{"product_id":"fang-fiction-isbn-9780593729120","title":"Fang Fiction","description":"\u003cb\u003eNATIONAL 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 transporting romance from the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eOne to Watch\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A campy, fantastical vampire story that feels deeply and profoundly human.”—Lyla Sage, bestselling author of\u003ci\u003e Done and Dusted\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“A delightfully meta take on fandom, vampire fiction, and a beautiful tribute to the healing power of fantasy and facing your demons.”\u003ci\u003e—Entertainment Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e(Best Romance Novels of Fall 2024)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eBOOK RIOT \u003c\/i\u003eBEST BOOK OF THE YEAR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShe’s out for adventure. He’s out for blood.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTess 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,\u003ci\u003e Blood Feud\u003c\/i\u003e. She even dabbles in online conspiracies claiming \u003ci\u003eBlood Feud\u003c\/i\u003e is real—it’s fun to hunt for clues! But deep down, Tess doesn’t believe vampires \u003ci\u003eactually\u003c\/i\u003e exist . . . until one walks through her door.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt turns out the sexy villain of \u003ci\u003eBlood Feud\u003c\/i\u003e 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.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisiting 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.“\u003ci\u003eFang Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e is a dark and unique vampire story . . . intense, fun, and suspenseful, making it the perfect read for the spooky season.”\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Culturess\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This book is cracky in the best possible way and full of delirious surprises. I loved every word!”\u003cb\u003e—Jenna Levine, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMy Roommate Is a Vampire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Equal parts steamy and entertaining.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003etheSkimm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Even though the book brims with hilarious quips and darkly sexy, fun characters, it ultimately is a tale of survival and support. . . . \u003ci\u003eFang Fiction \u003c\/i\u003eis a delightfully meta take on fandom, vampire fiction, and a beautiful tribute to the healing power of fantasy and facing your demons.”—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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. \u003ci\u003eFang Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e 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.”\u003cb\u003e—Kate Goldbeck, nationally bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eYou, Again\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eFang Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e 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.”—\u003cb\u003eLyla Sage, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eDone and Dusted\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A thoroughly delightful, entirely unpredictable supernatural romp . . . \u003ci\u003eFang Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e is a bloody good time.”\u003cb\u003e—Elissa Sussman, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFunny You Should Ask\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fang Fiction isn’t just a totally delicious, escapist romp for vampire romance fans—it’s also a delicate and thoughtful exploration of the power of fandoms, friendships, and survival.”\u003cb\u003e—Lana Harper, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Witches of Thistle Grove series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eFang Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e expertly blends romance, worldbuilding, wit, and fandom deep cuts to deliver a paranormal adventure that will leave you breathless! Fast-paced and immersive with a killer (pun intended) ensemble, I couldn’t flip the pages fast enough. This one is for the Spuffy fans!”\u003cb\u003e—Rosie Danan, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eDo Your Worst\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I absolutely devoured \u003ci\u003eFang Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e. This book is for anyone who’s ever fallen in love with something fictional and wished they could disappear into it.”\u003cb\u003e—Amy Spalding, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFor Her Consideration\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAt Her Service\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eFang Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e combines dazzling vampires with an emotional story of friendship and healing. Once you sink your teeth into this richly imagined, swoony, and hilarious novel, you won’t want to let go.”\u003cb\u003e—Laura Hankin, author of \u003ci\u003eOne-Star Romance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Clever, richly imagined, and downright fun.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eKate Stayman-London \u003c\/b\u003eis a novelist, screenwriter, political strategist, and bisexual double Libra. Her bestselling debut, \u003ci\u003eOne to Watch,\u003c\/i\u003e was named a best book of the year by \u003ci\u003eTime, NPR, Marie Claire, Mashable,\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eBuffy, \u003c\/i\u003eand fighting for reproductive justice––as well as justice for Speak Now, Evermore, and Reputation. She lives in Los Angeles.\u003cb\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFive Years Later\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTranscript of Here to Slay podcast, episode 83\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    Hey, this is Cat Koorse!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    And this is Ruby LaBruyere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    And this is Here to Slay, the podcast where we bring you biting commentary on all things vampire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    Oh my god, Cat, you said you weren’t going to do the bite joke.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    Sue me! I lied!