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ESP/MX
Holi,

Recibi esta copia avanzada gracias a Netgalley para una reseña honesta.

Hoy les platicare sobre Fangs, este libro lo escogi para una de las consignas del Reading rush pero me gano la curiosidad y lo termine en un instante.
El libro basicamente es la historia de una vampira que conoce a un chico en un bar y resulta ser un hombre lobo, no es cliche y no es un amor prohibido, eso me encanto. Las viñetas ya habian sido publicadas en las paginas de la autora y esta es una recopilacion de la ilustradora. Ame como va avanzando el romance, hasta que llegan a vivir juntos, platican sobre su ideologia, creencias, habitos sin olvidar los mitos sobre el vampirismo y estatus lobuno.Algo padre es como el amor entre ambos hace que se adecuen el uno al otro para poder estar juntos y sus diferencias "magicas" no intervengan en el disfrute de su relacion.

Voy a conseguirlo en fisico una vez que se publique!

ENG
Holi,

I got this advanced copy from Netgalley for an honest review.

Today I will tell you about Fangs, I chose this book for one of the slogans of the Reading rush but I am curious and I finished it in an instant.
The book is basically the story of a vampire who meets a boy in a bar and turns out to be a werewolf, he is not cliche and he is not a forbidden love, I loved that. The vignettes had already been published on the author's pages and this is a compilation by the illustrator. Love as the romance progresses, until they get to live together, they talk about their ideology, beliefs, habits without forgetting the myths about vampirism and wolf status. Something father is how the love between the two makes them adapt to each other to being able to be together and their "magical" differences do not interfere in the enjoyment of their relationship.

I will get it in physical once it is published!

Regards.
Saludos.

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I think this was a really cool take on the age-old Vampire-Werewolf enmity trope! The characters were refreshingly honest & charming and the plot (?) was cute too! I might have preferred it as a webcomic since they all function as standalone comic strips but it's always great to them all in one place to see how/if they form a story! This one didn't <i> really </i> have a plot as such, but the development of their relationship was a lovely one to follow so I honestly didn't mind it!

Sarah Andersen's past comics (Adulthood is a Myth series) have always had that unique aspect of being super relatable. Somehow, talented artist that she is, she's managed to bring some level of relatability to this concept as well — and that's hard to do since none of us are vampires or werewolves (that we know of, anyway). Her art continues to impress even as she strays away from her more popular style a little!

Also, this isn't about the story & art but HOLY SMOKES did you see that book design? The cover? The red and the black? GORGEOUS.

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"Did you ever date another werewolf?"
"Yes, cute girl. She could turn into a real bitch."
"Clever."
"And did you ever date a vampire?"
"Yeah! He sucked."

This graphic novel is made up from scenes between a vampiress and a wewwolf who fell in love. The pages illustrate the daily struggles they face, from dietary restrictions to the problem of how to prove your girlfriend is real when she won't show up on selfies.

Listen. This was fun, it raised my mood considerably, and it's the first arc where I think this needs to be constantly in my life, I eed to purchase it.

You will have fun. The main problem with this book is that it is short while you want more.

I recieved a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.

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Fangs is a collection of comics about the relationship between a werewolf and a vampire. Each comic is a few panels long and the entire comic can be read in one sitting.
Elsie met Jimmy in a bar. They are just like any couple, except… Elsie is a vampire and Jimmy is a werewolf. Even with their differences, such as Elsie’s aversion to sunlight and Jimmy’s allergy to silver, they are perfect for each other.
Fangs is a really cute collection of comics, and I would recommend it to those who are looking for a light read.

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This was such an adorably cute comic about a relationship between a vampire and a werewolf – how wonderful unique their relationship would be; from meet cute, first dates, to the talk about ex’s; the understanding and revelations of the quirks unique to them, to falling in love, moving in together and finally contemplating marriage.

Every single comic was as normal as you can get; but was also quirky, unique and absolutely adorable! Definitely and highly recommended, especially if you need a little pick me up!

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Thanks to NetGalley, I managed to get a PDF copy to review.

This is a very sweet and adorable collection of comics depicting the relationship between Elsie and Jimmy, who are a vampire and a werewolf.

It’s a very well done collection of slice of life comics, threaded with cute, relatable interactions and a good dose of humour.

All in all it has a high chance of re-readability and is just overall a very lovely and sweet collection of comics.

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An adorable comic strip turned to a beautiful book. A love story between a vampire and a werewolf. It' s swoon-worthy!

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I really enjoyed reading this comic, it was great to see the comics collected in one volume. Sarah Andersen has a great art style and I loved her characters.

