Crave the Darkness is the third book in the amazing Shaede Assassin series by Amanda Bonilla.

It’s going to be impossible to write this review without spoilers from previous books, so if you are new to this series and don’t like spoilers stop right here and skip to the last paragraph where I explain about the giveaway. Proceed at your own risk if you don’t care much about spoilers.

Darian knew there was going to be hell to pay after her harsh decisions in Blood Before Sunrise, but what she never t More...

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I must say that I was really impatient to read this novel, especially with the end of the last one which completely broke my heart. As soon as I had the chance to have Crave the Darkness, I left all my reads and threw myself in this one to finish it in a few hours. It was humanly impossible to put it down before the end, and I was completely swept away by the story. We always want more and more! This book is just wonderful, and each new novel is also better t More...

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Crave the Darkness is the third book in Amanda Bonilla’s Shaede Assassin series and if you haven’t checked this series out yet, I have to ask what you’re waiting for? Incredibly inventive with just the right amount of darkness and fantastic characters is what waits for you when you crack open one of these books. Have I peaked your interest yet? Good. Now let me tell you about this latest installment.

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First off, if you are not reading this series, then stop reading this review and grab the first book of the series, SHAEDES OF GRAY. The Shaede Assassin series is a wonderful, unique and hard-hitting Urban Fantasy series that I think fans of Jennifer Estep’s Elemental Assassin series or Kim Harrison’s The Hollows series would enjoy. There is plenty of action to keep readers riveted and with a heroine such as Darian who displays both vulnerability and strength, I think it’s safe to say that ther More...

Bonilla's has again written an exiting Urban Fantasy adventure for Darian. Nothing comes easy for Darian. Her heightened powers make her indispensable to the Shaede Nation, but dangerous missions have driven her lover, Tyler, to his breaking point. Darian must salvage their bond, but a new assignment to protect Anya—a fellow Shaede and the first of their kind to become pregnant in centuries—stands in their way.

Crave the Darkness is another great installment in the Shaede Assassin series. If you More...

Crave the Darkness, Shaede Assassin #3, by Amanda Bonilla
Grade: A

“The thought of returning to my life as it had been-detached, lonely, without compassion or companionship, without love and tenderness-made my head spin.”

Crave the Darkness should come with a Xanax and a hotline to call when you’re too emotional to keep reading. This is by far the best book I’ve read in 2013 so far and it will be hard to beat. This is the third book in the Shaede Assassin series but I recommend reading Lost to the More...

Another great book in this series that picks up right where the last one ended with Tyler still gone and Darian facing punishment for kidnapping and breaking and entering. While Darian was helping her best friend find his daughter she may have broken some rules and is now facing charges from the PNT, however the PNT does not see things the same way she does and she is about to find out her punishment when Xander walks in, talks to several members of the PNT and in seconds, she is free to go.

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Every time I read a book by Amanda Bonilla I can’t help but marvel at how much her characters evolve from one installment to the next. Darian finds herself thrust into a new role that’s at odds with her assassin nature: that of a protector. Obviously there were more than a few growing pains but that’s part of the appeal of this series; the main character’s ability to meet any challenge head on. Well that and the hunk-erific man candy! Crave the Darkness is exhilaratingly More...

What it's about: This is the third Shaede Assassin novel by Amanda, and for Darian, it's the breaking point for her and her lover. Darian wants to mend the bond between her and Tyler, but the most important mission to date is standing in the way. The mission? Protecting Anya, a Shaede who is the first of their kind to become pregnant in centuries. Of course, we must also throw in Xander, who is her king and wants nothing more than to put Darian in his bed.

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DAMIT Amanda you don't write review like that and bring the book out a year later ! You trying to kill us?

Edit: the cover is AWSAME, i mean look at it.

Crave the Darkness picks up where Blood Before Sunrise left off. Darian is depressed ~ as she should be. Her actions cost her.

I realized that the blame for our separation rested solely on me. I ran - and spent four months away - from the one person in this world I should have sprinted toward. I shunned his protection, disregarded his strength, and stomped all over the love he offered ... all in the name of arrogance.

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Rated 4.5 - Crave the Darkness review, plus reviews for Shaedes of Gray and Blood Before Sunrise are also available at my blog, TBR Mountain Range.

In the third book of this fascinating series, the villain has surpassed all others, making this book even creepier than the first two. If you love Urban Fantasy with a twist, then grab all three books and settle in for a gripping marathon.

If you haven't read SHAEDES OF GRAY or BLOOD BEFORE SUNRISE, books one and two in the SHAEDE ASSASSIN series, then More...

