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challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Overall this was a good story. I LOVED the connection between Iggy and Arden, i loved how their relationship blossomed.
I did NOT like FOUR HOURS of focus on Arden’s eating disorder. Once we got to the point of Arden and Iggy figuring out what the disorder really was and working towards treatment everything focused on their relationship so much more. The disorder became a side piece to the story instead of the main focus and the story became much more palatable to me.
The narrator, Adam Gold, is new to me and is VERY talented. The way he was able to switch his voice for Iggy and some of the other side characters was very impressive and I will keep an eye out for more books by him.
I did NOT like FOUR HOURS of focus on Arden’s eating disorder. Once we got to the point of Arden and Iggy figuring out what the disorder really was and working towards treatment everything focused on their relationship so much more. The disorder became a side piece to the story instead of the main focus and the story became much more palatable to me.
The narrator, Adam Gold, is new to me and is VERY talented. The way he was able to switch his voice for Iggy and some of the other side characters was very impressive and I will keep an eye out for more books by him.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Grief and Homophobia
Minor: Vomit and Transphobia
tobyryan's review
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
loulou87's review
5.0
4.5 stars for the story
5 stars for Adam Gold's narration.
Loved this.
Even though it took me a bit to warm up to Arden, Iggy just shone through the pages.
He was such a great character, so supportive and understanding. He was such a pillar of strength for Arden.
Arden's phobia was so sad... not like the usual eating disorders. He was afraid to eat... not because of weight concerns, but because he was afraid food would kill him.
Loved everything about this book. Loved how Phoenix stepped up after being an epic douchebag.
I was glad how Nicky also redeemed Arden's parents, to a degree.
5 stars for Adam Gold's narration.
Loved this.
Even though it took me a bit to warm up to Arden, Iggy just shone through the pages.
He was such a great character, so supportive and understanding. He was such a pillar of strength for Arden.
Arden's phobia was so sad... not like the usual eating disorders. He was afraid to eat... not because of weight concerns, but because he was afraid food would kill him.
Loved everything about this book. Loved how Phoenix stepped up after being an epic douchebag.
I was glad how Nicky also redeemed Arden's parents, to a degree.
alyssadokusho's review
4.0
[3.5] now the story has its flaws, but considering how much the previous book in the series (#4) flopped for me and my curiosity to explore the fear of food triggered by a traumatic event, i'm rounding up!
littlebit2991's review
emotional
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Medical content, and Religious bigotry
fyctionwryter's review
5.0
Absolutely love Nicky James. She is a fantastic writer and definitely Queen Bee when it comes to writing about psychological disorders!
anna_0612's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
onceupon_a_bookdream's review
5.0
"I had no doubt, if Arden asked, I'd follow him to the ends of the earth."
Cravings of the Heart is another beautifully emotional story by author Nicky James. This one tackles cibophobia , the fear of food, and I think this might be my favorite Trials of Fear book. I loved the story and characters so much. Arden's fears and the cause of his phobia gutted me, it was so sad and made me cry. Iggy was so patient and loving and was the perfect match for Arden giving him the support he needed to face his problems. Both Iggy and Arden stole my heart and their connection was everything. Whenever Iggy called him 'mi corazon' my heart burst.
We came together with the sure connection of two magnets seeking their opposite pole. No hesitation. Solid. Perfect. Complete. Like it was ment to be."
Cravings of the Heart is another beautifully emotional story by author Nicky James. This one tackles cibophobia , the fear of food, and I think this might be my favorite Trials of Fear book. I loved the story and characters so much. Arden's fears and the cause of his phobia gutted me, it was so sad and made me cry. Iggy was so patient and loving and was the perfect match for Arden giving him the support he needed to face his problems. Both Iggy and Arden stole my heart and their connection was everything. Whenever Iggy called him 'mi corazon' my heart burst.
We came together with the sure connection of two magnets seeking their opposite pole. No hesitation. Solid. Perfect. Complete. Like it was ment to be."