natbooknerd's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Cannibalism, Kidnapping, Cursing, Gore, Torture, Confinement, Murder, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Stalking
nemoslittlelibrary's review
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book! I devoured this and as soon as I finished it, immediately wanted to restart it to follow Nell, Ace and Hunter’s journey again.
These three have me in a complete chokehold! The smut is spicy and frequent but the plot is still so gripping it doesn’t become just pure 🌽.
Nell, I adored her character so much, she was so fierce and strong. I empathised with her a lot throughout the book and was routing for her happiness.
Hunter, oh mischievous Hunter, he is so cheeky. I instantly fell in love with him as soon as he entered the page. He balances out the seriousness of Nell and Ace perfectly, he had me howling with laughter, my heart clenching with the adoration and love he holds, and blushing from head to toe!
Ace, I fell for him even harder. He is a silent, troubled soul yet commanding and swoon worthy. I loved his protectiveness and he’s the “touch them and you’ll never see the end of my wrath” character we all know and adore.
Aside from their relationship that took me by a chokehold, the plot and storyline within this book is amazing. The world building is crazy good, I was always so anxious to know where it was heading and what would happen to our characters. I loved all the scenery and every single detail played out in my head like a movie. I think I’ll be thinking about this one for a very long time, and I urge everyone and anyone to pick this up if you like dark fantasy.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. All thoughts and feeling are my own and we’re in no way influenced.
These three have me in a complete chokehold! The smut is spicy and frequent but the plot is still so gripping it doesn’t become just pure 🌽.
Nell, I adored her character so much, she was so fierce and strong. I empathised with her a lot throughout the book and was routing for her happiness.
Hunter, oh mischievous Hunter, he is so cheeky. I instantly fell in love with him as soon as he entered the page. He balances out the seriousness of Nell and Ace perfectly, he had me howling with laughter, my heart clenching with the adoration and love he holds, and blushing from head to toe!
Ace, I fell for him even harder. He is a silent, troubled soul yet commanding and swoon worthy. I loved his protectiveness and he’s the “touch them and you’ll never see the end of my wrath” character we all know and adore.
Aside from their relationship that took me by a chokehold, the plot and storyline within this book is amazing. The world building is crazy good, I was always so anxious to know where it was heading and what would happen to our characters. I loved all the scenery and every single detail played out in my head like a movie. I think I’ll be thinking about this one for a very long time, and I urge everyone and anyone to pick this up if you like dark fantasy.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. All thoughts and feeling are my own and we’re in no way influenced.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Gore, Blood, Confinement, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Sexual content
spindancefye's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Writing: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
Plot: 4/5
World Building: 3/5
Spice: 3/5
Themes: Fantasy, Romance, Witches, Vampires
Vicious Cravings is about a witch that is trying to find a cure and two vampire mates who agree to help her while trying to live with their obsession of each other. This was a good fantasy romance with plenty of spice. The plot and their relationships had equal priority, so if you love a strong romance story this one is for you. The writing was good and the characters were likeable. The reason this didn’t get a 5 star is I wish the plot and world building had a bigger piece of the story. I would be happy to read other books by this author.
Characters: 4/5
Plot: 4/5
World Building: 3/5
Spice: 3/5
Themes: Fantasy, Romance, Witches, Vampires
Vicious Cravings is about a witch that is trying to find a cure and two vampire mates who agree to help her while trying to live with their obsession of each other. This was a good fantasy romance with plenty of spice. The plot and their relationships had equal priority, so if you love a strong romance story this one is for you. The writing was good and the characters were likeable. The reason this didn’t get a 5 star is I wish the plot and world building had a bigger piece of the story. I would be happy to read other books by this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
zajikalireads's review
5.0
Vicious Cravings is the story of two vampire mates looking for their third mate is so heartfelt and sweet while also being so spicy, I couldn’t stop blushing and hollering about it! This MMF romance is beautiful and the connection built between these three characters will squeeze your heart 🥰
Daddy Ace! Ace is in charge and NO ONE is upset about that fact! The control this vamp has is next level. I loved his dirty mouth and how deeply he cared for Hunter and Nell. Super grumpy and brooding until things start to heat up. I am obsessed with this broody, plant nerd because he continued to surprise me with his care and his attention to detail! Ugh I swear the glasses also did it for me too! Commanding and controlled, Ace made me swoon even more with his poetic cadence and gruff praise. Ace is my favorite daddy dom and I have no shame about how shivery his dialogue made me!
