A YA paranormal sapphic graphic novel from the author of Doughnuts and Doom.
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Pepper Mint was born a vampire, but she can’t become fully immortal until she finds her mate. In the meantime she spends her time hanging with her vampire bat dog and skateboarding. When her overbearing mother makes her go to gala, Pepper meets Ana, a part-time waitress who ends up working for Pepper’s mom when she gets fired. Ana creates art with inspiration from Pepper and Pepper’s brother who wants to make a profit off of it. Pepper feels pressure to find her mate and become immortal. Can Ana be the key to that?
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This was so cute! The color palette was my absolute favorite and I loved the coming-of-age storyline. This is going to be a hit in my school library when it releases August 25.

This was such a fun graphic novel about a teen who is half vampire and will later become a vampire after her turning. I like that it gave a different perspective not usually seen when it comes to vampires. My oldest child will definitely like reading this graphic novel and I can't wait to get it for her

The colors of A BITE OF PEPPER by Balazs Lorinczi put me in such a good mood! I'm happy we were given the chance to see them at the beginning of the arc. I think it will be a gorgeous graphic novel in full color.

The storyline was cute yet angsty, just how I like my graphic novels. Plus, I loved how Pepper and Ana flirted with each other!

It's a fun standalone, but I hope we get a series because I quickly became attached to all the characters. I'd like to see how their lives and relationships progress.

Most importantly, I'm head over heels for Shroom. I need more details about him and a t-shirt!

It was easy to read, and I read it in one sitting. I wasn't devastated that I was done; I was just a bit sad knowing that it was the end. So, fingers crossed, we get more of Pepper Mint, Ana, and Shroom.

Thanks, SimonTeen, for the arc!

3.75 ⭐️

🌈 Rainbow Ratings:
Representation: 6
Atmosphere: 7
Intrigue: 7
Narrative: 7
Build-up: 7
Originality: 8
Wow Factor: 7

In this lightly paranormal coming-of-age graphic novel, Pepper Mint—a skateboarding vampire teen—falls for Ana, a human artist who pulls Pepper into the world of creative collaboration and emotional confusion. As they team up to build a skating brand, Pepper must navigate her mom’s pressure to fully embrace immortality and her growing uncertainty about whether Ana likes her for who she is… or just how she looks on paper.

This was such a fun read, and I can absolutely see a lot of people loving it. I truly enjoy seeing traditional lore turned on its head, and this story did that perfectly. There were definitely moments when I was mad at everyone in this book—but honestly, it was still totally worth the ride. If this ever became a series (and it totally could), I’d be all in.

Thank you to NetGalley and Margaret K. McElderry Books for the ARC in exchange of an honest review.

I thought this was so cute. I loved the concept of the vampires and skateboarding. The puppies were my favorite and the fact that the turning could be from saving a dog. Such a unique concept.

I LOVE THIS BOOK!
Such an interesting story and love the graphics! Obsessed with dog Shroom, so cute!