If you want Heartstopper but with spooky/supernatural vibes this is the perfect book for you. I think this will become a comfort book for me because it’s just a feelgood cheesy romcom and being a librarian I was obsessed with Cole. My teens are going to love it because a lot of them are in their vampire phase at the moment, but I also generally think they’ll love the story regardless of the vampire element.

While this had some fun moments and interesting parts, my overall enjoyment was bogged down by the constant references. I did not get a lot of the pop-culture jokes in this one, and maybe I'm too young for them, but this is supposed to be YA and I'm not even a teenager. I don't think you'd enjoy this book if you haven't seen buffy the vampire slayer (honestly in it's entirety- I've seen the beginning and there were references i didn't get). Also I think it's weird to have Harry Potter references in a book released in 2025, especially a book about a gay couple. Maybe that is also a millennial thing I'm missing.

I don't like to give low ratings but I really didn't enjoy my time with this book. It's 2025 and there's no reason for HP references in books, especially queer books.

I really wanted to enjoy this book; I'm an avid Buffy fan, and while it did have its shining moments, I found myself skimming parts of it, wanting to get through it.

I really enjoyed this book. When I first read the synopsis I thought the story sounded interesting and was looking forward to reading it. It was ultimately a pretty tame vampire story, but that was what I was expecting from a YA story. I didn't mind it and thought it was cute. As a late millennial who was 100% fully immersed in the Twilight craze of the 2010's; I enjoyed all the little references to the Twilight Saga in this story as well. The characters were likable, the author created a unique society of vampires, and I always enjoy some romance in my stories. All-in-all, an enjoyable read that I would recommend to other fans of YA!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review! I adored this book, hence five stars. Brennan and Cole are beautiful, sweet, sentimental, nerdy boyfriends. This book is actually gay Twilight set in college. Brennan’s struggle with mental illness is incredibly relatable. The squad at the end is iconic (extra points to Tony, my fellow Italian-American weirdo). Oh and there’s Twilight references galore and a vampire dog. What more can you ask for??

I really liked certain parts of this book and found it very cute, but other parts were painfully boring. In short, I wanted more from it than it delivered.

This was a slightly silly, modern take on teen vampires. I appreciated the way Cole made Brennan read Twilight and they tested out some of the famous vampire myths. The story doesn't take itself too seriously and was easy to binge in a day. The Facebook group cracked me up and I liked the addition of Reddit threads and other social media posts.

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All opinions are my own. Thank you to Wednesday Books and NetGalley for the copy.

Thank you, NetGalley, St. Martin's Press | Wednesday Books, for the chance to read this book in exchange of an honest review.

Brennan has just clawed his way back to "normality" to Sturbridge University, after attempting suicide, when he becomes suddenly a vampire and he's forced to pretend everything is fine, while losing his own mind. Of course his life becomes ever more complicated when the cute librarian, and the campus' crush, stumbles into him drinking from a blood bag. But Cole is happy to keep his secret. Facing a probable new relationship with him, the underground society now he's part of, growing up, facing university is complicated by rumors of a missing student and strange animal attacks around campus. Brennan has to navigate humanity and vampirism, trying to hold on to himself and protect Cole, the only person who makes him feel normal.

Heartstopper meets Buffy? I'm totally in! Oh my Gosh, this book was so perfect I'm still squealing! Filled with blood and heart, cute and moving moments, amazing characters and a brilliant setting, The good vampire's guide to blood & boyfriend is absolutely fantastic and I've devoured this book in one single setting. It's funny, creative and so well written. I love the relationship between Brennan and Cole, they are the cutest together and the "good" vampires and their clan, Brennan's growing feeling, him having to navigating so many things...so, so good! Weirdly realistic, because he's a vampire, the story hit me hard and makes this book impossible to forget!

This book was something that interested me despite being different from my go-to genre. I thought this book had some cute romance, it was funny, but it still touched on some serious issues. I really liked the diary entries, that was fun to read. Overall, I think the book was good. If you like this genre, you would probably really like it.

The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood & Boyfriends is the story of what happens if you comeback as a vampire. TW: suicide. Brennan's blotched attempt further complicates his life when he comes back as a bloodthirsty vamp[ire. Can his life get any more complicated? Enter cute librarian Cole and apparently he can. Follow Brennan and Cole's relationships as they try to navigate college, Brennan's cravings for blood, and a new relationship.

