✅ Black Vampires
✅ Sapphic Romance
✅ Friends to Enemies to maybe more ?
✅ Murder Investigation
✅ Corruption
✅ No one unalives her but me 🛐🛐

Writing and Pacing

Excellent paced throughout the book. If not for the fact I have adult responsibilities and I had a cold that had me napping like a baby goat I would have finished this in one sitting.

I would say sometimes a chapter had two povs and it would have been nice to have a marker to signify when one pov ended and another started. THAT BEING SAID the characters were so distinct they you knew which pov you were on without confusion!

No character felt the same they had their own distinct narrative voice which was just so 🤌🏿

The description of music and how it moves us was absolutely sensational.

Setting and World building

One thing about me is I LOVE and I mean LOVE the 1920's so seeing this set in that era. I knew I had to read it.

I loved that the world and history of reapers and how they came to be developed along with the story there was no info dumping.

Characters

Layla, she was better than me because the Saints played in her face so much and she managed to fight the urge not to take the entire bloodline to glory. Ugh, I love how bold and unapologetic she was about who she is and who she was.

Elise, I'm so glad she finally STOOD UP ! I'm so glad she shed the weight of expectations and stepped into her power.

Sterling, you know, I understood his motivations but he can catch my HANDS!

Tobias and Mr philanthropist, the downfall needs to be SWIFT AND SEVER!

My final note is Hayley who do I invoice my therapy bill too because the EMOTIONAL DAMAGE 😩.

I cannot believe I need to wait till 2025 for book 2 😩😩.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read This Ravenous Fate.
I don't even know where to begin with all my thoughts on this book. The way that reaperhood/vampirism is so effortlessly intertwined with black history and how the two things interact and impact the lives of the characters was so well written and thought out it genuinely blew me away and it did not disappoint with the slow burn enemies to lovers. I was absolutely gripped the whole book and didn't want it to end.If there is one vampire book I would recommend anybody read this year, it would be this one.

This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings
Rating: 3.5/5
Release Date: 6 August 2023

In 1926 New York, the rise of reapers—once-human vampires—threatens the city's fragile peace. The Saint family, renowned reaper hunters, confronts a new peril: the Harlem reapers have marked Elise Saint, the reluctant heir, for death.

Layla Quinn, a young reaper with a haunting past, holds Elise responsible for her cursed existence. As reapers begin regaining traces of their humanity and brutal killings terrorise the city, Layla is framed for one of these vicious attacks.

The Saint patriarch offers Layla a deal, prompting her to team up with Elise to uncover the truth behind the murders and the rumours of a reaper cure. Former friends turned foes, Elise and Layla must navigate the city's underworld, battling their intense feelings and unearthing dark secrets that threaten the lives of both reapers and humans alike.

"This Ravenous Fate" offers a captivating mix of mystery and supernatural themes, drawing readers into its fascinating world.

While I found this book enjoyable overall, there were moments when the pacing felt exceedingly slow. Additionally, I was left with more questions than answers, which was somewhat disappointing.

However, despite these shortcomings, Dennings did an excellent job of crafting compelling characters and an engaging narrative.

Thank you so much to Netgalley, Hodder & Stoughton, and the author, Hayley Dennings, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest and fair review.

Title: This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings

Release Date: August, 6th, 2024

3.5 Stars

In 1926 New York, the rise of reapers, once-human vampires, threatens the city's peace. The Saint family, leading reaper hunters, faces a new threat: the Harlem reapers want Elise Saint, the reluctant heir, dead.

Enter Layla Quinn, a young reaper with a haunting past, blaming Elise for her fate. As reapers start regaining humanity and brutal killings rock the city, Layla is framed for one of the attacks.

With an offer from the Saint patriarch, Layla teams up with Elise to uncover the truth behind the murders and rumours of a reaper cure. Former friends turned foes, Elise and Layla navigate the city's underworld, battling intense feelings and unearthing dark secrets that endanger both reapers and humans alike.


In my opinion, "This Ravenous Fate" presents a compelling blend of mystery and supernatural themes, drawing readers into its intriguing world. However, the pacing felt sluggish for me , lacking the momentum needed to drive the story forward effectively. The book falls short in fully addressing certain aspects of its world-building, leaving some questions unanswered and detracting from the overall reading experience.

However Dennings's poetic writing style beautifully delves into the inner struggles of her characters, adding depth to the narrative and making Elise and Layla's journey both intricate and compelling.

Despite the drawbacks, Dennings succeeds in crafting unforgettable characters in Elise and Layla, making the novel a must-read for enthusiasts of dark vampire tales.

Thank you to The Publisher Hodder & Stoughton | Hodderscape ,The Author Hayley Dennings & NetGalley for an advanced reader copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest review.