Read if you like books with:
🧛‍♀️ Vampires
🩸 Bloodlust
💍 Crappy partners
👯‍♀️ Messt Female Friendships
😘 A bit of romance

This book was so much fun! If you are wanting just vampire vibes and wanted to see more of bloodlust from Bella and what it would have been like in Twilight if they didn’t drink animal blood cause it was nasty to the vampires, this book will be for you!

Also, if you wished that Bella had closer female friends and turned with one of them, was older, and jaded in a non-teenager way, I think you will also really enjoy this.

The audiobook is narrated by Brittany Presley and once again she knocked it out of the park as one of my fave narrators!

I also loved that with the characters being older than those we typically see getting turned into vampires that they had more messy backstories that led to some interesting plot points and a satisfying found family vibe by the end!

Thank you so much to Berkley and PRHA for my ARC and gifted audiobook copies of this one in exchange for my honest review!

Rachel Harrison is by far my favorite horror author. Her writing is crisp and to the point. So Thirsty is an incredible take on vampires and female friendship. I laughed, I cried, I felt all the rage. This one felt like if Such Sharp Teeth and Cackle meshed together in terms of vibes. Highly recommend!

Move over Pedro Pascal-I have a new Daddy and his name is Henry! Hot damn is he sexy as hell. Whew! The spice and his prose is just *chefs kiss*

Spooky Season must read! I cannot begin to describe how much I loved this. It is totally my favorite of Harrisons (so far) I just absolutely love the way she writes. Her wit and razor sharp commentary always gets me. This book though, I felt seen within these characters and it touched on lots of personal things for me. I also love a friendship and this one is forever. It felt real and the way they spoke to each other was how my sister and I interact. I loved the message and “choosing yourself over everything else” shined through. I think we forget that sometimes, especially as females. Definitely run and get this, it’s a must! Thank you @berkleypub, @netgalley @rachelharrisonsghost for my beautiful copy!

This author slays me every time! Each book is different, while still having the same unsettling vibes. What I love most about this one, it’s a friendship story!!!!

Two besties, completely different in every way, but who love one another so completely!! Gah, I LOVEDDDD IT!

One night changes Sloane’s life so irrevocably that nothing will ever be the same. Dreading her birthday, her husband surprises her with a birthday getaway… with her bestie, not him. Equally anticipating and dreading this getaway, she hopes to make the most of it. She doesn’t get to spend much time with Naomi so she hopes for a weekend of luxury and relaxation.

She should have expected her wild child best friend to make so plans, she wasn’t expecting her to make plans with a strange group of people neither of them know.

The night goes from bad to worse and Sloane and Naomi race away having been forever changed. This books tests their friendship in multiple ways, bringing old fights to the surface, making them fully face things they never wanted to face.

And it was SO GOOD.

So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison asks the question, “How do we know the difference between a curse and a cure?”

Stuck in a rut and sent away for her birthday by her philandering partner, Sloane reconnects with an old friend. A private party goes awry, and the friends are saddled for all eternity with a powerful thirst.

After a lifetime of safe, responsible choices, will the new perspective allow Sloane to throw caution to the wind? Will she ever dare to truly live her life?

So Thirsty is a bloody, delightful jaunt into the possibilities provided by vampirism for escaping the gravity of personal inertia.

Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group for access to the digital ARC.

Harrison’s next novel fits seamlessly with her other work. This book made me think, girlhood, but make it spooky! Main characters Naomi and Sloane had a very authentic and relatable relationships. I was able to see myself in both characters. They made some seriously questionable yet satisfying choices. Almost like a modern day, horror theme, Thelma and Louise. The horror level is not unmanageable for someone like me who is a bit squeamish. I love the bit of romance in the story, the play on the importance of found family, and the overall modernization of vampires. My biggest wish is that the story was longer. It felt a bit unresolved in the end, or too quickly wrapped up without complete resolution. I am happy with the ending but wished there was more leading up to it, to tie it in a nice bow. Overall Harrison stays one of the most unique authors of the current time and I this book adds nicely to any Harrison fans library.

