My Roomate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine, was a fun, light, and quick romance. There wasn't as much chemistry or banter than I like in my romance, but it was still cute and readable.

I absolutely adored this book. My Roommate Is a Vampire is a sweet, funny rom com by Jenna Levine.
When Cassie sees an ad for a roommate, she's sure something must be wrong since the price is listed at 200 dollars per month. Especially when the apartment is in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago which means rent can easily cost 10 times that amount. However, Cassie is working several jobs, and just trying to scrape by so the offer is too good to pass up. Plus her new roommate, Frederick J Fitzwilliam, is very hot. A little strange sure, and seems to act like he's fresh out a Victorian novel, but for the price, she's determined to make it work.
This was so fun to read. There were parts of this book that I could not stop giggling at and I absolutely loved the relationship between Cassie and Frederick.

Hello my paranmoral romance friends, My Roommate Is a Vampire is a great beach read for those who love a simple m/f romance. It's fun, it's got some great witty text and interaction, and it's a quick read. If you want an easy vacation read that will put you in a good mood, this is for you. Like all paranormal romances, there are some things that happen where the reader will have to suspend reality - obviously as this is a paranormal universe. And the trope of a person over 100 years and then entering the present world has been done many times before. BUT this one is still fun and our hero, Frederick J. Fitzwilliam is cute. As long as you go into knowing it's not going to win any pulitzer prize or booker award for fiction, and you like a simple m/f rom-com, this will fit the bill for your next beach read.

I saw this book on bookstagram and it had such a nostalgic vibe (I’m thinking late 90s Disney Channel Original Movie or romcom with too much silly to actually spook).

The story was, indeed, pretty silly. It was fun. It was light. It was quick.

I didn’t walk away feeling particularly touched or like there was anything fully developed (character or plot wise). It was entertaining enough to speed read. The conflict and resolution are both ridiculous. But if you’re looking for a fast palate cleanser between heavier reads this might be one to consider.

I throughly enjoyed this one and will be adding the book to my collection. It was such a fun rom com I highly recommend it. And I love that it’s gaining traction on bookstagram it deserves it! So so good!

This was ok. I liked Frederick's outdated mannerisms and how they created comedic relief. I didn't care for the various epistolary sections in place of actual face-to-face interaction to build the relationship. It's a pretty generic romance and didn't have the wow factor I was expecting, although I definitely clocked the Reylo fanfic aspect before I knew this started as a Reylo fanfic.

Cassie Greenberg is a struggling artist with an out of the ordinary art style very few people understand. She is once again being evicted from another Chicago apartment do to financial troubles when her friend finds an ad on Craigslist for a roommate that is just too good to be true. She knows something must be up for such a cheap room in such a ritzy part of town, but she's hard up for a place to stay so she decides to check it out.

Fredrick J. Fitzwilliam is a far cry from normal. He dresses like he's striaght out of Downtown Abbey, keeps weird hours, likes a dark motif in his antique ladened apartment, doesn't like sunlight and his weird I Love Lucy looking kitchen appears like it has never been used. But he is kind and considerate, leaving Cassie cute notes around the apartment, occasional gifts of fruit, etc. Let's not forget he's mouthwateringly hot.

So what did I think?

This book started off as everything I hoped it would be. It was definitely the Com in rom-com. There was even one instant it got me to laugh out loud. After all, the blunders of a vampire over 200 years old after he's been out of it for roughly 100 years can be truly funny. I enjoyed Fredrick's scathing texts to Reginald, the cute back an forth notes to Cassie and even some of the emails. It's true that Fredrick's POV pieces were a bit short, which is a shame because I liked him far more then I liked Cassie, but what we got, was good.

Cassie was okay as the female lead in the book....yeah, that's what I got for her. lol I also didn't quite understand her art medium, though you could argue some of it could reflect the negative impact humans tend to have on their environment with all their trash. I dunno. As a person I found her...average. A little bit of a Mary Sue who believes she's nothing special despite being described as having cute little freckles, enough boob and curvy hips. Oh and utterly hot in a bikini to a 200 year old vampire. As a Mary Sue, she obviously needs some rescuing. And it's financial rescuing this time (something new) as she works two jobs, upcycles a lot of her art material, but still can't make rent. Student loans are a b**ch.

But I did like that one of her jobs was in a library, helping create children's programs that exposes them to art and a love of reading. But obviously I am VERY biased. Though I don't know why anyone would find a library a negative thing...

The second half of the book lost a lot of the Com but picked up on the Rom. Ancient vampire blunders were less funny and more...awkward interactions with humans? After the coffee thing, I didn't find anything else overly humorous, although I am sure the Taylor Swift thing was supposed to be. I know people like that though so, meh. The romance was alright. When they finally got 'busy' all I could think was "blood kink?" even though I knew he was a vampire. If you are looking for a lot of smut, this vampire book isn't it. There's only one part I would qualify as any sort of smut. lol

But as a romance, not bad. The two of them had time to get to know each other, they didn't rush into anything. The epilogue was set an appropriate distance from the end of the book for what happened to keep any realist romance lover, such as myself, very happy with the pacing of events. Literally a VERY believable ending.

