Loooooved this book! This was such a fun start to my spooky season reading. Rachel Harrison just knows how to entertain. She has clinched her spot as one of my auto-buy authors. My only suggestion would’ve been to not rush the ending. I think it could’ve been fleshed out a bit more and it would’ve been more satisfying. But I loved every second I spent in this book. So maybe I just didn’t want it to end???

I had fun with this book. Not my favorite ever, but a good time. The MC gets dragged to a party by a friend, and knows she’s going to end up saying I told you so, but had no idea just how bad it would be.

I’m a pretty big fan of this author, but I gotta say I thought this one was just fine. If you want a girl power feminist vampire story this is a fun one… but I think it was lacking a little plot. That being said, I love her writing style and I thought these characters were very fun. It’s a little gory, but it is a vampire book after all!

Perfect for spooky season, So Thirsty is a paranormal thriller with vampires, creepy & atmospheric cottages in upstate NY and mysterious strangers.

It kills me to say this, because I typically love Harrison’s writing style, but this was a let down for me. It just didn’t pull me in the same way her other books have. I found myself really distracted with the toxic relationship between the two main characters who were supposed to be best-friends. My god, they were awful to each other!

So.. my feelings aside, I would NOT say to stay away from this one. I did give it 3 stars (which means I didn’t totally hate it) and I can definitely see some people really enjoying it. I’d say this one is worth a shot!!

Not what I was expecting for a horror/ supernatural fiction book, but this one was my first book by this author.

It opens with 2 very different friends, one fun and adventurous (Naomi) , and the other insecure and almost scared of showing who she really was(Sloan).

They are going to a weekend birthday retreat for Sloan, who is turning 37 and is very unhappy with what she sees in the mirror.

When Naomi plans a crazy night out with some guys, and something escapes, they turn them into vampires. This is in the synopsis, not a spoiler.

One of them chooses to do it, to save the other, but then proceeds to cry and moan about somebody doing this to them.

Sloan is unbearable, insufferable, always thinking yes I want to do that, but the word that comes out her mouth is no…

She complains and complains about stuff she can’t change, and leaves her crazy friend to go do stuff while she is contemplating life’s choices.

The middle of the book got really slow, with scenes and events that lead to nowhere.

This is the kind of book that I call the “now what?” Because once you get to the synopsis part… there is no goal, no end game. No trying to survive, no real purpose, so they wander.

Then, at the end, it seemed like it was going somewhere but no, just a whole lot of wandering and characters reactions to where they were.

The vampire characters I felt like they were not developed enough, I had no idea who they were and the little we learned wasn’t enough to understand them.

The friendship between Sloan and Naomi was almost toxic, lots of secrets and overall seemed like they used to know each other but not anymore. It didn’t look like a real friendship.

It dragged, I got bored and it never got better.

I gave it not less than 3 stars because the writing was great, I just didn’t like the characters or relationships.

the audiobook and narrator is amazing!

Unfortunately, the story wasn’t for me, but I’m happy to see that a lot of people enjoyed it.

No horror, little paranormal, the vampires seemed nice, not scary. I think they were the most “sane” in this book.

Thanks to Libro.fm and Penguin Random House for providing this ALC.

Yes, I read it in a day.

Thank you, @berkleypub, for my gifted copy!

Quick and Dirty
-perfect for Fall reading
-best friend story
-open door romance, 🌶️🌶️/5 spice level
-funny AF

Thoughts
I loved this so much that I binge-read it in one day, which I rarely do. There’s just something about Harrison’s writing that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let up. Her characters are so fully formed that you feel like you know them, understand them, and could be them. Her razor-sharp wit, combined with her effortless tension-building, make for a super fun read every time. In this case, her friendship story had me ready to drive across the country to see mine. (I flew instead 😂) Harrison’s latest is HIGHLY feminist and full of VERY relatable relationships, aging, and being female. It’s perfect for anyone who needs an escape this scary season but wants some fun, a few unexpected twists, lots of gore, and a splash of spice.

So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison is a captivating exploration of obsession and desire set against a backdrop of supernatural intrigue. The narrative follows a woman whose quest for connection leads her to a mysterious and enchanting figure, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. Harrison's sharp writing and rich characterizations immerse readers in a world where longing and thirst take on darker meanings. With its blend of humor and horror, this novel is both thought-provoking and entertaining, making it a standout in the genre.

I loved this! This was the perfect thing for me to read for the summer to autumn season change. I just finished reading something very heavy, so this Thelma and Louise with vampires story was very refreshing. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it was a such a fun time. This is my first Rachel Harrison and it won’t be my last! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this for review!

3.5. Not my favorite Rachel Harrison, but it’s an engagingly wild ride. I loved the thread of friendship and feminism woven throughout but found Naomi annoying—especially at the beginning—despite her redeeming qualities. I also wish both her and Sloane had more depth to them (they seemed caricature-esque). Also, the epilogue?

