Dracula having a donut brunch club? Sign me up! This was absolutely adorable, funny, and cute. If you like graphic novels, specifically spooky wholesome vampires or food, this is for you! I loved the art style, I loved ALL of the puns, I loved all the banter between the characters. I loved Dracula loving jelly donuts and just jelly in general. I absolutely loved the cover of this, as well. I will be buying a copy when it comes out to read with my son. It is definitely a good autumn read.

Thank you to the illustrators and authors, publishers, and netgalley for this!

A charming graphic novel! I was initially surprised by the different art style compared to the cover but the story style gave me all the nostalgia of watching an old Cartoon Network cartoon from my child hood. The humour is light and the story is suitable for young and adult readers. My son is currently learning and reading more graphic novels and I think he’s enjoy this too (7yr). The additional contact of a real recipe was super cute.

ARC REVIEW (8/12/25): dracula’s brunch club by brian gonsar & illustrated by keenan gaybba 🧛🏻 a comedic graphic novel that reimagines the famous vampire as a restaurateur running a popular brunch spot.

✨ stake it or leave it, all photos in this carousel have already been shared through the interwebs. I promise I’m not a total pain in the neck! enjoy the sneak peek! ✨

love at first bite! it’s been so long since I’ve read a graphic novel & this one didn’t disappoint! we start off with a foreword from kevin jonas… literally one of the jonas brothers 👀 consider me gobsmacked.

🍩 dracula’s brunch club was a wild ride, reminiscent of 90’s cartoons! the color illustrations were beautiful (truly capturing the mood) and kept me equally as invested in the story as the writing. this was all of things: spooky, cozy, goofy & full of jelly filled stakes- pun intended.

if you’re a fan of the hotel transylvania and gravity falls franchises, you will feel right at home here 🖤 I didn’t know until today that I needed vampires & donuts to exist in the same world.

definitely worth the preorder or library request!! thank you oni press for an early copy 🦇 4.5 stars!

A fearsome vampire’s favorite food is a…jelly donut? Readers who dig into this not-so-spooky debut will discover that Count Dracula is quite the donut aficionado. Having recently returned from his worldwide donut tour, Dracula finds that his popular Brunch Club has been taken over by his nefarious rival Constantine, and the ingredients for his famous blood-orange jelly donuts have gone missing. Gonsar infuses his distinct culinary style into the vampire mythos, brimming with references and silly side characters. Together with Gaybba’s illustrations, this adds a Saturday morning cartoon flavor to the story. Some readers may find the story too packed in the middle, but for those seeking a unique graphic novel, this story is something to sink their teeth into.

This was such a delightful read. The drawing style was really cute and it reminded me of the cartoons I used to watch when I was younger, the plot was quite fun and I loved the humour as well!
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an e-arc copy in exchange for an honest review.

This story follows along Dracula, who is determined to bring humans and vampires back together with his donut brunch club. When his club is overtaken by another vampire, he scrambles to find a solution to continue to make his famous jelly donut. This story was really adorable and gave off Hotel Transylvania vibes. While this was definitely a book for middle schoolers, I still enjoyed it.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishing house for an advanced reader's copy of "Dracula's Brunch Club!"

I adored this. Between the art style reminding me of early Cartoon Network days, and the light-hearted twist on vampires and their brunch, this was a fun read. I rally liked the plot between Dracula and Elena too, with her dad not believing he was a vampire until the very end. I liked how the blood was a secondary energy source, and they all preferred jelly donuts.

I really loved this read.

Thanks Netgalley and publisher for allowing me to read this graphic novel for free.

Now I will admit, I went in here blind not knowing that I requested a child’s book…. Story is way too simple for me which obviously I’m not the exact age group. The only positive here really is the art as it looks nostalgic as if I was watching cartoons on Cartoon Network as a kid all over again.

Btw I want the “bloody” donut 🍩

Thank you NetGalley and Oni Press for this arc.

4.5 Stars

This was exactly the vibe I look for in a graphic novel and hoped from the cover.

It's a fun interesting read with a spin on vampires diet and a story of acceptance of all types of people.

