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The Sweetness Between Us
From the creator of The Greatest Thing, a new YA graphic novel about bout a boy dealing with a chronic illness who finds a new friend in a vampire classmate perfect for fans of Vampire Academy.
After health problems wiped out their first few weeks of school, Perley and Amandine are both starting their Junior year behind their classmates, and both have major changes in their lives that they’re struggling to get used to. Perley was diagnosed with diabetes over the summer, and worries that all these new medical expenses will be a hardship on his family. And Amandine, part of a venerated family of vampires, has been turned much younger than she expected to be after a car accident nearly killed her. The two of them form a fast friendship – both feel a little out of step with their old lives, and as a bonus, it turns out that Amandine’s new vampire abilities can help Perley save money on blood glucose tests. But as the year goes on, they’re forced to admit that maybe their coping strategies – and their blood-sipping-turned-romance – aren’t working out so well after all. Will they be able to get their lives back to normal? Or will both have to figure out new ways for their “normal” to look?
After health problems wiped out their first few weeks of school, Perley and Amandine are both starting their Junior year behind their classmates, and both have major changes in their lives that they’re struggling to get used to. Perley was diagnosed with diabetes over the summer, and worries that all these new medical expenses will be a hardship on his family. And Amandine, part of a venerated family of vampires, has been turned much younger than she expected to be after a car accident nearly killed her. The two of them form a fast friendship – both feel a little out of step with their old lives, and as a bonus, it turns out that Amandine’s new vampire abilities can help Perley save money on blood glucose tests. But as the year goes on, they’re forced to admit that maybe their coping strategies – and their blood-sipping-turned-romance – aren’t working out so well after all. Will they be able to get their lives back to normal? Or will both have to figure out new ways for their “normal” to look?
240 pages, Paperback
First published October 22, 2024
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Sarah Winifred Searle
45 books221 followersSarah hails from spooky New England but has since moved to sunny Perth, Australia. She writes and draws comics inspired by history, feelings, and intimacy of all sorts.
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November 11, 2024
First: I feel gaybaited by the cover. I could live with it for a book I like, but for a book I don't I WILL complain.
Second: This is very edutainment style "here's what having T1D is like" content. Very little by way of emotion or even really storytelling despite the inherent drama of having your life completely overturned.
Third: What's the point of vampire fiction if you're going to sand down every edge? Oh there are vampire support groups and vegan blood and we didn't have to bite each other's wrists because it's *cringe*. WHERE'S THE SEXINESS. Come ON.
Second: This is very edutainment style "here's what having T1D is like" content. Very little by way of emotion or even really storytelling despite the inherent drama of having your life completely overturned.
Third: What's the point of vampire fiction if you're going to sand down every edge? Oh there are vampire support groups and vegan blood and we didn't have to bite each other's wrists because it's *cringe*. WHERE'S THE SEXINESS. Come ON.
January 5, 2025
Perley and Amandine are both readjusting to high school life after a major health crisis. Perley was diagnoses with diabetes; Amandine was turned into a vampire after a car crash nearly ended her life. They bond in remedial classes over just wishing their lives could go back to normal. Perley tentatively rejoins the knitting club; Amandine wants to rejoin a sports team but struggles with exhaustion; both of them have less energy than they had before. Their friendship develops into something more, but can they maintain a romance when they are both still figuring out their own shit? This is a very sweet slice of life story with a fun dash of the supernatural. I wanted a little more from some of the queer themes; I spent most of the book unsure of Perley's pronouns. But I was absolutely rooting for these two oddball teens to find their way back to each other.
February 14, 2024
3.5 rounded up.
This was a cute premise with amazingly relatable disability rep - Perley is a Jewish boy recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes who befriends Amandine, a newly turned vampire girl whose condition is very similar to living with a form of chronic fatigue disease.
