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I am subscribed to Sarah Scribbles on Webtoon and this definitely is different from her usual illustrations. Quick read, humorous dialogues between vampire-werewolf couple and it will be quite relatable if you know the cliches from books and movies. Sarah puts it all in a cute and romantic story that has some pretty good comebacks that made me laugh. So totally worth checking it out!

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This was fun. The vignettes were well chosen, putting the mundanity of life and relationships in the crosshairs of the 'what if' between a werewolf and a vampire. There’s some pretty good human relationship advice too, let people be themselves. The quirky humour was laugh out loud funny at times too and there were many endearing moments, right in the midst of 'monster' life and love.

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Thank you NetGalley and the author/publisher for access to this book.

I’ve been a fan of Sarah’s Scribbles for years now, so when I saw this graphic novel on NetGalley, I knew I had to read it. I may be a little biased, but it does not disappoint. A sweet little read that you can devour quickly and absolutely adore. It’s the story of a vampire and werewolf finding love through their shared otherness. I feel like, to say much else would be to take away for the fun of reading it.

If you like Sarahs’s Scribbles and are intrigued by this love story, than this graphic novel is written just got you. Even if you don’t, it’s a short little morsel of cuteness that you should still give a try.

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an aesthetically pleasing and adorable series of vignettes that give you a glimpse into the romance between a vampire and a werewolf.

i have followed sarah andersen’s cartoony “sarah’s scribbles” comic for several years now, and it is nice to see some of her more illustrative work finally published. (i am aware she collaborated with andy weir (of “the martian” fame) on “cheshire crossing,” but i haven’t yet found a copy to read.)

though it has no real through written story or much depth, “fangs” doesn’t need either. much like philippa rice’s “soppy,” the charm lies in the tender moments between the couple. (unlike “soppy,” which centers around a human couple, “fangs”’s charm is bolstered by clever references to vampiric and lycanthropic lore.)

altogether a sweet treat for ghouls and gals alike!

thank you to netgalley and andrews mcmeel publishing for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

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I've been a fan of Sarah Andersen since she first published Adulthood is a Myth. 'Fangs' has the same snarky humor as Sarah's Scribbles, but more adult. The art style was different than what I was accustomed to, but it grew on me. Jimmy, a werewolf, and Elsie, a vampire, meet at a bar and they hit it off. 'Fangs' documents everyday moments between Jimmy and Elsie with a twist. Stereotypical tropes of vampirism and werewolf curses are the butt of each joke. All 115 pages made me smile and hoot. I loved it.

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I have always been a fan of Sarah Andersen, so when I saw Fangs was up on NetGalley, I knew I needed to read it. This graphic novel was incredibly cute, and I loved seeing Sarah's style change and evolve in a new direction.

I loved what Sarah did with these comic panels. Each one was well-drawn, and many of them made me smile. I've always loved vampires and werewolves, so it was fun to experience them in this cute bite-size way. I loved the puns, the jokes, and the dark humor in this book. I loved seeing the relationship evolve between Elsie and Jimmy. I hope that we get to see more snippets in their lives in the future.

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This was so cute! Read it in one sitting. I’ve loved Sarah Andersen’s other books and this was no exception. The book was funny and I really enjoyed it.

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Having been a fan of Sarah's for years, I was really excited to sink my teeth into this book. Pun intended. I really enjoy the light, pun-filled humor. It was a quick and pleasant read for anyone who's a fan or just likes vampires and werewolves.

As far as the content goes, it was a bit disappointing. I had been expecting a continuous storyline and while time jumps are fine, it was a bit all over the place. I think it could have served from better organization of the order and maybe a few comics that continued a running theme or joke. The jokes themselves were a bit cheesy and what you would expect, which some of the werewolf jokes even being likened to a dog.

The art was less aesthetically pleasing than Sarah's Scribbles, but fitting the horror theme f the comic much better. It was nice to see her branching out her style to create something that felt independent of the work she's know for on the internet.

All-in-all, a pleasant breezy read.

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"Fangs", by Sarah Anderson is a cute, short graphic novel about a vampire dating a werewolf. There is no actual plot, as the graphic novel is a collection of vignettes from the couple's dating life. It was sweet and cheesy, full of humorous moments that made me smile. The illustrations were also very cute.

If you are a fan of humor graphic novels and you like your supernatural on the cute side, I would definitely recommend this one for you. However, if you like your vampires and werewolves gory and bloodthirsty, best stay away.