The writing quality was good, which isn't always a thing with romance novels. None of the dialogue felt clunky to me. I have nothing to complain about when it comes to quality...though the formatting of the text messages was a little weird on my e-reader, but that, I believe, was totally my e-reader because it likes to do that for some reason.

Conclusion?

Cassie, unfortunately, is a bit forgettable as she fit into the stereotypical female lead role without too much to define her from others. I confess that despite finishing the book this morning while cooking my breakfast, I had to look up her first name cause all I had in my head was "Miss Greenberg." lol Thanks Fredrick. But I'll probably remember the names of Fredrick and Reginald for awhile because those two gentlemen, though only briefly together on page, were hilarious together. The contempt from Fredrick...divine comedic effect. I approve.

Probably going to mention this book to several people...and ask my local library if they would be willing to get it. It's worth reading again in the future.

This was such a cute and quirky romcom!

Cassie is a down-on-her-luck artist looking for an apartment. When she sees an ad asking for a roommate, and the rent is only $200, she's skeptical but desperate, so she moves in. That's when she starts noticing her roommate is, a. devastatingly hot, and b. he's a bit ... odd. From his dated decor preferences to the fact he doesn't own any cookware and only comes out a night, something isn't adding up. When she comes home early one day to find a bunch of stolen bags from the blood bank in the fridge, she realizes the truth; Her roommate is a vampire.

This was SO CUTE! The letters between Fredrick and Cassie had me swooning, and her lessons teaching him how to blend into modern-day society were so funny. She helps him navigate social media and convinces him to trade in his cravat for blue jeans. And Fredrick? He was sooo sweet. I mean, he saw ONE picture of her in a bikini on Instagram and couldn't look her in the eye FOR TWO DAYS. Adorable. The third-act conflict was even resolved quickly, which I really liked. Overall, I really enjoyed this. A fun, easy, comfort read.

A ridiculous, but fun take on the ever relevant paranormal romance!

Starving artist, Cassie is about to be evicted, so despite a sketchy Craigslist ad, she jumps at the chance to live in a massive apartment in the city for only $200 with the aloof Fredrick J Fitzwilliam. But Freddie has some secrets...

I was expecting a something different, but I still enjoyed the premise of this one.

Freddie is a 18th century vampire trying to explore the 21st century for the first time, so the majority of the plot is his lessons on how to live in 2023, while the romance takes a backseat. I wouldn't say I really got to know Cassie and Freddie, but I enjoyed their banter and letterwriting.

While I struggled with the seemingly underdeveloped characters and somewhat stale plot devices, I found this to be an overall enjoyable light read, similar to a regency novel or novels like Dial A for Aunties or Finlay Donovan is Killing it. Low stakes and just enough heat to keep you reading!

Thank you NetGalley and Berkley for my advance eCopy in exchange for my honest review.

I absolutely loved this book! I have always wondered what it would be like for a vampire to live in this time frame and have to figure out how to navigate through the modern world. Jenna Levine had the right idea when it came to this story's plot. I did not expect this to be a romance at first, but the fact that it was and it ended on a happy note was all the better. This was a story I did not want to put down but I also didn't want it to end. I think what I liked most about the story was the written interactions between Frederick and Cassie because it's nice to see that she accepted the fact that he still liked writing on stationary. Plus I loved how their understanding of each other they was when it came to communicating their thoughts about their overall situation. If there was a sequel to this, I would definitely read it in a heartbeat.

This was a cute, paranormal, vampire romance. It was different from what I’ve seen in terms of paranormal romance because it wasn’t a dark fantasy setting. Frederick is a vampire seeking a roommate to help him learn how to live in the 21st century. Obviously, he doesn’t state in the Craigslist listing that he’s a vampire but he does list a shockingly low rent for a Chicago brownstone. Which leads Cassie, a struggling artist about to be evicted, to apply for the rented room.

This book was basically a contemporary, roommate, forced proximity romance but with a vampire thrown in. For me, it was a quirky, fast, and enjoyable read that had me giggling at a few spots.

This is absolutely one of the best books I've read this year! This book is the lighthearted, laugh out loud funny, vampire rom-com I didn't know I was looking for! I just wish there was more - more Frederick, more Reginald and more vampire magic!

I thought the concept and cover were very interesting. I think it is a good light read and it had moments that were funny and ridiculous which was also why I picked up the book in the first place. However, I thought the romance was kind of forced considering they didn't interact in person for a large portion of the book, which felt very brief and unsubstantial. This made it hard to feel any emotional chemistry between the two characters.

This book caught me by surprise. I have never been very interested in vampire books but reading the description of this really caught my attention. I could not put it down. I loved seeing Cassie go through a typical life of being an artist and trying to find herself in a world she felt she didn't belong. And once she got to know Frederick and began to be a part of his world, I just completely feel in love with the story. This is funny, interesting, and definitely worth reading. I really enjoyed this book!

