my dislike. And the fact that most of the kidnappers were Latino or described to be, pretty offensive.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Trafficking, and Murder
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Racism