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Fangs

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This collection is so sweet and funny. I want more of these two!
They're such goofballs and they work perfectly together.

If you want some light fluffy comic strips about a vampire and a werewolf dating, please pick this up you won't regret it!

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This little graphic novel, simply put, is a charming and clever, quiet and humorous love story between a vampire and werewolf. While the read is quick, this is a graphic novel you can go back to time-and-time again for a lighthearted laugh. The humor at times can be quiet subtle, which makes it all the more better because it's as if you're being let in on a joke. Anderson's cunning writing paired perfectly with the lighthearted illustrations, and both cleverly played off each other in a successful way. This graphic novel is like eating your favorite dessert -- a simplistic joy and such a delight.

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This isn’t a plot driven book, which readers should note going in, so that they are prepared to properly enjoy the fact that Fangs is a series of short snapshots into the lives (or death, as the case may be) of a vampire and a werewolf. They are In Love, and it is wonderful. Each new scene moves seamlessly between darkly comedic to adorably fluffy.

If you’ve been on the Internet at any point in the last five years, I’m willing to bet you’ve come across at least a couple of Sarah Andersen’s comics—most likely her semi-autobiographical “Scribbles” series. She is a constant delight and a master of the short form web comic, with a particular talent for observational humor. Fangs takes a very slightly different turn, as it turns two horror story monsters into a rom-com couple who love puns, dark humor, and each other.

Easily read in a single sitting, or savored page by page.

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This was really one of the cutest and funniest comics I have ever read. I need more stories about these two characters in my life, give me MORE. Sarah's art style is amazing as always, I've known her mostly from her Sarah's Scribbles art, but this is even better than that! Just the fact that two completely different characters can make such an amazing couple, ahhh!

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I had been wondering if Sarah Andersen had came out with anything new or was going to be coming out with anything new. I had discovered this on Netgalley and once I saw it was Sarah Andersen, I got excited and had to pick it up. Plus I mean just look at the cover. I love the artwork for it.

This is different from Sarah's Scribbles. It tells the story of a vampire falling in love with a werewolf. I would say not really a story more like little snippets into their lives. They end up couple that ends up working so well together. It's a super quick read. It was very witty. It had very cheesy werewolf and vampire jokes. I love how Elsie is just super goth. She wore such awesome clothes. Jimmy is such a sweet softie. The two just worked so well together. It was such a delightful read. I recommend checking this out!

*Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.*

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**I received an ARC from NetGalley for an honest review**

If you're looking for a work of literature that will the last the ages, this isn't it.

BUT, if you want something to read that mixes adorable with some of the most common vampire and werewolf tropes, this book is for you. They really are cute drawings that give us snapshots into the relationship between Elsie and Jimmy.

I'd give it four stars, but the Twilight shout out in the book makes me upgrade my review to five stars!

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This was INCREDIBLY adorable, I loved the drawings and their dynamic. So cute, highly recommend anything by Sarah Andersen!

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I love Sarah Andersen's werewolf/vampire comics, so I was very pleased to get to review this collection of them. They're funny and smart and the characters are really cute together. I love the little nods towards folklore and how weird it would be to exist as a vampire and werewolf, both individually and together in the modern world. Also, I love the character designs. The goth vampire gf and grunge werewolf bf pairing really works.

Recommended for anyone who likes vampires and werewolves in fiction and especially for those who like to laugh at tropes.

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I follow Sarah Andersen on Twitter, I enjoy viewing her comics, and I've read Adulthood is a Myth. I've been keeping up with Fangs through Tapas, and when I found out that I could read the ARC on NetGalley, I was super excited. I love how this is a different take on a supernatural romance. It's not between a paranormal creature and a human but a vampire and a werewolf. Because Sarah Andersen decided to portray her characters in episodic bits, the pictures have to be strong along with her word choice, which I believe she accomplishes. I love her jokes and one-liners; they're great. I would recommend this book to teens and young adults who'd enjoy the genre and the fun this book embodies.

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I've had this graphic novel on my 'to be purchased' list for awhile now. So, when I saw I could read an advanced copy, I was stoked! Thank you, NetGalley!

The drawings are cute and simplistic as is the story. It's humorous and heartfelt, the perfect combination. The only downfall, it felt too short as it's pretty quick to read through.

This love story between a werewolf and a 300-year-old vampire is to die for...definitely recommend!

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4.5 stars
A vampire meets a werewolf. Is there any chance they can be together?
Yes!
I loved this book.
The artwork is stark but wonderful. It fits the subject.
There are many quips and jokes in this book. I laughed out loud!
I’ll be looking for more of these.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an arc in exchange for my honest review.

