I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

“Aging isn’t just about our bodies decaying while we’re still inside them. It’s about living with the accumulation of experiences. The heavy burden of the ugly ones, the longing for the beautiful.”


Oh, this was so much fun to listen to today. In this, you will meet Sloan. She is definitely one of those cautious people. Then there's her best friend, Naomi, who is the complete opposite of her. In a perfect world, they balance each other out.

That being said, it's time to shake things up. Sloane is turning 36 and is not excited one bit. Taking things into her own hands, Naomi plans a fun night out. Do things ever go as planned?? Well, it depends. Did Naomi know that they were going to hang out with vampires? Only time will tell.

Let's just say that their lives were never the same.

Without spoiling anything, I really liked this book. The friendship between these two girls was realistic and genuine. What they go through throughout this book was entertaining as heck, but it also brought them closer together in an unexpected way. They called each other out on their bullshit and made their friendship stronger in the end.

I will definitely be looking into other books by this author!

I will devour anything Rachel Harrison writes. And I loved this all the same. My only wish is that the ending was more complete. I guess it just felt rather abrupt and like there wasn't much of a climax.

Rachel sure knows how to bring the best escape reading experience, with memorable storylines and great characters, and I always look forward to seeing what she will write next!

SO THIRSTY was just the cozy and quirky paranormal story I was hoping for. Featuring just-spooky-enough vibes with plenty of entertainment!

Sloane Parker is not excited for another birthday to remind her that she is getting older. When her husband books a getaway trip for her and best friend Naomi, Sloane decides to just go for it and have fun. I loved their friendship and the vampire world, which was so entertaining to see how the story would go.

*many thanks to Berkley, Netgalley and prh audio for the gifted copy. The audio was fantastic!

I read this book thinking it was going to be right up my alley, but unfortunately it fell flat for me. I read it with a bunch of people and we were all pretty much on the same page about it. It just wasn't what we were expecting. Just an ok read for me.

*Thank you partner @prhaudio and @berkleypub for the #gifted audiobook and e-galley.*

Rachel Harrison's So Thirsty is a dark, atmospheric, and emotionally gripping exploration of obsession, isolation, and the desperate lengths one can go to for connection. I was completely captivated by the narrative from start to finish.

The story follows the protagonist as she navigates a whirlwind of emotions and strange events after a mysterious encounter. Harrison’s writing is sharp and evocative, pulling you into a world that feels unsettling and real at the same time. The sense of unease builds beautifully, with each page leaving you just a little more on edge. Harrison’s mastery of suspense is truly impressive, and her ability to blend horror with deep emotional insight makes So Thirsty an unforgettable read.

The characters are complex and relatable, especially in their vulnerabilities. I found myself rooting for the protagonist as she struggles with her inner demons and external pressures. The pacing is spot-on, with just the right amount of tension to keep you turning the pages.

Huge thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of So Thirsty. This book is perfect for anyone who loves a mix of psychological tension, dark fantasy, and a touch of the eerie. Harrison has crafted a story that lingers long after the last page is turned.

Definitely recommend to fans of thrilling, atmospheric reads with a touch of the macabre!

Thank you NetGalley for this review copy. I really loved this book and all the vampire-ness of it. I definitely look forward to more by Harrison.

This felt like one of a kind, but all of Harrison's books do, to be honest. I really enjoy the specific yet perfect way she writes about female friendships and what they can overcome purely with love and sisterhood. Feminism Horror needs to be the new sub-genre of 2025-2028 I think. The book was great and gave me everything I needed and wanted. The little surprise romance aspect was fun and didn't take away from the enjoyment of the book.

Dark, sharp, and wickedly clever! Harrison masterfully blends horror, humor, and biting social commentary into a completely addictive read. I wish I could live at the Dream Mall!

I love Harrison's work, so I was excited to receive this one, and it delivered! Smart modern twist on vampire mythology, blending supernatural tropes with an exploration of personal growth and complex relationships. Loved it!

Rachel Harrison is one of my favorite contemporary horror writers, and I always adore her voice - unapologetically millennial, feminist, and female-centered. I find her writing to be provocative yet comforting.

Sadly I just couldn’t get into this one! I had a hard time connecting with our main characters. I do plan to give Rachel Harrison another try and I very much appreciated the opportunity to read th.is ARC.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers Copy of So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison!

DNF; this one kind of made me feel uneasy for some reason- thank you so much for the chance to read it early, though. Sadly, just not for me!

The first half of the book was a bit boring. Sloane was pretty meh for a main character and her bestie, Naomi, was super selfish. I couldn’t relate to either of them but I did love their friendship.