Crave the Darkness is the third installment of Amanda Bonilla's incredible Shaede Assassin series. I fall more and more in love with this series and with Bonilla as an author with each new book and novella I read. Take a driven, kick-ass heroine, add in a healthy dose of hot alpha males, stir in some extremely wicked villians, a dash of humor, and a huge helping of action and you've got the perfect recipe for this incredible Urban Fantasy series.

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Wow! This was an emotional roller coaster ride. Darian just can't seem to catch a break.

She's dealing with a broken heart, losing her confidence, feeling out of place, and finds herself in a relationship for the wrong reasons. She is also suffering the consequences of her actions in Blood Before Sunrise. This is the reason the story begins with her on trial, accused of a large number of crimes, but caring very little because she's depressed and her thoughts are consumed by someone that she miss More...

4.5 stars

Crave the Darkness is the third book in Amanda Bonilla's Shaede Assassin series and packs quite the physical and emotional punch. Each book in the series has gotten stronger and more enthralling and Crave the Darkness is by far my favorite in this series!

The ending of the previous book, Blood Before Sunrise, was very tumultuous with the exit of heroine Darian's sort-of boyfriend, Tyler. That ending tore me apart and I wondered where Darian and Tyler's relationship would go in this book. More...

This book was fabulous!!!! Oh gosh. It was soooo good. I couldnt put it down and stayed up till 4:30am to finish. We saw a more emotional side of Darian that was truely heartbreaking. I felt her sadness and depression from her loss of Tyler walking out on her. By the end of the book my heart down right broke for her. How much more can she take? But one good thing is we see a whole lot of Xander. Thank you for that Ms Bonilla! We dont know what his motives are yet but I'm going to love him until More...

OMG, What can I say about this latest Shaede Assassin novel? It was awesome! Crave the Darkness is my favorite in the series. I loved all of the angst in this book. I literally felt depressed like Darian, I felt her anger and I felt her determination. Feeling the same emotions of a character in a book is a true testament of a great writer.While I am definitely Team Tyler, I did fall prey to Xander in this book. His feelings seemed genuine and I felt bad for him at the end of the book. I am sure More...

Amazing. Best one yet, even though i usually hate novels where the heroine is suffering from heartbreak.

Literally could not put it down. And want Darian to end up with Ty, although Xander needs to find love too ;)

I've come to really love this series! I can't wait for the next one. Really, how soon can she write it????

This is possibly my favourite of the series. Bonilla's character development is astounding. Each character seems to naturally evolve through experiences and I cannot wait for the next book.

This is an amazing series! I did not want to put this down. I can't wait to see what's next for Darian!

Bonilla kills me. Review to come.

*ARC Provided by Signet Eclipse

I just can not understand why more people aren't reading this series. Been over two weeks, and I still cant stop thinking about this world and the characters! Such a great addition to the urban fantasy genre

A Quicky: Another splendidly executed edition to one of my favorite must read series...

Yet, I feel I must confess to a bit a selfishness. I almost gave Crave the Darkness 3 stars based entirely on the simple fact that it took a direction that I absolutely hated instead of judging it on it's true merit. However, and I hate to say it, but it's something that bugs me to the quick and I'm not sure I'll be able to get over it. I'm going to read the next, but I'm not sure where I'll continue from the More...

Simply amazing. Absolutely loved it!

Rated 3.5

I find this series very strange in a way, because when I am reading these books, I am in love, they are the best thing ever. But when I am not reading them, I tend to forget about them. I don't know why I don't push this series more, because it is fabulous and always leaves me desperate for the next book.
I love Darian and I so badly want her and Tyler to get back together. Maybe, the next book will have the happy ending I am hoping for.

Genre: Paranormal Romance
Rating: 4.0

*Full Review Shortly*

In the meantime, if you haven't read this series yet, you definitely must. If you enjoy a really amazing series that leaves you breathless and on the edge of your chair, then you definitely should! I seriously can not wait until the fourth book in the series comes out now. Awesome job Ms Bonilla as always!


*Recvd from Author via Netgalley 12/14/2012 *Expected publication: March 5th 2013 by Signet Eclipse

fantastic!!! full of angst and fast paced action that kept you hanging on from beginning to end. I adore darian because despite the fact we know she can kick ass, in her emotions she is like every other girl out there, dealing with broken hearts and over zealous suitors. i felt disappointed when the book was over just because it had ended way to soon for me :-) this is an original series that has all the elements you'll love and prob none you've read before.

Crave the Darkness is the best book in the Shaede Assassin series. Although Darian is still making stupid choices (someone her age should have worked through her need to be defined by a man), she is not as annoying as in the previous books. I do NOT like love triangles, and her relationships with Tyler and Xander are becoming more a triangle as the series progresses.
I liked Crave enough to read it again and to read the next book.