Rounding out the month with this exciting new vampire thriller!
Thanks to Berkley Publishing for the gifted copy in exchange for my honest review
WE LOVE THE NIGHTLIFE – Rachel Koller Croft (Released August 20th, 2024)
Book Description:
Locked in a toxic female friendship, two vampires careen toward catastrophe in this dark and dazzling page-turner, set amidst London’s glittering disco scene.
London 1979. Two women with a deep love for disco meet one fateful night on the dance floor, changing the course of both their lives forever.
Nicola, a beautiful and brooding vampire for nearly two centuries, can’t resist fun-loving and feisty Amber from America, ultimately offering an eternity together where the glamour of nightlife always takes center stage.
But not all is what it seems.
Nearly fifty years later, after an unexpected betrayal, Amber wants out from under Nicola’s thumb, but it won’t be so simple to break up this festering friendship when she learns others have done the same—and wound up dead.
Sensing Amber’s restlessness and in one last play to keep her close, Nicola proposes they open a nightclub of their very own, hearkening back to their best days as dancing queens.
Amber agrees but she’s secretly hatching a dangerous escape plan. And if she fails…the party is over for good.
My Thoughts: 5/5 stars
Disco, toxic friendships, and vampires. All the things we need coming into fall and spooky season. With a backdrop of the London disco and nightclub scene, this had a glittering and mesmerizing feel to it. Amber finds herself trying to break free from her maker’s shadow, and Nicola just loves to toy with her. Spanning decades, Croft paints a picture of a truly toxic friendship – with alternating POVs, this book really captured the cat and mouse games they play with each other.
I think my favorite part, though, was all of the vampires and their lore. The history, their current state and how they interact with the world, and all the fangs. Nothing gets bogged down with too much world building, and there aren’t any supernatural elements involved.
I loved the snark, sass, backstabbing, and glamour. Highly recommend this to thriller fans and those wanting a fun and exciting vampire read! This stands out compared to other vampire books I’ve read recently. While our main characters ARE vampires, it’s not the central focus to the story. So I think that makes it perfect for the non-horror readers!
Jessicamap Reviews 