So Thirsty is a modern vampire story that had me laughing and feeling unsettled within the same paragraph. In true Harrison fashion, the author is able to bring wit and humor into a horror story as well as infuse the writing with sentiment and deeper meaning.

I don't really consider this a true horror story as much as literary fiction with some horror elements. It's not scary and would be good for someone looking for a satirical read with some spooky moments and some romance portions thrown in among reflections on female friendships and aging with an examination on life choices and past regrets.

I wish the ending hadn't been so abrupt and I felt like there was more story to tell so I was a bit disappointed when I got to the final page. I wanted more! I also felt that it became a bit too redundant at some points. That's what keeps this from being a five star for me. But it is still a fun ride that had me thirsty for more with every turn of the page. I will read anything this author writes. 🖤✨

Anyway, I will now be addressing people as "hoss" and no one can stop me. If you like your spooky with a side of silly and sentimental moments then get this.

So Thirsty is a story within the vampire mythos, so if you've been missing books like Twilight or Interview with the Vampire, this one will scratch that itch for you!

The one thing I would have done differently (that would have made this a five-star) would have been adding a more well-rounded character arc for the human MMC and having him pop up after our freshly minted vampire heroine really hits her stride. I wanted to see him receive his just desserts. One of the themes of the book, however, is moving on in the presence of change, so I do understand the author's decision to move the story along. It's also a more realistic outcome the way the author wrote it-- I just wanted some karma for him.

Other than that, I appreciated the fact that this narrative centered around the theme of friendship, rather than romance. Vampire/werewolf books rarely re-orient themselves around anything other than friendship or violence. (Rest assured, there is plenty of blood if you're here for that, though.) Sloane and Naomi are best friends and are complete and total opposites of each other. We get to see them explore the themes of growth, loyalty, change, and identity together, which is one of the most rewarding elements of this book. The author took great care to de-emphasize romance without devaluing it, and instead, opted to pursue a fresh "take" on what it might mean to be a vampire in our modern world with female friendships and found family at the center of the explorative process.

If you are a vampire aficionado, I highly recommend this read! Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers at Berkley for sending me an e-ARC! I love that Rachel Harrison is repopularizing vampire and werewolf literature- And always with a feminist flare. If a vampire story can blend a low-key friendship drama and a bloodthirsty slice-of-life treat, then So Thirsty hit the nail on the head!

I found a book that’s just in time for the Fall/Halloween season! This book delivered on every aspect- it was fun, fast-paced, and it was a bit creepy 🧛🏻‍♀️ This was my second read by Rachel Harrison, but moving forward I know she will be a go-to author for me.

In this story we have our main character Sloane, who is not looking forward to her 36th birthday. She is starting to notice lines in her forehead that were never there before, crows feet around her eyes, and just not feeling very attractive like she used to. Although her husband doesn’t make her feel very desirable, so there’s that. One thing her husband does do for her however, is to plan a surprise weekend getaway for Sloane and her best friend Naomi. Sloane isn’t too pleased about this situation, as she doesn’t like surprises.

Upon meeting Naomi for the weekend at the cottage, Sloane is not sure of the plans Naomi has in store for them. After meeting a handsome man at a bar they were at, Naomi decides they should go back to his place for a party the next night. At this party, things start to get out of control and Sloane and Naomi will never be the same again. Both women learn what it’s like to live for themselves once again, and to be desired. They also learn that nothing can tear apart their friendship. They will be friends forever.

I had fun with this book and did not want it to end. I loved Sloane’s character and resonated with her on feelings of getting older, past mistakes, and friendships. I highly recommend reading this book, because after you have finished reading it- you will be thirsty. Very thirsty for more from this author 🍷

Many thanks to NetGalley, Berkley Publishing Group, and the author for an ARC of this book which I had the pleasure of reading. All opinions are my own. Publication date is: September 10, 2024.
Genre~ General Fiction (Adult), Horror

I love Rachel Harrison’s writing style, and I expected a lot from this book. Maybe too much?