The two quickly become friends and strike a mutually beneficial arrangement where the vampire can help test blood sugar levels (saving on the cost of test strips) and the extra blood gives her an energy boost. Both struggle with adjusting to their new lives and have to figure out a healthy way to balance their relationship, extra curricular activities and older friendships.
While the cover is gorgeous, I wasn't a huge fan of the interior artwork. I actually thought the MMC was a girl for the longest time! The disability rep is the true star of this book for me - realistically depicting how expensive medical supplies are, the dangers of rationing and the importance of support groups - whereas the art was just mediocre in my very humble, non-artistic opinion.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!
This was a cute premise with amazingly relatable disability rep - Perley is a Jewish boy recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes who befriends Amandine, a newly turned vampire girl whose condition is very similar to living with a form of chronic fatigue disease.
The two quickly become friends and strike a mutually beneficial arrangement where the vampire can help test blood sugar levels (saving on the cost of test strips) and the extra blood gives her an energy boost. Both struggle with adjusting to their new lives and have to figure out a healthy way to balance their relationship, extra curricular activities and older friendships.
While the cover is gorgeous, I wasn't a huge fan of the interior artwork. I actually thought the MMC was a girl for the longest time! The disability rep is the true star of this book for me - realistically depicting how expensive medical supplies are, the dangers of rationing and the importance of support groups - whereas the art was just mediocre in my very humble, non-artistic opinion.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!
February 8, 2025
If you see the word vampire and immediately think bloody horror, you are going to need to crank your expectations dial all the way back down to one for this exceedingly gentle young adult graphic novel. Think Casper the Friendly Vampire, and that'll put you in the ballpark.
It's all about friendship and support networks as a couple of high school juniors in Maine deal with some rough new life developments that have caused them to miss the start of the school year. Their bodies have changed, but not just in the usual adolescent ways. Amandine is a newly-turned vampire in a world where vampires are known and generally accepted in society. Perley has just been diagnosed with diabetes and is fresh out of the hospital after a dire ketoacidosis event. For a few weeks, they see a special tutor together to catch up on the schoolwork they've missed and during lulls they start to open up to each other about the problems their conditions are causing.
Slow-paced and low-key, this book took me twice as long to read as I expected, but I was never bored. Their world is small, but their many relationships are very full.
It's all about friendship and support networks as a couple of high school juniors in Maine deal with some rough new life developments that have caused them to miss the start of the school year. Their bodies have changed, but not just in the usual adolescent ways. Amandine is a newly-turned vampire in a world where vampires are known and generally accepted in society. Perley has just been diagnosed with diabetes and is fresh out of the hospital after a dire ketoacidosis event. For a few weeks, they see a special tutor together to catch up on the schoolwork they've missed and during lulls they start to open up to each other about the problems their conditions are causing.
Slow-paced and low-key, this book took me twice as long to read as I expected, but I was never bored. Their world is small, but their many relationships are very full.
February 28, 2025
3.5 stars
really pretty art (my only qualm being that it's a style that seems stiff at times? the emphasis on delicate, perfect linework, while suuuper pretty, makes scenes of motion feel kind of awkward a few times in the book but that's a small complaint). the story ended up pulling me in and i was pretty engrossed by the halfway mark - however i very nearly put it down within the first quarter of the book because the long expose on the characters' disabilities etc. overwhelmed the actual narrative? however, once we got past that the actual characters' personalities started to shine and i felt a lot more connected to them and the story. overall - solidly decent!
really pretty art (my only qualm being that it's a style that seems stiff at times? the emphasis on delicate, perfect linework, while suuuper pretty, makes scenes of motion feel kind of awkward a few times in the book but that's a small complaint). the story ended up pulling me in and i was pretty engrossed by the halfway mark - however i very nearly put it down within the first quarter of the book because the long expose on the characters' disabilities etc. overwhelmed the actual narrative? however, once we got past that the actual characters' personalities started to shine and i felt a lot more connected to them and the story. overall - solidly decent!
