This book is very good and interesting and I think many people would be happy to read it. Though in the beginning it was a bit confusing to understand.

A damn good time! And, a damn good monster romance! I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I find it to be a wonderful addition to the genre. The story’s concept is a lot of fun, the characters are so enjoyable, and the romance was equal parts emotional, sexy, and adorable. Highly recommend!

very sweet little vampire romcom.

I wasn't sure what to expect going into this one, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. it has everything you would expect in a typical cheesy second-chance romance, plenty of miscommunication, a big secret that looms over the relationship leading to the inevitable third-act breakup (minor spoiler? but not really because it is very obvious). it was really low stakes and I don't think I really became attached to any of the characters. this is usually something I hate in books but it worked for me in this case, I didn't get to fall in love with it but it kept the story light which suits the genre better.

I really have nothing negative to say about this book, it was cute and simple and if you are looking for a quick queer romance with a touch of supernatural elements id say go for it.

thanks to st. martin's press and netgalley for the arc.

I wanted to enjoy this book more than I did. The world was interesting but I could have used a little more explanation for why what happened was going on. I felt like the pacing with the romance was a little off and would have liked to see more personal growth with the main characters. The side characters were fun and I would like to see where the series goes from here.

This was a cute and lighthearted romance novel with a a supernatural twist. I enjoyed the myriad of creatures present as both the LI and side/background characters. The letters to Wise Old Crone were also pretty funny and the plotline was overall entertaining. I enjoyed watching the characters slowly fall for each other while pretending to hate the other one, and the tension between the characters made their banter stand out.
I really wish there had been more of development of the character’s depth and backstories, given that this was still a character-driven story and genre. It seemed like things that had happened in the past shaped them into who they were and caused some of their issues, but they were barely touched on and then resolved with little struggle, so the payoff felt lacking. I felt like I only got to see a snapshot in time for both Charlie and Lorenzo, but given that the reader could see their perspective, I wanted to know more about who they were as people and what impacted them on a deeper level.

I was doing SOOO good at not requesting too many ARCs and getting overwhelmed and reading them at the very last minute..and here we are. Here's Lucy Lehane "Thirsty." This book debuts in October 2025.

["Charlie needs to revamp his career. Writing advice columns was hard enough before the whole internet was dying to know how to date the undead – but Charlie’s as human as they come. And he has no idea how to answer the messages flooding his inbox, like My Workplace Slack Is Haunted; Should I Cross Dimensions For a Fling? and How Exactly Do You Smash A…

When a chance nocturnal meeting at a local coffee shop sees him reuniting with Lorenzo – a vampire with an axe to grind – Charlie thinks he’s found his ticket to immortal career success. But Lorenzo has plans of his to get revenge on Charlie for separating Lorenzo from the love of his life years ago. When Lorenzo draws Charlie into his world of monsters and mayhem, he finds new friends and old souls that span centuries of existence, yet are somehow just as lost as the two of them. But as Charlie and Lorenzo grow unexpectedly closer, the secrets they dwell under might just crush them.

Can their love survive demons and drama? And which will prove deadlier… bloodlust or betrayal?"]

This book was inspired by the TV show "What We Do In The Shadows," and honestly, I see it. The supernatural community, the sense of eternal dread, the queer longing.

Though, these two did make me cry. A few times. They both have their baggage and their secrets. But they fell into a romance so suddenly that it was so fucking easy to fall from tentative-friendship to lovers. And not just lovers but the kind of romantic relationship that everyone strives for: constant smiles, talking about anything and everything, communication through looks alone.

And with all of that baggage and secrets, comes accidental outing and third-act break ups and taking sides and me crying while the characters are sobbing and not eating and D:

This book was fucking fabulous. It wasn't overly spicy. It had a great amount of angst, especially in the beginning. The sheer amount of lore from all different kinds of supernatural groups was fascinating, seeing the "original" facts and the new-look facts.

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Charlie's advice column, Wise Old Crone, is on a downwards spiral after his company changes management and he has to move back to his hometown. With a column name like that, readers are expecting supernatural advice since monsters came out publicly a few years ago but Charlie doesn't know the first thing about supernatural beings. In comes Lorenzo, an acquaintance from the past who doesn't have the best opinion of Charlie but happens to be a vampire. As Lorenzo brings Charlie into the supernatural world sparks start to fly between them, but will secrets and unspoken words tear them apart?
This book is a paranormal romance set in a small cozy town with occupants that are oozing with charm. Charlie and Lorenzo have some fun adventures meeting different supernatural creatures, and the slow-burn romance that comes with these adventures is oh-so-gratifying. The book moves along at a great pace and the conflict is resolved in a quick enough manner that will satisfy romance readers.
I will definitely be recommending this novel to my paranormal romance readers at my library, and it would make a great addition to any library's LGBTQ+ collection.

I tried to read Thirsty about ten times and it just didn’t hook me enough to power through. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this arc ebook in exchange for an honest review, all opinions are my own.

This book offers a breezy, heartwarming escape, filled with witty banter, endearing mishaps, and just enough chemistry to keep the pages turning. The love interest is suitably charming, with enough depth to make their dynamic engaging, even if some of their conflicts feel a bit predictable.

While the book excels in humor and sweet moments, the protagonist’s personal growth occasionally takes a backseat to the romantic plot. A deeper exploration of their emotional journey could have added more weight to their happily-ever-after.

That said, the supporting cast adds plenty of fun, and the romantic tension is well-paced, making it easy to root for the central couple. The writing is light and engaging, perfect for readers looking for a feel-good story with a few laughs along the way. If you don’t mind a little predictability and enjoy banter-filled romance, this book is a charming pick—just don’t expect too much introspection between the meet-cutes and grand gestures.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Vampires & queer romance - what more could I ask for?! Thirsty was so cozy, steamy, & real. The characters were all funny, flawed, & relatable! Charlie & Lorenzo have my heart! I will definitely be on the look out for more paranormal romances by this author!

Read if you love:

🩸 Vampire x human
🩸 Paranormal romance
🩸 Revenge schemes
🩸 Cozy & steamy
🩸 Found family

Genre/type: Paranormal Romance
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️.5
Series or standalone: Standalone
Tropes/themes: Vampires, Mythical Creatures, Cozy, Revenge, Secrets/Betrayal, Second Chance, Advice Columnist, Found Family, Steamy, Paranormal, Queer Rep

Thank you to the author, their publisher, and NetGalley for an electronic ARC in exchange for an honest review.

3.75/5 ⭐️
1/5 🌶️ - some descriptions, but most is implied/behind closed doors

I (unlike some of the other reviewers, lol) saw two men in the cover and the title of “Thirsty” and I was like - this sounds so gay, COUNT ME IN.

This book follows a human relationship advice columnist (Charlie) and one of his college friend’s exes, a 200+ year old vampire, Lorenzo. This was an enemies to reluctant friends to lovers. The slow burn slowwwwww burned hard but in a good way.

Lorenzo reluctantly (and unknowingly) is helping Charlie with his advice column that is now geared toward supernatural relationships and not just human relationships. There is lots of campy, supernatural fun along the way. Of course, this same advice column will lead to problems…

I picked this book so I could try something different, but this was definitely not my type. I had to dnf it because I was just dragging reading it. Maybe just a matter of the type of books I read but this definitely wasn't for me

Okay, so apparently, I'm in my silly paranormal romance arc because I loved this. Was it ridiculous? Quite a bit. But it was also SO fun. Exploring all of the different paranormals with Charlie was so exciting, especially because it introduced us to so many fun side characters. I rarely say that I wish books were longer, but I did find myself wishing we had a bit more of this one. Because the resolution was so speedy. And we didn't really have the page count to spend time with characters other than Charlie and Lorenzo. But, I did still really enjoy this! Can't wait to see what ridiculous romance I pick up next :D

Thanks to Netgalley for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review

4.25/5

I really enjoyed this book! I went into it totally blind and found myself fully immersed and invested in the story. Usually the "I'm hiding something from you that could ruin everything" trope turns me off from a book, and admittedly, there were times that I felt myself bracing for impact, this one was done well and the blow up wasn't drawn out or overdone. I definitely would be interested in reading more from the world if that ever came about!

This book is just bursting with charm. It has two things that many paranormal romances lack: great world-building that goes beyond just one or two types of supernatural being, and a large cast of supporting characters who are all drawn as individual people. Charlie, the lost twenty-something, and Lorenzo, the lonely vampire, are such a terrific, somehow inevitable pair. I loved seeing Charlie questioning his ambitions, Lorenzo finally admitting how adrift he feels, and both of them realizing the value of emotional connections with each other and with their community. Charlie's relationship with his dad is given short shrift, but honestly that's not what I was there for. This was a hilarious romp of a book.

I was so excited to get this arc loved the description and the cover hooked me in was so cute I loved the little plus size representation in this book you never see that much made me feel seen where it doesn’t always happen the relationship between Charlie and Lorenzo is amazing was a huge roller coaster of emotions can’t recommend this book enough

I had such a fun time with this book. From the moment the two MC’s meet it’s pure rom-com bliss. I’m so into the rom-com/supernatural element and I absolutely gave into it from the beginning and loved it. It has a lot of the usual romance tropes but done in a very genuine way so the story flows very nicely. Honestly obsessed with the world setup of how it was explained that the supernatural was basically exposed and the world was in a horrible place that no one batted an eye. The book had some world building and explored other supernatural beings within this world, which I didn’t anticipate but very much enjoyed. Definitely a great feel good mm romance to make you giggle and just have a fun time with. Thank you to St. Martins and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

I loved the premise of this book and was so excited a queer paranormal romance, but the entire story fell flat. I found that the world-building was lacking and the character development with delivered in bits and pieces. Additionally, the relationship progression felt stilted and wasn't paced well. Lastly, we got the end of the book and for some reason ended on like an open-ended note for no reason. This wasn't for me and didn't fill the void that a queer paranormal romance needed to fill.

This - despite the 80s horror throwback cover - was a super sweet MM romance, a cosy cute read! Absolutely loved it!

Thank you so much for the early access. I’m not sure why the horror story title font because this is a very sweet rom-com. I don’t understand the jacket image choices but they DID compel me to pick this up and read, and I've been telling people about this book. Would read another book in this world. Rachel and Isolde!