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A review by dananana
The Black Veins by Ashia Monet
4.5
I VERY much enjoyed this!! It's actually criminal that more people haven't read this because it was sooo fun and heartwarming and great!! The vibe of it kinda reminded me of the Sidekick Squad books by CB Lee - they're both ultra wholesome, filled with a ton of LGBTQ+ and POC characters, and kinda feel like a cheesy teen movie that you love with all your heart.
My favorite part were the characters, of course. I can't pick a favorite!! But I loved them all and I wanna know more about their backstories. I'm so curious about some of the backstories, especially Storm and Caspian! Okay, maybe I can sorta pick a fav, because I adored both Blythe and Cordelia, and their friendship made my heart soar. And Antonio was the ultimate sunbeam, I loved him!! But most of all, I loved how this group of teens grew from anything between awkward and antagonistic. into a family. Their group dynamic was honestly hilarious, and so fun.
Some of the plot stuff was a little confusing at the end, I'll be honest, but all in all, I fell completely in love with this book! Eagerly awaiting book 2
My favorite part were the characters, of course. I can't pick a favorite!! But I loved them all and I wanna know more about their backstories. I'm so curious about some of the backstories, especially Storm and Caspian! Okay, maybe I can sorta pick a fav, because I adored both Blythe and Cordelia, and their friendship made my heart soar. And Antonio was the ultimate sunbeam, I loved him!! But most of all, I loved how this group of teens grew from anything between awkward and antagonistic. into a family. Their group dynamic was honestly hilarious, and so fun.
Some of the plot stuff was a little confusing at the end, I'll be honest, but all in all, I fell completely in love with this book! Eagerly awaiting book 2