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4.47 AVERAGE
4.47 AVERAGE
so it’s literally don’t let your asexuality stop you from being a freak and i respect that
Before I begin, I would like to thank D. N. Bryn for allowing me to read a copy of their upcoming book, How to Flaunt Your Chains and Surrender a Vein, which is the fourth book of their Guides For Dating Vampires series and will be available on itchio and Amazon on May 22nd, 2025.
Rahil Zaman has many reasons why he isolates himself from others, and only one of them is because he’s a vampire. He gets blood via dangerous one-nightstands on dating apps full of hunters. After an awful hookup, he finds himself trapped in the work shed of the person he wishes would give him a chance. Mercer Bloncourt didn’t expect to find the handsome vampire in his shed, but trying to balance being a craftsman and his stormy relationship with his chronically ill daughter means no time for a relationship. But when a hunter and a research scientist both threaten his daughter’s life in exchange for him making holy silver, Mercer has to deal with the morality of crafting metal deadly to vampires and grief from his wife’s murder. Rahil, immune to the silver, offers to work with him to develop the item. As mistakes from the past come to light, Mercer and Rahil must decide if guilt and grief will hold them back from finding new love and happiness.
I loved this book so much. You have Rahil Zaman, a kind, considerate, clever, charming, and handsome vampire that keeps himself emotionally distant to avoid people getting hurt. You have Mercer Bloncourt, a strong, talented, honest, gruff, and beautiful man that’s dedicated to protecting his daughter and providing the best life for her. The interactions between the main characters were funny, sweet, and vulnerable. I loved the scenes with Mercer’s daughter and how chronic illness was written with honesty and compassion. It was great seeing familiar faces from the previous books, and the suspense throughout the book was well done. Topics of grief, illness, secrets, and ethics were written wonderfully. I cheered for both Mercer and Rahil to heal from their pasts and have courage to pursue what they wanted throughout the story. Overall, if you like great found family dynamics, chronic illness representation, complex characters, and sweet finding-love-again mlm romance with fantastic spice, then I would highly recommend it.
Rahil Zaman has many reasons why he isolates himself from others, and only one of them is because he’s a vampire. He gets blood via dangerous one-nightstands on dating apps full of hunters. After an awful hookup, he finds himself trapped in the work shed of the person he wishes would give him a chance. Mercer Bloncourt didn’t expect to find the handsome vampire in his shed, but trying to balance being a craftsman and his stormy relationship with his chronically ill daughter means no time for a relationship. But when a hunter and a research scientist both threaten his daughter’s life in exchange for him making holy silver, Mercer has to deal with the morality of crafting metal deadly to vampires and grief from his wife’s murder. Rahil, immune to the silver, offers to work with him to develop the item. As mistakes from the past come to light, Mercer and Rahil must decide if guilt and grief will hold them back from finding new love and happiness.
I loved this book so much. You have Rahil Zaman, a kind, considerate, clever, charming, and handsome vampire that keeps himself emotionally distant to avoid people getting hurt. You have Mercer Bloncourt, a strong, talented, honest, gruff, and beautiful man that’s dedicated to protecting his daughter and providing the best life for her. The interactions between the main characters were funny, sweet, and vulnerable. I loved the scenes with Mercer’s daughter and how chronic illness was written with honesty and compassion. It was great seeing familiar faces from the previous books, and the suspense throughout the book was well done. Topics of grief, illness, secrets, and ethics were written wonderfully. I cheered for both Mercer and Rahil to heal from their pasts and have courage to pursue what they wanted throughout the story. Overall, if you like great found family dynamics, chronic illness representation, complex characters, and sweet finding-love-again mlm romance with fantastic spice, then I would highly recommend it.
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Hate crime, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Blood, Medical content, Stalking
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was such a pleasant surprise when I started the series and this installment did not disappoint! DN Bryn gives us THAT WORK with this one. Unbelievably heavy and wholesome and just so damn beautiful.
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I somehow liked this book a little less than the previous books in this series but that just might be because of the way that, as a reader, there was constantly the knowledge that 'shit is about to get down' or whatever, and things do get bad, and I felt that pain and all, but Rahil and Mercers relationship didn't really suffer much because of it. Which is great, seriously, I just think it reminds me too much of my own overthinking about things that aren't actually as bad as my head makes them out to be? Does that make sense? idk
I guess that was just a bit too close to my own mortal reality there.
But also,there was a proposal, and that i really don't like in books or other media but it also wasn't that big of a topic to actually worsen my reading experience by much.
Other than that, it was a really great book, like the others. I adored the characters, especially Lydia, I'd like to be her friend, like seriously, she's so cool. Anyway, yeah that's about it.
I guess that was just a bit too close to my own mortal reality there.
But also,
Other than that, it was a really great book, like the others. I adored the characters, especially Lydia, I'd like to be her friend, like seriously, she's so cool. Anyway, yeah that's about it.
emotional
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A great addition to the series! This book had all the same charm as the previous books and it had me eating it up! There was the right amount of angst as well as the right amount of healing and softer parts within the book. The author knows how to portray the character's feelings to the reader. I really enjoyed the chemistry between Mercer and Rahil. I also loved Lydia's character and her relationship with Rahil. I also felt like this book had a lot more tie ins and cameos of the previous couples in the series. It makes me excited how everything may come together in the final book!
Thank you to the author for providing me an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to the author for providing me an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.