My Roommate is a Vampire was a super fluffy supernatural romance that I would offer as a quick and easy beach read to folks looking for something new. Cassie is a down-on-her-luck artist who needs a place to call home and the mysterious stranger on the other side of the Craigslist ad might just be her forever roommate.

With a few cute tropes found throughout the book, this would be a great title to hand to someone who was looking for a low-stakes romance. I will say it might have been the lightest vampire romance I have read, with no violence at all, and very little bloodlust or blood mentioned throughout the book. I was able to make my way through this title in a day and while there wasn't a lot that make this title stand out, I could see folks enjoying the title.

I'm not sure how to describe this book because it wasn't very romantic, and while it was trying to be funny a lot of the situations were too over the top. Random things kept happening that did not flow together well, and the conflicts were all resolved quickly without incident. The book cover was really cute, and I wanted to like this story as a quick fun read but I did not feel invested in the characters or plot, so I do not think I will recommend this title a lot for readers advisory.

Cassie is in a tight spot and when she reads an ad for an apartment that seems too good to be true, she can’t pass the opportunity up. Turns out that there are some strings attached to being roommates with Frederick J Fitzwilliam.

This book is an absolutely delightful romcom! There is pining and then there is the pining you find in this book. By the time these two finally realize the other is also feeling what they’re feeling you are practically yelling at the page “Kiss already!!!”. Cassie and Frederick are the epitome of opposites attract in the most perfect way.

I adore this sweet book and if you are looking for an easy, adorable read, this book will be perfect for you.

I couldn't get into this one. After many chapters, I decided there were other books more worthy of my time.

I absolutely loved this. I've been in a reading funk and Frederick's voice brought me out of it. He is so funny. I was dying when he called his friend a reprobate. I'm also very happy to have read a vampire romance that doesn't involve laws and a High Court. The drama of shopping at Nordstrom is exactly the level of stakes that I wanted. This was a blast. Also, great cover.

First and foremost thank you Netgalley and Berkeley publishing house for allowing me the opportunity to read and review this advanced review copy.

My Roommate is a Vampire, honestly the synopsis snagged me in with the promises of a rom com and let’s be honest vampires making a come back in the big house publishing companies I’m excited for. (There are loads of hidden indie gems that are still popping them out but the last x amount of years haven’t been too many on the big front shelves).
The main characters have loads of witty banter via notes and face to face and it’s this awkward yet cute meet of “I’ll show you how this works” sorta thing as he’s soo far behind the times it’s like a cute golden retriever romance.
But he’s also a bit of a brooder dashed in.
The concept is sound its plot also flows well and it’s over honestly quite shortly, it’s a slow burner romance but perfect for those in need of a light hearted happy read.
Well done for the author on their debut.
Rating 3.5

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy. I enjoyed this book a lot. Very funny, and the characters were well done. Wasn't the most remarkable book I have read, but I would still recommend this, especially to people who want a quirky romcom.

Oh my gosh! I love love loved this book! So funny and sexy, rom-com lovers will devour this. I will absolutely be recommending this one!

I had such high hopes for this one and while it was a fun read, it was a bit of a let down. It just had so much potential but it wasn’t as polished or innovative as I was expecting it to be; everything from the plot to the chemistry felt very surface level. I also would have preferred to have more of Frederick’s POV, though the letters and text messages interspersed throughout were a nice touch. My favorite part was the brief Taylor Swift interlude. 😂

I was bored throughout the middle of the book. I just didn't feel any real chemistry between the main characters. When it started getting interesting, the resolution fell flat.

Honestly, I had the hardest time visualizing Frederick. I kept imagining the old-school Dracula spouting "I vant to drink your blood!" - definitely not sexy.

I wanted to love this SO BAD. But frankly, it was terrible. Horrible writing, bad romance with no chemistry, and steretypical vampires all around. The third act conflict was bad and resolved way too easily, and the comps were barely there. I can see The Flatshare a little bit, but What We Do in the Shadows? It felt like it wanted to be campy, but it fell flat.

Badly written Reylo fiction.

Also PLEASE stop writing these giant men with giant dicks and small women who can barely fit it. My god.

Oof I had really high hopes for this one but it was so hard to finish. It took me over two weeks and I had to force myself to pick it back up.