Another creepy, good, funny book from one of my favorite authors. How do you write a book that makes the reader love and feel empathy for vampires? Rachel Harrison knows!

Rachel Harrison has become an auto-read author for me and this one did 👏 not 👏 disappoint👏!!! Her brand of horror is so fun and campy while simultaneously being loudly feminist. I loved all the jersey girl references and found something oddly nostalgic in this vampire novel. The perfect kickoff to spooky season reads! Thank you to both NetGalley and Libro.fm for the ARC/ALC!!!

So Thirsty was a different foray into vampires, and I won't lie, it left me wanting more. I felt like the start of the story had so much potential, but there were parts that felt rushed, or not fully formed in terms of the plot. And while I'm not squeamish when it comes to horror stories, for some reason, I found myself a bit queasy at a few parts. The ending was good, and made up for the story, but this was one that I felt like so much more could have been done with the plot.

Overall, it was good. It kept my attention, I didn't want to give up on it, and thought the ending tied the story together.

Thank you Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
3.5/5 stars

Nonstop fun. Sloane is surprised with a getaway for her birthday by her husband and best friend Naomi. The twist - it’s just for her and Naomi (which triggers Sloane’s misgivings about her husband cheating). When they arrive at their rental, she realizes this isn’t going to be a cozy weekend, but rather a bacchanal that Naomi orchestrates with attractive yet odd strangers. The weekend turns out to be life altering for them both. But how? I could not put this down, a fast and fun read. The only downfall was I never got too invested in Sloane or Naomi and I can’t exactly pinpoint why that is.

Such a great Vampire book! Loved the themes of friendship and found family as well as aging as a woman. This was a quick read for me and I loved how fast paced it was. I will for sure be recommending to my horror readers this spooky season. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read.

Thanks NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for this arc

2/5 stars

This started out pretty good, with the friendship between Sloane and Naomi being the highlight of the book, but oh man did it go downhill. I ended up hating these characters, the romance, the lack of plot, the decline in Sloane and Naomi's friendships and honestly personalities after the party, this was just so not for me.

So Thirsty was a quick fast paced read that was wild from beginning to end. We have two friends that are getting together for a weekend getaway/girls trip and while on this trip they encounter some strangers and after that it's a wild ride.

I loved the concept of this book, the characters (even though they did annoy me quite a bit), and the female friendships we see. This was a bit far fetched and was off the wall crazy but I went into it knowing that and I just had a lot of fun reading it.

I don't want to dive to deep into this book because you should go into it blind. I really did find this super enjoyable! It would be the perfect spooky book for spooky season!

From the queen of chick-lit horror, So Thirsty was one of my most anticipated releases this fall, but compared to her previous novels, it didn’t quite reach the heights of, say, Black Sheep or Such Sharp Teeth. Still, I’m firmly of the mind that it’s impossible for an author like Rachel Harrison to write a bad book. While this one was not her strongest, it nonetheless delivered an enjoyable read.

The story follows Sloane Parker, a thirty-something food industry manager who is facing the dreaded prospect of another birthday feeling lost, sad, and unfulfilled. Her husband Joel’s idea of a celebration is to send her off with her best friend Naomi to a posh resort in the Finger Lakes, ostensibly for a girls’ weekend of wine tasting and spa treatments. But Sloane knows the truth. She suspects that Joel is having an affair, and that the trip was his way to get her out of the picture. After all, she’s caught him cheating before.

Perhaps sensing Sloane’s distress, Naomi attempts to play the part of supportive BFF, though the two women are polar opposites, and have been since they first met in junior high. Sloane, having had a negative experience in college, prefers to play it safe, choosing stability and caution over risk and uncertainty. Meanwhile, Naomi has always been the wild one, the social butterfly, world traveler, and party girl. Her idea of a good time is to be as unpredictable as possible, and she’s determined to bring Sloane out of her funk.

Despite Sloane’s protestations, Naomi accepts an invitation from a handsome stranger she met at the bar to attend a posh shindig at a glitzy mansion with a group of his friends. However, their hosts turn out to be vampires, and when a fatal mishap occurs, Sloane and Naomi must agree to become vampires themselves. Sloane gradually finds herself drawn to Henry, the enigmatic leader of the group, who, despite being an undead immortal, introduces her to a whole new perspective on living.

Rachel Harrison is no stranger to writing about the paranormal and her stories often feature supernatural creatures, so it’s no surprise that she has chosen to explore the world of vampires in her latest novel. But given her track record of taking familiar ideas and doing fresh new things with them, I was a little disappointed with how frequently So Thirsty seemed to fall back on well-trodden territory when it comes to vampires, such as the moody, broody love interest or the fact that the lore surrounding them doesn’t quite break new ground. The romance aspect also leans heavily on established tropes, which, while enjoyable, feels somewhat predictable for the author.