I did really enjoy it, but I didn’t love it like I wanted to.

The premise is unique, with a fun spin on vampires.

I liked Sloane’s journey of finding herself—her voice, her power—outside of her marriage and what was expected of her.

But I didn’t particularly like either Sloane or Naomi as individuals. Both women were grating in completely opposite ways, and their friendship seemed almost to teeter on frenemies.

I would have loved more about the vampires, who were an intriguing ragtag group we didn’t get to know well.

After an explosive climax, we jumped into a quick epilogue that felt a little rushed.

Still a fun read, but without the depth and intensity I craved.

Sloane Parker leads an extremely routine and boring life. Her best friend, Naomi is living an exciting life, jetting from one adventure to the next. Sloane’s husband Joel surprises her with a weekend away to celebrate her birthday with Naomi. Sounds thoughtful, right? Maybe it is and maybe it is not, but at least Sloane can reconnect with Naomi.
Sloane just wants to hang with Naomi, but Naomi has other more exciting plans. Naomi wants Sloane to step out of her safe box and just live. I am not going to say what happens at the party or who the people are that Naomi has made friends with. Trust me though, before the night is over nothing will ever be the same for Naomi and Sloane.
The story quickly gets extremely Cray Cray. With everything that happened, I had no idea how So Thirsty would end. Sorry I cannot say more without falling into blood-soaked spoiler territory. I will say I could not turn the pages fast enough. If you enjoy seeing normal people falling into extremely abnormal situations this book, has you covered.

After finishing such sharp teeth, I was ready to dive into another book by Rachel Harrison! This time instead of werewolves, we got vampires! The heart of the story has to do with 2 best friends and the trials and tribulations we go through in friendship, especially being friends for so many years. Sometimes it can be toxic but also so hard to let go of. I also enjoyed that the MC was in her mid 30s. It was a good insight into questioning our life decisions as we grow holder and do we continue to do things as status quo because we are comfortable. Overall, a solid read.

I've been a Rachel Harrison fan since The Return, which I absolutely loved. The setting, the eeriness of it all, everything about that one was just fantastic. Cackle I enjoyed as well, it was sort of a cozy mystery with a touch of horror. Then came Such Sharp Teeth and Black Sheep. The former I enjoyed a fair bit, albeit less than the first two books, and Black Sheep I wasn't too crazy about either. I'm not sure why, but her books seem to be gradually declining for me, which is odd. So Thirsty started off promising, but never really got off the ground, and by the time it ended it seemed so random. Maybe my expectations were just too high, but I think I prefer the usual vampires we've grown accustomed to over the years rather than the author's take on them. I can appreciate that she tried to put her own spin on them, but in doing so she stripped away everything that makes them vampires. All of the best things about being a vampire, up to and including fangs, flying, aversion to sunlight are nowhere to be seen. Once all those things are gone are they really even vampires anymore? Also, I couldn't tell apart most the vampires. Not enough time was spent with any of them other than Henry to make them unique. That being said, even though I wasn't crazy about this one I'll continue to read her books because I enjoy her stories and her writing style is easy to read and fun. Thank you to

This was my first Rachel Harrison book, but it will not be my last. What started out as a best friends girls getaway, ends in horror. This is the story of Sloane and Naomi, best friends since school. The ladies are invited to a party, things go bonkers from there.  The story is a love and loss, highs and lows. The ladies get into some precarious situations. Love conquers all or does it? A fun darkly spooky adventure.

4 Stars

Here’s one to add to your spooky season TBR!
A supernatural thriller that is fun and bingeable. Mainly surrounding the female friendship of Sloane and Naomi when they go away together for a weekend and things take a deadly turn…🧛‍♀️🩸
Lots of blood, drama, thrills and witty humor.
This is not your typical vampire story and I loveeee it.