It was okay. It wasn’t my favorite but don’t mean other people won’t enjoy it. I hope all the success of this author. And best wishes

Enjoyable book about a brand new vampire.
Brennan survived a hard year at university--barely--and he's back for his next year, after some significant mental health issues and a time spent in inpatient treatment. He's back, he's ready to start again but fate has different plans for him, as he's catapulted into being a vampire after a car accident and the interventions of a neighborhood ancient who turns him to save his life.
It's chaotic, he's completely at a loss and struggling to adjust on his own when he meets Cole, the Cute Library Blanket guy, who is sunshine in human form. They click instantly but Brennan is overwhelmed with his vampiric situation. The local vampire chapter takes him under its wing and he slowly starts to learn more about his condition and the hierarchy he's fallen into in his vampire fb group.
Things get complicated quickly with a fellow vampire and Travis, the ancient one who turned him, but also with Brennan's growing feelings for Cole.
The story is interesting although I did feel it could have been fleshed out a bit more. Cole and Brennan are adorable together and they definitely had palpable attraction to each other. Secondary characters were numerous but not too detailed. Some vampire lore was discussed.
Overall I enjoyed reading it but there were some issues with pacing and plot that I think could have been tightened up.
3.5 stars

I gave this one four stars, and honestly, I really loved it. This is Jamie D’Amato’s debut novel, and I’ll admit I was a little intimidated to pick it up. Why? I actually met the author about a year ago, and in the back of my head I kept thinking, “What if I don’t like it?” Well, I’m happy to say I loved it!

I think going in with little to no expectations made the experience even better. I adored the formatting (I’m a sucker for books with diaries, journals, or letters), and the well-placed references to pop culture vampires added a fun touch. D’Amato’s story is thoughtful and well-executed, making it feel both unique and relatable.

What stood out most was the blend of Brennan’s internal conflict about becoming a vampire and his relationship with Cole. The underlying message really resonated with me: when you are truly loved and respected, you should feel comfortable showing every side of yourself, not just one part.

I’d definitely recommend this book. It’s perfect for any vampire lover who wants a good laugh while diving into the world of modern-day vampirism! 🩸

I really enjoyed this one!

It was humorous, heartfelt, and a fun take on the vampire genre.

I loved the queer representation that was in this one and the relationship that blossomed throughout.

It is an adorable book and I hope readers will enjoy it as much as I did. I can't wait to see what's next for Brennan.

Thank you Wednesday Books for selecting me for this ARC.

3.5 stars!

Super fun! There's not a ton of depth within the story even though it deals with deeper topics throughout. The topics are handled with care, but the overall story didn't take itself too seriously. Which honestly is great because I wasn't expecting that at all. It was a fun, little bit silly gay vampire romance. It felt like reading something that would be on the Disney Channel growing up. There were a ton (and I mean a TON) of pop culture references, mainly Twilight like 25 million times throughout the book, which was fine the first couple times -- and I get it was a point of connection within the relationship -- but it felt like too much at a certain point.

Overall, a fantastic debut and I can't wait to read more of Jamie's books!!

I broke my own rule with this read. I don’t typically read stories that focus on a MMC. But I was so interested in this premise I had to check it out.
The characters are likable. It deals with real life struggles despite the addition of vampires. It’s a clean closed door romance, which is good because it is YA.
There’s a bit of violence.

I’d expected a lot more humor and lightheartedness in this story with how the cover is.

Thank you to NetGalley and to Wednesday Books for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

Uh... this book was fun?? It was hilarious, the vampires were awesome, the gay couple is cute - but be warned there is a LOT of weed. Like.... a lot.

I can also say; if. you are not a millennial reading this book... over half of it will go completely over your hand. As these jokes are for us, and us alone.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends is a funny, sweet YA read about a college kid who wakes up a vampire, falls for a hot librarian, and somehow survives bloodsucking, college drama, and life with plenty of laughs along the way. Lighthearted yet heartfelt and full of found-family vibes. I enjoyed this book tremendously and will be on the lookout for the next book by this author.

The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood & Boyfriends is a cute, cozy story about Brennan and Cole. One is a newly turned vampire, and the other is a student librarian who is known for helping people with their problems. This story was so fluffy, and while it didn't always make the most sense in terms of world building, if I turned off my analytical side of my brain, I was happy.

Thankyou to Netgalley for providing an ARC of The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends by Jamie D'Amato. All opinions are my own.