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A review by cblevz
Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Found myself answering “it’s complicated” to each question about this book because that’s exactly what it is- complicated.
Loved the spice level and definitely had moments my jaw was on the floor. Found Adeline’s POV to be much more enjoyable to read as Zade’s was a bit cringy and unrealistic in certain things he said and big punchlines- I audibly laughed when he was trying to be intimidating and said “I have the memory of an elephant”… I think if someone said that to me i’d be on the floor rolling, big scary man or not.
Obviously lots of trigger warnings for this book, but was overall impressed with spice level, plot lines, themes, etc. Just had some issues with a lot of the dialogue/writing from his perspective (which admittedly would be very hard to write).
Loved the spice level and definitely had moments my jaw was on the floor. Found Adeline’s POV to be much more enjoyable to read as Zade’s was a bit cringy and unrealistic in certain things he said and big punchlines- I audibly laughed when he was trying to be intimidating and said “I have the memory of an elephant”… I think if someone said that to me i’d be on the floor rolling, big scary man or not.
Obviously lots of trigger warnings for this book, but was overall impressed with spice level, plot lines, themes, etc. Just had some issues with a lot of the dialogue/writing from his perspective (which admittedly would be very hard to write).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Trafficking, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Confinement, Blood, Violence, Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Sexual assault, Child death, Alcohol, Torture, Stalking, Murder, Gore, and Emotional abuse