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A review by crgrace
Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book was great!
Plot: Intriguing and unique. No middle slump! The different development rates of the subplots kept me coming back to it daily and the cliffhanger has me aching to read the next one. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not for everyone. This book is DARK and as far as grey areas go this book goes into the charcoal/ black.
Spice: Carolina Reaper level! Definitely check the trigger warnings (again… DARK). Also a couple ick moment as far as some vocab choices but that’s a personal thing.
Writing: Great moments but also some elements that could be tidied up (many instances of using the same word 2x in one phrase etc.). I listened to the audiobook and the performance was perfection- highly suggest.
Plot: Intriguing and unique. No middle slump! The different development rates of the subplots kept me coming back to it daily and the cliffhanger has me aching to read the next one. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not for everyone. This book is DARK and as far as grey areas go this book goes into the charcoal/ black.
Spice: Carolina Reaper level! Definitely check the trigger warnings (again… DARK). Also a couple ick moment as far as some vocab choices but that’s a personal thing.
Writing: Great moments but also some elements that could be tidied up (many instances of using the same word 2x in one phrase etc.). I listened to the audiobook and the performance was perfection- highly suggest.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Torture, Stalking, and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Sexual violence, and Alcohol