Sink your fangs into our first After Dark episode of the season with A HUNGER LIKE NO OTHER by Kresley Cole—a steamy paranormal romance where “a fierce werewolf and a bewitching vampire become unlikely soul mates whose passion will test the boundaries of life and death.” Emma kicks off the season with this pick and sparks a conversation about what happens when monster theory meets gender essentialism. Meanwhile, Laura draws some surprising parallels to Star Wars, and we collectively urge parents to warn their children about the dangers of fated mates. Plus: find out why this book forced Jason to add a brand-new category in his After Dark grading system. CONTENT WARNING: This episode features discussions of an adult-themed book, contains explicit language, and is intended for mature audiences only. Listener discretion is advised.   Buy the Book!Bookshop.org | Libro.fm   Other books mentioned in this episode: The Sting of Victory by S.D. Simper Twilight by Stephenie Meyer A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Dracula by Bram Stoker A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness Bride by Ali Hazelwood Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon The Bones Beneath My Skin by T.J. Klune Railed by the Krampus by Dalia Davies Lord of Eternal Night by Ben Alderson