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managermochi · 9 months

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I read Haunting Adeline so you don't have to

Like they always say, don’t judge a book by it’s cover.

I don’t know where to start. SO I guess it’s better where did I get this book. One day, Mochi was scrolling through TikTok and saw a book recommendation called Haunting Adeline. Being curios that she is, she thought it’s a dark mystery book, what she didn’t know it’s a heavy dark twisted book.

As you may know, the ratings I gave is 2.1 stars out of 5. Yes, it’s a low rating I have nothing against the author, it’s just I don’t know why she did that to the FML. I know there were trigger warnings but she didn’t say the OTHER trigger warnings.

But let’s start off, first on how beautiful the book cover is because tbh, it is AMAZING. I can’t believe that I fell for it, because at first glance you’ll thought “Oh it’s a mystery fantasy book” But then when you read the Prologue. I never closed a book so fast in my entire life. AND the FML knows someone is stalking her yet she acted like she can handle it on her own. She even threatened him even though she knew the risks. And what are the risks? Oh just daily stalking, breaking in, SA. Yes, you read that right. And it’s not just that, there’s much worse than that.

What’s worse in that is the readers of this book (YES THE READERS) couldn’t understand the book clearly talks about the FML having a Stockholm Syndrome. AND THEY TOLERATE ZADE’S ACTION BECAUSE HE IS HOT? I am sorry. I know I simp for hot villain characters but I will NOT GO THERE. (I ain’t doing Stockholm Syndrome shits. I have standards).

Though it is a great read, but there are some parts that is eerily disturbing and creepy. And I couldn’t even comprehend the gun scene. Like have you guys not watched that episode of Grey’s Anatomy where the teen girl put a gun in her coochie and it went off?? I personally find that disturbing. Even though I enjoy gory movies. But romanticizing it?

Honestly, I would give this a 5 stars if the FML fights back and tries to straighten her mind but it’s completely clear that she is being manipulated, gaslighted, and used by the ML. And it’s not dark romance, it is dark erotica. THERE;S DIFFERENCE WITH DARK ROMANCE AND DARK EROTICA. But yeah. I read the Haunting Adeline so you don’t have to.

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managermochi · 1 year

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To Hate Adam Connors || Book Review

To start off, I wanna say how good this book was. I relate to Lucy Meyer so much, for having daddy issues, for being scared to open up her heart to anyone or any guy she meets. However, I couldn’t help but question all of the characters moves.

I am going to rate this book a solid 8.5 out of 10 but on Goodreads, a solid 5/5. I have so many words to say about this book. I first wanna start, with how Lucy started her visions and beliefs towards love (Spoiler Alert!!).

“Here, I’ll say it again: I genuinely believe in love. I know all about its magic. Good and bad. I know the world seems bigger when you’re drunk on love. I know it mends broken hearts, makes you deliriously happy, excited, hopeful…terrified, sick…a whole list of things that make this complicated world we are living in a better place.”

Those words hits me in the spot. The way Lucy said what she believes is so relatable, I mean who wouldn’t? The girl got dumped over and over again and she thinks it’s a family curse, but I knew as she said those words, I know she is wrapping her heart with some thick covers so she won’t fall or be broken again by some stupid guy. Who wants to cry and be broken because of some stupid guy anyway?

But let’s talk about how she constantly, climbed over the walls, and continue to have this love-hate relationship with the male lead-yes, Adam fucking Connors (Ain’t gonna lie, I imagined Adam Connors as a Magic Mike Dancer) and his little son Aiden, ugh… such a cutie!

Also, didn’t realize that she and Olive are friends, but do remind me to read To Love Jason Thorn. Anyways, what really makes this book great is that I quoted a lot of Taylor Swift songs, (yes—your gurl is a Swiftie!)

And one song that describes Lucy is You’re On Your Own Kid. Ever since she was little, she was abandoned by her mom because her mom didn’t received love and it’s just cruel—and that is a generational trauma there. Started from her grandmother, passed down to her mom and to her. Which came to the point she thinks she’s cursed which she isn’t, she just believed that because she’s scared of repeating the same mistakes her mother and grandmother did. And honestly, no surprise that she has daddy and mommy issues.

