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His Darkest Craving (The Cursed Ones) by Tiffany Roberts

24 reviews

julietrawr's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

It was enjoyable read. Nothing to write home about but it was a refreshing read for me after the garbage ive been reading this year (ive had literally the worst luck picking out books this year lol) 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual violence, and Violence

_alyssar_'s review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Rape

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders

calithecalico's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.5

One answer to “would you rather find a man or a bear?”

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Sexual assault

Minor: Rape

marygg3's review against another edition

dark hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Pretty solid, as usual. I liked some of their other works better, but it was enjoyable.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, and Violence

Minor: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Rape

katiekeske's review against another edition

3.5

Not sure why exactly, but this one didn't pull me in. I didn't get attached to the characters. I didn't like the instant attraction and felt like the relationship was rushed, especially for someone with trauma like the heroine.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gun violence, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Minor: Rape and Pregnancy

tanayaxx07's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

Decently fast paced and not a terrible book but not too much going on. Nonetheless I liked the characters but the FMC’s story hit too close to home so check some triggers for this but I’m cool with reading about it so it was good. Rated 3.75 bcos 4 might’ve been too much cos it’s a short book but I liked the story. Great as a quick read possibly as a palate cleanser between a series!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Rape, Sexual assault, and Stalking

wizardesquelesbian's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I liked it okay!! it was a super quick, it was fun, and it didn't overstay its welcome. the ML didn't really do it for me personally, but I liked the FL and, even if it wasn't my fave, it was well written and I can see another reader really enjoying it! love the concept of an eldrich lover and was just disappointed they didn't lean harder into the ghosty vibe we got early-book, but hey the ending was satisfying and I had a good time

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, Murder, and Sexual harassment

gabi_in_real_life's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I guess it was alright, short and nice.. 
My main complaints are the several questions left unanswered. I felt like something was missing from the story. 
Also, the writing felt a bit too basic for me and there was SO MANY descriptions urgh
Definitely check TW before reading.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Rape

brl5189's review against another edition

dark lighthearted tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Rape

greystory's review against another edition

hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This is the 2nd Tiffany Roberts book I've tried and I liked it immensely better than the first (Shielded Heart, which I DNF'd). There's a lot of similarities between the two books although it feels as though this one was handled far better, despite being published prior to Shielded Heart. The female main character is escaping an abusive relationship, puts some physical distance between her and the abusive ex, and starts life over. The new life comes with the unexpected surprise of an otherworldly figure that gives them a second chance at love and new meaning to this new life. That vaguely describes both books.

Where they differ, however, is that His Darkest Craving's main female character is actively working on healing. While she is clearly still badly traumatized and has a lot of remaining growth and healing ahead of her, she is making steps towards that end and putting in serious effort on the path to taking back control of her life after the abuse. There is so much of that in this book and I was absolutely thrilled because it was 100% completely missing in Shielded Heart. MASSIVE relief and I enjoyed Sophie as a character so much better! I was more interested in her, more invested in her story, and cheered more strongly for her as a result.

I enjoyed Cruce as well although he didn't have much personality. His story was definitely more plot-driven. Fortunately for him, I'm a little more forgiving on monster boyfriends and the shadowy creature thing is a favorite of mine as well as his true form on Halloween.

I actually enjoyed this book so much that I stayed up way too late reading it. I literally stopped reading twice, completely closed out of kindle, turned off things, preparing to get ready for bed only to come back and start reading again. There could have been more build up between Sophie and Cruce. I feel like I say that in every book review but it is less than 200 pages and the events happen in a week. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Murder

Minor: Stalking