I love this series with my whole smut-loving heart, after reading War it definitely wasn't my cup of tea because there wasn't that much tension between the characters because he and the main protagonist gets together without any build-up in my opinion, but this one right here, GAWD DAMN. Not only did this novel incorporate the themes that I enjoyed in Pestilence, but it also added that there is BANTER between Famine and the main protagonist. It was definitely a smooth yet addicting read and I have been ranting to my friends on why they should read this series any time I get the chance. Everything in this novel was a chef's kiss to me.

I am speechless! This series is killing me. This book and this horseman! He's a different kind of torture! This book blew my mind and that ending! Holy shit, that ending literally left me with goosebumps.

This book is full of action and death. And just when you thought that Ana got under Famine's skin and he's done with his task, Death comes and f*cks everything up! DEATH! I simply loved how Famine is written and how Laura made Ana's and Famine's stories and meetings. I know this is going to sound messed up, but I loved their first meeting. How she cared for him and took care of him the best way she can and never once left his side. I was shocked that on their third meeting, she had to put a knife to his throat so he could remember her. I mean... I expected him to remember her even if he did condemn her to his soldiers. But then I understood his argument.

Until this moment, I think Famine is the... well... worst of the horsemen in terms of killing and spreading death. I mean, I thought War knew torture, but Famine?! Well, Famine knows EXACTLY what torture means! He both inflicts it and knows damn well how it feels like. Out of the three horsemen, Famine is the one that knows a great deal of the worst parts of human nature. Yes, War knows men's hearts, but Famine is the one who actually felt it on his own skin, the wrath of men. And he has every right to repay humankind with the same wrath. Although, he still gives a quicker death.

Ana is so different from any female character that I usually see in books. And I loved her. She's a survivor to the core and she's perfect for Famine. She, herself knows human nature, and she doesn't judge Famine for wanting his vengeance. Yes, she doesn't agree with his methods, but she understands him. Which is very different from the previous two books. Their relationship is different from War-Miriam's relationship and Pestilence-Sara's relationship. Although Ana knows suffering and pain, she still manages to see the good in people, and this is a complete enigma to Famine, but the way they get together through every pain and they get to understand their feelings for each other, puts Famine's story to another level.

Until this point, I think Famine will be my favorite horseman. Although War is on top of it, then again, what is war without passion :)) Famine deserves all the 5 stars in the world. I didn't expect to love this book so much. And that ending, again! I DIDN'T EXPECT THAT AT ALL! I did expect something bad to happen, but not THAT!

All of the horsemen series book are all super long and very detailed learning about Famine and Ana and how they intersect and are enemies but also fall in love. This was my favorite one so far that I've read compared to the first and second one.

Enemies to lovers tropes always work. I think it's all that tension building up with the anger and harsh words. Anyway, this is the 3rd book in the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse series starring Famine, the most angry of the Horseman and his love interest/enemy Ana da Silva. This was originally published in 2020 as an e-book.

*Special thanks to NetGalley and Bloom books for this e-arc.*

Ana, an orphan in Brazil working at a brothel until yet another horseman comes to cause destruction. However they had met before. Twice. In fact she had saved him once, but he only thanked her by wiping everything out… except for her even if he did try to take her out that second time. Stuck with revenge down to her very core as she is taken prisoner.

Deep down I absolutely loved how Famine’s cruelty is strictly choice, unlike the previous two horsemen. I loved the development between the two main characters simply in the way that the tension is very real and feels as if you could cut it with a knife.

Ana’s ability to view humanity in a positive light is refreshing, even though her past shows a million reasons why she shouldn’t. With Famine’s pessimistic views, it creates a balancing act that fosters the enemies to lovers trope perfectly.

I honestly fell in love with their banter and how they’d pick at each other through out the novel. It added a great deal of light humor that I appreciated and kept the ongoing story fresh. Famine thus far is the least human and not driven by the same pleasures as the others. I feel like this was incredibly clever being paired up with Ana and her work history!

3.5 at best. This is my least favorite of the books. I’m intrigued by the concept. But there’s only so much merciless death of humanity you can read at a time, and still root for the person handing out the death sentence. Plus the books all follow the same basic plot structure, which gets old.

Also, why are the horseman starting to sound like regular dudes? Famine has the best personality but he sounds too modern to be a horseman of the apocalypse.

Only Laura Thalassa would have the power to make me cry over a horseman of the apocalypse.

“Famine” follows Ana da Silva, a former prostitute whose life was once spared by Famine when he first walked the Earth. The second time she encounters him, however, she’s stabbed and left for dead. Finding the strength to survive his brutality and seek revenge, Ana corners him only to be held captive by the horseman. In spite of themselves and everyone they stand for, they are drawn to each other.

