Parts of this were fun, but others were, uh, not good. I was not expecting the former vamps to be aged back so dramatically.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest opinion. I had high hopes for this one as I love paranormal comedies, and the synopsis read as such. However, I felt Charlie and her brother, Reg, vampires who have been punished and made mortal teenagers, just fell flat as characters. Maybe I just am not in the mood for the book, but I had a hard time getting in to it and eventually stopped reading.

I enjoyed this book and the characters. I love anything with Vampires and this didn't disappoint me.

I loved this book. The idea of a vampire being able to transform back to a human was great. It was such a fun easy read and I became very invested in the characters.

Although a bit predictable, I really enjoyed Mere Mortals. It was funny, it was light-hearted--everything it promised to be!

Vampires are definitely back in YA and readers should be thrilled! Mere Mortals is such a fun addition to the genre. Lange's take on vampires was pure fun. Two teens who have been vampires for the last hundred years are suddenly placed back into the mortal world and they have to go back to high school.

Mere Mortals recalls some of the YA paranormals of the past like Hex Hall and Vampire Academy. It feels both familiar and fresh. Readers will love stepping into Charlie's shoes and wondering how they would handle being in such a different world. This book has a little bit of romance, a little bit of mayhem, and a whole lot of paranormal chaos!

Actual Rating 4.25

I LOVE novels about vampires. There is something about vampires that can fix mood. Maybe because vampires are classics. Or maybe vampires stories play out similarly? I am basic and like the same things in different font. I went into Mere Mortals thinking I was going to get a classic vampire story.

Boy was I WRONG.

Mere Mortals revives the vampire story with a fresh new take. The vampires are turned into mortals and now have to go through high school. This book was fast-paced and fun. I loved all the characters, especially Charlie and Reg. My only issue is I felt the choice at the end of the novel was out of character. Other than that I loved this book.

You should totally check this book out if you are a fan of Vampire Diaries

Have you ever wondered what Damon Salvatore's life was like after he took the cure to be with Elena?
This is a hilarious take on what vampires go through when they are no longer vampires
I loved every minute of it. It had me laughing until I was crying

This reminded me of a Vampire Schitt's Creek. I kept expecting Charlie to say "Ew, David" whenever her brother suggested she wear flannel to fit in. Adorable, kitschy, fun!

I like this one and had me laughing out loud on parts. I really enjoyed how Reg and Charlie navigated a old but new world. The Lina twist I did not see coming. I loved her and Sal's romance. The ending was a little shocking but good. Sequel please.

✨BOOK REVIEW✨
Mere Mortals
By Erin Jade Lange

This book was cool as it gave off Twilight meets Schitt’s creek vibes big time.

It was a different Vampire story for me, where you have two vampires expelled from the life, and forced to live out their days as humans. Their only guide is a man they call Uncle Sal, who happens to be a slayer.

I loved how this story gave a twisty spin on well known roles, and felt refreshing.

Thanks to @hccfrenzy for sending me an E- ARC in exchange for my review.
This one came out in September 27th and is a perfect Halloween read!
Be sure to check it out 😱

QOTD: If you were a vampire that did wrong, would you rather be staked or live out your mortal life as human and die?
I think I’d choose to live out my days as human and experience it.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

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Omg MERE MORTALS was EPIC!! This story of vampires turned mortal and forced to live amongst humans and have human feelings and go to a very particular form of torture-HIGH SCHOOL was AMAZING! If you love vampires, you’ll love this book! Thank you @netgalley for the e-arc!

This was a fun, light read….kind of a vampire story in reverse I guess. Charlie and Reg are sentenced to life as humans and would give anything to go back to their immortal lives. They are trying to survive life as a human teenager in the time being and kind of learn that it’s not all so bad.
This was the kind of book I needed at this moment, not too heavy and seasonally-appropriate as well. I wasn’t thrilled with how things played out, but it was an interesting read. I can see a lot of teens enjoying this read, so I would recommend to them.

This is a fun twist on the YA vampire novel trope: rather than a mortal pining for a vampire and spending the novel wanting to be turned, this focuses on two vampires--Charlie and her brother Reg--who have been turned into humans as punishment for nearly draining a child of blood. Charlie's angst about her new state, though mildly annoying at first, is understandable, and she has a well-developed cast of characters to help her realize whether she wants to live forever or live as a human teenager. I won't spoil the ending, but it's a twist I wasn't quite expecting.

I enjoyed the journey this book took me on. While I don't think Charlie is a character many people would like, I thought her characterization made sense. Of course she's immature, she's been a teenager for 100 years.

This was a quick read with plenty of fun moments, but the very ending, after the big event, felt rushed, and I was upset with the choice Charlie made in the end.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. In fact,I even woke up early to finish it! It has funny moments and is entertaining throughout. This book gives Twilight and Buffy the Vampire Slayer vibes. There are many teenagers in this story but do not let that deter you if you are not in that age group. There is a surprise at the end that I was not expecting. I recommend this book and am sure you will enjoy the ride!

This is a funny fresh take on a vampire story. Reg and Charlie are brother and sister vampires that have been banished from being vampires and are trying to figure out how to make it as humans or even better, how to get back to being vampires. They start off being very concerned about fitting in to the local high school and making a good impression there through fashion. They make friends (and romantic connections) and find that their desire to be vampires again might have bigger consequences than they might have imagined. I really liked this one.

This was such a great twist on a Vampire novel. Two vampires get turned back into mortals, and have to figure out how to survive high school. The plot was fast paced and enjoyable.. I really enjoyed this book.

While I appreciate the original twist, what was intended to be a comedy of 100 year old vampires trying to fit in as high school students didn't pan out exactly as planned. The comedic aspect that's could have been present with being confused by modern youth were not present as both Charlie and Reg had kept up with changes in society.
A story intended to be about vampires was very much a new kid in town struggles to fit in story, no vampire element required.

Look at the cover it's so awesome! and it made me soo excited to read this book. This book was a good fun fast read that I enjoyed somewhat. It was very well written and it had its cute moments and heartwarming. It's not your usual vampire book and I think it was more for the younger crowd. It's not what I was expecting. I feel like there could have been more backstory, it didn't feel like a stand-alone novel. I think there will be more to come. My favourite character was Uncle Sal and my least favourite was Charlotte she was VERY annoying but okay in the end. I also enjoyed the short chapters and fun chapter titles. And you can't forget the twist it was gooood. So it was an okay book for me.