This one might have been on me, but also I don;t recall seeing anything promoting this as a YA book. I went into it thinking it was an adult book, hence the disappointment and I was not able to finish this book, much to my own disappointment. Although I can appreciate what it was doing, it just wasn’t targeted to me.

OHHHHHH THIS BOOK WAS EVERYTHING!!!! IT WAS SOOOO SOOO SOOO GOOD!!!! GOTTA LOVE ME LESBIAN VAMPIRES! Counting down the days until second book! Amazing job for a debut!

I feel bad but this book wasn't for me. It had a lot of compelling factors that I had to read. The setting is really cool, the characters are intriguing and the conflict is a classic. I am struggling to think about what didn't work because the book dragged, perhaps the writing style which wasn;t bad just not clicking with me. It would such a amazing live action though given the aesthetics.

Black vampires in 1920's Harlem? A sapphic romance subplot? Yes please! I loved this take on a vampire story. Plenty of tension, mystery and suspense. Looking forward to the next book in the series. Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for this arc. All opinions are my own.

A strong debut that scratches an itch me, myself, and I have. Vampire, Black people, and jazz. Dennings sets a decadent scene and I cannot wait for the sequel!

This book was everything I needed!! A queer black vampire set in a Gatsby-esque 1920's setting. It was fantastic. I cannot wait for the second book. I love where this story is going.

An excellent queer vampire romance set in 1920's New Orleans! A setting that needs to be used more often - honestly just such a breath of fresh air that I will be recommending this fairly often.

I was excited to read this book set in the jazz age- it seemed to be dark and gritty and unlike other fantasies.

Overall, the mood and the world building were done well, but the plot fell a little short for me. There were some confusing elements about why Layla killed humans all the time when there is an agreement in place that reapers wouldn't, and the pacing of the mystery seemed to drag in several places.

Sapphic vampires. Best friends to enemies to lovers. Jazz Age Harlem. An instant all-time favourite book.

I loved this book. The imagery of Jazz Age Harlem is beautiful and makes it very easy for the reader to place themselves within this world. Hayley Dennings has a magical way with words.

Both of the main characters are very complex and I loved the exploration of female rage. Elise and Layla carry a lot of trauma and have a series of complicated relationships. This makes for excellent character development for both characters as they discover the strength behind their own voices. This makes the enemies to lovers journey all the more powerful. Both Elise and Layla show a lot of strength whilst struggling significantly with their identities, morality, and where they fit into their society, and I found I was rooting for them both equally throughout the book.

We get to see very clearly how Elise navigates her complicated relationship with her family, and the one thing I would have liked this book to explore more is Layla's backstory and the relationship between the Quinns and the Saints.

I LOVED the anxiety and OCD representation. This was very well constructed and felt very real. Elise struggles a lot throughout this book and we get to see clearly what her struggles with her mental health means for her, how this manifests and and how she uses her support networks.

The perfect book for sapphic readers who love vampires and the enemies to lovers trope.

Thank you to NetGalley, Hayley Dennings, and Sourcebooks Fire for sending me an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I value the opportunity I was given to read this in advance, but I still haven't read this. With so many books ahead of me, I cannot return to this title.

Vampires in Harlem in the roaring 20’s ? I loved the concept, and I was excited to read this one. At its heart, this book was a supernatural suspense. The mystery, the twist and the turns all felt like a good noir crime drama. Overall, it was a solid story, though at times, the historical context didn’t feel as immersive as I would have liked.

The vampires were interesting, but what really made Denning’s work shine was the exquisite, multifaceted characters. The main characters were top-tier, their relationship and their circumstances were complicated and messy in the best way.

Based on the ending I hope there is a sequel, and soon! I feel like Dennings is just getting started and book 2 is going to kick it up a notch. I’m looking forward to reading more of her work.

Thank you to Sourcebooks, Netgalley and the author for a complimentary copy of this ebook. I am leaving a voluntary review. All thoughts and ideas expressed are my own.

I'm absolutely loving the resurgence of popularity vampires are experiencing right now, and I was particularly intrigued by the queer romance and 1920s setting of This Ravenous Fate. Unfortunately, it seems like this book just needed a little more time in the oven. I would have loved to see more development of the characters and tighter plotting.

This book had all the right tropes and showed great promise, but it felt like it needed more editing. There were several moments that just didn’t resonate with me. I plan to read future books from this author in hopes of seeing improvement in her writing. I would recommend this book to others with the caveat that it has some issues, but overall, it is still a good read. I just can’t overlook some of the aspects that needed fixing. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this. I can't wait to see more from this author.

I tried a few times to get into this one and for some reason I just couldn't - I'm hoping that I can come back to it when I'm fully in the mood for it but for now I will have to put to the side.

This book was interesting, but it wasn't for me overall. However I did love the 1920s setting & the idea, but it came up short to me.

This was such a clever and well-written version of a vampire tale. And yet it was also even more than that.

Elise and Layla were once best friends but now they are on opposite sides. One belongs to the group of vampires that used to be human and the other belongs to a class of humans who basically have no trust in vampires at all. To complicate things, there are even worse things that vampires out there. Reapers are even deadlier and more frightening.

This book had some great world building, well-developed characters and interesting twists. I look forward to the next one so I can see what happens next.

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: The audio version was also really well done. The narration really fit the characters and the mood of the story. 4 1/2 stars

Thank you to NetGalley for early copies of the ebook and audiobook.

Thank you to the publishers for this eARC to review.

Unfortunately this was a DNF for me, the pacing just did not work for me (I have ADHD and if I get 20% in an struggle, I cannot allow myself to give it any more time than that). I do believe this is perfect for a younger side of YA, as the dialogue was definitely geared towards the lower side of YA from what I could tell. Please take this with a grain of salt, as I am a 33y.o. adult.

I had high hopes for this story, but it ultimately fell flat for me. The characters started out interesting but were never fully flushed out. They were rude to one another and I found myself questioning why I should root for them at all. The writing was fine, but the plot dragged and I was bored. An example of "great idea, poor execution" in my opinion.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings offers an intriguing premise with fantasy, suspense, vampires, and romance, all wrapped in a young adult package. The world-building is vivid, and the character development stands out, making the world feel rich and alive. The concept has a lot of potential, and it’s clear that the book tackles deep, relevant themes like segregation, systemic racism, and class struggles, particularly through the experiences of the Black main characters. However, the execution didn’t quite live up to the potential, leaving me feeling like it could have benefited from another round of editing, especially on the developmental side. The themes were strong, but at times, they felt underexplored or could’ve been handled with more depth. Overall, while it had moments of promise, it didn't fully deliver on its potential.

This was an engaging read and atmospheric setting. I liked the unique take on vampire lore, noting its fresh perspective on familiar themes. The dynamic between Elise and Layla, was tense and a little trying for me but it mostly worked towards the end.

The pacing felt a bit off but I think as a debut, it was good. Would read more from this author.