Just when I think one horseman is my favorite I meet another one and he becomes my favorite. Famine has this humor that I find irresistible and his relationship with Ana had me laughing and smiling. They are perfect together. I love this series and the Horsemen I've met so far. Another 5 star read for me.

This one really did not do it for me. It was basically a regurgitation of Pestilence but with more vulgar language. Plot felt very repetitive with this third installation and the "redemption" was even less convincing than it was with Pestilence. He only stops because of his fear of losing her, not because he's seeing humanity differently.

Laura Thalassa's writing is great and the story keeps moving, which I appreciated. And these new covers are so beautiful. I also appreciate the questions that the story raises about humanity and morality. But I feel like I identify more with the "villains" of the story than with Famine. I would absolutely fight back with everything that I had if it meant saving humanity from a monster, even if it meant turning into a monster myself.

Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Bloom for providing an eARC of this book.

For me, Famine was about on par with Pestilence in terms of my enjoyment of the story. I liked it, but War is still my favourite so far. The plot felt a little repetitive here and there in this book, but in general things still moved at a good pace. Ana didn't appeal to me as a character quite as much as the women in the earlier two volumes, but I came to like her more as the story progressed and her relationship with Famine developed. I am now looking forward to moving on to the last book in the series, to see how everything will conclude. I am giving this third volume 3.5 stars.

**After reading all 4, I can say that Famine is my favorite.

This was the first book in this series I found myself laughing out loud. Especially with some of the antics Famine gets into dealing with Ana. The loathing, bather, and over all vibes I got between the two made them my favorite pairing. The stories core is the same, and I felt a bit more dawning reading all of the traveling. I also enjoyed getting a different perspective since they knew each other 5 years previously. I keep hearing about this Death, so after the last bit of this book I am excited to read Deaths book!

Another absolutely amazing story from the lovely Laura Thalassa. While Famine is not my favorite it is still so freakin good. (In case you are curious it’s War) I seem to forget every time how brutal these stories can be but it’s the apocalypse, the end of the world, and it’s not going to be pretty. Throughout this series Laura has written characters you think you are going to hate and turning them into ones that you love, or at least understand. I loved Ana’s sassiness and sometimes rather crude humor. Famine didn’t seem to like it but I did. Famine is a horseman of the apocalypse here to kill us all so he takes a little time to like. The slow burn was fabulous, the ending was one I didn’t see coming, and I am more than ready to see what Death has in store of us.

so why are y’all hating on famine??? he’s hot and he’s funny?? and i love him? and his powers? and i love ana? fabulous book from laura? fun different ending even though the plot is relatively the same to the other two books

I really wanted to love this series because it's been on my TBR forever and I loved these new covers, but unfortunately it's been incredibly underwhelming and they're all pretty much rinse and repeats of each other but with just a new horseman.

I really enjoyed the slow burn in this book. That usually is a trope I try to avoid but I just had to continue this series. I think because of the romance in these four horsemen stories that I forget how awful these men are 😆 I loved this book and can’t wait to read Death’s story!

Ok y’all, here we go with the next one in this series. Did I request the entire series from the publisher? Why yes, I did. And I seriously couldn’t be more grateful that they actually blessed me with all four books! The cover redesigns are all so good and I will be getting physical copies.

I’m actually obsessed with this series. Ahhhhhhh, I just can’t get enough. These books are everything to me. Ana is so sassy and I loved every snarky remark. The suffering of Famine devastated me. As with every book thus far in the series, this story raises such intriguing existential questions that will have you contemplating humanity. This story, in particular, focuses a lot on compassion for others regardless of whether they deserve it or not.

Someone asked me which one is my favorite so far and honestly I just can’t even choose. I love them all so much. In Famine, I really loved how much time was spent developing their relationship on a deeper level before things got physical. And when they did finally get physical … HOT. I love that these books don’t take themselves too seriously while still offering such depth to the plot and world-building.

Five stars for all of them. I didn’t take longer than two days to read any of them even though they’re all around 500 pages because I literally could not stop. I’ve yet to start the last one and I’m holding off for the moment because I’m dreading it being over. No, really, I’m actually gonna cry when I’ve finished the last one and there’s no more. Rhapsodic was just okay for me and I’m still debating continuing that series. But I also have this author’s newest release on my shelf and I can’t wait to read it as well.

I received this eARC from NetGalley for my unbiased opinion. So I didn’t realize this was the 3rd book in a series when I requested a copy. Take that ‘whoops’ on my part out and I loved this book! I still want to go back and start at the beginning book! Thank you!

“I don’t simply exist, I hunger.”

Famine gives such Loki vibes and I am all here for it. Therefore, it should surprise no one that Famine is my favorite so far. Each of these books just gets better than the last. Also that ending?! I did NOT see that coming. Off to go start Death because I need answers

Book 3 of the Horsemen series is probably to slowest burn yet. It still has that enemies to lovers theme that the other two have but this one fights it for longer.
I appreciate that these stories take place in different parts of the world. Book 1 was in Canada, Book 2 was in the North Africa area and Book 3 is in Brazil. Each of the horsemen seem to be unique yet united in their original goal. Famine might be my favourite transformation though.
This book did feel a bit slower and more drawn out that the previous books. The last third of the book was the best part. And darn it all, that ending has me rushing to get Book 4.