In all honesty, I had a very love-hate relationship with Famine as a character. Of all the horsemen, Famine is the least human, having more in common with nature itself. The pain he inflicts on those who he comes across is gruesome and tough to read. As a result, it was harder for me to view his character as redeemable by the novel’s end.

At the same time, I felt deeply for him after learning about his own the horror surrounding how badly he was treated by humanity when he awoke. I shed many tears over his suffering, which just goes to show how powerful Thalassa’s writing is to make me war with myself even as I type this review.

In my review of “War,” I mentioned how the book’s plot structure is very similar to its predecessor. The same can be said of “Famine.” Having read each book in the series thus far back to back, elements of “Famine” became a bit too repetitive and easy to anticipate. Still, Ana and Famine’s reluctant, enemies to lovers relationship made my heart sing. The bond they formed over their shared experiences and the kindness they show one another is unmatched.

Famine is the third in the Four Horsemen series and does not disappoint.

Easily my favourite, Famine and Ana come across as the most complex and interesting characters out of anyone we meet.

The plot ticks along nicely and begins to weave all four novels closer together as we approach the arrival of death.

Thank you to Sourcebooks, Bloom Books and Laura Thalassa for an advanced copy.

"Famine" by Laura Thalassa is a riveting and darkly captivating addition to the Four Horsemen series, blending romance, fantasy, and an apocalyptic backdrop into an intense and emotionally charged story.

In this installment, the focus is on Ana da Silva and Famine, one of the immortal horsemen who possess the power to bring devastation to the world. Ana, who once had a haunting encounter with Famine, finds herself face to face with him again, only to be left wounded and near death. But something unexpected happens—Ana survives, defying Famine's intent. As their paths cross again, Ana's determination to confront Famine and his own complicated emotions lead to a series of events that challenge their beliefs, alliances, and destinies.

Thalassa's writing is atmospheric and rich, creating a vivid world where the stakes are high and emotions are raw. The tension between Ana and Famine is palpable, drawing readers into their complex dynamic. As they navigate their feelings for each other, their internal struggles, and the larger threat of the horsemen's mission, the story becomes a delicate dance between love and darkness.

The author masterfully blends the elements of romance and fantasy with a backdrop of an impending apocalypse, adding layers of depth to the characters and their relationships. Ana's determination to confront Famine and Famine's own internal conflicts create a compelling narrative that keeps readers engaged throughout.

The novel delves into themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the power of human connection to transcend even the darkest of circumstances. Famine's gradual transformation and his connection with Ana provide a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos and destruction that the horsemen represent.

"Famine" is a story of love and redemption set against a backdrop of impending doom. Laura Thalassa's skillful storytelling and her ability to navigate complex emotions and relationships make this novel a captivating read. Fans of dark fantasy romance with a touch of the apocalyptic will find themselves engrossed in this intriguing and passionate tale.

When Ana is offered to Famine, the third horseman of the apocalypse, she was sure he would remember her. Remember her and save her. However, a lot has changed since Ana last met Famine.

Famine is vengeful. He is beautiful, just like the other horsemen but hates humans. His time on earth has not been easy and now he is releasing his wrath on the world. When Ana shows up again, he struggles to believe that she has survived, but she has, and he wants her.

This one was fun! The banter between Ana and Famine was wonderful. The push and pull between the two was delightful. However, Famine's heart is much more closed off than Pestilence and War, and this shows through the slightly darker nature of this book. I still loved to read this but be warned that this does not end like the previous two novels in the series. I do love the mix of sexually experienced in Ana and inexperienced in Famine.

Big thanks to NetGalley, Sourcebooks Bloom Books and Laura Thalassa for this early release copy. Now to wrap up the series with Death!

Best book in the series! To be honest I almost wasn't going to continue with the series until I read the Famine and Ana epilogue chapter in the Nightingale anthology and I was intrigued. Ana is a very unique FMC and I love reading her pov and seeing how she held her own. The chemistry between her and Famine was amazing. I always love it when the MCs have a past together.

Thank you to Bloom Books and Netgalley for the ARC.

I’ve pretty much inhaled this entire series and will definitely be checking out other books by Laura Thalassa. She’s got herself a new fan.

This is the third installment in the Four Horsemen Series and by far this was my favorite one (so far). The first two had the hard core bad ass female heroine to go with their partners but Famine really need a special someone and boy oh boy did he get her. Her past was very different and made her perfect to teach Famine about humanity. She had enough emotional and physicals baggage to compete with him but she never let her past get her down. She was a ray of sunshine in a very dark world. I love that she saved him and in exchange he spares her. (It kept making me thing about Pestilence and Sara and if their story would have played out differently if she had helped him.
The dialogue and banter in this book was so great. Laugh out loud bawdy humor, the barbs and quips. The back and forth on who was teasing who was so amazing. Ana's story was so tragic and I love that she is not jaded but takes everything in stride. Here I am a captive but you are going to feed me and I get to sleep in this nice cozy bed...sure sure this is great! She never did quite what I was excepting and their whole story kept me on my toes.
Although this story started off very similar to the other Horsemen with moving from town to town and wreaking havoc, the ending took a major turn towards I am very excited to see how it plays out in the next book. My one complaint about this series was they brothers hadn't really connected so I am super excited to see how this work in Death. These series is going to be one of my top series ever read. It is so good. Highly recommend to anyone that love Fantasy Romance, amazing characters and a unique storyline and amazing banter between Ana and Famine.