When it finally got interesting, the story takes off. Seriously, there was carnage everywhere, nothing was safe! And then it ended. I wish the author included some kind of explanation. I don’t like open-ended books and I was left wondering how.

So one thing that really bothered me was the vampire lifestyle. All of the books and movies I’ve read or seen, vampires are beautiful, rich and well put together. The vampires in this book however, were more like squatters. Oily hair, holes in their clothes, driving around in a van?! That is not how I would want to spend eternity. No, thank you!

Overall, it was an okay read. Didn’t really blow my mind but it was interesting enough to finish.

I loved "The Return' by Rachel Harrison, which I only just read a few months back and is what led to my interest in SO THIRSTY. Loved this, very pleasantly surprised since the start was a little teensy bit slow for me. Harrison's take on vampires in this was extremely unique and I kind of hope she ends up writing more vampire fiction, because this was excellent.

WOW!
This is a book I'm going to think about for awhile...and I think it's a good sign after you finish your first book by an author and then immediately rush to read everything else they've written!

So Thirsty is the perfect blend of weirdness, creepiness, twists, and uniqueness that made this book so perfect.
First...the characters...fantastic! Did I get a new character to add to my favorites list when I met Henry? Sure did :-)
The way Harrison described everyone, their relationships and their adventures was magnificent. I loved the dark humor thrown in and oddness of it all.

...and that ending! It was perfect and I couldn't stop thinking about those last few pages once I shut the book.
Highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good thrilling, horror story!

Everything Rachel Harrison writes is 10/10 for me. She has made the classic monster genre her own and I love it. Her take on vampires was perfect and I adored that the heart of the book was true friendship in all it's ups and downs. This book left me wanting more of the world she had built and the characters she created for it just like all of her previous books and in the best way possible.

Oh, I Was So Thirsty for This One…

Rachel Harrison delivers another witty blending of horror with biting social commentary. She again weaves together her signature mix of over-the-top horror, dark humor, and eeriness, balancing it all with sharp sarcasm and raw vulnerability. Her writing is razor-sharp, wickedly funny, and delightfully excessive, but beneath the theatrics lies some thought-provoking themes.

A Birthday to Die For

Sloane Parker is dreading her birthday, but her husband is more than happy to send her away—for a weekend getaway without him. Instead, he arranges for Sloane to spend it with her longtime best friend, the chaotic and unpredictable Naomi.

Sounds like trouble already, right?

Naomi, always the troublemaker, orchestrates a wild night out with a group of mysterious strangers… only for it to take a horrifying bloody horror turn.

A Thrill Ride from Start to Finish

I’m an absolute sucker for witty, feminist horror, and So Thirsty had me hooked from the very first page. I tore through it in one day, completely enthralled. One moment, I was on the edge of my seat, heart pounding in horror over the events and next, I was laughing so hard I nearly fell off my chair.

This story is sharp, bold, and brimming with bloody fun.

Dare to take a sip?

Thank you so much to @prhaudio for my audio copy of So Thirsty. I have read all of @rachelharrisonsghost books so I’m a big fan, she’s def one of my favorites.

This one was narrated by @britpressley who happens to be one of my favorite audio narrators so this was a match made in spooky heaven.

Some audio thrillers can be a little tricky to follow but this one was super easy to get into and kept my attention throughout. I appreciate in @rachelharrisonsghost books she really delves into some female centered insecurities and ways of thinking. This one really spoke to me on aging and on vanity. Aging for me has been mentally tough especially recently so I appreciated and related to the character’s insecurities with it.

The narrator did an excellent job of bringing the characters to life. She did an amazing job of doing different voices in the story, and as I mentioned this one was easy to follow on audio.

I always say that @rachelharrisonsghost books are horror lite. A great way too try out horror as she has spooky elements in her story, but not too much where you will find yourself sleeping with the lights on.

This one was another win and another one to add to your tbr!

Thanks again to @prhaudio for my audio copy!

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I went into this book just trusting it was going to be a fun sexy vampire story and I didn't really feel that after reading it.

The characters were so frustrating and I absolutely hated Naomi. She was self-centered, vain, and constantly put others at risk even when she was just a human. She and Sloane consistently called each other best friends, but they acted more like the type of people you think you're bff's with, but actually they're kind of your frenemy.

< spoiler > I also HATED how they just ended their relationships like it was nothing. Both of them with people they had been with for over a decade and while I understand neither of their relationships was healthy and they definitely should not have been with their respective partners it was insane that they both just called or saw their bf/husband and went "I'm never talking to you again, bye" as though that's how the world works. It's the 2020's ffs that's not how shit works. < / spoiler >

I really wanted to like this more, but the plot was kind of weak and the vampires were lame.