Fangs Rule: A Girls Guide to Being a Vampire

by Amy Mah

see book trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yMhjA...

The guide is fully illustrated by manga Artist Heby and is written in an easy to follow A - Z format explaining everything a teenage vampire girl would need to know about living life as a modern Vampire.

* What is fashionable to wear when eating out?
* Fang maintenance & how to keep your claws sharp.
* Should you let a boy bite you on the first date?

Easy to understand clear advice is given to every day problems.
Example: When you get an urge to bite:
We all get those normal urges to bite things, and I must point out it is very normal, Claws are all well and good in a fight but a bite gives the extra advantage of getting a refreshing drink at the same time.

Lots of girls worry about showing their Fangs in public believing that to show your fangs is rude, but don't be shy they can be a girls greatest asset (ok second greatest asset) if a boy is being rude to you, don't just snarl at him, just bite him! You are a vampire why do you think you have sharp teeth if not for sinking them into a boy that is being rude to you.

Watch the book trailer on YouTube!

Genres: Vampires, Manga, Paranormal, Fantasy, Fiction

124 pages, Paperback

First published March 10, 2011

About the author

Hi I write and blog as a teenage vampire, looking at the human world through the eyes of a vampire .........

Amy blogs as Amy Mah vampire at: http://amymahvampire.blogspot.com/

see interview:
http://www.eeriedigest.com/wordpress/...

Reviews

[Monster]

Amy Mah, known to the vampire world as Lady Amelia, Mistress of the Night Mare, Alpha Female from the Family of the Pink Bat, has compiled an A-Z list of important information for the teenage vamp. Amy was born a vampire, but raised by humans until she was a teenager, so she understands the confusions young blood-suckers often face.
For instance, it is perfectly fine for a girl to bite a boy on the first date, but under no circumstances should the boy be allowed to drink her blood until at least the third. The exception is a male who was contracted at birth to be her mate; however, in that case, he could end up dead, unless he meets with her approval. Humans are not worth dating; changing them into undead pets can only lead to trouble.

Amy writes rules for etiquette, for example, one should never need to coordinate one’s panties with one’s shoes, and never show one’s brand, usually burned into the hip, at the dinner table. Males and elder females, especially alphas, must be respected, and family members should never be killed while in the home nest.

She also dispels several human propagated myths, such as immortality--vampires are only a very long-lived species. Mirrors are completely useful, they allow the application of makeup. It is not the eyes, but special purring vocal chords that hypnotize and calm others, easing life within the nest, or soothing a frantic human dinner guest.

Amy’s guide is sassy and funny; the egotist voice is palpable. The text is very sexual, but carefully non-explicit. Several of her pointers provide good tongue-in-cheek advice to human teens, and her fashion sense is spot on. Fangs Rule is beautifully illustrated by Mah in manga style, with several color plates. The cover art and one beautifully done piece of Amy and her bestie friend, Ice, sitting in a fantasy hot springs are framable.



Highly recommended for 12 - adult.



Reviewed by: Sheila Shedd

[Avry15 · Rating 5 out of 5]

originally appeared on:Bookshelf Confessions

Fang’s Rule is a teenage girls guide to being a Vampire , that said, this a guide from A-Z which is all about a vampire’s lifestyle, etc,.

I enjoyed this book a lot, especially nowadays when every talk in town, especially girl’s gossips consisted of vampires, romance and gothic, well, this a good take, anew taste of vampirism, since this is light and funny, and surely recommended for all ages, there’s no horrid nor goric thoughts in this.

The book is nice since it acts as a way of a teenage vampire girl to help her fellow vampires to cope with their surroundings, everything from fashion, food/blood, rank, covens, family, undead and even boyfriends, dates and romance are tackled in this cute book---a book any girl would want to have.

This guide is well written, it didn’t look like the usual printed books but rather as if it’s really a journal, but I have no trouble reading..:) with its conversational tone it was easy to follow.

Ms. Amy Mah has a wonderful sense of humor and this book is a masterpiece! There are lots of things in this guide that I have never heard of before. I thought I knew vampires!

