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Haunt
by Christina Maraziotis
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Clear trigger warnings for this entire book about everything you could imagine. Reader discretion is advised.
Podcast episode Interview Christina:
https://anchor.fm/lavendersbtcpodcast/episodes/Ep--33-BTC-with-Christina-Maraziotis-author-of-Haunt-book-1-of-the-Loveletting-series-e1vh2ld
_Overall rating of 4.8/5
Received a free copy from LibraryThings to read and review. 100% opinions are my own with no influence or favoritism to the author. My interview with the author on my podcast does not cloud my judgment or change my rating. I genuinely enjoy this book and the challenges I faced while reading it. My favorite characters are Roy & Finn...the horses. All the humans in this book have little to no redeeming qualities. Which is not necessary and intentional. The meme of Jamie Lee Curtis on her Halloween film tour repeatedly saying "It is a story about trauma" is this book. All the characters in some way or another are acting out due to their pain. Using alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, sex, or murder to relieve their woes. I do not think one of the character's stories is done and that's just a feeling I have because water has memory and is healing is all I am going to say. I found that in my own life, I have faced complicated feelings that have made me want to hurt someone, myself, or be wicked. It can be hard to be open when you have not necessarily been seen. A common theme is feelings and the actions that follow. I resonate and being seen is what I describe it as. I felt I always felt too much like charlotte and had bad experiences with people who hurt me. Taking advice from others who are put on a pedestal led to my regret. I would read book two to know what more bad luck Charlotte could get herself into. JD is the only character who is gonna hurt the most and does not deserve it. Mrs. Marga will probably also be important. The price and length of the book may be difficult for some but luckily there is an ebook and hopefully soon an audiobook.
_Writing style 5/5 each character has a distinctive voice and I could hear it-envision it in my head.
_4.7/5 for the plot that kept me on edge. Could not guess all the twists and turns. Charlotte & Mac truly have the worst luck in the world. Most of the characters unfortunately do. Not a happy book or happy ending to this first one in the series.
_Notes on Goodreads while reading:
This is not a novel but a tome. Like seriously why are there so many pages!? so far it's good though on chapter 5."
"Charlotte is a fool who will probably fall for mac and will die."
A common theme is jealousy.
When they had the chance to have a bouncy fun time"
"Humans are dumb. All the human characters annoy me at this point. Still a good story."
"Jealousy and miscommunication"
Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DahXVmnOp4Z3JEKBdvRdn?si=QuoG_h1rSRC8Yu4XppsXpQ
Podcast episode Interview Christina:
https://anchor.fm/lavendersbtcpodcast/episodes/Ep--33-BTC-with-Christina-Maraziotis-author-of-Haunt-book-1-of-the-Loveletting-series-e1vh2ld
_Overall rating of 4.8/5
Received a free copy from LibraryThings to read and review. 100% opinions are my own with no influence or favoritism to the author. My interview with the author on my podcast does not cloud my judgment or change my rating. I genuinely enjoy this book and the challenges I faced while reading it. My favorite characters are Roy & Finn...the horses. All the humans in this book have little to no redeeming qualities. Which is not necessary and intentional. The meme of Jamie Lee Curtis on her Halloween film tour repeatedly saying "It is a story about trauma" is this book. All the characters in some way or another are acting out due to their pain. Using alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, sex, or murder to relieve their woes. I do not think one of the character's stories is done and that's just a feeling I have because water has memory and is healing is all I am going to say. I found that in my own life, I have faced complicated feelings that have made me want to hurt someone, myself, or be wicked. It can be hard to be open when you have not necessarily been seen. A common theme is feelings and the actions that follow. I resonate and being seen is what I describe it as. I felt I always felt too much like charlotte and had bad experiences with people who hurt me. Taking advice from others who are put on a pedestal led to my regret. I would read book two to know what more bad luck Charlotte could get herself into. JD is the only character who is gonna hurt the most and does not deserve it. Mrs. Marga will probably also be important. The price and length of the book may be difficult for some but luckily there is an ebook and hopefully soon an audiobook.
_Writing style 5/5 each character has a distinctive voice and I could hear it-envision it in my head.
_4.7/5 for the plot that kept me on edge. Could not guess all the twists and turns. Charlotte & Mac truly have the worst luck in the world. Most of the characters unfortunately do. Not a happy book or happy ending to this first one in the series.
_Notes on Goodreads while reading:
This is not a novel but a tome. Like seriously why are there so many pages!? so far it's good though on chapter 5."
"Charlotte is a fool who will probably fall for mac and will die."
A common theme is jealousy.
When they had the chance to have a bouncy fun time"
"Humans are dumb. All the human characters annoy me at this point. Still a good story."
"Jealousy and miscommunication"
Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DahXVmnOp4Z3JEKBdvRdn?si=QuoG_h1rSRC8Yu4XppsXpQ