February 10, 2025
This book is pretty mediocre. For 1/3 of the book, I thought I was reading a sapphic romance story between a vampire and a transwoman.
I was incorrect- the transwoman is actually a cis man? I was confused, and then annoyed, because Perley is very transwoman energy.
I found the art and storytelling to be irritating, as the flow between panels was not super clear at times. I often felt that I had turned two pages instead of one but found that my assumptions there had also been incorrect. The storytelling was just incohesive.
Not a fan, but not the worst thing I’ve ever read.
I was incorrect- the transwoman is actually a cis man? I was confused, and then annoyed, because Perley is very transwoman energy.
I found the art and storytelling to be irritating, as the flow between panels was not super clear at times. I often felt that I had turned two pages instead of one but found that my assumptions there had also been incorrect. The storytelling was just incohesive.
Not a fan, but not the worst thing I’ve ever read.
October 27, 2024
2.5 i think i had different expectations for this purely by the way it was pitched to me (heartstopper x vampires)
it was just missing the meet cute & pure golden retriever energy that heartstopper had??
and i don’t know if perley was intentionally drawn in a more feminine style but it did take a me a ✨moment✨ (you see i’m not a blurb girlie & there was no pronouns until like halfway in & i was like… did i miss something??) plus the heartstopper pitch didn’t help so yeah
in general, i just wasn’t the biggest fan of the art style (other than all the animals, they were ADORABLE) but the line art just feels slightly off for a reason i can’t exactly put my finger on (there’s just *something* about amandine’s eyes and how they both look like they could be anywhere between 26-50 but not 16/17)
i have a love/hate relationship with how the whole diabetes & vampire storyline was incorporated - i LOVE the premise, i love how well it was explored (and all the support groups and everything!!), but the info-dumping at start felt so unrealistic & felt like it was just there for the sake of needing to give context instead of naturally woven in
and truly there’s not much more to the plot than what was in the description
the actual relationship was also hmmMM
I JUST HAVE A THING AGAINST INSTA-LOVE & UNNECESSARY BREAKUPS 😭 i found it so hard to find any chemistry between the two, honestly if they remained friends i would have equally vibed
overall, it was a quick read & something a little different to what i’m used to, but unfortunately it did fall a bit flat for me
thank you so much a&u for the review copy!
it was just missing the meet cute & pure golden retriever energy that heartstopper had??
and i don’t know if perley was intentionally drawn in a more feminine style but it did take a me a ✨moment✨ (you see i’m not a blurb girlie & there was no pronouns until like halfway in & i was like… did i miss something??) plus the heartstopper pitch didn’t help so yeah
in general, i just wasn’t the biggest fan of the art style (other than all the animals, they were ADORABLE) but the line art just feels slightly off for a reason i can’t exactly put my finger on (there’s just *something* about amandine’s eyes and how they both look like they could be anywhere between 26-50 but not 16/17)
i have a love/hate relationship with how the whole diabetes & vampire storyline was incorporated - i LOVE the premise, i love how well it was explored (and all the support groups and everything!!), but the info-dumping at start felt so unrealistic & felt like it was just there for the sake of needing to give context instead of naturally woven in
and truly there’s not much more to the plot than what was in the description
the actual relationship was also hmmMM
I JUST HAVE A THING AGAINST INSTA-LOVE & UNNECESSARY BREAKUPS 😭 i found it so hard to find any chemistry between the two, honestly if they remained friends i would have equally vibed
overall, it was a quick read & something a little different to what i’m used to, but unfortunately it did fall a bit flat for me
thank you so much a&u for the review copy!
