39: A Cruel Thirst

Spooky season is officially here! In this episode, we’re celebrating both our favorite time of the year and Hispanic Heritage Month with A CRUEL THIRST by Angela Montoya—a YA fantasy full of vampires, forbidden romance, and Mexican folklore.

Join us as we explore how the book draws on Latin American culture to make vampires feel fresh, why this tale about bloodsucking monsters gives off cozy vibes, and what we think of the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Zorro” comparison. Plus, find out how A Series of Unfortunate Events helped Bella with the Spanish vocabulary in this book!

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Other books mentioned in this episode:

• The Final Six by Alexandra Monir
• The Life Below by Alexandra Monir
• Little Thieves by Margaret Owen
• Holy Terrors by Margaret Owen
• Blood Moon by Jillian Graves
• Titan: A Gargoyle Daddy Dom Romance by Jillian Graves
• A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
• Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab
• The Milky Way: An Autobiography of Our Galaxy by Moiya McTier
• To Bargain With Mortals by R.A. Basu

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