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steph_weigle's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Blood, Bullying, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Classism, Medical trauma, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
Minor: War, Infidelity, Colonisation, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Alcoholism
massivepizzacrust's review
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This was really sweet and satisfying. I had a slow start getting into it but after about a third I was thoroughly invested. I think there's a lot of potential for more books in the series but the immediate conflicts were all resolved and I liked the resolution. I would call this a romance with a solid fantasy plot, instead of the other way around. It can be so hard to find romance book with a solid plot, so I do highly recommend picking this up! More of a slow burn but with some very steamy scenes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Bullying
pvbobrien's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Ableism
Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Classism, War, Biphobia, Blood, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
secretsparrow's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-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
With art and humor, Demorra creates a rich, character-filled fantasy world modeled off Victorian Britian complete with aristocrat vampires, scottish-inspired werewolves, and veterans of a far-of war in a desert kingdom. Demorra uses this familiar backdrop to create a work of romantic satire and scathing social critique in a way that reminds me of Terry Pratchett's beloved Discworld. In fact, Demorra's book is perhaps best described as a blend of Pride and Prejudice, Guards! Guards!, and Dracula - which sounds like an impossible mix of genres for an author to pull off, but is one that Demorra has managed to great affect. From the first attention‐gripping prologue to the last joke, Hunger Pangs never relents in its humor, honestly, and heart, and is a delightful read from start to finish.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Ableism, Alcoholism, Bullying, and Xenophobia
Minor: Cursing and Police brutality
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