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A review by grettypop
Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Adeline moves into her recently deceased grandmother's house. During the renovation, she finds the journals of her great grandmother, Gigi, who led quite the interesting double-life. You see, Gigi had a stalker. A stalked she slowly fell in love with. A stalker she was ready to leave her husband for... Until one day she was murdered. Her murder was never solved, and over the years, the case went completely cold.
While Addie tries to figure out her great-grandmother's story, she comes face to face with the realization that history is repeating itself. Addie has her own stalker. A man who watches her at night. Follows her every move. A man who can come in and out of her house without being detected, leaving behind nothing but a single rose. But how long is watching enough? How long until he makes his move?
The haunting story of Adeline is so incredibly intriguing! It's hot, suspenseful, spicy, and leaves you questioning the line between good and bad.
Now I will say, Gigi's murderer is pretty obvious in my opinion. There's also lot of plot holes, like what kind of author is Addie? Any backstory on her friendship with Daya? Z's back story? We don't really find out much beyond the obsession, sexual tension, and Z's daytime "job".
The book is still incredibly engaging, and I can't wait to read on!
(I liked it so much, I'm not even going to knock a star down for the whole stalking between the lifetimes, destined star-crossed lovers comments....)
While Addie tries to figure out her great-grandmother's story, she comes face to face with the realization that history is repeating itself. Addie has her own stalker. A man who watches her at night. Follows her every move. A man who can come in and out of her house without being detected, leaving behind nothing but a single rose. But how long is watching enough? How long until he makes his move?
The haunting story of Adeline is so incredibly intriguing! It's hot, suspenseful, spicy, and leaves you questioning the line between good and bad.
Now I will say, Gigi's murderer is pretty obvious in my opinion. There's also lot of plot holes, like what kind of author is Addie? Any backstory on her friendship with Daya? Z's back story? We don't really find out much beyond the obsession, sexual tension, and Z's daytime "job".
The book is still incredibly engaging, and I can't wait to read on!
(I liked it so much, I'm not even going to knock a star down for the whole stalking between the lifetimes, destined star-crossed lovers comments....)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, and Murder
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship