First Kiss with Fangs
First Kiss with Fangs by Marker Snyder is a graphic novel published by Holiday House, Incorporated in 2025. This 304-page book follows thirteen-year-old Ivan, a vampire who embraces a plant-based diet and dreams of living among humans. As he navigates the challenges of eighth grade, Ivan grapples with his identity and the secret of his newly emerged fangs, all while trying to maintain his friendships with his human classmates.
Readers will find a story that explores themes of friendship, identity, and the complexities of adolescence. As Ivan struggles to keep his vampire nature hidden, he faces the dilemma of fitting in while being true to himself. The narrative is enriched by the presence of LGBTQ+ characters and a distinctive art style, making it a relatable read for those experiencing first crushes and the ups and downs of middle school life. This edition is presented in English and offers a unique blend of science fiction, fantasy, and spine-chilling horror elements.
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Thirteen-year-old Ivan is a tender-hearted vampire who prefers a plant-based diet. In his daydreams, he rejects his destiny and hangs out in the human world forever! But would it be worth it if it means hiding his truest self?
Born into a family of vampires, cheerful Ivan is a black sheep: he loves sunshine, his best friends are human, and he can’t stomach the thought of eating meat.
So when Ivan’s vampire fangs come in on his first day of eighth grade, he’s determined to keep them a secret. He wants to stay in day school, with his sweet group of human BFFs, rather than transfer to night school with the rest of the teenage vampire crowd. Sure, that means he’ll have to lie to everyone, but how hard can it be? He will just act normal.
Keeping his secret gets much harder when Ivan is assigned a new lab partner: transfer student Damien. Around him, Ivan acts anything but normal. He’s fainting and fumbling and far from blending in. Ivan even finds himself thinking about blood and heartbeats and vampire kisses . . . All. Day. Long.
Is it safe to spend time with humans, or is Ivan turning into a bloodthirsty vampire against his wishes? He always thought he would do anything to stay in the human world, but maybe it’s too dangerous to keep pretending. . . .
Fans of Fake Blood will sink their teeth into this graphic novel that’s perfect for readers navigating first crushes, unpredictable emotions, and the perils of middle school. Featuring LBGTQ+ characters and a unique, homespun art style, Snyder’s debut is fang-tastic.
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