A review by stifledlaughter
Hunger Pangs: True Love Bites by Joy Demorra

adventurous emotional funny 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

Joy Demorra's "Hunger Pangs: True Love Bites" was an immense delight to read, and I would highly recommend it if you like fantasy worldbuilding, engaging romances, and simply well-done writing. 
The book focuses on three characters, bringing in their unique storylines to weave together in a way that absolutely makes sense but isn't rushed or feels like they're shoved together in a way that doesn't fit. Sometimes characters feel disparate and like they ought not to be in the same narrative but Nathan, Vlad, and Ursula come together in ways that truly make sense. 
There was also such humor in the book, despite the seriousness of the plot it definitely was lightened up at times by the sharp wit of the author. The locations were also all described so well that I could picture them excellently as backdrops for the character interactions. 
As someone that is poly, kinky, and chronically ill, I found it fantastic that all of these aspects were in the book, as finding all three addressed in any media at once... this might be the first time? The author addressed all of these with such care, and I look forward to reading the sequel whenever it comes out! 
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