June 10, 2025
I picked this up as I was waiting for my mud mask to dry and tbh, was hooked so completely that when I finished reading - only then did it come back to me that I’d put a mud mask on 🤣
I loved pretty much everything about this - it felt very grounded in reality (aside from the vampirism), I loved that these were two kids thrown together by circumstance (absence from school due to medical issues) who were working out how to feel normal again, after their normal has changed so dramatically (type 1 diabetes, becoming a vampire) and how that effects their life (unexpected blood sugar dips, the exorbitant cost of medication and photosensitivity affecting everyday activities like sports, people wanting to be turned). I loved their friendship and the gradual progression to romance. It’s not all smooth sailing but I also loved how they navigated their challenges separately (support groups) and together (ice skating).
Glad I found this on Libby - I tend to forget they have graphic novels on there!
I loved pretty much everything about this - it felt very grounded in reality (aside from the vampirism), I loved that these were two kids thrown together by circumstance (absence from school due to medical issues) who were working out how to feel normal again, after their normal has changed so dramatically (type 1 diabetes, becoming a vampire) and how that effects their life (unexpected blood sugar dips, the exorbitant cost of medication and photosensitivity affecting everyday activities like sports, people wanting to be turned). I loved their friendship and the gradual progression to romance. It’s not all smooth sailing but I also loved how they navigated their challenges separately (support groups) and together (ice skating).
Glad I found this on Libby - I tend to forget they have graphic novels on there!
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January 13, 2024This may be the funniest premise I have ever read
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November 1, 2025dnf 34%
Pensé que era una historia safica y me siento recontra estafada, bai.
Pensé que era una historia safica y me siento recontra estafada, bai.
October 27, 2024
After both of them miss the first few weeks of school, Perley and Amandine meet in catch up class where they find not only a mutually beneficial friendship, but so much more.
Perley has just found out that he has type 1 diabetes. He’s Jewish, an ethical farmer (they don’t eat their animals), and his family is struggling to pay for his medical supplies.
Amandine was just turned into a vampire by her great aunt after she was seriously hurt in a car accident. She’s struggling to deal with the change of no longer being in direct sunlight, not having sports to dive into, and not wanting to drink human blood. She’s a vegan vampire whose energy is wasting away from the lack of real sustenance.
The two of them find a support system in each other. Amandine can taste blood glucose levels, which helps Perley save on medical supplies. They both get something out of the interaction and then they find love.
I liked the premise of this as a whole, but while this is a queer story because of all of the characters around the MC’s, I spent the beginning of the book thinking Perley was female based on the artwork. That isn’t to say that he can’t look feminine, but the art is very misleading until you read a bit of the book. Which is totally on me for not reading the synopsis. I still would have loved it either way, but my expectations would have been different.
This was really sweet and I’d love to see what the author brings us next.
Perley has just found out that he has type 1 diabetes. He’s Jewish, an ethical farmer (they don’t eat their animals), and his family is struggling to pay for his medical supplies.
Amandine was just turned into a vampire by her great aunt after she was seriously hurt in a car accident. She’s struggling to deal with the change of no longer being in direct sunlight, not having sports to dive into, and not wanting to drink human blood. She’s a vegan vampire whose energy is wasting away from the lack of real sustenance.
The two of them find a support system in each other. Amandine can taste blood glucose levels, which helps Perley save on medical supplies. They both get something out of the interaction and then they find love.
I liked the premise of this as a whole, but while this is a queer story because of all of the characters around the MC’s, I spent the beginning of the book thinking Perley was female based on the artwork. That isn’t to say that he can’t look feminine, but the art is very misleading until you read a bit of the book. Which is totally on me for not reading the synopsis. I still would have loved it either way, but my expectations would have been different.
This was really sweet and I’d love to see what the author brings us next.
December 16, 2024
3 stars
this was... such a strange premise?? the fact that the existence of vampires in this universe was just... never explained... was so strange?? also perley and amandine are some of the craziest names i've seen in books.
i liked the storyline, but i found the art a bit iffy (proportions were sometimes... strange?) and the themes were also odd. i did enjoy this graphic novel though, as it surprisingly made sense despite how weird it was.
this was... such a strange premise?? the fact that the existence of vampires in this universe was just... never explained... was so strange?? also perley and amandine are some of the craziest names i've seen in books.
i liked the storyline, but i found the art a bit iffy (proportions were sometimes... strange?) and the themes were also odd. i did enjoy this graphic novel though, as it surprisingly made sense despite how weird it was.
