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A review by g_monaghan
Hunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
challenging
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Oh christ
This book was better than the first one in terms of dynamic writing, character development and a more well rounded plot, however, it is much darker and an exhausting read, the trigger warnings at the start do not cover the extent of abuse and depravity contained within. I would say the abuse did not need to be that detailed and 50% of it could have been cut out.
I get that the MMC is meant to tow the line between pain and pleasure but CNC is not the one for me personally, I don't think I'll read another book like this due to how dark it was, whilst there were 'good for her' moments when the FMC was getting retribution I can't recommend this book just because of how f*cked up it was
This book was better than the first one in terms of dynamic writing, character development and a more well rounded plot, however, it is much darker and an exhausting read, the trigger warnings at the start do not cover the extent of abuse and depravity contained within. I would say the abuse did not need to be that detailed and 50% of it could have been cut out.
I get that the MMC is meant to tow the line between pain and pleasure but CNC is not the one for me personally, I don't think I'll read another book like this due to how dark it was, whilst there were 'good for her' moments when the FMC was getting retribution I can't recommend this book just because of how f*cked up it was
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Car accident