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A review by theshelfarchive
Hunger in His Blood by Zoey Draven
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
I’d been counting down the days for this release, and as soon as I woke up, I dove straight in, devouring it in a single day. Like always, this latest instalment in the Brides of the Kylorr series delivers angst, following Erina and Kaldur’s journey as they navigate the deep tensions and undeniable pull between them.
Erina was an absolute breath of fresh air—imaginative, sweet, kindhearted, and forgiving, but never a pushover. She had a quiet strength that made her compelling, and I loved that she stood her ground when it mattered. Kaldur, on the other hand, had his work cut out for him. Without giving too much away, his actions meant he had to truly prove himself worthy of Erina. While it didn’t quite deliver on the angst for me—I just wanted MORE—their individual arcs and the way they grew together made for a gripping read.I would have liked Kaldur to work harder to earn Erina’s forgiveness—he was a d*ck to her and didn't even bother talking to her about all the things he'd been told about her—but at the same time, Erina was an incredibly forgiving person, so her choices made sense for her within the story. I also feel like Lydrasa and Velle got off a little too easy given how much they tried to drive a wedge between the MCs.
Comparing it to the other two books in the series, this one lands as my second favourite. It didn’t quite give me all the same feels (or break my heart as much) as book one did, but it was still a solid instalment that kept me hooked from start to finish.
One small issue that took me out of the experience was the occasional spelling and word choice errors scattered throughout. I don’t expect perfection, but when I find myself stumbling over a sentence to decipher what it’s meant to say, it pulls me out of the world the author has worked so hard to build. It didn’t ruin the book by any means, but it was something I noticed enough that it impacted my rating. (This might make me a harsh reviewer, but I won't apologise for calling it out.)
Overall, this was another enjoyable addition to the series, filled with longing, tension, and a romance that kept me turning the pages. While it didn’t quite deliver the level of angst I was hoping for, I still thoroughly enjoyed Erina and Kaldur’s journey. A solid 3.5 stars!
Erina was an absolute breath of fresh air—imaginative, sweet, kindhearted, and forgiving, but never a pushover. She had a quiet strength that made her compelling, and I loved that she stood her ground when it mattered. Kaldur, on the other hand, had his work cut out for him. Without giving too much away, his actions meant he had to truly prove himself worthy of Erina. While it didn’t quite deliver on the angst for me—I just wanted MORE—their individual arcs and the way they grew together made for a gripping read.
Comparing it to the other two books in the series, this one lands as my second favourite. It didn’t quite give me all the same feels (or break my heart as much) as book one did, but it was still a solid instalment that kept me hooked from start to finish.
One small issue that took me out of the experience was the occasional spelling and word choice errors scattered throughout. I don’t expect perfection, but when I find myself stumbling over a sentence to decipher what it’s meant to say, it pulls me out of the world the author has worked so hard to build. It didn’t ruin the book by any means, but it was something I noticed enough that it impacted my rating. (This might make me a harsh reviewer, but I won't apologise for calling it out.)
Overall, this was another enjoyable addition to the series, filled with longing, tension, and a romance that kept me turning the pages. While it didn’t quite deliver the level of angst I was hoping for, I still thoroughly enjoyed Erina and Kaldur’s journey. A solid 3.5 stars!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content