A review by megatza
A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole

challenging dark emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

 
If you read this book, be wary of the content warnings. There is a distinct lack of consent between our main characters Lachlain and Emmaline. I understand in theory that the fated mates bond often acts *as* consent, but in other paranormal romances I’ve read, even from the same eras (mid-00s) both parties are consenting, or there’s contrition following a nonconsensual act.

And yet, despite my feelings about the relationship that is the heart of this book, I felt, shall we say vampirically compelled to finish it. I needed to know if the characters had growth or redemption arcs. For those interested in picking this up, the last third of the book did make me feel better. While the first 70% of the book gets 2 stars from me, the last 30% on its own gets closer to 4. 

And yet, I’m also really excited to pick up book two later today. I’ve heard good things and we promised Natalie we’d give her a couple of books out of the 18 at least. 

 
Expand filter menu Content Warnings