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I was already a little bit familiar with cartoonist Sarah Andersen's work, so I was excited to see this comic from her. It follows the adorable relationship between a girl vampire who's hundreds of years old with her lovable werewolf boyfriend. The illustrations are so great - really creative and simplistic in their details. My favorite part is the humor of this tale - it's basically like one pun after another! And Andersen's genius brain came up with so many wonderful moments - like the werewolf's dismay that he can't prove to his friends his girlfriend is real because her face won't show up in their selfies or her disgust after he accidentally eats a garlic-filled meal. I also got a kick out of Andersen's ability to choose elements that would usually elicit scares into super cute, awww-inducing moments. Fans of this genre (or really anyone who likes a quirky love story) should check this one out. My only complaint: it was way too short!

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I loved this comic! It was humorous in a way that wasn't outright, yet dark. I loved the foil of the 2 main characters. Rather than a linear plot line, it showed snippets of their relationship, which was genius. I thoroughly enjoyed this comic, and I want more!

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When I first got this graphic novel from Netgalley, I thought I hadn't read anything by the author. As it turns out I was wrong as Sarah Andersen is the author of 'Aduthood is a myth' which I loved dearly.

'Fangs' tells a story of a 300-year-old vampire Elsie who falls in love with a werewolf Jimmy. The novel is comprised of short scenes from their life together. It's very cute and funny and the laconic art creates the impression that all these stories are quick sketches of the many facets of human relationships.

I really loved this GN and chuckled all the way through it. Definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and funny read.

The review copy was provided by Netgalley.
All opinions expressed are my own.

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Fangs by Sarah Andersen is a comical graphic novel about Else and Jimmy falling in love and their everyday lives as a couple. By the way, Elsie's a vampire and Jimmy's a werewolf.

It was a cute read, full of quirks and witty puns with well drawn illustrations of course. There is a chronological order to the book but like most of Sarah's work, each page works on its own as a short comic. On top of that, we have some lovely single-frame artwork as well.

The book was a perfect combination of vamps and wolves that covered all the stereotypical jokes without trying too hard. My favourite episode was when both the main characters were describing their ex-es. I had a huge LMAO moment there.

With Midnight Sun having released recently, if you find your vampire and werewolf fantasies unfulfilled, I highly recommend that you read Fangs.I rate the book 5 out of 5 bookmarks for the constant smile on my face, the not too rare LOLs and the sassy punchlines.

I'd like to thank NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me with an eARC of the book to review. I'd also like to congratulate the author and illustrator - Sarah Andersen - on her new book whose comics on Instagram are always a delight to come across!

The book comes out on 01-September, 2020 so keep an eye out for it!

PS, the book gives you a lot of hope on love especially since Jimmy made sure he gifted Elsie a lot of black dresses. ;)

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"A love story between a vampire and a werewolf by the creator of the enormously popular Sarah's Scribbles comics.

Elsie the vampire is three hundred years old, but in all that time, she has never met her match. This all changes one night in a bar when she meets Jimmy, a charming werewolf with a wry sense of humor and a fondness for running wild during the full moon. Together they enjoy horror films and scary novels, shady strolls, fine dining (though never with garlic), and a genuine fondness for each other’s unusual habits, macabre lifestyles, and monstrous appetites.

First featured as a webcomic series on Tapas, Fangs chronicles the humor, sweetness, and awkwardness of meeting someone perfectly suited to you but also vastly different. This deluxe hardcover edition of Fangs features an “engraved” red cloth cover, dyed black page trim, and 25 exclusive comics not previously seen online. Filled with Sarah Andersen’s beautiful gothic illustrations and relatable relationship humor, Fangs has all the makings of a cult classic."

If you're a fan of Sarah's Scribbles and are in withdrawal from the end of What We Do in the Shadows, check out this book now!

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I LOVED THIS SO MUCH!!!!! I love vampire/werewolf pairings so much and this one was so so cute!!! I had seen a few of these comics on the artist's instagram (I think) so I was so excited to see they're all together now. I can't wait to buy the physical copy!

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Fangs is an adorable graphic novel about a vampire that meets a cute boy that turns out to be a werewolf. The story follows them through their daily routines and ups and downs. I loved how the whole idea behind this was really to show how we can be loved despite our differences. Jimmy loved Elsie even though she begs to bite him and sleeps all day. And Elsie loves Jimmy despite him tearing the house apart when he transforms. If you like cute graphic novels that center on the macabre, Fangs is not to be missed.

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First off, I just want to say that this book is adorable. In a vignette style, we see the day-to-day lives of Elsie (a vampire) and Jimmy (a werewolf). The snapshots, often punny, consist of a single page or two and let the reader fill in the blanks, all while being sweet as pie and still retaining a sense of wit and sarcasm. There were so many instances reading where I've seen my own relationships, and it genuinely made me smile. I definitely would recommend this to any older teen or adult. Utterly charming.

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So charming and genuinely funny. The art style is a more sophisticated look than you get with Sarah's Scribbles, and it fits the gothic comedy tones of the story. I giggled so much while reading this. Very tempted to buy the beautiful hardcover version.

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