I was really excited to read The Hunger And The Dusk, Vol. 1. I’ll be the first to admit that fantasy with orcs and everything isn’t always my jam, but this story looked really cool

And, I am very happy to say that I was not let down. I can’t wait to read more!

The world is The Hunger And The Dusk sets the humans and orcs as historical enemies who have to come together to fight an even bigger enemy. The humans are leaderless and hapless. The proud and regal orcs are facing a good shortage unless they conquer or partner with the humans.

The story is a romance, and I’m here for it. The human mercenary leader Callum Battlechild and the orc healer Gruakhtar “Tara” Icemane are going to fall in love before our very eyes, and we’re going to enjoy it.

The Vangol were righteous and scary. They left the lands currently occupied by the humans and orcs and have now returned with a bloodlust. Right? There’s nothing more to the story, right?

Just kidding. There very clearly is something else going on here, and I can’t wait to find out more.

I really liked this book. The setting is familiar but different. The characters and story are intriguing and, almost, species-swapped. And the artwork is gorgeous. G. Willow Wilson and Chris Wildgoose killed it. I can’t wait for more.

Thank you Netgalley and IDW Publishing for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

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