My A Hunger Like No Other Book Review - No Spoilers
Plot Summary
A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole is the electrifying start to the full-length Immortals After Dark series, blending dark paranormal romance with action, humor, and legendary world-building. The story centers on Lachlain MacRieve, the ferocious king of the Lykae (werewolf) clan, who has been imprisoned and tortured by his sworn vampire enemies for over a century in the catacombs beneath Paris. He finally escapes, battered but unbroken, driven by the scent of his long-awaited fated mate. To his horror, she’s not just a vampire, but a half-vampire, half-Valkyrie named Emmaline Troy. Sheltered and naive, Emma is on a journey to Paris to discover the truth about her parents, but when Lachlain discovers her, he’s determined to claim her—dragging her into his dangerous world and straight into his Scottish homeland. Their connection is volatile and tangled in centuries-old animosity, with Emma caught between the safety she’s always known and the dark, undeniable pull Lachlain awakens in her. Together, they face vengeful supernatural enemies and ancient betrayals, forcing both to battle their own natures—and the kind of desire that could destroy them or set them free.
Why I Love This Book
I love how this book throws me deep into a supernatural world that feels rich, lived-in, and full of complicated legends. The chemistry between Lachlain and Emma is electric, a perfect storm of tension, mistrust, and forbidden longing. Lachlain is one of the most intense alpha heroes I’ve read—sometimes infuriating, sometimes vulnerable, but never boring. I felt torn between rooting for him and wanting to shake some sense into him, which made his slow transformation and eventual growth rewarding. Emma’s arc is just as strong; she starts out timid and gentle but grows into a fighter, facing danger and heartbreak with a new sense of strength. The push-pull between them isn’t just about lust—it’s about learning to see past fear and anger, and about finding real acceptance and love in the unlikeliest place. The plot moves fast, the conflicts are fierce, and beneath all the heat there’s an emotional story about survivors who deserve more than what destiny gives. It’s dark, unapologetic, and deeply satisfying if you’re in the mood for something bold, messy, and wildly passionate.
Who Will Like This Book
If you crave paranormal romance with strong alpha males, fated mates, and plenty of push-pull tension, this is your book. Fans of Kresley Cole’s snarky, over-the-top world-building, dark fantasy settings, and explicit romance will find a new obsession in this series. You’ll enjoy it if you like enemies-to-lovers, supernatural fights, and stories where reluctant heroines step into their own power. The book includes a lot of explicit content, dubious consent, and a hero who is rough around the edges—if those are triggers or turn-offs, be warned.
⚠️ Trigger warning: This book features sexually explicit scenes, questionable consent, violence, trauma, and emotionally intense confrontations. It’s not a “soft” romance but is rewarding if you want intense, high-stakes passion and strong, evolving leads.
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paranormal romance, urban fantasy, vampire romance, werewolf romance, fated mates, enemies to lovers, alpha hero, tortured hero, strong heroine, slow burn, supernatural world, immortals, Valkyrie, explicit romance, dark fantasy, gothic, action, open-door romance, series, kindle unlimited, indie novel
Steam Level
The steam level is high—expect frequent, detailed intimate scenes that are intense and sometimes rough, matching the characters’ wild chemistry and the tone of the story. If you want high spice and a lot of heat with your paranormal romance, this will hit the spot.
