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57 reviews

Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I had to ignore some blaring issues in the book for the sake of pushing through. I hated that the romance starts after the male lead sexually assaulted the female lead. If you choose to look past this and read the rest of the book, and you’re into dark romance, I can see why someone would enjoy it.

The book itself isn’t bad. Well written even. I found myself captivated by the actual story and character development, but the problematic theme of assault was really making me want to put the book down. 

Overall, real the content warning before picking it up. I’m giving 4/5 for the story, though if I was rating based on my preference alone it would be a 2/5 at best.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Murder, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Dear Miss Cushman by Paula Martinac

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

4.0

Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Babel by R.F. Kuang

dark emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Gabe Cole Novoa

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

5.0

Trinity: A Novel by Tom DeLonge

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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? N/A

5.0

Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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? N/A

4.5

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0