A review by viol3ntd3light
Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton

challenging dark reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

 I am in love with this book.

love love love it

There are 2 things stopping it from being a 5 star for me;
1. It makes absolutely no sense that Zade has enough morality to run his vigilante group set on bringing down people that commit sexual assault, and then he literally goes and sexually assaults Addie. The act itself doesn't bother me, I think it just makes him a bit less genuine. The fear element still could have been there without having to force himself on a crying woman..
2. Addie can be so fucking annoying at times. The whole 'oh I hate him, I don't want this but then happily lets him do whatever' got a bit boring after the first time. I wish she was a bit stronger and owned her feelings a bit more.


But those things faded into the background as the book went on. Other than that, I love the issues it raises and the story line and I cannot wait for the next one. 
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