Hunter Baby! He won me over from the first time he called Nell, Greens. 💚 He is a flirt and he loves Ace but something about Nell captures his attention and he can’t stay away from her. He’s my first love of the book and the binding glue of this throuple 🫶🏽 I love this cheeky bugger so much whether he was poking at Daddy Ace and translating grunts into actual words for Nell or saying something deliciously dirty, I am a fan! He is the kind of trouble I’m trying to get in😏 I loved how playful he is. He sees to everyone’s needs and keep everyone on the same page.
Good Girl Nell! From the first time we see her, I knew she was gonna be special. Nelloix has a kind heart and she’s the sweetest person. The betrayal she faces and the consequences thereafter have ruined everything in her life. All because of the Mortala! I loved her dedication to her friends and then seeing her have a strong connection with Hunter and it grow to include Ace too was such a fun journey! Two vamps?! No problem 😌 I wanna be Nell REAL BAD! I loved this FMC so much for her selflessness and loyalty but what really won me over was her determination to protect those she loves at whatever cost!
Good Girl and Good Boy for days! Phew I’m sweating lol
I love beautiful eyes and each of the three main characters have stunning eyes! Ace’s changing colors, Hunter’s bright purple and Nell’s lush green eyes are all big loves of mine!
There’s a quote from Nell’s narrative, where she says, “Could she die from being too turned on?”, and I can tell you I was thinking the EXACT same thing! To say I’m excited to reread would be a huge understatement!
I will never stop recommending Vicious Cravings to all my romantasy and PNR loving buddies! Elliott Rose is actually my go-to Rec for those who want to read something fantastical and spicy! Thank you so, so much to the author for an advanced copy of this book for review!
Daddy Ace! Ace is in charge and NO ONE is upset about that fact! The control this vamp has is next level. I loved his dirty mouth and how deeply he cared for Hunter and Nell. Super grumpy and brooding until things start to heat up. I am obsessed with this broody, plant nerd because he continued to surprise me with his care and his attention to detail! Ugh I swear the glasses also did it for me too! Commanding and controlled, Ace made me swoon even more with his poetic cadence and gruff praise. Ace is my favorite daddy dom and I have no shame about how shivery his dialogue made me!
Hunter Baby! He won me over from the first time he called Nell, Greens. 💚 He is a flirt and he loves Ace but something about Nell captures his attention and he can’t stay away from her. He’s my first love of the book and the binding glue of this throuple 🫶🏽 I love this cheeky bugger so much whether he was poking at Daddy Ace and translating grunts into actual words for Nell or saying something deliciously dirty, I am a fan! He is the kind of trouble I’m trying to get in😏 I loved how playful he is. He sees to everyone’s needs and keep everyone on the same page.
Good Girl Nell! From the first time we see her, I knew she was gonna be special. Nelloix has a kind heart and she’s the sweetest person. The betrayal she faces and the consequences thereafter have ruined everything in her life. All because of the Mortala! I loved her dedication to her friends and then seeing her have a strong connection with Hunter and it grow to include Ace too was such a fun journey! Two vamps?! No problem 😌 I wanna be Nell REAL BAD! I loved this FMC so much for her selflessness and loyalty but what really won me over was her determination to protect those she loves at whatever cost!
Good Girl and Good Boy for days! Phew I’m sweating lol
I love beautiful eyes and each of the three main characters have stunning eyes! Ace’s changing colors, Hunter’s bright purple and Nell’s lush green eyes are all big loves of mine!
There’s a quote from Nell’s narrative, where she says, “Could she die from being too turned on?”, and I can tell you I was thinking the EXACT same thing! To say I’m excited to reread would be a huge understatement!
