A review by theshelfarchive
Craving in His Blood by Zoey Draven

emotional tense medium-paced

3.0

After really enjoying Desire in His Blood, I was looking forward to this book, but it didn’t quite hit the same for me. The romance in this one is much more drawn out, with the main characters slowly getting to know each other over the first half of the book. While I usually enjoy a slow burn, this one dragged a bit, making it harder to stay fully engaged.

One aspect that didn’t work for me was the male main character’s whole “I have to do my duty” mindset. I didn’t love how it played into his dynamic with the female lead, and the way he kept leading her on became frustrating. It made it difficult to fully root for their relationship when so much of it hinged on his internal conflict rather than genuine connection.


Overall, while Craving in His Blood had some enjoyable moments, it didn’t grab me the way the first book did. I’m still interested in continuing the series, but I’m hoping the next book delivers a stronger romance. 
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