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Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
0.5
๐ป.๐พ: Make sure to read the authorโs warning before diving in!
โ ๏ธ - If youโre a fan of this book, then definitely skip my review. Itโs not going to be what you want to hear.
๐ญAbsolutely Terrible
Haunting Adeline was a huge disappointment which had the potential to be a dark and gripping story, but unfortunately, it fell flat in almost every aspect and it turned out to be a total waste of time. The plot, which revolves around a stalker romance, wasn't intense or excitingโit was just plain disturbing.
The characters were underdeveloped, with the main protagonist, Adeline, lacking depth and relatability.
When diving into a dark romance, you usually expect some depth and intense themes, like drugs or death, to give the story a serious edge. Instead, this book throws in a goofy hacker vigilante stalker and an insufferable heroine, calling itself a dark romance. Itโs really just a joke.
The central storyline revolves around Adeline, a young woman who becomes the target of a stalker, Zade. The relationship dynamic between the two characters is deeply unsettling, and while dark romance often pushes boundaries, the portrayal here crosses into uncomfortable and problematic territory. The concept of romanticizing stalking and non-consensual behavior is not only disturbing but also detracts from any emotional depth the story might have had.
The writing dragged on with way too much unnecessary description, making the story feel slow and boring. The romantic parts? Awkward and uncomfortable, to say the least. Instead of feeling any chemistry or tension, it just left me cringing.
The book tried to tackle dark themes like obsession, but it completely missed the mark. It ended up feeling more exploitative than anything else, and I kept wondering why I was even reading it.
Adeline was incredibly frustrating. She came across as so clueless and childish and fucking dumb that it felt like a personal insult. I never meet women like this in real lifeโwomen who act so irrationally and immaturely.
Itโs disheartening and insulting to see female characters written this wayโcompletely lacking in logic or maturity. We need to see more respect in the portrayal of women in literature, with characters that feel authentic and well-rounded.
Zade was just awful. I seriously feel like there's some joke I'm missingโpeople actually like this guy? Heโs so pathetic. Heโs constantly hyping himself up in his inner monologue, acting like he's some tough guy. His โthingโ is killing sex traffickers and making it his hobby, which he uses to stroke his ego. But then, heโs casually stalking and assaulting a girl in his spare time, completely without remorse. Itโs beyond messed up.
Zade is the epitome of double standards and hypocrisy!
The most infuriating and ironic part is that Mr. Savior, the so-called hero who canโt stand to see innocent kids being abused by powerful men and supposedly saves them, ends up RAPING the main character with gun!!
Are you kidding me? How does the author not see the problem here? You canโt have him be this so-called savior for rape survivors and then turn around and rape the main character!
Overall, Haunting Adeline was a major letdown. I honestly regret spending my time on it, and I wouldnโt recommend it to anyone. If you're looking for a good dark romance or thriller, skip this one.
๐.๐ Not sure if I am going to read the Hunting Adeline!
๐ธ๐ด๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐: โญ
๐ธ๐ฎ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐: 3.96 (544354)
๐ธ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐: Romance, Thriller, Suspense, Erotic literature, Gothic fiction
๐ธ๐บ๐๐๐๐: ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
๐ธ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐: Cat and Mouse Duet (Book 1)
๐ธ๐น๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: NO!
I skimmed through 85% of the book because I don't DNF. If youโre thinking about picking this up, save yourself the time and avoid it.
๐ธ ๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐:
โWhen you make someone fall in love with the darkest parts of you, thereโs nothing you can do that will scare them away. They will be yours forever because they already love all the fucked up bits and pieces of you.โ
โBaby, you rule the fucking kingdom, and I will gladly bow to you.โ
โLove is an enigma, and it's redefined every time someone says it.โ
โSometimes the happiest people are the saddest,โ
โIf itโs real, then Iโve chased you across time and space, and youโve never been able to get away.โ
โI guess I wanted to see roses all over your house, too. Maybe because you feel like home.โ
โ ๏ธ - If youโre a fan of this book, then definitely skip my review. Itโs not going to be what you want to hear.