The dynamic between Frederick and Cassie felt incredibly fan-fic esque. He was just so obsessed and she was like “👉👈🥺 …but why?” (I was also asking …but why?” because I really wasn’t a fan.) In his eyes, she could do no wrong and she was on a major pedestal. Also she was upset there were no pans in the apartment after she moved in and I’m like girl??? You really didn’t have any pans?? Pot meet kettle. I dunno I just really didn’t feel it.

There was no chemistry and the infatuation was so instantaneous that I felt nothing for them as a couple. Despite the insta-love, their relationship “development” took so long and the pacing was really slow. The third act was external and didn’t force them to grow at all. It was really just DRY and boring and started a massive reading slump for me.

It also did not feel like a vampire romance?? The vampire stuff felt like an afterthought to try to make the plot seem unique. Vampires don’t automatically add razzle dazzle! You need to also provide the razzle and the dazzle! There wasn’t any lore and you’re kinda just like boom vampires exist which works sometimes…but it didn’t here. I could’ve maybe ignored it for super interesting character development and plot…but there wasn’t any.

Overall, I had to force myself to finish the book, and even then I could stay focused for more than a page or two before I needed another break. The premise seemed really fun and I love the cover but the delivery left much to be desired.

⭐️⭐️.5/5 🌶️.75*/5

*The one sex scene was pretty lukewarm on my spice scale and didn’t do much for me. It also took so long for them to bang it out. There was minor bite play but mama wanted more.


Questions: his mom was a vampire but Frederick was randomly turned during the war? Was his mom always a vampire? Did she change him? Was he always going to change? Idk fam maybe I just didn’t focus.

Also I’m so sorry but I really didn’t understand her art. It felt so…performative.

3.5 stars rounded up

Cassie Greenberg is desperate for a new place to live, and she finds an apartment that's too good to be true with roommate Frederick J. Fitzwilliam. She's out during the day and he's out at night; it's a perfect arrangement, until Cassie finds out he's a vampire.

I liked this story overall. I enjoyed the POV from Frederick in the forms of his texts to Reginald, and the notes between Cassie and Frederick. This is a slow burn and I found Cassie and Frederick to both be good people, and I was rooting for their relationship. Despite this being about vampires, it's a light and sweet romance. The last quarter of the book was fun and action-filled, and I was happy with the ending.

The writing was great and I'll definitely be recommending this through readers' advisory.

My Roommate is a Vampire is a delightfully quirky romance. It’s a little slow to start, but the humour picks up as soon as our heroine, Cassie, meets her new roommate. Frederick J. Fitzwilliam is not at all what she was expecting when she answered the Craigslist ad. He’s painfully attractive and painfully awkward. He’s old fashioned and severe, but utterly clueless about how the world works. The reason for all of this? He’s a vampire, of course! 
The author makes good use of the reader’s double vision throughout the beginning of this book. We, as the reader, are fully aware that Frederick J. Fitzwilliam is a vampire, and we see all the signs, but Cassie remains understandably clueless. Frederick is quite literal, which adds quite a bit of the humour in the story. That said, while the book has funny parts, it’s never deliriously funny. 
This book is told solely from Cassie’s point of view, but each chapter opens with a piece of epistolary that give us insights into Frederick’s past and his present. Text messages (which he despises sending and receiving), letters, and even diary entries all provide us with background information, giving us some cleverly placed clues about where the plot will lead later in the novel. 
While the book gets a little steamy later on, it’s an unexpectedly wholesome vampire tale. It never gets particularly dark (despite the fact that the male lead drinks human blood!). Unfortunately, the author leaves a lot of questions unanswered. For example, Frederick mentions being “damned for all eternity” at one point, but that’s never brought up again. Are vampires truly “damned” in this world? If that’s the case, does that mean that Cassie and Frederick’s blossoming love should be avoided at all costs, out of fear for her soul? 
All in all, this is a light, somewhat superficial vampire romance that’s a perfect pick-me-up for readers who want to read a vampire romance that is neither bloody nor violent, and definitely isn’t sparkly.
*This review will be posted to my blog, Goodreads, IG, and TikTok on May 9, 2023*

MY ROOMMATE IS A VAMPIRE is exactly what the title promises — a story of sheer ridiculousness that devolves as the pages go on.

