Book Review: Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London

The world of your favorite fantasy novels is real, and you’re invited to visit. The only catch? It’s filled with thirsty vampires. Devour Fang Fiction, a page-turning romance from the Kate Stayman-London, the bestselling author of One to Watch.
Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London
Tess Rosenbloom is no stranger to the dark. An assault survivor and grad school dropout, Tess spends her nights managing a chic Brooklyn hotel and her days reading her favorite vampire novels, Blood Feud. She even dabbles in online conspiracies claiming Blood Feud is real—it’s fun to hunt for clues! But deep down, Tess doesn’t believe vampires actually exist . . . until one walks through her door. It turns out the sexy villain of Blood Feud is trapped, and only Tess can rescue him. Eager to escape her life, Tess agrees to help, and soon she’s on a secret island where the sun never shines, surrounded by deadly vampires—and most terrifying of all, she’s falling in love with one of them. (Meanwhile, back in New York, Tess’s estranged best friend is having a sapphic paranormal affair of her own.) Visiting the world of your favorite story is any fan’s dream, but can Tess outrun the demons of her past (and vampires of her present) before it becomes a nightmare? In this darkly glamorous rom-com, Tess will find out if it’s worth risking her neck—and her heart—for a chance to reclaim her future.
Thankfully the upcoming company quiz night has the perfect first prize: a deluxe trip to a resort in Zanzibar. It will be the perfect escape for Margaret and her mother after a difficult year dealing with the death of her father and divorce. Margaret’s never met a quiz night she can’t win, but then she’s never competed against Jagger. That’s when the unthinkable happens. They tie. They both win. They both get to go to Zanzibar.
It’s bad enough that Margaret has to be on the same island as Jagger, but at least she has her widowed mother with her to help her avoid her co-worker and whoever he brings. However, Jagger’s plus one isn’t what she expected. It’s not some girl of the moment, it’s his father, which shakes up her opinion of him . . . at least a bit. And that’s when the entire situation goes from farce to horror show: their parents fall in love and decide to get married.
Suddenly Margaret and Jagger go from co-workers who dislike each other (but also ‘accidentally’ had sex one night,) to step siblings who dislike each other (but also ‘accidentally’ had sex one night!). But maybe they don’t dislike each other as much as they initially thought they did?
Book Review
I received an advance review copy from @thedialpress and @randomhouse on @netgalley for my honest review.
“Fang Fiction” by Kate Stayman-London is a bloody fun vampire romp, perfect for fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The Vampire Diaries. Stayman-London masterfully blends humor, fandom, and romance, creating a captivating and fresh take on vampire lore.
Tess Rosenbloom, a vampire superfan and Brooklyn hotel manager, finds herself swept into the dark and dangerous world of her favorite vampire series, Blood Feud, when its sexy villain crashes the party.
Will she help the vicious villains Octavia and Callum Yoo (think Gemma Chan and Henry Golding) reunite or side with her favorite fanged hero Felix (picture Timothée Chalamet)? And who exactly is the mysterious Blood Feud author who seems to know too much about this secret island of vampires? These questions keep you hooked as the plot unfolds, adding layers of intrigue and excitement to Tess’s journey.
If you’re in the mood for a sharp, witty, and utterly enjoyable vampire tale, Fang Fiction is a must-read! Available October 1st, perfect kick-off to your spooky season reads.
Read if you like:
💚✨ Friends to Lovers
💚✨ Slow Burn
💚✨ Body Positivity
💚✨ Second Chance