Are you ready for a wild, bloodthirsty adventure filled with friendship, surprises, and lots of blood-sucking? If so, this book is definitely the one for you. For all my fellow vampire lovers, I'm happy to report that not only does Harrison take a familiar trope and make it her own, but she also makes it a whole hell of a lot of fun. This is one wild ride from start to finish.

This time around, we follow Sloane Parker, a 30-something-year-old woman who feels stuck in a rut as she approaches another birthday. Things aren't great at home, but Sloane's life is comfortable, and she is willing to ignore things wrong in her marriage to keep the peace - even if she's not happy about it. But when her husband surprises her with a fully paid weekend getaway with her rebellious best friend, Naomi, things take a turn for the unexpected. What starts as a quaint girls' weekend at a beautiful, upscale resort soon spirals into a night of chaos when Naomi decides to shake things up by accepting an invitation to a party from a mysterious stranger she meets at a bar.

What follows is a night of seduction, passion, and ultimately, a near-death experience that changes both women forever - literally. As Sloane and Naomi navigate the aftermath of their fateful evening, they find themselves confronted with a series of choices that will change their lives in ways they never could have imagined.

Harrison's writing is sharp, witty, and unapologetic. She weaves a narrative that is equal parts heart-pounding thriller and introspective drama, keeping readers on the edge of their seats while delving deep into the complexities of adulthood, friendships, betrayal, and self-acceptance.

One of the things that makes this book work so well is the layered relationship between our two leading women. Sloane and Naomi's bond is at the heart of the story, and it's nice to see two women taking center stage in a genre often dominated by male protagonists. Their dynamic is raw, honest, and relatable, making their journey all the more compelling. Typically, females take a supporting role in vampire stories, and they end up being seduced by and then at the mercy of the male vampire. While this story teeters on that familiar trope, Sloane and Naomi aren't easily pulled into it. Sloane especially resists the pull, and I loved exploring her backstory and why she was so hesitant to fall into the open arms of her fangy male wannabe savior.

One complaint I had was that the group of vampires that the two women befriend and then attempt to leave behind were fun but felt a little too cliche. Harrison does a great job of putting her own spin on this familiar genre in several ways, but I felt this is where the novel could have used a little polishing. I felt like I'd already met them, and they didn't bring many surprises. I especially thought Henry was dull, a little too brooding and predictable. If I had been Sloane, I would have been really bummed that this was the best I could do when it came to finding a fangy boy toy. That said, I did appreciate the different forms of vampirism introduced in the novel, with the older woman in the abandoned town being especially creepy. My only other complaint was the abrupt and overly tidy ending. I liked it, but I felt something was missing.

If you're a fan of Harrison's past work, you'll definitely want to get your hands on this one. I found it to be a thrilling, fast-paced read that left me wanting more, even though the ending felt a little abrupt and too tidy. That wasn't enough to ruin the read, though, and I would highly recommend adding this one to your fall TBR.

This review really hurts my heart to write, but this book did not work for me whatsoever. Rachel Harrison is my favorite author and I love her dearly but she missed so many opportunities with this book. This felt like the day to day adventures of two best friends who turn into vampires, but the “day to day” was largely the same situation over and over.

Vampires also don’t follow the typical lore (these vampires can go out in the sun a little bit and they can also apparently die if they lose too much of their own blood). Meanwhile, at the beginning of the book there’s a vampire that the main character stabs a million times and he doesn’t die. The lore in this book was not cohesive and it contradicted itself.

Rachel gave us much of the same as we have come to expect from her books, messy female friendships, female empowerment, found family, and misogyny. It just felt like a mash-up of the same themes as she always writes with two female characters who were truly unbearable and while her other books had more of a plot at least… this one didn’t.