I will never stop recommending Vicious Cravings to all my romantasy and PNR loving buddies! Elliott Rose is actually my go-to Rec for those who want to read something fantastical and spicy! Thank you so, so much to the author for an advanced copy of this book for review!
mnimismemory's review
5.0
Vicious Cravings by Elliott Rose is book four of the Nocturnal Hearts Series. This book features a MMF Vampire + Witch Paranormal Romance that comes together to make the most delicious cookie. To keep going with this analogy I devoured this book! I couldn’t put it down, I read it cover to cover in one sitting. Holy smokes, did I have a spicy good time. The descriptions were so good I had no problem imagining everything as I was reading. The plot and pace was in my opinion fabulous, I was hooked from the first few chapters and it kept me intrigued up to the last sentence. I’m a sucker (ahaha) for a good vampire book and this just blew all expectations I had out of the water. The characters were hands down my favorite, I loved the emotional depth I could feel from each of them. Each had such great personalities that shined… but Hunter and Ace, let’s just say I found myself jealous of Nell a few times. The three of them balance each other so well; Hunter is mischievous, Nell is a sweetheart and then we have Ace. This book for me was the perfect blend of spice and story. I cannot say enough wonderful praises about this book. This is without a doubt one of my favorite reads! Highly recommend that you read this book and follow Elliot Rose.
Final review:
5 out of 5 stars
madison_renee2415's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
4.5
<strong>wow</strong>
This book was supernaturally crazy!
Nelloix is a witch who is looking for a cure for her friend and herself, and to revenge on the people who hurt her. While on this journey, she runs into Hunter, one of the most deadliest vampires ever.
He takes interest in her and finds out that the plant she is looking for is actually grown at his mansion. Ace , his mate, grows them there.
Nell has to make a deal with Hunter in order to complete her task, avoid her dark past, and trying to avoid the intense chemistry she has for Both vampires!
This was a spicy book!
This book was supernaturally crazy!
Nelloix is a witch who is looking for a cure for her friend and herself, and to revenge on the people who hurt her. While on this journey, she runs into Hunter, one of the most deadliest vampires ever.
He takes interest in her and finds out that the plant she is looking for is actually grown at his mansion. Ace , his mate, grows them there.
Nell has to make a deal with Hunter in order to complete her task, avoid her dark past, and trying to avoid the intense chemistry she has for Both vampires!
This was a spicy book!
shan_lou's review
dark
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Sexual content, and Cursing
shelves_by_sim's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
5.0
Nelloix has a monster within her, and she has spent so long trying to fix the horrible things that monster did to one of her closest friends. Searching for the Ghost Orchid, the only hope Melinkya has of ever recovering, Nell lands up in the middle of a snow storm where the cold is not the only danger. Stripped of her powers, she does not even have magic to rely on anymore.
But when a gorgeous violet eyed vampire rescues her from the storm, she does not know what to make of her situation. Vampires are dangerous so why is she so attracted to him? But Hunter says he can provide her access to all the Ghost Orchids she could need and she cannot let this opportunity slip away, these flowers are so rare and their magical healing abilities make this her only chance to save her friend.
But when Hunter takes her to his realm, to meet his mate, a huge broody Vampire named Ace, Nell can't help the feelings she develops for these dangerously gorgeous and caring men - even though Ace struggles with his on demons. Fate seems to draw them together and she never stood a chance. The vampires always knew that their mating bond wasn't complete, that they were still missing another and when Nell's monster resurfaces, Ace and Hunter do whatever they can to save their witch, their love, their soul.
My thoughts:
Oh. My. God. This books was... WOW!! I did not know what I was getting into with this because I had not read the previous ones but it was absolutely amazing. I loved Hunter and Ace, even though they are predators, they are so caring when it comes to Nell. The plot was so good, the chemistry between the characters was to die for. And the spice was wild and drool worthy!! 🥵🥵 I loved Nell, she's such a strong character. This read blew my mind and I'd recommend it to anyone who loves a kinky read filled with sexy vampires and a riveting storyline🖤
But when a gorgeous violet eyed vampire rescues her from the storm, she does not know what to make of her situation. Vampires are dangerous so why is she so attracted to him? But Hunter says he can provide her access to all the Ghost Orchids she could need and she cannot let this opportunity slip away, these flowers are so rare and their magical healing abilities make this her only chance to save her friend.
But when Hunter takes her to his realm, to meet his mate, a huge broody Vampire named Ace, Nell can't help the feelings she develops for these dangerously gorgeous and caring men - even though Ace struggles with his on demons. Fate seems to draw them together and she never stood a chance. The vampires always knew that their mating bond wasn't complete, that they were still missing another and when Nell's monster resurfaces, Ace and Hunter do whatever they can to save their witch, their love, their soul.