The premise has merit, but the character development and execution of the plot could use some work. Particularly the ending. The entire dungeon bit was so unbelievable it just didn’t land. (I’ll say it — the whole affair was torridly and unapologetically unrealistic. And not in a way that draws a reader in.)

All in all, I’m not wholly convinced Jenna Levine’s debut is worth the effort. My advice? Proceed with caution.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆:
- Paranormal Romance
- Vampires with Mr. Darcy Vibes
- Cinnamon Roll Hero
- Quirky Artsy Heroine
- Communication via Notes

My Roommate is a Vampire is a quirky, laugh out loud funny debut with characters that are goofy, endearing and extremely likable - and will be a great read when it comes as it transitions into spooky season!

All of us Twilight fans knew vampires can be sweet but Frederick puts Edward to shame. He is super sweet, caring, thoughtful and, in the end, just wants what is best for Cassie. Cassie is a passionate artist who has just been down on her luck and perfectly compliments Frederick.

It’s a slow burn with some tense and spicy moments - overall a great romance read!

Thank you to Berkley for the digital arc 💜

P.S. this book would be perfect for those who want to read fantasy but are intimidated. There are low stakes but still a little bit of world building that could help you get used to it before diving into a big fantasy romance.

I received an e-Arc from Netgalley and the publisher for an honest review.

I could not put this book down. This book made me laugh and made my toes curl up in a good way! It was so fun to read. It was quirky, fun, cute moments, and so much more. Once again vampires...are my jam, even in a rom com!

Rom Com and Vampires...it is a must!

Main characters: Cassie and Frederick are so goofy and fun and young! They just have this vibe that clicks so well. I loved the strange but tricky situations these two get in like at the party and on the train. Cassie is a young woman who is into libraries and art. She is so creative and kind. She's a good heroine I think. Frederick of course you find out what he is. He is so kind of making sure that Cassie has what she needs. He also slowly picks up on things which is pretty epic considering how old he is.

Basically Cassie is looking for an apartment where she comes across a good to be true place to move in on Craigslist. She takes the chance on it considering the conditions were a tad strange to her. In time she finds out the reasons for the conditions and almost flees from the apartment.

She adjusts to learning more about Frederick as he learns about her and the ways of the time. I will say there were great moments and wished the book had a bit more great moments like dress shopping, going to a party and more. I loved the reactions between Cassie and Frederick.

I loved the written letters exchange between Cassie and Frederick. That was so swoon worthy. Then the emails from Reggie aka Reginald and Fredericks were hilarious! I laughed quite a few times.

Another point I must point out is that I loved the fact that Chicago is mentioned along with Schaumburg and Naperville. I know the area! I squealed with delight seeing that.

There was a nice spicy part in the book which I thought was great!! It was just the right amount of spice for a cute rom com.

Since it's the author's first book, it was fun, flirty and so cute. I think she did a great job.

The ending felt like it could be left open for a sequel! I hope that will happen!

Maybe a story for Reginald?? More more drama for Frederick and Cassie? Something dramatic will happen? I want to know like now.

The was definitely breezy and light, but maybe perhaps TOO light? The plot was very thin which made the page length feel long, despite the book clicking in at at just 330ish pages anyway. I was expecting a bit more magical hijinks, more vampire drama, and at the very least a bit more supernatural romance.

As it was, the first 60% of this felt like it crawled by quite slowly, while the drama in the last 80% of the book was resolved much too quickly and with so little fanfare and presence on the page, I actually wondered if my galley was missing chapters. Overall, I think if you want to write some hotel transylvania type fanfiction, that could work, IF it manages to capture the right balance between fun charming magic and bring something refreshing or more adult to the table, this sadly missed the mark there.

This book is cute. Not exactly what I expected in the story line or the ending. But I did enjoy it. I will consider reading more books by Jenna Levine.

'My Roommate is a Vampire' is extremely enjoyable to read. Cassie moves into a new apartment because it was (almost suspiciously) cheap and she's a struggling artist. Soon she gets roped into helping her very-hot-and-kinda-weird roommate blend into 21st-century Chicago. Very fun, occasionally spicy, and I was rooting for both main characters!