January 31, 2025
I think this had a solid story, and I liked the diabetes representation, but I was just not crazy about the artwork.
October 25, 2024
Content warnings: blood, references to car accident, diabetic talk.
Rep: Perley (MC) is cis, white, Jewish, queer and diabetic. Amandine is cis, Black, chubby and a vampire.
This was so sweet!
I loved the illustrations - the artwork brings so much life to this story. And the plot itself was so fascinatingly done!
In a world where vampires (and some other were-creatures) exist, everything is surprisingly normal. Amandine was recently turned via blood transfusion as she was in a pretty bad car accident, and it was the only way to save her. Her life was changed forever, and she's trying to figure out her new normal.
Perley is trying to figure out his new normal, too, after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
Their relationship quickly becomes codependent and while they're sweet together (pun intended lol) they both realise that their relationship can't last if they're only using each other.
I'm glad this one explored friendships, group therapy, and adjusting to having a massive change being thrust upon your life. It was handled with grace and care, and made me feel very warm and fuzzy inside.
Rep: Perley (MC) is cis, white, Jewish, queer and diabetic. Amandine is cis, Black, chubby and a vampire.
This was so sweet!
I loved the illustrations - the artwork brings so much life to this story. And the plot itself was so fascinatingly done!
In a world where vampires (and some other were-creatures) exist, everything is surprisingly normal. Amandine was recently turned via blood transfusion as she was in a pretty bad car accident, and it was the only way to save her. Her life was changed forever, and she's trying to figure out her new normal.
Perley is trying to figure out his new normal, too, after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
Their relationship quickly becomes codependent and while they're sweet together (pun intended lol) they both realise that their relationship can't last if they're only using each other.
I'm glad this one explored friendships, group therapy, and adjusting to having a massive change being thrust upon your life. It was handled with grace and care, and made me feel very warm and fuzzy inside.
April 2, 2025
I really enjoyed this sweet, YA graphic novel! It felt natural and true to real life yet with a supernatural twist. Loved the disability and queer representation especially since I have a very close family member who is queer and had T1. Highly recommend so long as the reader remembers this is YA. I think people forget how big these changes can be for teenagers and just wish for characters to get over it when it's literally something they have to think about minute to minute every single day of their lives.
October 9, 2025
I am laughing so hard over the fact that this is a book review website full of self proclaimed reading lovers and yet NONE of us read the damn synopsis where it clearly lays out that Perley is a man. We all saw neon lesbians, disabilities, and vampirism and ate that shit up. Then we all self reported.
I also really liked the book. The premise is interesting, very softly done, very slice of life. Lots of animals, soft wool, and supportive community. And one very effeminate cisgender guy.
I also really liked the book. The premise is interesting, very softly done, very slice of life. Lots of animals, soft wool, and supportive community. And one very effeminate cisgender guy.
December 14, 2024
this was coollllll
May 12, 2025
would recommend
June 16, 2025
*2.5
I do like Searle's other books, so... this is unfortunate.
This book takes place in a magical realism world featuring Amandine, a newly turned vamp, and Perley, a boy whose diabetes is putting a strain on his family. The two teens realize Amandine can use her abilities to detect Perley's glucose levels, and their developing friendship starts to turn into something else as they both struggle to find themselves amid life changes.
A lot of readers have mentioned mistaking Perley for a girl at first, which I get. Perley could be trans, but that's never mentioned, so I think he's just a feminine cis boy, which is nice to see! There are some side non-binary characters, but Perley's best friend Lee was my favorite. I found myself wanting more from their friendship, especially given how weirdly stuff started out with them - Perley didn't tell them he's diabetic now, for whatever reason? And then there's no real friendship resolution; they just work stuff out offscreen?