In addition to good humor, which in every word made me laugh out loud plus a very gorgeous manga art by Heby Sim, layout and design was done by Nicholas Reardon this book is a must-have for every girl, or those who want to feel-like…:)

I really really love the drawings, vibrant and colorful, especially the cover, so Asian and spells dark..:) I read this in one sitting.
This book is either outrageously funny or awesomely funny, but I’ll stick to the latter.

Manga book lovers, vampire lovers, girlish, artist would surely enjoy this… all the while with many laughs throughout the awesome artwork pages. I never thought being a vampire could be this fun!

Try it!

[Cassandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full, non-spoiler review courtesy at Book & Movie Dimension a Blog

Have you ever read a book that is a guide on how to act a certain way. Well this is much the same but its a manga and uses vampires along with some humor. So really just more fun. In Fangs Rule, readers get to read about the real habits of a vampire and the true/untrue myths surrounding vampires.

Many of the truths about a real vampire are very hard to accept or there are new concepts about vampires that are created. It's a fun light read with a lot of good humor.

Amy (Mah) Vampire is a young teen vampire girl that wishes to help her fellow teen girl vampires with this guide of a sort of ettiquette they must follow. She is very casual about it and invites us into her own experiences as a vampire as well as with added beautiful pictures of those in her vampire family. Manga book lovers should enjoy this all the while with many laughs throughout the very attractive artwork pages.

Overall: Amazing read!
Genre:Young Adult, Manga, Vampires
Recommend Ages: 16 and Up

[Nicholas Reardon · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have ever met Amy Mah (vampire) then you will know why this book is so good.

Amy’s vampire book which I am publishing is out in March so very soon, the book trailer and her vampire links such as her very strange vampire blog I have added links below

New vampire stuff from my Author: Amy Mah Vampire

Book Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM6qG0...

Vampire Blog:
http://amymahvampire.blogspot.com/

Website:
http://www.fangsrule.com

Book Review
http://www.eeriedigest.com/wordpress/...

Merged review:

wow this is rude, cynical and sarcastic and will be loved by every teenage girl that has ever complained that life is not fair ....with Amy's teenage vampire life is not just unfair but it rearly sucks.

[Read for your future! · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so fun to read. I am vampire fanatic. This book was fun and silly and very well written. There is alot of good advice for anyone who gets turned into a vampire. Great book for any age.
I love the cover on this book. Its creative and colorful.
If your a vampire fan like i am you will LOVE this book. This book gets a prestige place on my mantle of vampire books! Well Done Amy!

[Rech Dattoo · Rating 5 out of 5]

perfect teen to young adult book.....live colorful illustrations.....brings the story to life....alot of added extras to peak your interest.... especially if you are into vampires as i am.....love this book...

[Amy Mah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Its fantastic but then I would say that as i wrote it !!!!!!!!

[Hokulani · Rating 5 out of 5]

<3

[Jess]

gotta read this it is a must read

[Lissette · Rating 5 out of 5]

For centuries, it's been said that vampires live amongst us. That their way of life is similar to ours, even if they live in secret. It's also been said they don't eat, sleep, or even breathe. Myths surrounding vampires also tell us that they've wings and can turn into bats, amongst other things.

With this guide for the every day vampire girl, Amy Mah puts all those myths to rest. Vampires do breath and sleep and they very much eat. There's just a certain etiquette one must follow in order to acquaint themselves with the right or wrong way in which to live life as a vampire.

Vampires go through the same hardships as we do, but as the guide defines, they have it harder than we do. From the moment they are born, (unless they're turned), every aspect of a teenage vampire girl's life is dictated. Heck, they're even contracted for marriage way before they're even born.

Despite that fact, this delightful guide tells us the right way to go about things in the vampire world. Undergarments, lipstick, fashion, boyfriends, food - you name it, there's a rule for that. Regardless of what you're told immortality is not a given, as vampires can also die. A vampire's saving grace is the fact that they've a longer life span.