One of the key themes of the book, like in so many of Harrison’s novels, is also the idea of female friendship. However, Sloane and Naomi’s relationship sometimes rubbed me the wrong way, with an undercurrent of toxicity that made it less appealing. As a result, the bond between them didn’t feel as authentic as the emotionally rewarding friendships featured in the author’s previous works, lacking the sympathetic, meaningful, and touching qualities I’ve come to expect, nor did it give off the same warmth.

That said, what really resonated with me was Sloane’s character, even though many of her internal struggles were heavily overplayed to the point of feeling corny or clichéd. Still, there’s no denying that many of her worries and insecurities reflect some of the quiet battles that average people face daily. It made her a relatable and endearing protagonist, and so it was also incredibly easy to fall right into the story.

At the end of the day, while So Thirsty isn’t making it onto my list of favorite Rachel Harrison novels, that doesn’t make it a bad book or unworthy of picking up. It’s still a great read if you’re a fan of the author’s work, especially if you’re in the mood for a vampire story that offers a solid dose of her signature style.

So Thirsty was some of the most fun I have had reading all year. This book is the PERFECT combination of mystery, vampire drama and absolute hilarity. Genuinely, brilliantly unique and just so freaking fun.

I love a good vampire story and I love that this one is different from anything else I've read, possibly ever. We are talking pure, exceptional entertainment flying off the page, with really, really fun and complicated characters, a ton of action and a little romance thrown in for good measure.

Sloane is such a fun character to read - struggling with the mediocrity of her life, facing another birthday and terrified to make any changes before her entire world is systematically flipped on its head. I loved watching her navigate the drama of the entire situation, and you are rooting for her to come out on top - or as on top as one can when one has become accidentally immortal.

No spoilers for this book, but it is perfect for spooky season. Friendship, adventure, drama and twists galore, who could ask for anything more.

Many thanks to the publisher for my copy!

I really enjoyed So Thirsty, and I found it to be more emotionally provocative than I assumed it would be, which is always a win for me. We first meet Sloane as she is celebrating her birthday, though I use the term "celebrating" loosely. In fact, she's kind of annoyed with the whole thing, since it is a reminder that she is getting older and feels woefully unfulfilled. Instead of spending the occasion with her shitty husband, she is whisked away to a resort for the weekend with bestie Naomi. At first I was kind of annoyed with Sloane- like okay, your husband is trash, and your best friend is here, let's just rid ourselves of this man and move along!

But the truth, dear reader, is that I have always been a Sloane. And she annoyed me in the same way I annoy me. By being too afraid to risk discomfort, she is stuck in this loveless marriage (been there, done that, have the t-shirt), and just figures that since she's not like, being physically assaulted, she should just keep on keeping on. Incidentally, my best friends were also always Naomi. In fact, she reminded me so much of my best friends, both my high school bestie and my college bestie (shout out to Britney and Lauren!) that I became completely invested in this story for this friendship dynamic alone.

Now. My aforementioned besties never took me to a vampire lair for a sketchy night out, but I feel like they would have? And I mean that in the most loving way possible- they were, like Naomi, just up for more adventures than I was. Thing is, much like Sloane, deep down, I envied them for that. So Sloane is torn- her rational, "play it safe" part wants to go back to the resort and have a bubble bath. But the part of her yearning for more stays. And even though all hell breaks loose, I love that for Sloane! Okay, maybe it did not turn out as she expected, but it sure wasn't boring! And now, Sloane has to actually, you know, live her life, instead of her life happening as she passively sits by.

Even if you don't see yourself in the pages of this story like I did, it's still an epic ride! I loved the vampire storyline, it brings such a great contemporary twist on the genre. I also loved the relationships in the story, they were hands down the best part for me. Plus, it is just a quick and immersive read in general. This was my first Rachel Harrison novel, but I assure you it shan't be my last!

Bottom Line: While it initially drew me in because I saw myself in the character of Sloane, it kept me hooked with some vampire shenanigans, self-discovery, and great relationships!

When Sloane’s husband plans a birthday weekend for her and her friend Naomi, Sloane can’t help but wonder why he wants her out of the house. She goes expecting a weekend of wine, chatting, and fun, but when Naomi plans a wild night out, this go a bit…well…dark. Now the two girls must find a way to deal with their new life circumstances…

Rachel Harrison knows how to write a great kind of crazy story, and this one was no different! I agreed with Naomi so much that Sloane needed to start living for herself…but the way they ended up going about it was slightly nuts! I so enjoyed following along as the two tried to make their own way in the world with their new situation! Vampire books seem to be hitting hard this year, and I truly enjoyed this one!

Thank you to @berkleypub for my gifted copy of this book!