Lucy wasn’t a beastly type of girl, she was so broken, not from her ex but from her own blood, her own family who practically ignored her for her whole life, and thankfully! She met Olive, and if weren’t for Olive, she’ll continue to be alone. (We do need a best friend like Olive, but eh I have my whole Greentroville peeps!)

Adam Connors on the other hand—he has every rights to be mad to his ex wife and his parents. It’s so cruel that his parents “mistakes” were passed to him and was expected to be erased by him because he is a nepotism child. Plus, I am so mad when he got into showbiz, like people, have you seen the harsh words of the internet? It’s a good thing that this is only fictional characters. Still, I feel so sorry for him to carry this burden around his shoulders, raising his son all alone, and his ex wife, demanding popularity and fame and using his son as a way to have a role. (Big red flag!!!)

Though, kudos to him—he still finds a way to spend time with his son, and not only that he spent his time, healing Lucy’s heart with all of his teasing's and stuff. Can we also talk about how he calls her sweetheart, baby, honey. ESPECIALLY WHEN SHE IS MAD! He didn’t hesitate to hug her and calm her down even tho they started off with a wrong foot. But I know to myself, Lucy is falling for him and she’s just scared to admit, I was like—gurl, accept it, he is the first gut, probably the last guy who will accept you and say “Fuck your curse, I will marry you and love you till the day I die” (Please, I want an Adam Connors in my life.

But let’s all be honest, even tho they ended up together (SPOILERS!!!!!) there will be a point where Lucy’s gonna doubt and have second guesses. Because, Lucy Meyer was a victim of love, different kinds of love, yes Adam may healed her heart but the trauma and fear won’t easily go away.

Hence the line

"Because if I fall in love with him, I won't survive the fall."

INTERNAL SCREAMING ANC CRYING

WHY DO I RELATE SO MUCH? Cause every fucking guy I met, has these motives and leaves me hanging on a very thin line of thread. So, yes I relate to Lucy Meyer so fucking much.

And how could I forget Adam’s assurance? He admitted to himself, the second he saw Lucy fight for herself, he fell in love. He fell first but she fell harder (brb I’m gonna cry)

This guy, he’s nearly perfect, the assurance, the words, his feelings—it’s all for Lucy, and Lucy herself (and Aiden too)

So, in the end? I gave it a solid 8.5/10, would recommend this to my friends who is in dire need of YA Romance books. And to be honest, this is a great starter for readers who are in medium level (Children or Teens, whoever you are and you know that you are a minor, don’t read this. Go read fantasy books first before jumping to this book)

The spicy level tho, I would say it 5 cause, it’s all sexy talking and kissing. The smut scenes weren’t really that spicy. (Sorry for those who find this book spicy. Istg, it isn’t lol)

Song for the book? Afterglow by Taylor Swift. No explanation needed.

and I guess my first review of 2023 ends here, I’ll try to post more reviews after I finish my art projects and activities.

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managermochi · 1 year

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To Hate Adam Connors || Book Review

Hence the line

"Because if I fall in love with him, I won't survive the fall."

INTERNAL SCREAMING ANC CRYING

WHY DO I RELATE SO MUCH? Cause every fucking guy I met, has these motives and leaves me hanging on a very thin line of thread. So, yes I relate to Lucy Meyer so fucking much.

And how could I forget Adam’s assurance? He admitted to himself, the second he saw Lucy fight for herself, he fell in love. He fell first but she fell harder (brb I’m gonna cry)

This guy, he’s nearly perfect, the assurance, the words, his feelings—it’s all for Lucy, and Lucy herself (and Aiden too)

The spicy level tho, I would say it 5 cause, it’s all sexy talking and kissing. The smut scenes weren’t really that spicy. (Sorry for those who find this book spicy. Istg, it isn’t lol)

Song for the book? Afterglow by Taylor Swift. No explanation needed.

and I guess my first review of 2023 ends here, I’ll try to post more reviews after I finish my art projects and activities.

#bookworm #booktok #booklr #ella maise #adam connor #book review #book recommendations #bookaddict

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