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I've been a fan of the online version of this for a while and this lived up to that! I think it was adorable and fun and poignant at times! You never think you have much in common with a vampire until you read about the life of a very relatable one.

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Thank you netgalley for approving me for this arc! I enjoyed this graphic novel so much. It had me laughing and awing and what the characters would do and say to each other. The artwork went really well with the story I loved the details. This was such a cute, easy, and pun filled read it made me want to read more to see what Elsie and Jimmy will be doing next.

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Title: Fangs
By: Sarah Andersen
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Pub Date: 01 Sep 2020
Review on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3503271915

A comic that shows the love between Elise, a vampire and Jimmy a werewolf. Black, white and grey are the only colours used to illustrate this tender relationship. From first date to cohabiting couple you are sure to get all the feels. We get to see all the little things they give up for each other or how they have to adapt their lives but there are some funny one-liners to be found. And even a laugh at Twilight the YA series

This comic does not just show the hypothetical world of a couple who are not human but also shows the social restraints on people who's active life is at night, for instance health workers and other night workers. It does give hope that just because two people have different social lives doesn't mean they can not be a good couple. .

I enjoined this comic so much, it had me laughing at all the dark humor. Thought personally I had a problem with page 97. I loved the art and have not rooted for a comic couple like this since Heartstopper. I think if there was a Fangs 2 I would have to read it.

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I loved reading this one! Sarah Anderson's drawings make the story. It's whimsical, dark, and enchanting, I totally recommend it.

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This collection is so sweet and funny. I want more of these two!
They're such goofballs and they work perfectly together.

If you want some light fluffy comic strips about a vampire and a werewolf dating, please pick this up you won't regret it!

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This little graphic novel, simply put, is a charming and clever, quiet and humorous love story between a vampire and werewolf. While the read is quick, this is a graphic novel you can go back to time-and-time again for a lighthearted laugh. The humor at times can be quiet subtle, which makes it all the more better because it's as if you're being let in on a joke. Anderson's cunning writing paired perfectly with the lighthearted illustrations, and both cleverly played off each other in a successful way. This graphic novel is like eating your favorite dessert -- a simplistic joy and such a delight.

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This isn’t a plot driven book, which readers should note going in, so that they are prepared to properly enjoy the fact that Fangs is a series of short snapshots into the lives (or death, as the case may be) of a vampire and a werewolf. They are In Love, and it is wonderful. Each new scene moves seamlessly between darkly comedic to adorably fluffy.

If you’ve been on the Internet at any point in the last five years, I’m willing to bet you’ve come across at least a couple of Sarah Andersen’s comics—most likely her semi-autobiographical “Scribbles” series. She is a constant delight and a master of the short form web comic, with a particular talent for observational humor. Fangs takes a very slightly different turn, as it turns two horror story monsters into a rom-com couple who love puns, dark humor, and each other.

Easily read in a single sitting, or savored page by page.

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This was really one of the cutest and funniest comics I have ever read. I need more stories about these two characters in my life, give me MORE. Sarah's art style is amazing as always, I've known her mostly from her Sarah's Scribbles art, but this is even better than that! Just the fact that two completely different characters can make such an amazing couple, ahhh!

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I had been wondering if Sarah Andersen had came out with anything new or was going to be coming out with anything new. I had discovered this on Netgalley and once I saw it was Sarah Andersen, I got excited and had to pick it up. Plus I mean just look at the cover. I love the artwork for it.

This is different from Sarah's Scribbles. It tells the story of a vampire falling in love with a werewolf. I would say not really a story more like little snippets into their lives. They end up couple that ends up working so well together. It's a super quick read. It was very witty. It had very cheesy werewolf and vampire jokes. I love how Elsie is just super goth. She wore such awesome clothes. Jimmy is such a sweet softie. The two just worked so well together. It was such a delightful read. I recommend checking this out!

*Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.*

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**I received an ARC from NetGalley for an honest review**

If you're looking for a work of literature that will the last the ages, this isn't it.

BUT, if you want something to read that mixes adorable with some of the most common vampire and werewolf tropes, this book is for you. They really are cute drawings that give us snapshots into the relationship between Elsie and Jimmy.

I'd give it four stars, but the Twilight shout out in the book makes me upgrade my review to five stars!

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This was INCREDIBLY adorable, I loved the drawings and their dynamic. So cute, highly recommend anything by Sarah Andersen!

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