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thekatd's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Stalking
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!
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
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
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Murder
Minor: Stalking
zabeishumanish's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Despite being such a short book this starts super slow. Honestly, I was entirely ambivalent about Cruce until he had already killed Tyler (the abusive ex). So basically I didn’t like the male lead, the monster of the monster fucker book, until about the 90% mark of the book.
Cruce understood possessiveness. This forest was his, and he wanted her to be his, too. But possession was no guarantee of satisfaction. If Sophie wasn't happy... She'd be surviving, but not alive. (110)
The only thing I knew about this book when I grabbed it was that it's a monster fucker romance. For most of the book, Cruce's form is a non-corporal shadow monster, which I found super fun and unique. I was a bit confused about Cruce once he took corporal form though. This is super inventive, but somehow still a bit boring. I think this read just wasn't for me, and the triggers in this are brutal.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
coolra's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Violence, Stalking, and Murder