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    Okay. Anyway, big news this week—­the long-­anticipated Blood Feud movie has officially been green-lit! Guy Whiteman is writing and directing, with Henry Golding and Gemma Chan set to star as sexy-­evil vampire twins Callum and Octavia Yoo—­\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    Aren’t those characters supposed to be British Korean? Neither of those actors is Korean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    This is Hollywood, let’s be glad they’re Asian at all. The biggest news is Timothée Chalamet himself is playing heartbreaking hero Felix Hawthorn! Truly the most perfect casting I could imagine—­I can’t wait to see Timmy bring that fabulous mop of hair to sweet, charming Felix.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    Oooh, the Chala-­mop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    I prefer Chala-­mane.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    So today, we’re going to dive into some of the controversies surrounding the Blood Feud novels and speculate about what they might mean for the film.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    I’ve read all the Blood Feud novels—­\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    And I’ve read none of them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    So let me take you through some of the basics. Blood Feud follows the story of two warring clans of vampires trapped on a mysterious isle that looks a lot like Manhattan, but with more magic and stuff.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    What kind of magic?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    Okay, so like, you know in most vampire stories the vampires can glamour people?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    Like when the vampires look into your eyes and you fall into a trance and do whatever they say?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    Exactly! Well, on the Isle, there are no people, but the vampires who live there can glamour their surroundings instead, like make fabulous castles and stuff.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    Oh wow, it’s like vampire HGTV.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    You got it. Otherwise the Blood Feud novels mostly adhere to regular vampire rules. You can only kill them by chopping off their heads, driving a wooden stake through their hearts, or setting them on fire. They sire new vampires by draining a human’s blood and then the human drinks the vampire’s blood instead, the usual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    Do they glitter in the sunshine like the vampires in Twilight?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    Nope! They burn to death in a spectacular blaze of violence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    Copy that.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    There are three novels so far, and they’ve sold upward of ten million copies worldwide—­fans are absolutely rabid for the fourth, but we have no idea when, or if, it’s coming out. Which brings us to our first controversy: Who is August Lirio?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    I know this! August Lirio is the author of Blood Feud!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    Yes, well done. But who are they? August Lirio is a total recluse: We have no idea what gender they are, how old they are, where they live, what they look like—­absolutely nothing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    Wait, they don’t even have an author photo?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    No! Rumors have swirled that “August Lirio” doesn’t exist, and the name is just a pseudonym for another famous author.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    Like who?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    Oh my god, you name it—­George R. R. Martin was a popular one because Callum and Octavia are biological twins, plus they have the whole twin sire bond thing, but they’ve never had sex, so that doesn’t seem like George.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    I’m sorry, the twin sire what?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    So in the Blood Feud books there’s this thing called the twin sire bond, where Callum and Octavia were sired and reborn as vampires in the same grave on the same night, which gives them special powers, like they’re especially fast and strong and stuff. But that is not what’s controversial about them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    What’s controversial about them??\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    People think they’re real.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    I’m sorry, what?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    Okay. So members of the Blood Feud fandom call ourselves Feudies, and certain corners of the Feudie fandom believe that the characters in the books are, ya know. Real vampires.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    Ruby, are you a vampire truther??!?!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    I would say I’m vampire-­truther-­curious.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    Wow. Wow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    Have I shocked you?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    You know, I think it’s a good thing. We’ve been friends for a decade, we have two podcasts together, and you still find ways to surprise me. I think it’s nice. Okay, so say you’re interested in these vampire conspiracies. Where would you go to learn more?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    Tumblr, reddit, the usual. FeudieTok, obviously.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    So, are there . . . a lot of people who think vampires are real?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    Listen, what we lack in numbers we make up in sheer unhinged fortitude. No, but really, I’ve met some awesome people in the Feudie forums. One truther was a PhD student at Columbia, she wrote a really thorough essay explaining the theories that went viral after it got picked up by BuzzFeed last year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    Oh shit, I think I remember that!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    Anyway, we’re going to get way more into the vampire-­truther conspiracies in a minute, but first, if you’re feeling like a vampire who can’t get any sleep, you might benefit from SheCalm, which are medical-­grade, all-­natural CBD gummies clinically proven to help with relaxation and insomnia, specifically formulated for women.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    How is it different from CBD for men?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Ruby:    It comes in a pink bottle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Cat:    Can’t argue with that! We’ll be back right after this.Bestselling author of One to Watch; She's out for adventure. 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