The 'Haunting Adeline' Movie Announcement Sparked BookTok's Most TOXIC Debate Yet...
The 'Haunting Adeline' Movie Announcement Sparked BookTok's Most TOXIC Debate Yet...  
Podcast: Plot Twist, Please
Published On: Mon Aug 03 2026
Description: The announcement of a Haunting Adeline film adaptation has sparked one of the most divisive conversations the online book community has seen this year.In this episode of Plot Twist, Please, we break down what happened, present both perspectives on the adaptation, discuss H.D. Carlton's publicly shared comments about the book's origins, and explore why the conversation became so polarized.⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses mature themes, including abuse, trauma, stalking, SA, and online harassment. ✨ Today's Drink: Cotton Candy Alani's! 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. 🍸📖✨CHAPTERS0:00 - INTRO7:46 - WHO IS H.D CARLTON10:21 - DARK ROMANCE & THE MOVIE ANNOUNCEMENT 15:26 - WHY PEOPLE WERE EXCITED20:31 - THINGS ESCALATED..25:06 - FOR VS AGAINST | DEEPER DISCUSSIONS40:57 - H.D CARLTONS RESPONSE43:38 - DOES SOCIAL MEDIA REWARD OUTRAGE?49:31 - QUESTIONS FOR VIEWERS & LINES WE LOVE!__________________________________________________________________________Welcome to Plot Twist, Please – the ultimate bookish podcast for readers who love deep discussions, honest book reviews, and trending BookTok favourites. We talk fantasy books, romance books, thrillers, YA series, and everything in between whilst sipping on our favourite cocktails. From old favourites to the latest viral reads, we’re here for all the plot twists.✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space!BOOK CLUB ON FABLE: https://fable.co/club/plot-twist-please-with-susannah-friesen-259062561689📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo 📺 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@plottwistpleasepod📱 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/plottwistpleasepod🎧 Available on all major podcast platformsFor inquiries or requests, email hello@plottwistplease.comINTRO Music by TossedOnion - Just Vibin' - https://thmatc.co/?l=0191967DMusic by Goat - Tesseract - https://thmatc.co/?l=9391AB0DSupport the show