๐ญAbsolutely Terrible
Haunting Adeline was a huge disappointment which had the potential to be a dark and gripping story, but unfortunately, it fell flat in almost every aspect and it turned out to be a total waste of time. The plot, which revolves around a stalker romance, wasn't intense or excitingโit was just plain disturbing.
The characters were underdeveloped, with the main protagonist, Adeline, lacking depth and relatability.
When diving into a dark romance, you usually expect some depth and intense themes, like drugs or death, to give the story a serious edge. Instead, this book throws in a goofy hacker vigilante stalker and an insufferable heroine, calling itself a dark romance. Itโs really just a joke.
The central storyline revolves around Adeline, a young woman who becomes the target of a stalker, Zade. The relationship dynamic between the two characters is deeply unsettling, and while dark romance often pushes boundaries, the portrayal here crosses into uncomfortable and problematic territory. The concept of romanticizing stalking and non-consensual behavior is not only disturbing but also detracts from any emotional depth the story might have had.
The writing dragged on with way too much unnecessary description, making the story feel slow and boring. The romantic parts? Awkward and uncomfortable, to say the least. Instead of feeling any chemistry or tension, it just left me cringing.
The book tried to tackle dark themes like obsession, but it completely missed the mark. It ended up feeling more exploitative than anything else, and I kept wondering why I was even reading it.
Adeline was incredibly frustrating. She came across as so clueless and childish and fucking dumb that it felt like a personal insult. I never meet women like this in real lifeโwomen who act so irrationally and immaturely.
Itโs disheartening and insulting to see female characters written this wayโcompletely lacking in logic or maturity. We need to see more respect in the portrayal of women in literature, with characters that feel authentic and well-rounded.
Zade was just awful. I seriously feel like there's some joke I'm missingโpeople actually like this guy? Heโs so pathetic. Heโs constantly hyping himself up in his inner monologue, acting like he's some tough guy. His โthingโ is killing sex traffickers and making it his hobby, which he uses to stroke his ego. But then, heโs casually stalking and assaulting a girl in his spare time, completely without remorse. Itโs beyond messed up.
Zade is the epitome of double standards and hypocrisy!
The most infuriating and ironic part is that Mr. Savior, the so-called hero who canโt stand to see innocent kids being abused by powerful men and supposedly saves them, ends up RAPING the main character with gun!!
Are you kidding me? How does the author not see the problem here? You canโt have him be this so-called savior for rape survivors and then turn around and rape the main character!
Overall, Haunting Adeline was a major letdown. I honestly regret spending my time on it, and I wouldnโt recommend it to anyone. If you're looking for a good dark romance or thriller, skip this one.
๐.๐ Not sure if I am going to read the Hunting Adeline!
๐ธ๐ด๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐: โญ
๐ธ๐ฎ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐: 3.96 (544354)
๐ธ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐: Romance, Thriller, Suspense, Erotic literature, Gothic fiction
๐ธ๐บ๐๐๐๐: ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
๐ธ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐: Cat and Mouse Duet (Book 1)
๐ธ๐น๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐: NO!
I skimmed through 85% of the book because I don't DNF. If youโre thinking about picking this up, save yourself the time and avoid it.
๐ธ ๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐:
โWhen you make someone fall in love with the darkest parts of you, thereโs nothing you can do that will scare them away. They will be yours forever because they already love all the fucked up bits and pieces of you.โ
โBaby, you rule the fucking kingdom, and I will gladly bow to you.โ
โLove is an enigma, and it's redefined every time someone says it.โ
โSometimes the happiest people are the saddest,โ
โIf itโs real, then Iโve chased you across time and space, and youโve never been able to get away.โ
โI guess I wanted to see roses all over your house, too. Maybe because you feel like home.โ