There’s a lot to love within the pages of the first two novels, but if you’ve been looking for something a little different, then Famine might be what you’re after. This brother is much more cruel than his predecessors, and especially my favorite horseman, War. Yet, Laura Thalassa makes it much easier to sympathize with his hatred for the human race.

That said, Ana is my favorite heroine to date. I have a soft spot for all of them because Laura Thalassa knows how to write a fantastic female main character. Each has been equal parts strong and intelligent—not to mention sarcastic and witty—as well as vulnerable and relatable. These books are literally life and death, but the human characters are aware of how unbelievable their circumstances have become since meeting one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

As with each of these books, there is a laundry list of trigger warnings to heed before diving in. Ana has endured great abuse at the hands of family and strangers alike. As a result, she’s much less sympathetic toward the rest of her species, though she still believes what Famine is doing is wrong. What I found especially interesting is that Famine has also undergone his fair share of torture. After being captured, he was torn apart and put back together so many times, he only has a single soft spot for humanity—and its name is Ana. These two had to work a bit harder to get to where they are by the end of the book, but it also made the build-up to their physical relationship much more believable. And once Famine decides he’s all-in, there’s really no backtracking.

All of these books are startlingly funny, but Famine really does top the list. Ana is a spit-fire, and some of her lines are laugh-out-loud funny. The way she sees the world is both honest and unapologetic, and though she has every reason to hate her circumstances, she can find the humor in it, too. That goes such a long way when you’re reading about all the death and destruction she witnesses.

The end of this book had me more excited than ever to pick up the next one. With Death on the horizon, the stakes have never been higher, and even though I know we can expect a happily ever after for all the brothers and their human partners, I have to admit that I’m especially curious to see how the the last horseman will be convinced to walk away from his task.

Famine oh my!!! I must say this book was a bit naughty lol 😂 but I truly loved the dynamic between Famine and his little flower. The relationship is a slow burn enemies to lovers series and these two completely changed each other and complete what’s list snd broken within them. I really enjoyed it! Absolutely great addition to the series!

This series absolutely slays me every time! Famine, the third book in The Four Horsemen series is just as raw and gritty as the previous two but carries its own unique flavor that left my heart pounding, my eyes wet with tears, and my expectations more than met.

I loved Ana so much! She was a scrappy fighter, strong and determined, and despite how she's had to live her life her heart is soft and warm to the humanity that Famine is destroying. Her ability to stand up to him had me cheering her on even in the face of those moments when it might have been wiser to step down.

Famine was just as bad-@$$ as his brothers. However, there was an additional edge about him I was not expecting that made me cautious as to how far he would go. I loved that this author created him in a way that made me both love and fear him.

Famine has so far been the favorite of the Horsemen (a very very close second being War) and I could not put this book down. The series gets sort of repetitive, because the point is the same (make the horsemen fall in love to save the world) but that doesn’t bother me much. Famine’s personality is much more magnetic than the other 2 horsemen, and it was a blast to read the banter between him and Ana. Overall this was a super fun read and I’m looking forward to Death.

Ohhhhhh Famine, Famine Famine Famine. I love you. You might be my favourite. You might not be. But you are soft, maybe not as soft as your previous brothers, but delicious nonetheless (pun intended)
Another epic love story and i cant get enough of these apocolypse love stories. Laura marry me. Or Famine, War, Pestilence. Im ready for Death (not literally, but book wise)

Thank you Sourcebooks/Bloom Books and Netgalley for the ARC!

This series is so much fun! I’ve been on a major dark romance binge lately and this fit the bill. It’s got slow burn, complicated characters and redemption arcs that you don’t want to miss! Definitely grab this series if you love dark fantasy romance!

This is one series that has improved with each new book. I loved Famine here, he was such a badass. He didn’t make excuses about why he did what he did, no “I’m on a mission from God” from him. He did it because he hated humanity and he enjoyed it but beneath the callousness of Famine lay a vulnerability. He was perfectly matched with Ava who was strong, feisty and had a mouth on her, not giving an inch but despite her background and life she wasn’t hardened by it. Their journey is darker and more violent than the previous books but comes with a fantastic ending that sets the scene for what I’m thinking will be an apocalyptic finale and.I can’t wait for Death.