i hadn’t realized this was a debut novel until i was about half way through, and all i can say is wow, this was brilliant!

vampires, romance and an unsolved mystery, what else can you ask for? this book was equal parts endearing, charming and hilarious. i remember having read only one chapter and thinking of all of them made me giggle as much as the first one had done, i was in for a treat, and i was right.

i decided at the beginning of 2025, this was going to be the year i enjoyed reading without pressure again. what i wasn’t expecting was the fact that i would actually enjoy them more than before, which means i’m just here for the vibes

brennan is navigating being a newly turned vampire and life after a suicide attempt. he knows he wants to live, but he’s also wondering where his existence means more harm than not. he’s also stuck up a friendship with popular guy, cole, with whom sparks fly.

and as of being a teenage vampire it’s not enough, he’s found out there’s a bigger force lingering in the premise of his university, which means he now has to somehow save the day.

the character were the perfect amount of real and cheeky, which means i found myself enjoying even reading about side characters. however, and even knowing they are the main ones, no one could hold a candle to my cuties brennan and cole. being growing teenagers is hard, but the way the author made them navigate the changes was beautifully written.

something i didn’t think i would like as much as i did were those diary passages, which were absolutely hilarious and i just simply couldn’t stop laughing

i just know jamie d’amato has just been added to my immediately read authors, and for a debut novel that is monumentally impressive

thanks to the author, NG, and Wednesday books for giving me the chance to read this book for an honest review!

This is exactly what I want out of a queer vampire romcom book. Even though I feel like this was a very character driven book, the plot did not suffer at all. I loved the characters and how they each had a distinct personality. I love the found family. The romance was adorable and I could not get enough of the Twilight references. The balance between the deep, existential subjects that were brought up and the silly light hearted moments made this feel cozy. I would definitely recommend The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends to anyone looking for a fun vampire book!

Absolutely loved this!!
This was everything I could have asked for!! It was fun!
All the characters were well-developed, and the relationship between the main character and their love interest felt genuine and heartwarming. While the story touched on some sensitive topics, which I thought were handled thoughtfully, it remained a delightful and mostly lighthearted read!

This book is, in a word, charming. But if you need more, it's also sweet, cute, funny, delightful, and riveting. I loved reading this one so much!

Brennan is an absolute mess
Anxiety ridden
Depressed
And a vampire
The other two have been constants in his life but the vampire is pretty new.

When Brennan is hit by a car he was supposed to die, but instead he was turned into a vampire. He now has to survive and figure out the whole vampire thing. When he’s doing research however, he talks to Cole, a boy who works at the library who saved him from a mental breakdown early in Brennan’s college experience. Now on top of the whole vampire thing he has a crush.

This novel was absolutely adorable. Cole as a character was definitely my favorite but the cast overall was very fun. Sunny and Nellie were very cute and I like the idea of have “urban” or more modern covens or packs. I wish there was more development of the “vampire world” and Brennan’s interactions with them however I understand that this book would be much longer. I would definitely be interested in a sequel of this (maybe featuring Dom’s persepctive👀) but I also enjoy the idea of this being a standalone that doesn’t answer everything. It’s cute, it’s fun and pretty well written overall. I definitely recommend picking this one up when it releases!

The Good Vampire’s Guide to Blood & Boyfriends is a quirky, heartwarming, and delightfully hilarious paranormal rom-com that’s perfect for anyone who loves humor, heart, and a touch of supernatural chaos. The author does a fantastic job of balancing Brennan’s emotional struggles with the lightheartedness of a college experience turned upside down. The relationship between Brennan and Cole is one of the sweetest slow-burn romances you’ll read. It’s awkward, funny, and real. While there’s plenty of laugh-out-loud scenes, there’s also a genuine exploration of self-identity, mental health, and the importance of finding acceptance and connection in unexpected places. Overall, it’s a fun, romantic read that promises a delightful escape into a world of vampires, secrets, and romance with a side of humor.