A Cruel Thirst

by Angela Montoya

Read Dates: 4/2/25 to 4/5/25

Review

I’m a total sucker for vampire stories, so I had high hopes going into this one. Unfortunately, it just didn’t sink its teeth into me the way I wanted. I struggled to connect with the characters from the start, and there was very little spark or chemistry between them to keep things interesting. Even though the concept had potential, it felt like the emotional core of the story was missing. I kept waiting for that moment where I’d feel pulled in—but it never really came.

By the halfway point, I realized I wasn’t truly invested in what happened to anyone. The plot moved forward, but I was only mildly curious about where it was going. If I had been reading this as an ebook or physical copy instead of listening to the audiobook, I probably would’ve DNF’d it. It just didn’t hold my attention, and finishing it felt more like a chore than an adventure. I really wanted to love it—but this one just wasn’t for me.