Wow. Yep just wow. While this book is much darker, there is beauty to it. The horrors that Addy endured, the pain Zade goes through. All the darkness they both deal with as they are reunited.

I loved how Addy not just survives her personal hell, but with the help of Zade and Sibby, becomes even stronger. How she and Zade becomes flip side of the same twisted coin. Yin & Yang. The dark God and his dark Queen. ( )

Amazing!! loved this series. love zade and adeline and sibby!!! ( )

"Hunting Adeline," the second book in the Cat and Mouse Duet, has earned a solid 4 out of 5 stars from me. This installment takes a much darker turn compared to the first, and I must say, it's a gripping experience.

I've never been more drawn into a story. Yes, it gets graphic, but it serves a purpose by making you realize that the intense themes depicted actually happen in our world and shouldn't be taken lightly. The novel's willingness to confront these harsh realities adds a layer of depth that I appreciate.

One of the standout elements is the character Zade and the profound love and determination portrayed in the story. Despite the dark undertones, Zade's unwavering commitment to Adeline is truly admirable. The evolution of their relationship, starting from a challenging beginning, brings out the beauty of someone wanting to love you so deeply and take your pain as their own.

Zade's character adds emotional depth to the narrative, making it a poignant and beautiful reading experience. Despite the intensity of the darkness portrayed, the novel skillfully addresses real-world issues within the realm of fiction. ( )

Loved it ( )

I really enjoyed the first 2/3 of this book. The last 3rd could have been streamlined a lot.

Dark, gritty, intense. So many things to love and hate.

I appreciate how the author tackled the dark topics in this duet. The situations were often hard to read, but worked out in the context of the world and characters the author built.

I appreciated the character development in the first 2/3 of this book, and it felt spot-on for the characters.

Steam-wise, this one was a bit over the top. I don't have triggers and I don't mind a good deal of steam. Even knife play and breath play are ok for me. But toward the end, it felt like a rhythm of plot-sex-plot-sex-plot-sex. And, it may be an unpopular opinion, but some of the sex at the end seemed unnecessary. Because of this, it dropped the rating for me. The sex seemed to take away from the resolution of the rest of the story.

All in all, worth the read, but definitely heed the TWs.
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