READER Ð Showers Flowers and Fangs ✓ Aidan Wayne
Darren is your average half human half fae trans teenager busy figuring out his powers and puberty while trying to survive finals When Vlad a newly turned vampire moves in with the witch down the street he and Darren get off on the wrong foot Darren 4 StarsThis was a very sweet witty and wildly imaginative fantasy themed LGBT YA story Set in an alternate universe where magical beings co exist with humans this story follows half human half fae transgender teen Darren as he meets befriends and eventually forms a romantic relationship with Vlad a moody and mysterious newly turned vampire teen who moves in down the street and is haunted by his pastThe two magical teens get off to a rocky start but I enjoyed watching their relationship unfold First they became friends and allies supporting each other in times of personal need and helping one another cultivate and control their magical abilities It was only once these strong bonds of friendship and trust were formed that romantic feelings evolved making their transition from friends to boyfriends natural and authentic I really enjoyed the cast of characters present here Darren in particular was a great YA lead His personality was highly entertaining often saying and doing things that had me chuckling in delight I also appreciated how candid and relatable he was particularly in relation to being a trans teenager dealing with real world issues like puberty and self image as well as the fantastical elements of his development like the progression of his fae abilities and the impact they had on his everyday lifeAlthough I loved many elements of this story from the characters themselves to the sweet romance that blossomed between Darren and Vlad I think the world building was probably my most favourite thing about this story I was completely immersed in this small town magical world Mostly I enjoyed Wayne’s uniue and often humorous take on many of the traits we commonly relate to various magicalmythical beings Everything about this story was fresh and fun and I greatly appreciated thatI had a good time reading Showers Flowers and Fangs and I not so subtly have my fingers crossed for a seuel in this fun little world
Aidan Wayne ✓ Showers Flowers and Fangs BOOK
Showers Flowers and FangsSupport But while he coaxes Vlad out of his shell Darren ends up learning about Vlad’s past and the danger Vlad is in Darren only wants to help help Vlad feel comfortable in his own skin and help him feel safeHe hadn’t planned on falling in love A Joyfully Jay review 5 starsHow is it a story about a half fae and his vampire boyfriend can be so wholesome Not only is Darren adorable but he manages to be charming and sweet and good Vlad may not be Prince Charming but he has some smooth moves such as coming to visit bearing chocolate after Darren mentions it in passing as a wonderful way to start a relationship though he’s talking about an almost boyfriend from when he was thirteen Darren is a little oblivious and Vlad is a little subtle; fortunately though Darren eventually manages to catch on After Vlad tells him what he’s trying to do It’s cuteDarren is a good person He’s willing to give everyone he meets a chance and is willing to forgive most slights — so long as they weren’t intentional Even when he’s showing Vlad his magic it’s not so much showing off as sharing with great joy and enthusiasm He honestly truly and sincerely wants Vlad to be happy to come out of his shell and out of his room and make friends with people When Darren realizes he has feelings for Vlad he’s reluctant to confess them because he doesn’t want to make Vlad uncomfortable or take away Vlad’s only friend himself or have Vlad feeling obligated to humor them He isn’t selfish even in his most self centered momentsRead Elizabeth’s review in its entirety here
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