Reviewed by Kylie Buckley
Year 11 students Perley and Amandine recently had extended time off school due to health reasons. Now, they are in combined tutoring sessions to make up for lost lessons and start getting to know each other.
Perley has recently been diagnosed with diabetes and Amandine has been ‘turned’ and is adjusting to life as a vampire. Life for both has changed dramatically and they both wish they were normal boring teenagers again and back to living a simpler life. As they spend more time together, they vent their struggles and start to make a connection.
Amandine learns that she can taste blood glucose levels so she starts helping Perley with readings. This secret exchange helps Perley save money on testing strips and provides Amandine with an ethical source of human blood. Perley and Amandine soon form a romantic connection and start dating.
The Sweetness Between Us is a young adult romance with a paranormal twist, presented in graphic novel format. The narrative includes a diverse cast of characters and themes of friendship, health, identity, change, and inclusion. It would appeal to readers who enjoy the Heartstopper series.
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