I was really hoping I would like this book as an avid vampire/werewolf reader and watcher, but wow was this a massive disappointment. When I heard this book was inspired by Bonnie from The Vampire Diaries I was so excited. But alas it turned out to be a slightly plagiarized fan fiction of Twilight and The Vampire Diaries (to the point where I asked myself multiple times if it was legal to publish this).

The plot is slow, the main character is so annoying and constantly changes personality, the writing is horrendous and the dialogue is so cringey. Ask, the love triangle is so forced and not believable at all. This book definitely gave the ick and I’m pretty annoyed I bought it and didn’t just borrow it from the library.

Overall, there was enough romance and supernatural stuff for me not to DNF it but I definitely wouldn’t recommend it if you can’t get past terrible writing, characters and a fanfic-esque plot line. l

Every time you think Denji's about to learn a lesson, he learns the wrong one, and when he's disappointed with something he never stops to consider if he might have his priorities wrong.

Loss of innocence is a repeated theme in this issue. I do think it's particularly interesting that the more "serious" backstory of this involves a boy with a short-brimmed hat reminiscent of a Japanese soldier. The decision to frame an event similarly to September 11th is fascinatingly on-the-nose.

Panel layout is already greatly improved and more dynamic than the first issue. Love how Fujimoto draws cats and monsters.

1 down. Two Words. Five and three. First letters C and O.

what im about to do after that ending

Baby Teeth, while a love story at its core, explores so many different topics that all relate to each other, like identity, desire, loneliness, and both platonic and romantic love. There’s a sense of proximity with the way these themes make you feel, with some being relatable, some you feel longing with, and others you feel empathy towards.

The love shown in this book between Immy and Claudia is so tender and gentle, but equally hungry and intense. Claudia always makes sure that Immy is heard, seen, loved, cared for, with Immy having more complicated feelings with wanting to love Claudia without destroying her. Wanting to love her knowing that she might get rejected and still accepting that possibility to take every moment she can get with Claudia. Wanting to love her and show every part of herself, her wants, her needs, every part of her life, but how do you do that when you don't even accept yourself?

Identity is a theme so beautifully explored in this book, relating to Immy being a vampire reborn. The way she questions herself and who she is, finding her identity while learning new emotions and feelings. Who are you really when you’ve already been everything and nothing? How do you connect with your body when you don't even understand it yourself?

Even this being a story about love, the way friendship is portrayed is beautiful, showing how it’s equally as important as romantic relationships, how important having people around you that care for you is, how important it is to love your friends and show them that they're loved.

The prose style in verse flows so easily and goes so well with what is being shown. The repetition of words than enhance feelings, the way Immy shows her emotions and internal conflicts and how you feel that with the way her story is written.

I’m already excited to re-read this and highlight the whole book.