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What happens when a werewolf and vampire fall in love ? This comic is what happens.
It is a Sarah Andersen spin on their relationship about their quirky everyday life

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This is a simply presented graphic novel, with large illustrations - usually a max of four panels per page, that reads a bit like a weekly vampire/werewolf gag reel. Each mythical being's attributes and weaknesses are ticked off and given a joke, all under the guise of a Romeo & Juliet relationship between a vampire and a werewolf. For example, you have Wolf Boy throwing open the curtains in the morning, then profusely apologising to the Vampire Girl who gets burned by the sun. Or him trying to prove to his friend that he has a girlfriend, but the phone selfie doesn't work out because she is invisible to cameras.

The tone is quite adult and erotic in nature, with jokes about killing and sex. It's also kind of poignant, as you come to realise these two mythical beings share the experience of being removed from humanity yet wanting a very human thing - love and connection.

Overall, the jokes aren't laugh out loud, and some of them are quite sad, such as Wolf Boy being burned by the silver ring on Vampire Girl's hand as they touch. There are also many that are of "Dad joke" quality, but I think this is deliberate and the novel is never anything less than easily readable.

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“Do you ever feel different?”

“At least once a month I don’t even feel human.”


Fangs by Sarah Andersen is a graphic novel about the blooming love between a vampire and a werewolf - and exactly what your heart needs right now.

Elsie is a vampire and Jimmy is a werewolf. They meet at a bar and fall into a romantic relationship that is not only supernatural, it will warm your undead heart with dark humor.

Things that worked for me:
- I enjoyed the mundane aspects of the relationship between Elsie and Jimmy. This is really where love grows and made this “monstrous” story feel more “human”.
- Laughing at the genuine interactions in the relationship, cheesy but heartwarming puns, and characterization of the two characters.
- Framing the graphic novel with vignettes of daily interactions. The plot, however, did feel cohesive despite jumping around in an unknown timeline. There is not a traditional story arc - no definitive exposition, climax, and resolution - but the focus of the narrative in the “small stuff” is perfect.

Things that didn’t:
- I would have loved to read more about Elsie and Jimmy, I really didn’t want this graphic novel to end. This piece is quite short.

Thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing, Sarah Andersen, and NetGalley for this e-arc. I enjoyed every moment of my reading experience.

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Delightful! Read it once and had to immediately read it again to make sure I did not miss anything. I want more of this and more from this author. It is fun to watch quirky romance develop no matter who it is but this vampire/werewolf combo is cute, touching, and just made me smile.

#Fangs #NetGalley
***ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review***

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I absolutely adore Sarah Anderson's comics, and I'd seen some of her "Fangs" comics floating around on the internet. I'm so glad that they're going to be all in one spot, because they are a treat!

"fangs" is a graphic novel about the relationship between Elsie, a vampire, and Jimmy, a werewolf. The art is BEAUTIFUL, and I love the various little details in every comic. I stared at some of the illustrations for a while just admiring them. This is more a slice of life showing the daily lives of Elsie and Jimmy, but it's creative and touching. My only complaint is I just wish it had been a little bit longer because I didn't want it to end.

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So so good. Sweet and awkward and funny with monsters. Love it.

**Thanks to Sarah, Tapas, and NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Wow am I glad I picked this one up! I went into this not knowing much about it except it featured a vampire, but little did I know that Elsie was the cutest vampire ever - let alone her adorable werewolf boyfriend, Jimmy! I sat physically giggling through the pages and loved the constant jokes and puns. Beautifully gothic, dark, and witty humour that I'd love to see more of - bloody brilliant.

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My first Anderson comic and it was adorably cute!
Fun, quirky, sarcastic and spooky at the same time <3
wish it were longer!

Loved it so much!!!!

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This was cute! Not so much an overarching plot but cute comic moments between the characters. A lot of fun moments using cliches of vampires and werewolves. The drawing style was really well done.

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The love story between a vampire and a werewolf. Opposites attract.
So funny! I've enjoyed it immensely.

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As a fan of Sarah’s Scribbles and a lover of vampire/werewolf romance, this sweet and funny book of comic drawings hit the nail on the head. Anderson’s characterization of the werewolf as a 90s Seattle grunge guy and the vampire as the cute goth girl from any high school may seem like stereotypes, but they work well to create a perfectly odd couple who relish each other’s idiosyncrasies.

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This was a fun take on romantic/relationship comics, with added supernatural horror and eating people. It was funny, sweet and not at all cheesy. It was more a series of individual comics than a graphic novel so lacked some continuity, but I really enjoyed this glimpse into the vampire/werewolf couple's life together.

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