PRAISE FOR THE CASA DRACULA BOOKS
Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Selection Paranormal Book of the Year, 2010, 2008
Fresh Fiction Fresh Pick, 2006, 2007
Dirty Sexy Books #1 Pick of Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy series
Diablo Magazine, #1 Pick of Vampire Fiction by Lynn Carey
Alpha Reader, Books You Should Be Reading Selection:
Dirty Sexy Books #1 Pick of Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy series
Diablo Magazine, #1 Pick of Vampire Fiction by Lynn Carey
Alpha Reader, Books You Should Be Reading Selection:
“The Casa Dracula series is a comedy-of-manners and errors, an enlightened situational comedic series of Oscar Wilde-esque proportions and brilliance. The series is about a lowly Latina novelist who gets bitten into a family of vampire socialites and how she copes amidst the fanged and fabulous."
Paranormal Romance January 2011 Book Series Pick:
“This is one funny, plucky, intelligent heroine who manages to stumble into one problem after another. I won’t give away any spoilers since it is just delightful to see Milagro’s story unfold over the books.
“This is one funny, plucky, intelligent heroine who manages to stumble into one problem after another. I won’t give away any spoilers since it is just delightful to see Milagro’s story unfold over the books.
BookSense Pick, 2006
Amazon Books #1 Hispanic Literature & Fiction, 2006, 2007, 2009
Happy Hour at Casa Dracula (Casa Dracula Book 1)
"A comedy of manners with fangs…[Acosta's] narrator Milagro brings a Latina voice to a genre that is in dire need of some new blood."
--Christopher Moore, New York Times bestselling author
"A cross between Bridget Jones's Diary and Interview with the Vampire."
--Latina Magazine
"Hilarious... fresh and sassy... a keeper. Top-rated. "
--Romantic Times
“A fun, snappy read for romantic fantasy fans.”
--Booklist
“Funny and urban fantasy are not words that often go together, at least not intentionally, but Happy Hour at Casa Dracula is the rare exception combining cool characters, witty dialogue, and laugh out loud moments in this Jane Austen channeled vampire romp.”
--All Things Urban Fantasy
"Acosta's prose is brash and amusing....It's a winner"
--The Star Democrat
"No margaritas are required to make Happy Hour at Casa Dracula laugh-out-loud funny."
--Fresh Fiction
"Page-turning excitement…wickedly snarky."
--El Paso Times
“What raises this book head and shoulders above the rest of its genre are the strong characters. "Milagro is so endearingly lacking in self-confidence, yet she still fights her corner with the most hilarious acerbic put-downs. ..The combination of the humour and fast pace made Acosta’s book one of the best that I’ve read in a long time.”
--Trashionista
Midnight Brunch (Casa Dracula Book 2)
"In her second in a series featuring Milagro de Los Santos, an intrepid Latina heroine involved with a family of vampires, Acosta shines. This sexy, sardonic siren is unlike the usual romantic-suspense heroine, and unique and alluring Milagro will continue to amaze readers in Acosta's terrific new adventure. "
--Booklist
"An addictive combo plate of romance and vamp satire."
--Publishers Weekly
"Here's a book that belongs on nightstands in hip downtown apartments everywhere. The delight is in Acosta's clever, fresh voice, which moves the narrative at a rollicking pace."
--Bookpage
"Definitely a great by-the-pool pick."
--Orlando Sentinel
"A book you can't put down."
--Contra Costa Times
“Milagro is one of those characters you wish was your friend. She’s smart, witty, funny and her life has never a dull moment. Milagro’s world is full of weirdness, including vampires, chupacabras, and naked actors but she just goes with the flow. This book is so fun and quirky, it will make you laugh, make you think, and make you sad when it’s over.”
--Vampire Genre
The Bride of Casa Dracula (Casa Dracula Book 3)
"Acosta's talent is staggering. In each of her Milagro de Los Santos novels, she shows readers all over again just how funny, ridiculous and thoroughly gifted she is at plotting."
--Romantic Times
“Sizzling and sexy, Acosta’s latest is perfect for readers who like a little snappy satire in their vampire romances.”
--Booklist
“This is the most emotionally satisfying of the series with a truly bittersweet ending. Milagro is an increasingly complex and compelling character and she is ready and waiting, as am I, for whatever adventures the future holds for her. If you only read one paranormal fantasy this season pick up The Bride of Casa Dracula.”
--SciFi Guy
“The pace is fast and the plot is peppered with humorous misfortune, but it’s staying true to the characters that make Casa Dracula such a well-loved series. Readers will find that the skillfully executed twists in The Bride of Casa Dracula make this the most surprising installment to date.”
--Darque Reviews
Haunted Honeymoon (Casa Dracula Book 3)
"Milagro is back and wittier than ever! A phenomenal vampire series."
--Romantic Times
"Full of heat, humor, and a tiny bit of heartache. Damn near perfect."
--Dirty Sexy Books
"Above all the author never insults the intelligence of the reader – drawing on the influences of classic literature, Jane Austen in particular, and mixing it up with her own unique style to create a hugely enjoyable and intelligent reading experience. Haunted Honeymoon is a fitting end to a great series. Utterly terrific and highly recommended. Five Stars."
--Love Vampires
“The plot Acosta delivers is frustratingly great, and surprises you at every turn... The idea of second chances is nothing new but the way in which Acosta creates such an opportunity is crafty and oh so delicious.”
--The Spinecracker
"Danger, sizzling hot sex scenes, an imaginative and diabolical plot, witty repartee, vampires, zombies and a wonderfully poignant ending, which nearly brought me to tears, this story...extraordinary and hilarious. Five Blue Ribbons"
--Romance Junkies
-"Marta Acosta writes with such a unique voice, full of details and well-written characters...an irresistible and hilarious adventure!"
--VampChix
“An action-packed novel I found hard to put down, Haunted Honeymoon is sassy and fun. Milagro de los Santos is the poster girl for every woman in her late 20s, lost amid a sea of choices, still wanting to have a good time yet yearning for love and stability. Toss in the blood lust and you have an undeniably entertaining twist. Acosta’s tale of the vampires living among us is told so seamlessly.”
--Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“Marta Acosta writes all of this with her trademark wit and wisdom. We never once think Milagro’s life is silly. It is always actually believable. We have become sideline champions of her happiness.”
--Paranormal Romance
“I’m glad to say that this was one of the funniest reads I’ve ever had the pleasure of chortling at. I’ve never read a character quite as unapologetic and strange and wonderful and wacky as [Milagro].”
--Lurve a la Mode
“If you haven’t yet tried the Casa Dracula series, and you love vampires or comedy romances, you need to snatch up these novels immediately!”
--Love Romance Passion