As depicted within Amy's guide, etiquette and proper grooming is the key in getting the best out of the vampiric world. And if you ever thought that vampires don't date then think again. They do. Just their way of doing things is quite different from ours. Plus, there's the fact that they bite.

This handy little guide on etiquette and all things vampire in a teenager's world is a definite must have. It'll definitely teach you a thing or two on how to stay alive and co-exist in today's vampiric, and human-alike, society.

So if you ever find yourself skulking around in a dark alley and happen to meet a hunky vampire, or two or three, just remember the lessons learned in this cheeky little book Amy has put together. Remembering the golden rules of being a vampire will surely help you stay alive. And remember, don't forget to carry around one of those handy blood packs in case you ever get the munchies!

I so totally enjoyed reading this book. It's humor and insight into a teenage vampire's world was truly delightful. Humans and vampires-alike will love the sass and spunk found within every page. The advice offered can certainly be implemented into just about anything.

The illustrations found within the book were very beautiful and nicely put together. I felt each one added a deeper perception to the story. The pictures were certainly eye-candy for sure. A definite must-read!

[Diayll · Rating 4 out of 5]

Originally Reviewed at:Mother/Gamer/Writer
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Controllers
Source: Author for Blog Tour
Reviewer: Me


Fangs Rule is not your ordinary manga. Instead it’s an instruction book which just happens to be a KICK-A$$-rocking-good-time. The life of a vampire is not all it’s glamorized to be, especially for women. No, they have it rough. And by rough I mean their lives are dictated to them, even down to who they’ll marry. Crazy right? But if you want to live among the undead turnlings or fit into the full-blooded vamp society, then you’re in luck, because Amy lays down the law in her ultimate A-Z guide.

With witty charm and a hilarious personality, Amy Mah holds nothing back as she divulges vampire secrets so every teenage (female) vampire can be prepared for the lifestyle they have to live. From human boyfriends, to kissing and killing, if you’ve questioned it, she’s answered it. If you were too shy to ask about it, she’s answered those embarrassing questions too. It’s silly yet insightful, and sometimes downright creepy. Still, I find it a necessary guide for every vampire loving, paranormal craving, manga reading fan. And trust me, if what she’s described is true, you will need to learn the secrets in case you one day cross paths with a hunky piece of vampire meat. Furthermore, according to Amy the older the vampire the better. A decent 50 to 100 age range gap is perfect.

For those of you who crave, or at least get a kick out of, gorgeous illustrations, Fangs Rule has those too. Beautifully crafted. Vibrant. Pulsating with tons of energy. I can’t sing the praises of the artwork enough. It adds depth and character to the story. Giving just enough detail to make you WANT more. The cover is stunning. Don’t believe me, take a look.

See…told you.

Overall, Fangs Rule breaks the AWESOME-METER. I highly recommend it to everyone looking to add a little something different to their shelf. It’s definitely a one-of-a-kind story and I can guarantee once you read it you’ll fall in love with Amy Mah too.

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I jumped at the chance to review Fangs Rule because it sounded like something that would be fun and enjoyable, but also because I liked the cover. I was right because not only was it fun, but it was a humorous, cynical, journal-like guide on what it is like to be teenage vampire girls these days. And let me tell you, all those movies don't have it right. It is obvious from the start that we humans really know nothing.

Lady Amelia Mistress of the Night Mare and Alpha Female from the Family of the Pink Bat, or Amy Mah for short, has been a teenage vampire for quite a few hundred years now. She was raised by humans until adopted by the Pink Bat family, and then had a lot of things to learn. To help all the teenage vampire girls on how to handle being a vampire, she decided to create this enjoyable guide that pretty much explains what you need to know.

Fangs Rule was a quick read for me, but it is a fun book to get into. There is no real story, but we get to learn a little bit of Amy here and there with her explanations and suggestions. She is definitely a witty and sarcastic girl that you can't help but bond with. There are also great illustrations throughout the pages that are very colorful and eye-catching.

