For a book written in 2006 this book is... nearly exactly what I expected of it. It had some funny moments, but there were others where I had to remind myself, this book is not modern, it is just getting a cover revamp, it is not being rewritten to match modern times. That said, there were some things I just had to ignore like women being called "females" instead of just.. women. I really couldn't ignore the way that Sebastian kept trying to get Kaderin to have sex with him, love him, etc, and how in the end she asked straight up if he loved her and he said, nah you're just my bride, so it was a little hard for me to believe they could just magically be in love a short time later, but I digress.

The end was a bit off the mark for me anyways, with how easily their problems were solved. I've never been the hugest fan of the "Oh no, we can't possibly solve all our problems" "But wait! I've magically come up with a solution!" trope, so that's on me, really, but it doesn't help it was employed in this book. Either way, though, I really liked the idea and the plot, and while I expected a bit less "Jeff Probst" and other weirdisms and a bit more of actual fantasy for the way most of the book was written in its prose, I did enjoy it a good bit. There were some funny parts, and I enjoyed the sensitive nature of Sebastian and felt for the way he was living, especially against his will, and how that dilemma played into his characterization and person. Wasn't a big fan of the way that Kaderin was able to win The Hie for ages until two men joined the fray and then suddenly she needed help from Sebastian, whose lust she used as her advantage to get him to help her, and that it was apparently the men's fault for joining the race that she couldn't get through it.

All in all, not the worst book I've ever read. There are definitely things I would personally love to see done differently, but again, I must remind myself, this book is indeed from 2006 originally. It's a lot different from the fantasy books I'm used to.

4 stars just because i loved a hunger like no other so much that i don't think anything will compare. still a very good book.

if you liked a hunger like no other, you will like no rest for the wicked. if you didn't like a hunger like no other, well...

sebastian is a cutie-pie, clueless about women, and so damn earnest i want to just eat him up. kaderin was interesting in earlier books as kaderin the coldhearted, so i was interested in the direction her story would take. i found her growing into her emotions because of him to be very sweet. she could still be cruel, especially to him, but they were just growing pains. their story was deliciously toxic at times but ultimately vey sweet.

i didn't think i'd like the plot surrounding the hie, the goddess-held competition among the many lore races, but it surprised me. it wasn't what kept me reading, but the way it influenced the progression of their relationship. though, i ended up feeling, like, REALLY bad for bowen, poor guy. the end was so tooth-achingly sweet, and made my heart feel so full. i'm so excited to read more of these books.

No Rest for the Wicked has officially solidified itself in my top five IAD books! (Others in my top five are Kiss of a Demon King, Dark Skye, Wicked Abyss, and Dark Needs at Night’s Edge.)

Centuries ago, Kaderin the Cold-Hearted, a Valkyrie, was cursed/blessed not feel any emotions. As a vampire, Sebastian Roth, is also cursed not to feel…sexual arousal. That is until he finds his fated mate who will “blood him” by restarting his heart and ya know, blood flow.

Due to their various repressions, the first chapter remains immaculate in its all gas no breaks beginning, middle, and end. They start touching IMMEDIATELY because both of them are so overwhelmed by new sensations.

The book is a fun combination of slow and fast burn because they really can’t stop touching each other. And Kaderin is so angry about it. Because in dramatic Kresley Cole fashion, Kaderin’s sisters were killed by vampires, so she’s sworn to hate the lot. Which is easy until Sebastian, since he’s a simp who also happens to be lethally hot and hung like a horse. Oh and as a human he was nerdy and incredibly smart and very inexperienced.

Throw in an amazing race-esque plot, gratuitous limb loss (don’t worry, they regrow), and a little time travel and this book won’t disappoint. I recommend reading book one first, but it’s not necessary.

I love this series. I adore the new covers. This just brings me back to the first time I read this world six years ago. No notes, just an all around fun time!

Kresley Cole is a master at creating a true enemies to lovers dynamic. Kaderin & Sebastian are enemies strictly based on the fact that her mission is to kill vampires... And Sebastian is a vampire. But the fates have a different plan. They tension between the two of them is unmatched. Sebastian desperately wants Kaderin & she's scared to lose everything she ever worked for.

One is competing to save her sisters and one is competing to change their life as they know it. The stakes have never been higher which means these two are constantly at odds and more attracted to each other as they get closer to their end goal. The trials are incredible, engaging and dynamic. I love the glimpses into the other characters around. And the spice is really solid. It's not over done and the timing is perfect.

The interconnecting storyline, the flash backs to the previous story has me fully convinced that Kresley has a board with strings and post it notes to keep everything together. Plus the humor she infuses into every character is incredible & they feel like real people. It's so hard to be torn away from & I'm glad there are so many more to read. Obsessed with the immortals after dark series.

