Maria the Wanted

2.5 Stars This was an easy vampire focused story. I personally didn’t love this one because it read more like an action story than the kind of horror stories that I prefer. The writing was easy with plenty of dialog and narrative drive. I prefer other books by this author where the characters really......more

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via the publishers Titan Books. Maria the Wanted is a descriptive, atmospheric, and haunting read about a young Mexican woman called Maria who undergoes a night of terror and is turned into a vampire and left alon......more

*4.5 You know what makes this novel so beautiful? You can feel the hope running throughout. You can feel the connection to Maria's culture. You can feel the loss and the pain that Maria struggles through. You get a detailed explanation of other characters also, including the Keepers, with detailed ba......more

Maria The Wanted follows Maria, a young woman who faces a huge tragedy that leads her onto a path for revenge. This author is one that I have loved in the last so I was excited to pick up this vampire book. I thought the lore and the premise at the beginning were really interesting and I was looking......more

This book was a ton of fun. I loved getting to know Maria and reading about her adventures and growth. Castro does a great job of getting into Maria’s head. I like that Maria had a conscious but also enjoyed being a vamp in every sense. I also liked her sense of justice. Give this a read — it’s perf......more