A review by jomo_250
Hunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Much better than Book 1 (although you have to read Haunting Adeline to understand this storyline). 

The storyline is brutal, soul destroying and heartbreaking.  Half of the book focuses on sex trafficking with some DARK writing and scenes.  The chapters are graphic and make your heart ache knowing this is some people’s reality.  Probably not a storyline I’ll forget for a while. 

The main characters grow into their own in this book. Addie and Zade becoming much more likable. The smut between them also takes on a MUCH darker vibe.  But you’re glad to hear everyone’s comeuppance. 

Sibby is and will forever be, my favourite. Her and her henchmen are hilarious. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail