A review by ooohgoshtara
So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Sloane and Naomi are the definition of opposites attract. Sloane plays by the rules and Naomi leads a carefree life. These childhood besties are sent on a girl’s trip by Sloane’s husband for her 36th birthday. While on vacation they go to a party that changes their lives forever. A dark feminist themed, paranormal thriller with new age mysterious vampires. 

This is a story about friendship, self-discovery, coming to terms with ageing, midlife crisis, toxic romantic relationships and just touches on so many women’s issues. 

So Thirsty was easy to read and entertaining enough to keep me going in a darkly, bleak, eerie kind of way. It was not as thrilling as I would’ve hoped. This is like women’s fiction with a smidge of vampires. I wanted more vampire action less in Sloanes head. This story is character centric, so I do wish the characters were developed more especially the vampires. We learn very little about their backstories and how they came to be. Like why the vampire leader was so drawn to Sloane. 

“I know I’m not saving you but I’m giving you all the time in the world to save yourself.” 

I loved the idea of So Thirsty, female friendship when they were supportive of each other, the vampires, the paranormal romance, the horror scenes with blood and gore. The idea of Sloane saving herself. 

It’s an interesting concept and overall, an enjoyable story. I just wish there was more of the vampires, horror aspect and less of Sloane's wallowing. The epilogue was nice giving us a broad glimpse into how the found vampire family are adjusting to their new lives to close out the story.