The Good Vampires Guide to Blood  B..., Jamie DAmato
The Good Vampires Guide to Blood  B..., Jamie DAmato
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The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood & Boyfriends

Author: Jamie D'Amato

Narrator: Michael Crouch

Unabridged: 11 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/26/2025


Synopsis

Heartstopper meets Buffy in this queer paranormal rom-com where a college sophomore must navigate suddenly becoming a vampire, the underground society he's now part of, and the cute boy who discovers his secret.

It’s only natural nineteen-year-old Brennan’s life would be upended by something as ridiculous and unexpected as turning into a vampire. But if there’s one thing Brennan can do, it’s pretend everything’s fine when he’s close to losing his mind. Brennan has just clawed his way back to Sturbridge University after recovering from a suicide attempt, and this is not the new life he was hoping for.

Brennan’s newly bloodthirsty existence gets way more complicated when Cole, the super cute librarian and everyone’s campus crush, stumbles on Brennan drinking from a stolen blood bag. Luckily, adorable Cole is happy to keep Brennan’s secret, and even seems to maybe like him? Navigating a new relationship is hard enough without the added struggles of vampire puberty, an eclectic clan of self-proclaimed “good” vampires, and growing feelings for the one person who makes Brennan feel normal. With swirling rumors of a missing student and a rise in strange “animal attacks” near campus, Brennan must uncover the secrets of the clan and figure out how to balance vampirism and humanity, or risk losing the first real friends he’s ever had.

Filled with humor and heart, The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood & Boyfriends has a gentle bite.

A Macmillan Audio production from Wednesday Books

About Jamie D'Amato

Jamie D’Amato (she/they) is a queer, autistic writer and sticky-note enthusiast based in Louisville, Kentucky. She writes quirky, heartfelt novels for teens and young adults. Outside of writing, she loves crafting and cosplay, analyzing media on Tumblr, playing so-called “casual” simulation games, and geeking out about story structure. You can always ask her about her latest travels, or her dog, Luna.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Billie's Not So Secret Diary on July 30, 2025

The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood & Boyfriends by Jamie D'Amato YA Fantasy Cozy NetGalley eARC Pub Date: Aug 26, 2025 St. Martin's Press Ages: 16+ For Brennan, a depressed young man, college added to his emotional struggles, and he made an attempt the previous year. But this year, being turned into a vampi......more

Goodreads review by clara on March 29, 2025

THANK YOU SO MUCH NETGALLERY!! i promise all these thoughts r my own and u didn’t fake my happiness, this is ALL REAL <3333 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ⤷ minimal spoilers (quotes + some references) ”it was cole taking care of brennan and brennan taking care of cole. couldn’t that be enough?” ೃ⁀➷ 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: IF I COULD GI......more

Goodreads review by Ray on June 16, 2025

this arc was kindly sent to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review <3 well we done knew id love this especially because it was weirdly cozy considering it's a book about vampires lol. I had a great time with this one. I really enjoyed following Brennans story and the found family he get......more

Goodreads review by SJARR ✨ on July 28, 2025

This was stellar. It is giving me major twilight flashbacks but make it MM romance. What’s not to love? 5 stars! Brennan is a college student who has recently become a vampire. He is now forced to figure out what that means for him, and how he can survive without hurting humans. Enter Cole, another s......more

Goodreads review by Karissa ₊˚⊹ ᰔ on March 13, 2025

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐/5 The Good Vampire’s Guide to Blood and Boyfriends had SUCH a fun premise, and I was really hoping to love it more than I did. 🧛‍♂️💔 Don’t get me wrong, I still enjoyed the characters and the love story, but something about it just didn’t fully click for me. Maybe it was the pacing? Or ma......more


Quotes

BookTrib, "10 Queer Sci-Fi & Fantasy Reads for Pride"

Geek Girl Authority, "8 LGBTQ+ Books to Keep Pride Going for the Rest of 2025"

"With fun, relatable characters, this is an excellent addition to the diverse resurgence of teen vampire fiction." —Booklist (starred review)

"A thoughtful exploration of anxiety and depression on the eternity scale set this vampire romance apart from a crowded field...a high stakes and bloody good love story." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Full of adorable moments and relatable uncertainty…Brennan’s anxiety and depression are thoughtfully and gently interwoven in this ultimately hopeful story.” - Kirkus

"I couldn't slurp this book up fast enough! The Good Vampire's Guide To Blood & Boyfriends has the perfect combination of biting wit, heart-fluttering romance, and blood-thirsty heroes you can't help but root for." —Jason June, New York Times bestselling author of Out of the Blue

"The Good Vampire’s Guide to Blood & Boyfriends will have you laughing, swooning, and checking over your shoulder at night for an adorable undead boyfriend of your own. A charmingly fun love story about self-acceptance and leaving your mark on humanity—with or without fangs." —Brian D. Kennedy, award-winning author of A Little Bit Country and My Fair Brady

"Including all the tropes that readers love about vampires and a few new twists, The Good Vampire’s Guide to Blood & Boyfriends is charming and romantic. With tender moments sprinkled amid laughter and suspense, Jamie D’Amato has crafted a heartfelt and entertaining read." —F.T. Lukens, New York Times bestselling author of Spell Bound and So This Is Ever After

"Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, The Good Vampire’s Guide to Blood & Boyfriends is perfect for readers craving a little bite with their romantic comedy." —Margie Fuston, award-winning author of Vampires, Hearts, & Other Dead Things and The Revenant Games