My thoughts:
Oh. My. God. This books was... WOW!! I did not know what I was getting into with this because I had not read the previous ones but it was absolutely amazing. I loved Hunter and Ace, even though they are predators, they are so caring when it comes to Nell. The plot was so good, the chemistry between the characters was to die for. And the spice was wild and drool worthy!! 🥵🥵 I loved Nell, she's such a strong character. This read blew my mind and I'd recommend it to anyone who loves a kinky read filled with sexy vampires and a riveting storyline🖤
lollylovesbooks's review
4.0
Steamy paranormal romance between two vampires and a witch.
Nell is a witch on a mission, but while carelessly getting herself stranded in the snow she meets a vampire known as Hunter. There's an instant attraction between the two, and Hunter discovers he has exactly what Nell is looking for, so takes her back to the house he shares with Ace. Hunter and Ace are fated mates, but know that their mate bond is meant for 3 people.
Both Nell and Ace are dealing with literal monsters inside of them, which surface in different ways. Nell is also on the run from a powerful family that held her captive in the past. But amongst the healing magic, the many plant discussions, and a bit of detective work, is a lot of steam.
This book advertises as having MF, MM and MMF steamy scenes, and it definitely does. Every permutation is covered, including some self-love for Nell. The sexual chemistry between the three characters is a main focus for the story as a whole, and is its major selling point.
For me, though, the balance of this book felt off. It felt like sections were entirely written for tropes and quotes. Don't get me wrong, it's the sort of thing that I imagine does well on smuttok. But I wanted a bit more of the world or the characters beside them sharing bodily fluids. (On that note - I discovered while reading this that certain bodily fluid sharing weirds me out)
This is book 4 in the series but can be read as a standalone. Nell has appeared in an earlier book, and characters from the other books do make brief appearances. For me, this one isn't as good as the third book, but I'm positive lots of people will really enjoy it.
Thank you to the author for the free review copy. All thoughts are my own.
Nell is a witch on a mission, but while carelessly getting herself stranded in the snow she meets a vampire known as Hunter. There's an instant attraction between the two, and Hunter discovers he has exactly what Nell is looking for, so takes her back to the house he shares with Ace. Hunter and Ace are fated mates, but know that their mate bond is meant for 3 people.
Both Nell and Ace are dealing with literal monsters inside of them, which surface in different ways. Nell is also on the run from a powerful family that held her captive in the past. But amongst the healing magic, the many plant discussions, and a bit of detective work, is a lot of steam.
This book advertises as having MF, MM and MMF steamy scenes, and it definitely does. Every permutation is covered, including some self-love for Nell. The sexual chemistry between the three characters is a main focus for the story as a whole, and is its major selling point.
For me, though, the balance of this book felt off. It felt like sections were entirely written for tropes and quotes. Don't get me wrong, it's the sort of thing that I imagine does well on smuttok. But I wanted a bit more of the world or the characters beside them sharing bodily fluids. (On that note - I discovered while reading this that certain bodily fluid sharing weirds me out)
This is book 4 in the series but can be read as a standalone. Nell has appeared in an earlier book, and characters from the other books do make brief appearances. For me, this one isn't as good as the third book, but I'm positive lots of people will really enjoy it.
Thank you to the author for the free review copy. All thoughts are my own.
a_page_once_turned's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
This review is my own thoughts and feelings. I received an eARC of this book.
5⭐️
3🌶
Hot DAMN this book!
I dont know what Elliott Rose put between the pages of this book, but it is so addictive.
This was my first book from Elliot Rose and i can say she will be an author I continue to read in the future!
These characters and story are amazing!
This story is so well written (to be honest i am not usually a fan of third person POV) but this one is written in such a captivating way and didn't hinder my ability to be consumed by the story.
This a story full of tragic pasts, secrets, love, and fate. A fantastic MMF paranormal romance.
5⭐️
3🌶
Hot DAMN this book!
I dont know what Elliott Rose put between the pages of this book, but it is so addictive.
This was my first book from Elliot Rose and i can say she will be an author I continue to read in the future!
These characters and story are amazing!
This story is so well written (to be honest i am not usually a fan of third person POV) but this one is written in such a captivating way and didn't hinder my ability to be consumed by the story.
This a story full of tragic pasts, secrets, love, and fate. A fantastic MMF paranormal romance.