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The world of your favorite fantasy novels is real, and you’re invited to visit. The only catch? It’s filled with thirsty vampires.
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––most terrifying of all, she's falling in love with one of them. (And 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.
Review
“Fang Fiction is the first book I’ve ever read that asks the brave question we’ve all wondered about (or, at least, that I’VE wondered about). Which is: What would happen if the fictional characters you’ve obsessed over for years in secret and in online fandoms were real? The answer, it turns out, is a delightful romp that’s as much a story of self-empowerment as it is sweet and hilarious. Oh—and also, there are a lot of sexy vampires. This book is cracky in the best possible way and full of delirious surprises. I loved every word!”—Jenna Levine, USA Today bestselling author of My Roommate Is a Vampire
“Propulsive, hilarious, and unique, this is Kate Stayman-London at her best. She once again masterfully explores the allure of fandom, but this time, it’s with a dash of vampires. Fang Fiction is a witty, bighearted tribute to those of us with one foot in the real world and the other drenched in a fantasy universe. And maybe some blood too.”—Kate Goldbeck, nationally bestselling author of You, Again
“Fang Fiction is totally unique and utterly captivating. Kate Stayman-London expertly blends atmosphere, nostalgia, and a distinctive premise wrapped in a journey of healing, growing, and revival. The result is a fantastical vampire story that feels deeply and profoundly human.”—Lyla Sage, bestselling author of Done and Dusted
Synopsis
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - 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 this page-turning romance from the bestselling author of One to Watch. "A campy, fantastical vampire story that feels deeply and profoundly human."--Lyla Sage, bestselling author of Done and Dusted
She's out for adventure. He's out for blood.
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.
About the Author
Kate Stayman-London is a novelist, screenwriter, political strategist, and bisexual double Libra. Her bestselling debut, One to Watch, was named a best book of the year by Time, NPR, Marie Claire, Mashable, and more. Kate has written for political icons including Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Cher; she is also a television writer-producer and proud WGA captain. When not writing, Kate enjoys fabulous trips with friends, rewatching Buffy, and fighting for reproductive justice––as well as justice for Speak Now, Evermore, and Reputation. She lives in Los Angeles.