This might be a fun read for someone that is looking for a holiday/monster rom com but it wasn't for me. Cute cover, fun premise. Struggling artist goes to live at a suspiciously cheap apartment in Chicago and finds out her roommate is a vampire that's been asleep for over a century. (None of these items are spoilers). They have a supernatural attraction to each other and have to navigate it. There are some zany plot twists along the way to keep the reader's interest. It just wasn't enough for me and the writing style made me irritated by the characters (lots of inner monologue and time spent repetitively describing things.) I am a fan of silly, fantastic rom coms but I wasn't a fan of this one. (Too bad, that cover is delightful and great marketing).
thanks for the ARC!

As someone who was completely obsessed with vampire romances in high school, I was so excited to pick up this book!

My Roommate Is a Vampire was a quick, fun read! I binged it in one day. I was literally laughing out loud at the interactions between Frederick and Cassie. Frederick was so sweet and endearing, for a vampire. ;)

The slow burn and tension between Cassie and Frederick were perfection. I thought the notes they left each other were so cute, and I loved that Frederick helped Cassie to realize her true potential as an artist.

I deducted a few stars because the conflict at the end seemed a little out of place and rushed to me.

Overall, My Roommate Is a Vampire was an enjoyable, feel-good rom-com that I would recommend!

Thank you to Berkley and Netgalley for the eARC!

This one just didn't work for me. I had to force myself to pick it up and keep reading. The chemistry what lacking, the main character weren't particularly enjoyable (aka quite annoying), and it just felt like a lot of words were being said without anything actually happening.

Let me start by saying that when I got approved to read this book, I couldn't wait to dive right in. I was so hooked that I even read it during my sister's graduation, pausing just long enough to cheer for her before jumping back into the book. And let me tell you, I'm not the best at reading on the go, but I pushed through the car sickness just so I could finish this captivating story.

Now, here's the thing. Normally, vampire books aren't my thing, but this one? Oh boy, I loved it. I absolutely loved it. It had that special something that made it stand out from the rest. The way Jenna writes Frederick? Yes, yes, yes. I rarely develop crushes on "book boyfriends," but I couldn't help but fall in love with Fredrick.

Let's talk about Frederick and Cassie. Fredrick, a 370-ish-year-old vampire who had been in a coma for over a century, wakes up in modern society and needs to blend in. Then there's Cassie, a struggling artist who takes a chance on his creepy Craigslist ad out of desperation.

The pacing and storytelling in this book were top-notch. The conflict of Cassie discovering Fredrick's vampire secret was resolved relatively quickly, which kept the story moving at a great pace.

Now, I have to be honest. The end conflict and final scene before the epilogue weren't my favorite parts. They were just okay. If I had to nitpick, that would be the small blip on an otherwise spicy and enjoyable story. But let me tell you, the rest of the book more than made up for it.

I can't get enough of Frederick and Cassie. I want their story to continue, and I'm secretly hoping for a spin-off featuring Reginald too. This delightful book is one I wholeheartedly recommend, and it's definitely going on my bookshelf.

In conclusion, if you're looking for a vampire tale that will sweep you off your feet, this book is for you. It's a spicy and heartwarming read that will keep you turning the pages until the very end.

This was such a cute, unique rom com.
Frederick's character was so funny, even though he wasn't trying to be. The letters he wrote, the way he signed him, his lack of knowledge of anything from this century, all of it was so entertaining. The way Reginald messed with him was comedy gold too. Cassie was such a sweet character, always positive despite what was going on in her life and the fact that she was willing to help a vampire acclimate to the world not knowing for certain if he'd end up murdering her and drinking her blood, well that was both naive and romantic.
I loved the spice! The fact that he could smell her is always so dang hot in books!

I can imagine it'll be even more entertaining when it's released with Halloween around the corner!

This book was one of my most anticipated contemporary releases for this year, and I'm still not sure if it lived up to the hype I gave it. It was much more ridiculous and campy than I expected (which is not a bad thing, just different than I expected). I don't love that the entire timespan of this book is like three weeks and they're completely in love way before the book ends, but somehow it didn't necessarily feel like insta-love. There was a good amount of pining and tension before the characters got together. My favorite parts of the book were Frederick (obv) and the way he speaks and acts, Reginald, and specifically the texts between Reginald and Frederick. In this book, Frederick and Cassie communicate mainly through letters to each other for some time, which I LOVE. Frederick is like if Mr. Darcy were a vampire plunged into the contemporary world and slightly more awkward. One of my favorite scenes in the entire book was when Cassie was showing Frederick instagram and he saw a post of her in a bikini and was shocked, appalled, and slightly murderous (plus his diary entry after was SO GOOD UGH). The only thing about this book I really disliked was the conflict resolution. Specifically how easy the conflict was resolved and how ridiculous the resolution was, but I suppose that goes with the tone of the book. I'm really hoping for a book with Reginald and his accountant, which the author hinted at in the epilogue!