She did it. Laura Thalassa wrote the same book for the third time, and sold it to me. I will say, though, that I enjoyed Famine slightly more than the first two installments of the series:

1. for having a heroine who is a sex worker,
2. for Famine's disgustingly cruel personality,
3. for their meet-cute and central theme of compassion (hurt and comfort, anyone?),
4. and for the ending, which is infinitesimally different from that of book #1 and #2.

But honestly, it's still a far way off a three-star rating, and giving it any more than two stars would feel like cheating. There's the same "plot" of the protagonist being dragged from city to city, forced to witness humanity being eradicated bit by bit, trying to argue with an all-powerful (you would think) Horseman about how wrong his mission is, then somehow sexing him up so badly that he drops his duty and converts to mortality.

And still, no man is getting topped. Why, why do I hold onto this expectation? Why give me hope and a sexually experienced heroine, when the hero is not absolutely whipped for her in the end? There is little I dislike more than the way Thalassa writes smut - there are phrases from those sex scenes that have obliterated my libido and that I deeply wish I could erase from my mind. (Do you ever read something that sounds like a middle-aged porn afficionado ghostwriting romance? It's that bad.)

Yet... Death, the ultimate love interest, makes another, full-bodied appearance at the end of Famine, and... his description alone... so powerful... so goth... God forgive me, I will read the final installment, fully expecting to be disappointed again. But if there is the slightest chance of a superhuman entity being brought to their literal knees by a woman (the excerpt on the author's website!!! IT'S BONDAGE), I will be there. Dum spiro, spero etc. I will cling to this hope.

I really enjoyed this book and think it is a 5/5 star read. I finished this book in two days and didn’t want to put it down. I have read most of Laura Thalassas books and I have immensely enjoyed them all. Famine is book three in The Four Horseman series. I have now read book one and two and three in the series and cannot wait for the rerelease of book four. This book is rereleased August 15,2023. Thank you to Netgalley, Laura Thalassa and Sourcebooks Bloom Books for an opportunity to read this book.

5⭐️ 3🌶️

- M/F
- 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse
- Forced proximity
- Enemies to lovers
- Female smex worker
- Touch her and ☠️

This might be the most brutal book in the series yet. The way Ana was treated by Famine’s entourage the second time they met was not at all what I expected. But it definitely helped set this book apart from the others.

I loved Ana. She was strong, fearless and hilarious! She had me dying every time she told Pestilence to calm his tits.

Famine might be tied with Pestilence for my favorite horseman. He was so conflicted when it came to Ana and I loved it.

That ending though! I can’t wait to read Death but I don’t want this series to be over.

Omg these books, this author!!!!! This world is pure gold! I devoured this book in one sitting! Thank you for the ARC.

The Four Horsemen series, I was hooked from the first pages right until the very end. The Horseman take you on their journey of self-discovery, whilst leaving horror, devastation, and destruction in their wake. The woman that come into their lives are strong, powerful and warriors in their own light. The way they change these men is powerful. This book brought tears to my eyes especially at the end. What a fantastic series.

⤷‧₊˚ 4⭑
“i’ve never felt so alive before, ana,” he admits. “it’s wonderfully messy. i think i might like being human after all.”

oh my god i love this so much. i liked the first one, unfortunately i didn't like the second one, and i really liked the third one, which makes me even more excited for the last book. laura thalassa's writing style is amazing. it always shocks me how flawlessly i read her book and how much fun i always have. ana was such a sweet yet strong woman which is why i liked her so much and i never thought i would like the nickname "flower" but I'm obsessed with it.

Out of all the horsemen, I think Famine was the most brutal and terrible in the beginning, and that's saying a lot, as they are all antiheroes. Ana, the fmc, is a prostitute, and she saved Famine's life before she meets him again, They are enemies as they ride through towns and cities together while famine destroys things in his path. I really liked that this book had a different vibe than the others in this series. It was darker, grittier, and Famine was thirsty for revenge and destruction.

Even though it was hard to like Famine at first, I really liked Ana, she was fun and cared a lot about others. Their romance was a slow burn, and I loved their banter and bickering. The 3rd act of the book was very different than the other books in this series. It was intriguing and set up Death's book really well. I also really liked the aspects in the book about scales, forgiveness, compassion, and choice. It added another layer to the book, which I appreciated. I'm excited for the last book, and I hope we get glimpses of all the couples.

Thank you, Bloom Books, for this arc for an honest review.

I was fortunate enough to receive an advanced reader's copy of Famine by Laura Thalassa from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I am a big fan of Laura Thalassa and I very much enjoyed the first two novels about Famine’s brothers, Pestilence and War. Famine’s story begins after War “retires” from his immortal task and it is every bit as beautifully twisted. Famine is a fast-moving tale that follows the third horseman of the apocalypse, his eventual beloved, the best and worst of humanity, compassion, and forgiveness.

Although it seems inconceivable that anyone could fall in love with an entity charged with humanity’s end, once you start reading, you’ll quickly realize that Laura Thalassa makes it work. Famine was engaging from the first chapter to the end, moved quickly, featured plenty of action, had lots of emotional layers, and many steamy scenes. All too soon, you’ll be at the end of the book and craving the next novel fiercely.

I would wholeheartedly recommend Famine to anyone and am looking forward to the final book of this series!