Tasting Red: A Spicy Red Riding Hood Retelling (The Lost Girls) Paperback – March 25, 2023

There’s not one bad thing I could ever say about this book. It has spice, intrigue, a morally grey man, and smart FMC. The way the author blends in fairytales with a new twist was tasteful and nostalgic. Fairytale retelling isn’t a new concept, but there’s no denying that this book is one of the best in the genre. While I was able to guess some of the surprises, the biggest one was a complete shock in the best way. Brexley is so sweet and powerful. He protects his woman from day one. Red fights for independence and gains so much self love. It is an overall beautiful love story mixed with A LOT of spicy moments. The magic aspect was icing on the cake and I definitely hate Hans and Gret more than I thought I could.

Review: Tasting RedStars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️"Tasting Red" by Holly Roberds masterfully combines shifter romance with a captivating fairytale retelling, delivering a spicy and engaging twist on the classic Red Riding Hood narrative. This enchanting and fast-paced story caters to fans of the genre who appreciate a touch of unpredictability and sizzle in their romance tales.The heavy spice woven into the narrative adds excitement, providing a satisfying experience for readers seeking a blend of magic, chaos, and unforeseen dangers. Roberds crafts a world where the strength of the female protagonist shines through, navigating challenges after trying to start a new life for herself. Her character development is compelling, offering a resilient and relatable lead.The introduction of the brooding wolf shifter as the male lead adds complexity to the narrative. Against the backdrop of a missing grandmother and looming threats, the dynamics between the protagonists create tension. Skillfully executed plot twists towards the end inject surprise and intrigue, maintaining a balance between romance, suspense, and fantastical elements.Despite the swift pacing, Roberds doesn't compromise on character depth or plot intricacies. The novel successfully delivers a satisfying reading experience with its combination of heavy spice, surprising twists, a strong female lead, and a brooding male protagonist. This was my first read of a fairytale retelling and I was pleasantly surprised! Highly recommend!

Fantastic book. So intriguing. So much sexy time. I liked it. Definitely a sexy dark telling of this story. I loved all the characters and different elements we got. I enjoyed all the different powers. Also loved all the bonds created. So much going on with juicy too. So good. Definitely recommend.

What lovely words you have. I loved this. It took a minute to really sink into it but once I did I loved it. The spice was spicy, the mains were hot and the auxiliary characters were amazing. Was the post climax a bit… disappointing maybe. It’s very cute and I love a good HEA but MFC continues to play human that to me ruins some of the learned lessons. I get why some would see it as character appropriate but I don’t love it.This book is an absolutely beautiful example of primal play and I love it. You don’t always get the itch scratching of a good primal scene but this did. Kudos

This was a good book!It has spice, mystery, love/hate relationships, and a little darkness. It left me wanting MORE, more of thier story, more background, just more allaround.

To be honest i started it cause i thought it would be a small read just enough to not get bored in my reading slump but it turned out that it got me out of it. I really really liked it and i loved the retelling fairytale trope, I don't see it enough nor i read enough of that. That's gonna change.....hehehe. I loved their dynamic and their relationship, i adored all the characters and i had so much fun reading them and I can't wait for Red's friends to get their own books!!!!!!! I was shocked with the plot and the twists that kept happening, it never left me get bored!!!! Of course sometimes it felt like i was reading a wattpad book but i didn't mind that much. I really liked the main characters but i wanted something more from them and mayde to get to know them a little bit more. It was a beautiful ride and I can't wait to read the other books in the series!!!!!!❤️✨

This is the first book I’ve read by this author, and when I say I fell in love, ahhhhh, I really mean it. It’s sweet and sexy and fantastical and funny and mysterious. Perfect grown up fairy tale. Absolutely loved it! I’m definitely reading more in this series.

I’ve become a book snob the last few years and can’t tell you how many made my DNF list… Tasting Red is NOT on that list! Fantastic writing, amazing characters (**currently still drooling over Brex**) and an exciting plot! It was never boring, and kept me wholly invested from beginning to end! A must read!

One of the best books I’ve read this year! Funny, sweet, fantastically spicy, and oh so entertaining! I loved it!!!

This was such an enjoyable read, fast paced, steamy, everything I needed it. I'm so glad I took a chance on it, because even though retellings aren't usually my jam I had a blast reading this one. Totally recomend it!!!

Brilliant characters, romantic, sexy and fun! Fairy tale characters with interesting family drama and a complex story. I loved it! I love the magical element and really liked the romance and loyalty of the friendships.

I love this book. The chemistry of red and wolf ufff. I read it in 2 days. Worthy to read it.

This was my first time reading a riding hood reimagining and OMG I should have read this sooner because I’m not only obsessed with spicy retelling but also wolf shifters and fae 😈The Big Bad Wolf owes a debt and when he goes after his next kill, little does he know that he would stumble upon Little Red, the granddaughter of his target. WOW 🥵 instant attraction turns to lust and Red’s world turns upside down as this bad wolf might be the one to save her or ruin her…. 🔥 there is a mix of the hidden identity trope with the bodyguard trope as Brexley pretends to be part of Red’s security detail in order to learn more information on the whereabouts of Grandma… however this proves to be really hard as these two are resisting each other as much as they can 👀 also the fake dating trope was a nice fun addition ! 😂absolutely unputdownable and fast paced I seriously could not stop! 😍