The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends: A Novel

by Jamie D'Amato

Overview

Heartstopper meets Buffy in this queer paranormal rom-com where a college freshman 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 is nineteen and 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 and Boyfriends has a gentle bite.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250321206
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/26/2025
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.25(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

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.

Jamie has her BA in Communications and Design from Northeastern University and is passionate about queer and feminist issues as well as disability and neurodivergence, and her writing tackles those topics with compassion.

Outside of writing, she loves crafting and cosplay, analyzing media on Tumblr, playing so-called “casual” simulation games, and geeking out about story structure and craft. You can always ask her about her latest travels, or her dog, Luna.

Editorial Reviews

"I couldn't slurp this book up fast enough! The Good Vampire's Guide To Blood and 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

"The Good Vampire’s Guide to Blood and 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 and 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 and 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

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