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A review by crystalcollectsbooks
A Cruel Thirst by Angela Montoya
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is an exquisitely told dual perspective enemies-to-lovers vampire tale.
I was lost in the pages from the moment I started until the very end - If I was a father reader, then this would have been a book finished in a single sitting. The world in which the story takes place is not particularly complex, as it takes place in a small village. Despite this, the other does a very good job setting the stage. I felt like I was part of the Fuentes family, living in their home, visiting the village, and hunting vampires alongside them.
Carolina is fierce and determined. She will stop at nothing to be noticed by her family as a vampire hunter and not someone to be married off to someone in the city. Lalo just wanted revenge for the death of his parents and is instead cursed to live as that which he despises most. With his sister (and research) in tow, he escapes the city - and his tormentor - to find a way to break the curse. This brings him to the very town inhabited by the Fuentes family, cue ominous music. Lina and Lalo are natural enemies drawn to one another with inexplicable chemistry. Did I mention that we have some highly unlikely fake dating here too? maybe even some star-crossed lovers? This book just has IT ALL! Including an intriguing mystery behind the vampire curse as well and how to stop it.
This book contains moment after moment - swoony and meaningful/inspirational. I have so many quotes highlighted in my ebook that I will tab in my physical copy. This book deserves a spot on my shelves. I definitely see myself reading this again and recommending it to everyone.
Many thanks to Penguin Random House Canada/ Joy Revolution and NetGalley for a digital review copy of the book. The opinions expressed are honest and my own.
I was lost in the pages from the moment I started until the very end - If I was a father reader, then this would have been a book finished in a single sitting. The world in which the story takes place is not particularly complex, as it takes place in a small village. Despite this, the other does a very good job setting the stage. I felt like I was part of the Fuentes family, living in their home, visiting the village, and hunting vampires alongside them.
Carolina is fierce and determined. She will stop at nothing to be noticed by her family as a vampire hunter and not someone to be married off to someone in the city. Lalo just wanted revenge for the death of his parents and is instead cursed to live as that which he despises most. With his sister (and research) in tow, he escapes the city - and his tormentor - to find a way to break the curse. This brings him to the very town inhabited by the Fuentes family, cue ominous music. Lina and Lalo are natural enemies drawn to one another with inexplicable chemistry. Did I mention that we have some highly unlikely fake dating here too? maybe even some star-crossed lovers? This book just has IT ALL! Including an intriguing mystery behind the vampire curse as well and how to stop it.
This book contains moment after moment - swoony and meaningful/inspirational. I have so many quotes highlighted in my ebook that I will tab in my physical copy. This book deserves a spot on my shelves. I definitely see myself reading this again and recommending it to everyone.
Many thanks to Penguin Random House Canada/ Joy Revolution and NetGalley for a digital review copy of the book. The opinions expressed are honest and my own.