I liked the focus on Amandine's friendships with her hockey team, too, and her life changes as a new vampire. But then she and Perley start dating, break up over nothing, then get back together with little drama.
Ultimately, this book had too many topics it tried to bring up, only to end up not properly addressing the majority of them. What's being a vampire like in this world? How does Amandine feel about losing some freedoms in exchange for her life? How does Amandine deal with the guilt of being saved when others don't have that choice? What about her family being the only black vampires in the area, or the commercialization of vampires in popular society? Or dating someone who just wants you to turn them into a vampire? Is that a good or bad thing?
I didn't find myself caring about the characters, which is a real shame. I really do like this author. Oh well.
2.5/5 stars.
I do like Searle's other books, so... this is unfortunate.
This book takes place in a magical realism world featuring Amandine, a newly turned vamp, and Perley, a boy whose diabetes is putting a strain on his family. The two teens realize Amandine can use her abilities to detect Perley's glucose levels, and their developing friendship starts to turn into something else as they both struggle to find themselves amid life changes.
A lot of readers have mentioned mistaking Perley for a girl at first, which I get. Perley could be trans, but that's never mentioned, so I think he's just a feminine cis boy, which is nice to see! There are some side non-binary characters, but Perley's best friend Lee was my favorite. I found myself wanting more from their friendship, especially given how weirdly stuff started out with them - Perley didn't tell them he's diabetic now, for whatever reason? And then there's no real friendship resolution; they just work stuff out offscreen?
I liked the focus on Amandine's friendships with her hockey team, too, and her life changes as a new vampire. But then she and Perley start dating, break up over nothing, then get back together with little drama.
Ultimately, this book had too many topics it tried to bring up, only to end up not properly addressing the majority of them. What's being a vampire like in this world? How does Amandine feel about losing some freedoms in exchange for her life? How does Amandine deal with the guilt of being saved when others don't have that choice? What about her family being the only black vampires in the area, or the commercialization of vampires in popular society? Or dating someone who just wants you to turn them into a vampire? Is that a good or bad thing?
I didn't find myself caring about the characters, which is a real shame. I really do like this author. Oh well.
2.5/5 stars.
April 8, 2025
Honest I only picked up this book at the library is ‘cause the summary was weird and I’d already read a different book by the same author (The Greatest Thing).
It was an interesting idea (vampire who can taste blood sugar dating a newly diagnosed t1 diabetic) but it wasn’t really executed well. There was a lot of rewriting vampire history that I basically skipped over ‘cause I just wasn’t reading for all of that. I loved that it touched on hard subjects like people rationing their glucose meters and dying. That’s really the only reason it didn’t get only 1 star.
Also after reading other people’s comments I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one who didn’t realize this wasn’t a wlw book and Perley is a cisgender man. Though I do not agree with all the comments that say there should have been spicy scenes, not all vampire books need to be inappropriate.
All in all ⭐️⭐️
It was an interesting idea (vampire who can taste blood sugar dating a newly diagnosed t1 diabetic) but it wasn’t really executed well. There was a lot of rewriting vampire history that I basically skipped over ‘cause I just wasn’t reading for all of that. I loved that it touched on hard subjects like people rationing their glucose meters and dying. That’s really the only reason it didn’t get only 1 star.
Also after reading other people’s comments I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one who didn’t realize this wasn’t a wlw book and Perley is a cisgender man. Though I do not agree with all the comments that say there should have been spicy scenes, not all vampire books need to be inappropriate.
All in all ⭐️⭐️
November 30, 2024
2.5 stars.
October 3, 2025
You know what’s sexy about being a vampire?
Logistics.
Logistics.
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October 19, 2024The Sweetness Between Us follows the budding relationship between two strangers who, after a chance encounter, gradually become friends and eventually lovers. The story beautifully captures the authenticity of new love, navigating their emotional journey with tenderness and care. As they grow closer, the couple learns to navigate the ups and downs of their relationship, culminating in intimate vignettes that give readers a glimpse into their life together.