I can’t even say this was “thoughts not plots” or “vibes not plots” because this book didn’t touch upon the hard-hitting and thought provoking feminist themes her books usually do; this only grazed the surface. The vampire scenes were also so weak. All of the conflict was literally that they were…wait for it… so thirsty. There’s also a love interest who I really enjoyed but again, that part of the story barely went anywhere either.

The ending was disappointing and the story was ultimately pointless. Rachel’s previous novels made me feel seen as a woman and made me want to fight misogyny… this one just didn’t move me the way her other stories have.

Thank you Berkley for the finished copy and Penguin Random House for the audiobook. I adored the audio narrated by Brittany Pressley and if you are going to read this I suggest doing the audiobook. The accents were so fun and she narrated this book in a very entertaining way.

I love how Rachel Harrison's books are always unique which is one of the main reason I'm drawn to her novels. In the past she's written about hauntings, wolves, and witches and now we get vampires! This is such a fun horror novel that really dives into female friendships. It's witty, thrilling, and has a nice hint of romance.

Title: So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison
Publication Date- 09/10/24
Publisher- Berkley Publishing
Overall Rating- 2 out of 5 stars

Review: Review copy given to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Review: I usually like to start my reviews off on a positive note. So, what I have for you is that if you have liked her previous works, you will like this book. Rachel Harrison stuck to what is familiar to her in terms of pacing, and overall storytelling. There is nothing wrong with that, it just didn’t work for me.

Now to some things I personally struggled with in this book. First, this is a character driven book. It’s the story of a woman who’s husband is cheating on her and she’s trying to figure out who she is in the process. Through doing that, she stumbles into a vampire orgy party and yeah… it goes from there.

There was so much missed potential, in my opinion. We could have seen this woman grow over time, a strong female friendship sustained and just overall growth of the characters. I did not get that from this book. It felt immature and lacked any depth to any of the characters. Sadly, I felt like at the end of the book that I wasted my time reading this.

There were periods throughout that I thought, well this is mildly entertaining. But once I was done and zoomed out, I realized literally nothing of substance happened. Of the events that did happen, they felt disjointed, out of place, and nothing in the story was gained from it.

I know I sound grumpy in this. I just don’t think this author and form of storytelling are for me. Again, if you have liked her work before, you will enjoy this, just add vampires. Speaking of the vampires, there was some information about them but they were honestly not involved as much as I thought they were going to be. I just feel like there was so much missed opportunity here.

Rachel Harrison's So Thirsty is a fresh and invigorating take on the vampire genre, blending horror, humor, and sharp social commentary in a way that feels both timely and timeless. Harrison, known for her clever and genre-bending storytelling, delivers a novel that is equal parts eerie and entertaining, making it a must-read for fans of both horror and dark comedy.

One of the strongest aspects of So Thirsty is its protagonist, a character who is as relatable as she is compelling. Harrison does an excellent job of crafting a modern vampire tale that goes beyond the typical tropes, infusing the story with wit and a unique voice that sets it apart from other works in the genre. The dialogue is snappy and often darkly funny, giving the novel a lively pace that keeps readers engaged from start to finish.

The novel's exploration of themes like identity, loneliness, and the thirst for more—whether that be power, love, or simply understanding—adds depth to the narrative. Harrison's vampires are not just bloodthirsty monsters; they are complex beings struggling with their own desires and limitations, making them both terrifying and sympathetic.

While So Thirsty is a highly enjoyable read, it does have a few minor drawbacks. At times, the plot can feel a bit predictable, especially for seasoned horror readers who might see certain twists coming. Additionally, some secondary characters could have been fleshed out more to enhance their impact on the story.

So Thirsty is a refreshingly modern vampire novel that brings new blood to the genre. Rachel Harrison’s blend of horror and humor, coupled with her keen insights into human (and vampiric) nature, makes this book a standout. Though it may not break entirely new ground, it delivers an engaging and thought-provoking story that is sure to satisfy fans of horror and dark fantasy alike. This is a book that leaves you thirsty for more from Harrison's imaginative world.