Objectively this book is more like a 2.75 if I sit here and think about it hard enough. Thankfully though this book was just one of those right places right times books. The characters felt silly and cheesy and honestly that dialogue felt like it was lacking any substance. Stuff felt way too convenient and easily wrapped. BUT it was fun and I felt myself looking forward to getting back to the book. I'll continue to pick up more from this author.

This was a fun one. Vampire campiness, and a fun premise. A little off with pacing at times, but overall just an enjoyable read.

This one wasn't a "win" for me... I liked the premise, but the plot felt disjointed in that there were random chapters of the fictional book ('ve seen this done well before, but here it didn't feel aligned with the chapter it prefaced) and there were also random podcast snippets that, in my opinion, came off as annoying. Yes, there was a big fandom for the books and vampires within them in this story, but it felt like the plot could have had more "oomph" to it that was missing, especially when interrupted by these fake chapters and podcast scenes. The story also moved a bit slowly, in my opinion. I did appreciate the character development, though, and that each character had a strong backstory that continued as the story went on, revealing each layer one at a time.

**Thank you, NetGalley and publishers, for a DRC in exchange for an honest review.**

I was drawn by the title and cover art. The story was enjoyable and intriguing as a vampire romcom but does touch on a few heavy topics. I wish I could also enter the world of my favorite book!

This book was super fun and campy, and doesn’t take itself too seriously. However, it does touch on serious topics that I think are so important in today’s society, such as assault and trauma. I love a good fun vampire read that deals with heavier topics in way that’s important and valid but doesn’t bring the mood of the book down.

It was just the right amount of vampire soap opera, complete with who killed them, where did they go, bad guys pretending to be good, and a broken heart to save our loved ones. It is funny, suspenseful, and just a touch gay. Romantic but not super spicy, a good read for someone looking to get started in romance or someone who isn't looking for smutty reads.

3.5 stars rounded up to 4

Such a fun story and so bingeable. I was not able to put it down once I started and stayed up till 4am on a workday to read this. Absolutely zero regrets! The setting and characters are so compelling. I absolutely love the four main leads SO much! I would categorize this as an instalove story, so if you're not into that, this might not be for you, but otherwise, a definite must read!

I am so disappointed that I did not love this. I really loved this author's debut, but this just did not work for me. The pacing was clunky, the chemistry between the couple was nowhere to be found. I also had a hard time with the tone of the story. The author clearly wanted to make this book emotional and traumatic while weaving levity and humor throughout, but it was executed poorly.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Random House | Dial Press Trade Paperback for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I am an enormous Kate Stayman-London fan, and I think about One to Watch often, but this was just okay to me. I think her voice in her prior book was just so much more defined and interesting. I'll definitely still plan to read what she write in the future!

Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman- London is a very intriguing concept. I know I have always wished I would wake up one day in one of my favorite books. For Tess to just fall into the world of Blood Fued after she has been immersed in the books for years is crazy and every reader’s dream. Tess must help save the Vampires she has now discovered are real. Tess is dealing with trauma from SA so please check the trigger warnings. Basically, this book is for all of those who loved Vampire fandoms over the years. I am guilty of enjoying almost all of them.

I got to be honest, I picked this book up on a whim and had no idea what I was getting into.
While I won't say the book is amazing, I will say it is mostly just.. fun. It’s an easy read, with some cliche romance mixed in.

The story itself was generally pure chaos, which is what made it so fun. The characters were more often silly than serious, only changing as serious topics came up.

Overall, I enjoyed this book and it worked well as a palette cleanser.

DNF’d at 30%

This started off really strong! I was into the premise and everything was going well, but around the 25% mark it wasn’t capturing my attention.

However, I do love Kate’s writing and would be interested in reading from her again.

I admit that the title really drew me in as soon as I saw it!
It was fun, maybe a bit cheesy but anyways an enjoyable read!

I loved the premise of our FMC disappearing from her world and entering the world of her favorite book! We got lots of fun characters and TWO romance plotlines to follow, along with some plotting and scheming from the Big Bad. I definitely enjoyed this read

I’d give this book 3.5 ⭐️ ‘s.

Overall plot was great, and a great concept!
Characters were well written as well.
Some of the story line/plot did get a little scrambled, but overall a decent book!

This book is a fairly fun paranormal romance, but fell short of my expectations. Trigger warning for SA.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

Vampires plot twists and romance. Giving me everything my twilight loving self wanted in a cute package.

This book was so much fun! Kate Stayman-London's latest book FANG FICTION introduces the fictional Blood Feud series, beloved vampire novels...that may just have more truth behind them than fiction! Our main character Tess has gone through a lot, between assault and dropping out of graduate school, to losing friends and losing her sense of self. Tess's life is thrown in a wild new direction when she meets one of her favorite characters from Blood Feud in the flesh. This story is fun, romantic, glamorous, and creative! I really enjoyed it and would highly recommend it, especially to fans of vampire fiction who will appreciate some of the witty takes and jokes.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publishers for this ARC, which I received in exchange for my honest review.

This review is late but I am just now catching up!

The concept of stepping into the world of your favorite book is irresistibly fun, and the story balances humor, romance, and darker emotional themes effectively. Tess is a flawed yet endearing heroine whose journey feels grounded despite the wild vampire escapades.

That said, while I enjoyed the adventure and appreciated the clever take on fandom, I didn’t feel deeply attached to the characters or their relationships. The pacing and emotional stakes didn’t always resonate with me as strongly as I hoped.