I absolutely adored this book! From beginning to end, it felt so real and heartwarming. The progression from strangers to friends to lovers was done perfectly, and the vignettes at the end were such a sweet touch, providing even more insight into their relationship. I also loved the paranormal characters here and seeing how openly queer characters were integrated into this world. It made my little queer heart full.
CAWPILE Ratings:
Characters: 9
Atmosphere: 8
Writing: 8
Plot: 8
Intrigue: 8
Logic: 8
Enjoyment: 8
This story captured my heart, and I loved every bit of it!
I absolutely adored this book! From beginning to end, it felt so real and heartwarming. The progression from strangers to friends to lovers was done perfectly, and the vignettes at the end were such a sweet touch, providing even more insight into their relationship. I also loved the paranormal characters here and seeing how openly queer characters were integrated into this world. It made my little queer heart full.
CAWPILE Ratings:
Characters: 9
Atmosphere: 8
Writing: 8
Plot: 8
Intrigue: 8
Logic: 8
Enjoyment: 8
This story captured my heart, and I loved every bit of it!
January 18, 2025
3.5 stars. A creative spin on a ya romance with a vampire girlfriend and diabetic boyfriend. But it had way too much storyline packed into these pages. The beginning was well-paced as the two characters got to know each other. But once they were together, there were so many time jumps and the characters would abruptly be in a new location. Made it hard to invest in the characters' journey. The art was imprecise and sometimes hard to differentiate characters. Not my favorite from this author, but an enjoyable read nonetheless.
January 17, 2025
When I started this book I was like this is going to be AMAZING!! 🤩And like it wasn’t bad it just didn’t really make me feel anything, like it didn’t make me cry or laugh or anything like that. Maybe I’m just really picky with my books, but like oh well. Anyway I’m going to wrap this up, so if you like graphic novels and just want an easy read then go for it, I just don’t think this will be in my top ten books😘
February 3, 2025
The premise of this book sounds a bit like the beginning of a joke. A diabetic and a vampire fall in love.
But it works.
The boy, Perley, is into knitting, because his parents are trying to live the hippy lifestyle, and run a farm, where they card and spin wool, and raise afgan rabbits.
The girl, Amandine, became a vampire to save her life. She had the genes to eventually become one, but had to have it sped up so she wouldn't die.
The two meet because they have both had to go through trauma, Perley, because he is a type 1 diabetic, and was in the hospital before they figured out what was wrong. And Amandine, because you don't just become a vampire.
Fun story. As a knitter, I totally knew what Perley was talking about, when he. met with his knitting club. Makes me wish I had had a knitting club in high school.
But it works.
The boy, Perley, is into knitting, because his parents are trying to live the hippy lifestyle, and run a farm, where they card and spin wool, and raise afgan rabbits.
The girl, Amandine, became a vampire to save her life. She had the genes to eventually become one, but had to have it sped up so she wouldn't die.
The two meet because they have both had to go through trauma, Perley, because he is a type 1 diabetic, and was in the hospital before they figured out what was wrong. And Amandine, because you don't just become a vampire.
Fun story. As a knitter, I totally knew what Perley was talking about, when he. met with his knitting club. Makes me wish I had had a knitting club in high school.
August 24, 2025
okay so i did think that this was a lesbian vampire book from the cover lol so i was a bit disappointed in that but was still very queer! lots of lovely representation and difficult subjects handled with care. the world was really cool, would love more in the same world. love grumble and the rabbits :)
January 23, 2026
It was fine. I enjoyed that vampirism is normal and something that can openly be talked about. I enjoyed that two people come together because of immense change to their bodies and every day way of life. But it wasn’t my favorite.
November 22, 2024
4.5 It's so cute. It kind of just ends though?
December 7, 2024
I freakin love how queer everything SWS puts out is.
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