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A review by stephdaydreams
A Cruel Thirst by Angela Montoya
4.0
A Cruel Thirst aims for the heart in this thrilling adventure where a creature of death strives for life, and his hunter must decide whether to go for the stake or go for the risk in aiding him on his quest.
Carolina is a vampire huntress and Lalo is a newly turned vampire who seeks to find salvation after being forcibly turned. Together they make a formidable duo, going on a quest that will result in many discovered truths.
The plot is well paced, the action thrilling, the mystery alluring, and the romance brews with all the chemistry. I instantly enjoyed Carolina and Lalo-- both individually and as a pair. Carolina is headstrong and determined to prove herself worthy as any hunter in her family. Lalo is more reserved and uncertain, but his heart is one of resolve. To find a way out of his new "life" and find a way to end all vampires. I loved both characters, but Lalo truly took my heart.
Lalo is sweet, shy, awkward, and so gentle. He goes against the grain of so many YA male heroes. There is a softness that is so unexpected. His softness is an ironic contrast to his newly grown fangs and appetite, but it further highlights who he is at his core. A lover, not a warrior. A learner, not a destroyer. We need more heroes like Lalo! He's truly a revelation.
I think this book perfectly targets its young adult audience, I feel oftentimes todays YA sort of toes the line into more adult spaces (which is admittedly my preference), but it's very nice to read a YA that embraces wholly its genre. I respect so much how beautifully suited it is for younger audiences. Were I an adolescent this is the book I'd grow instantly obsessed with. The leads are so wonderfully relatable and its romance is one that should be admired and one to strive for. I really enjoyed meeting this story and its characters.
Overall, if you enjoy all things vampires and swoony romances, gentle heroes, and empowering heroines, be sure to pick up A Cruel Thirst!
Thank you NetGalley, Random House, and Joy Revolution for this complimentary copy, I leave this honest review voluntarily. 3.5✨
Carolina is a vampire huntress and Lalo is a newly turned vampire who seeks to find salvation after being forcibly turned. Together they make a formidable duo, going on a quest that will result in many discovered truths.
The plot is well paced, the action thrilling, the mystery alluring, and the romance brews with all the chemistry. I instantly enjoyed Carolina and Lalo-- both individually and as a pair. Carolina is headstrong and determined to prove herself worthy as any hunter in her family. Lalo is more reserved and uncertain, but his heart is one of resolve. To find a way out of his new "life" and find a way to end all vampires. I loved both characters, but Lalo truly took my heart.
Lalo is sweet, shy, awkward, and so gentle. He goes against the grain of so many YA male heroes. There is a softness that is so unexpected. His softness is an ironic contrast to his newly grown fangs and appetite, but it further highlights who he is at his core. A lover, not a warrior. A learner, not a destroyer. We need more heroes like Lalo! He's truly a revelation.
I think this book perfectly targets its young adult audience, I feel oftentimes todays YA sort of toes the line into more adult spaces (which is admittedly my preference), but it's very nice to read a YA that embraces wholly its genre. I respect so much how beautifully suited it is for younger audiences. Were I an adolescent this is the book I'd grow instantly obsessed with. The leads are so wonderfully relatable and its romance is one that should be admired and one to strive for. I really enjoyed meeting this story and its characters.
Overall, if you enjoy all things vampires and swoony romances, gentle heroes, and empowering heroines, be sure to pick up A Cruel Thirst!
Thank you NetGalley, Random House, and Joy Revolution for this complimentary copy, I leave this honest review voluntarily. 3.5✨