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A review by ericas_bookshelf
This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
“It was as if Elise was made up of stars and the dust between the planets. In her, Layla was certain she would find the whole universe.”
You should know two things about me: I LOVE lesbians, and I LOVE vampires. So when I saw this had both and it was set in 1926 Harlem New York I got SO excited. I honestly loved this book. Now was it a little slow paced at times? Yes. Do I wish there was more world building? Also yes. But overall this was a solid debut, a very unique take on vampires, and it honestly made me eager to read Hayley’s future books. Especially the next book in this series! Elise & Layla have phenomenal banter, angst, and truly sensual moments (not explicit sex scenes). I absolutely adore them! Additionally, the way Hayley wove in history, politics, and the reality of being Black in America, was so brilliant. Once again, I’m beyond excited to read more books from her.
*It’s not a standalone, which I did not know until I finished. But the ending isn’t a painful cliffhanger. It simply leaves the world open for future books.
You should know two things about me: I LOVE lesbians, and I LOVE vampires. So when I saw this had both and it was set in 1926 Harlem New York I got SO excited. I honestly loved this book. Now was it a little slow paced at times? Yes. Do I wish there was more world building? Also yes. But overall this was a solid debut, a very unique take on vampires, and it honestly made me eager to read Hayley’s future books. Especially the next book in this series! Elise & Layla have phenomenal banter, angst, and truly sensual moments (not explicit sex scenes). I absolutely adore them! Additionally, the way Hayley wove in history, politics, and the reality of being Black in America, was so brilliant. Once again, I’m beyond excited to read more books from her.
*It’s not a standalone, which I did not know until I finished. But the ending isn’t a painful cliffhanger. It simply leaves the world open for future books.