There are some grammatical and spelling errors in the book that bothered me a bit, but they didn't really interrupt the flow of the book. There is also plenty of sexual references that are not too explicit, lots of sarcasm, and many definitions that will have you laughing out loud.

Fangs Rule is an great and beautifully illustrated book that I am sure vampire fanatics (like myself) can enjoy and learn from! I definitely recommend this to 13 + readers and anyone looking for a quick, manga style book that teaches a thing or two about vampires. I look forward to learning more about Amy Mah in future books.

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to say the cover is what really drew me to this book, and the synopsis sealed the deal for me. I loved the manga artwork for the book, it was only a little over 100 pages long, an A-Z girls guide to being a Vampire. The pictures are beautiful, I especially like the color pics they are amazing really quite breathtaking. I quite enjoyed reading about Amy, Lady Amelia, Mistress of the Night Mare and Alpha Female from the Family of the Pink Bat is her full Vampire name, isn't that a cool name to have, I love it, hhmm I wonder what mine would be if I was a vampire?

Every thing we have read to date about vampires and the myths surrounding them and what we have all been told to believe is different in Amy's vampire world, which I had a lot of fun reading. It's an easy read and with each letter brings a new myth or explanation of the rules, and world of being a teenage vampire. I loved the letter "F" Fangs, and the pictures and descriptions of all the different fangs and the status you have with each different set of fangs.

Being a teenage girl in any day and age is hard enough as it is, but, if your a teenage girl vampire then it must be even harder and Amy's guide is here to help you out. It's very sassy, funny, sensual but not so sensual that a younger generation couldn't read it, I would say ages 12 and up, she is blunt and to the point but with great humor added to it, it's just an all around light, funny, book anyone from all ages would like to read, it was well laid out, and again the artwork is gorgeous. I highly recommend this book to everyone. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Enjoy!!!

[Annette M Guerriero Nishimoto · Rating 3 out of 5]

Today's review is on Fangs Rule: A Girls Guide to Being a Vampire by Amy Mah (Vampire)

In today's world it is difficult for everyone, teenagers especially. The stresses of school, deciding who to date, and the biggie...sex are just a few. Imagine all of those things ten times worse and you might get an idea of what it's like growing up being a Vampire. Luckily there is a fangtastic book available to help us along.

Lady Amelia Mistress of the Night Mare, and Alpha Female from the Family of the Pink Bat has written an easy to read, A to Z guide to being a Vampire, just for girls. In this guide you will find invaluable information regarding things such as: claw and fang cleaning, dates and dating, mates and breeding contracts, as well as manners and rules.

There were some spelling and grammatical errors that interrupted the flow of the reading, but overall I feel that Fangs Rule is a decent book. If I had a tween who was interested in today's world of Vampire movies and books I would certainly recommend, or even buy this book as a gift.

This book was very much needed and welcomed as my next assignment as I has just read a psychological thriller that took a lot out of me. With the wit and sarcasm of a real teenage girl, I found myself laughing and smiling almost throughout the entire book.

3 of 5 stars

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

I never would have thought I would be reviewing an A to Z guide to anything, as books of that sort normally bore me to death. But, I loved every letter of Amy Mah’s Fangs Rule: A Girls Guide to Being a Vampire.

I love the cover! When I tore the package open from the mail and saw the cover for the first time I squealed. The manga artwork that pops up throughout the book is amazing and adds so much to the story.

Fangs Rule is hilarious. Amy Mah has written her guide to girls in a very conversational/journal like style. In this guide I found info about fang care, fashion, and even how far to go on a first date. I really enjoyed Amy’s fun character, she was sarcastic and snarky! (Which as most of you know are two of my favorite qualities.)

One of my favorite quotes is from letter Z:

“And just why would I want to hang out with some zombie guy, when you never know what bit of his anatomy is going to drop off next.”

Fangs Rule is a quick fun read. I very much enjoyed the new and creative insights into Amy’s vampire world.

Happy Reading,
Rebecca
www.bendingthespine.blogspot.com

[Bj Gaskill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I especially LOVED how this booked flowed....never a dull minute!
Set up like a graphic novel there are tons of pictures throughout which makes reading this book a breeze!!!
I mean it before you know it you are done and your like...
"Wholly Boogers!!! That was GOOD!"