One of the OG romantasy series and it's so interesting with high steam and intrugue! There wasn't any consent issue like in the first book which was great. I liked how the FMC is the Valkyrie warrior and fighter and the trials she had to face while the MMC is the vampire that has gone through alot. They meet and realize that they are bonded/mates and that really affects the dislike that they have for each other. This book is steamy but not as much as the other books in the series. I loved the tension, stakes and mortal enemies vibes expect when they both did not want it. Theres a fun humorous vibe to this book that makes it even more enjoyable and the romance is steamy! I definitely recommend this to Romantasy lovers!

Kaderin has spent a thousand years numb, bearing the weight of her sisters' deaths without feeling anything—until she encounters Bastian Wroth. Bastian is a vampire, turned against his will, and when Kaderin meets him, she’s thrown off by her sudden reluctance to kill him. She’s further surprised by the rush of emotions his presence stirs in her and by his unexpected claim that she’s his fated bride.

This take on the enemies-to-lovers trope has a gentler twist. Rather than fierce hatred, their tension stems from mutual frustration and the shock of being destined for each other. Kaderin grapples with her newfound emotions, lamenting the loss of her “blessing” of emotional numbness, yet she finds herself unable to abandon Bastian, even though Valkyrie vampire hunters being with vampires is unheard of.

Bastian’s story is deeply tragic. In life, he struggled with intimacy, and becoming a vampire wasn’t his choice. For years, he’s been disillusioned with life, but meeting Kaderin rekindles his will to live. Kaderin’s initial rejection wounds him deeply, as he’s haunted by the idea that no woman could ever truly want him.

Adding to the excitement is The Hie, a globe-spanning scavenger hunt for paranormal beings led by the goddess Riora. Contestants race to collect mystical objects, and the competition comes with real risks—both from the challenges and from rivals. Familiar faces like Myst, Niklaus, Nix, and Regin make appearances, and as always, the Valkyrie interactions bring plenty of chaos and fun, with their wild personalities and love of collecting trinkets and technology.

This series has been a thrill so far, and this installment has easily become my favorite.

3.75 stars ⭐️ Sebastian and Kaderin meet and at first one might think that it’s an insta-love situation but it’s not. Yes, they are drawn to each other (she is his Bride and he makes her feel again) but boy, does she not want anything to do with him. This man (well, vampire) follows her around and she’s basically like dude, leave me alone. The competition aspect is fun and their relationship throughout it is fun. I will say I was a bit confused by the fact that it’s set in modern times, but overall I did enjoy the story, the progression of the main characters relationship and how it ended.

This series has quickly become one of my new favorites for paranormal romance, and the new cover is absolutely stunning!

No Rest for the Wicked introduces us to Kaderin the Cold-Hearted, a vampire-slaying Valkyrie, and Sebastian Wroth, a vampire turned by his brothers. Kaderin and Sebastian realize she is his Bride after she is unable to kill him and flees. This book also introduces the Hie, a deadly competition between the Lore creatures for magical prizes. Kaderin and Sebastian work together in the challenges, while Sebastian tries to win her over and show he is not like other vampires.

This might be my favorite book in the series so far! The Hie raised the stakes and introduced new Lore to the story, making it unique from the others in this series. Sebastian is a breath of fresh air in this series as well! He is not as experienced as most MMCs and needs to prove himself to Kaderin. He is down bad for her! She is more confident in their relationship and tends to push his buttons. They both learn to trust each other in the challenges, and their romantic relationship

Thank you to Netgalley and Gallery Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The third entry in Immortals After Dark and we have another Wroth brother down. In No Rest for the Wicked there’s still a Valkyrie FMC, but instead of the Lychae clan, the MMC is once again one of the Wroth brothers (vampires). (The first Wroth Brother’s story is novella The Warlord Wants Forever.) Kresley Cole has done a magnificent job of making the IAD a series of interconnected stories that can be read as standalones, but have so much more depth when read together. The stories overlap in terms of timeline and characters, not picking up exactly where the previous one left off, but still moving the overall world forward.

No Rest for the Wicked contains The Hie, described as an immortal Amazing Race, which is always fun to read about even if Bowen and Marriketa, who are the MCs of the next book in the series, might edge out Kaderin and Sebastian as my favorite competitors. It’s a fun adventure plot that I always love rereading. Whether you’ve read Kresley Cole’s entire catalogue multiple times or are completely new to her writing, I highly recommend picking up No Rest for the Wicked.

Thanks to Gallery Books and NetGalley for my copy to review.