A review by jules44
Hunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.25

This is absolutely not for everyone but if you’re into taboo, dark romance, and murder kinks, this will satisfy an itch you didn’t know need scratching. The writing was elevated compared to the first book, but still fan fiction-esque giving ao3 roots vibes. This story is wild from beginning to end and the characters, though horrible disgusting human beings, really pull at your heart strings. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Murder, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Blood, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Confinement

Moderate: Cursing, Stalking, Sexism, Torture, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis