A Cruel Thirst
By (Author) Angela Montoya
Bonnier Books Ltd
Ink Road
15th April 2025
16th January 2025
United Kingdom
Young Adult
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Vampires, werewolves and shapeshifters
Paperback
416
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 24mm
271g
A fledgling vampire and a headstrong vampire huntress must work together - against their better judgment - to rid the world of monsters. Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Zorro meets Pride and Prejudice in this irresistible romantic fantasy.
LOVE IS AT STAKE ... SO SHARPEN YOUR BLADES!
Carolina wants to join her family in hunting the bloodthirsty vampiros that plague her village, and prove she'll be a better slayer than wife, so she vows to take down a monster herself. But then she runs into an irresistible vampiro who challenges everything
she ever knew.
Lalo was content leading a perfectly dull life until a vampiro turned him. Now forced to flee his city and hungry for revenge, he heads to where he believes the first vampiro was made. Instead of finding salvation, Lalo collides with a beautiful young woman who'd gladly
drive a dagger through his heart.
Can her fists and his fangs stay focused long enough to triumph over their common enemy, or will their hatred for one another get in the way
'Vampires, ancient evil, a centuries-long feud, and forbidden romance Montoya brings it all, and I am HERE for every second of it!' -- Tracy Wolff, author of the CRAVE series
'Montoya breathes fresh life into the vampire-and-vampire-hunter trope with a vivid world beautifully woven with Latinx lore and a romance both searing and tender. Compelling, vivacious, and filled with heart, A Cruel Thirst is a sparkling addition to the romantasy shelves' -- Amlie Wen Zhao, author of THE SONG OF THE LAST KINGDOM
'A magnificent take on vampire lore. Angela Montoya takes the classic trope of vampire x vampire hunter and breathes new life into it, in more ways than one. Both tender and fierce, A Cruel Thirst is a must-read for fans of good books' -- Kamilah Cole, author of SO LET THEM BURN
'A confident romp that is equal parts witty historical romance and captivating paranormal adventure, Montoya's signature blend of panache, humor, and heart makes A Cruel Thirst exactly the kind of Latinx vampire novel I wanted to read!' -- Isabel Caas, author of VAMPIRES OF EL NORTE
'Angela Montoya has created a vampire myth that is inspired by Mexican lore but entirely her own. Teens will root for the fierce Carolina, who forges her own destiny and makes her own rules in this lush historical fantasy romance' -- Zoraida Crdova, author of THE INHERITANCE OF ORQUDEA DIVINA
'With action that will have you on the edge of your seat and banter that will leave you grinning, A Cruel Thirst has everything you could want in a paranormal romance' -- Margie Fuston, author of THE REVENANT GAMES
Angela comes from a family of storytellers with revolutionary ideas, including her grandfather, Jos Montoya, who was a celebrated activist and poet laureate.
When she isn't lost in the world of words, Angela can be found on her small farm in Northern California where she's busy bossing around her partner, their two children, as well as a whole host of animals.