I really loved the pictures of the different fangs...now I know what to look for...LOL
Amy's boyfriend is really HOT!!!!
What's really cute is even the publishing company Reardon, had their own segment....She had to Promise not to bite any staff.
(Gosh , I hope she like this review.....better check what it said about flying again....I remember bats were a NO go!!!)

[Intoxicated by Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an outragiously funny piece of work. I laughed all the way through this! Amy Mah has a wonderful sense of humor and she did a wonderful job with this guide to being a vampire! There are lots of things in this guide that I have never heard of before. I only thought I knew vampires! This guide is VERY well written and easy to follow. Amy Mah is a very talented lady :)

[Minisha Patel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book through Goodreads First Reads. If you are into vampires then you will surely love this book. Witty and cleverly written, excellent art work on cover and in the book, looks amazing.

[Ahmed Ally · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a pretty decent read, but also I probably did not get the full benefit of the book’s instruction as I am neither a girl nor a vampire.

[Wulfwyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wasn't sure what to expect from this book. It is an A to Z guide for vampires. Teenage vampires. I have had the book on my shelf for awhile. I love the cover and when I saw it on my shelf it drew my attention. I am happy it did. I really enjoyed this guide. Amy Mah writes this teenage vampire guide in a fun and engaging way.The artwork, done by Heby Sim, was gifted. This is a delightful book written from a teen perspective. Amy goes over all the things you need to know if you suddenly find out you are a vampire. Amy is a teenager who was raised by humans and did not know she was a full blood born vampire. When it was discovered she was adopted into the Pink Bat Family. She tells you about boys and gives you the rules for dating, (boys are not allowed to bite you). She covers the family and ranks in the family. She goes over all the myths and stories you may have heard. Amy Mah writes all this in a voice you can hear. it is like she is sitting with you explaining everything. I would definitely recommend this book. It was a lot more fun than I imagined. It is a book I will mostly read again and purchase as gifts to teens.

There was no bad language in the book however there were sexual references. The author while acknowledging the "bases" and teen hormones did not encourage sexual behavior in the references. I felt it was appropriate for older teens.

I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway. I had intended to give it to my daughter. Now I guess I will have to buy her a copy because I don't want to give up mine.

This review is based solely upon my honest opinion of this book.

[OpenBookSociety.com · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review brought to you by OBS Staff member Angie

What a cute book!!! I wasn’t sure what to expect so I was pleasantly surprised to find an awesome A-Z Guide full of funny witty advice. Amy Mah has quite a good sense of humor, and much of her advice will help out those of us who are still Fang Challenged (non-vampire).

The book is written in a font that mimics handwriting so it looks like a hand-written journal of sorts, and there are some really good Manga style drawings that bring the guide to life.

Here are just a few snippets of Amy’s awesome advice:
Boys – Dumb stupid rude smelly insensitive uncaring unfeeling. Need I say more?

Garlic – I don’t know about you, but it gives me chronic wind, so it’s more dangerous for anyone standing too close behind me.

A skirt is way too short when you have to color coordinate your underwear with your shoes….
Don’t act inappropriately when wearing a short skirt or dress… and this doesn’t mean just the obvious things like refraining from doing handstands

Although I was expecting a story I wasn’t disappointed in what I found. This would be a great addition to any respectable Vampire literature collection.

http://openbooksociety.com/article/am...

[Lady Entropy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Erm. Okay. It's about anime vampires. It's mostly a setting book, but although it has some interesting notions, most of them are very silly and even illogical.

Also, it goes after one of my personal pet peeves, the "Vampires are actually alive and can reproduce and just age really slowly."

Sorry, just doesn't cut it with me.

[Francis Franklin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the illustrations. The book is an easy read, and entertaining with a nice humour.
However, it is an A-Z, not a novel, and the grammatical errors are a little distracting.

[Virgil Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny, informative, and a blast to comb through.