If you also enjoyed graphic novels like Garlic and the Vampire I would really recommend this for you.

**Review: *Dracula’s Brunch Club* by Conan & Brian Gonzar**
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.75–4 stars)

*Dracula’s Brunch Club* was such a fun ride — I definitely liked it and think it deserves more attention! To start with, the vibe of this graphic novel is *cinematic*. The artwork is a solid 10/10 — vibrant, expressive, and full of personality. I couldn’t help but imagine it as an animated movie while reading. In fact, this book gave me strong *Hotel Transylvania* vibes in the best way possible. If you're a fan of that franchise, you’ll likely feel right at home here. It feels almost like a spiritual continuation or a spin-off, with a familiar sense of humor, spooky charm, and endearing characters.

The villain, the hero, even some of the side characters — all of them felt like nods to the *Hotel Transylvania* world, at least to me. Whether it was intentional or not, it totally worked and added an extra layer of nostalgia and enjoyment for me as a fan of that universe.

Story-wise, it’s a quick read, but I did feel it could’ve been a little tighter. Around 20-25 pages could have been trimmed to improve the pacing. That said, I still flew through it in a day. The characters were entertaining, and the quirky supernatural twist kept things interesting.

All in all, it’s a fun, easy-to-enjoy book with a lovable spooky flair. Not the most groundbreaking story, but definitely a worthwhile read. If you’re in the mood for something light, funny, and visually appealing, give this a go!

If you need a lighthearted read, this one is it! I definitely was not the target audience, but sometimes you need to read something fun and cute! Also, who doesn't love a good jelly donut!

I am definitely going to recommend this to my library's children librarian!

This was such a feel good graphic novel. In this one Dracula hosts a Brunch Club which gets overtaken by another vampire during his 6 month long trip. In order to reclaim his club he has to make his beloved blood orange jelly donuts, only there is one problem. His jelly reserve has gone missing and there is no blood oranges left for purchase anywhere in the village, even the whole country.

Adorable and cutely drawn characters, quick pace and decently interesting story. Even though I'm probably not the target audience for this, as I'm an adult, I've enjoyed the story.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with eARC in exchange for my honest review.

this was so cute! the only graphic novel i’ve ever read apart from heartstopper and i really enjoyed it. i know it’s more aimed for children but i honestly still really enjoyed it. all the illustrations were perfect and it was funny and cute. i also loved that we had a little romance/crush situation going on. i would definitely recommend it!!

This was really cute. It felt like a mixture of Hotel Transylvania with Gravity Falls, but by way of Master Chef. I didn’t know the age range for it when I requested the ARC, but it’s definitely middle grade. I can see kids thinking it is HILARIOUS.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for my early ebook.

I received an ARC and wow this graphic novel was super cute and had perfect timing for the jokes scattered inside. The art style was adorable (I loved Orlok). I really hope to see more by the duo and loved the play on words with the "Blood" orange. I think this book is set up for success! As a 23 year old, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I think it will leave a much bigger impact on the proper age bracket. Thank you so much for sending me the digital ARC and I hope to be considered for any future creations.

This was such a fun quick read. I loved the art style and I absolutely adore the cover of this book. I would definitely recommend this to a middle grade audience and even anyone who just wants a cute Dracula story. It definitely made me want to eat some jelly donuts. I would have loved to see a bit more of a tiny romance between Dracula and Elena, but otherwise it was absolutely adorable. Obviously the mystery wasn't very sneaky, but I don't think it needed to be because of the target audience.

A fun comic reminiscent of 90s cartoons.

I throughly enjoyed it

For fans of Gravity Falls, Scooby Doo & Dexter Lab

Sadly had to dnf this book. It was easy to read and follow but this book and plot just wasn't for me. But I'm sure others will love it.

A very entertaining and imaginative comic on how vampires came to crave blood. I love the artwork and I think the plot has the right amount of mystery, humor, and stakes (pun intended) to keep a middle grade audience engaged. I really had a fun time with this story and read it in one sitting!

This book is hilarious and the protagonist is so loveable in spite of the fact that he is a vampire. He loves baking and dreams of becoming a great baker. The illustration is adorable. Children are going to love this.