- This is a very read-able story. I had got to the half point mark so quickly, in the blink of an eye
- Where are the vampires?? This was disappointing. You would expect a book with vampires in the title to be more vampire-y or at least HAVE more vampire related stuff. I was at 60% of the book, enjoying it, but also CONSTANTLY thinking now where are those vampires?
- The vampire mood is more melancholic than scary. The kind of horror that instills a sad, fearful discomfort in you. I enjoyed this but if you are expecting more at-your-face horror because of the title, then this isn’t for you.
- The title and blurb feels misleading and do not convey the book. The Vampires of El Norte is more of a forbidden romance than a vampire story
- Historical setting, Mexican American war
- Parallels between the supernatural creatures and real-life nationalism and oppression
- It is atmospheric but not in the deeply gothic sort. Sometimes the romance and introspection/thoughts overpower the atmosphere. But the atmosphere created is certainly very enjoyable and cinematic (This would make a great period drama for TV). It is mysterious, soft horror, the kind that makes your skin crawl. I loved the cinematic feel and I could most certainly hear a background music.

Read it for a forbidden romance story which has evil vibes sweeping the land in the background