This was such a fun read! The plot itself is great but i believe this book shines because of its characters. they have chemistry and charisma and everything is just... great? i wish i had more time with it, but it's fast faced and when you see you've reached the end with a big smile on your face.

This is is a mashup between The Flatshare and Fifty Shades/Twilight (among many many other influences) and I didn't expect it to work so well. It's simultaneously tongue-in-bloody-cheek while also taking itself very seriously. The characters watch a lot of Buffy and the humor is hard to define, but on the whole, the story worked for me.

Wow! I had an absolutely delightful time with this book. I was crying from laughter at one point, it’s SO wacky and goofy and not what I expected. The only downside was I thought the ending was really abrupt and kinda lame, tbh, but overall still super fun!

What an absolute delight of a book. I loved the premise, I loved the execution, and above all else ... I loved the characters. I can't wait to see what else Jenna does in the future.

this was honestly so ridiculous and way too cheesy at times but so entertaining??? the third act conflict was so terrible, it was laughable. and don’t even get me started on the spice scene - there is no way in hell you could ever moan “frederick” and have it be hot.

a very lighthearted and silly read about a vampire trying to adjust to the modern world with the help from his artist roommate.

I was excited to jump right in! A quick one as I read it in one sitting. The beginning pulled me in and I knew it was going to be a silly read. Expectations adjusted ✔️

This was super quirky and cute. I didn’t mind the characters Cassie and Frederick but I didn’t really connect with them either. (They felt jumpy and under developed). Still though, I didn’t want to stop because I was curious how it would end up. The notes around the apartment they communicated through was super adorable 🥹 I love letters!

The plot wasn’t super deep or thought out and very character driven without being fleshed out. It was a fun read that was just … silly. The conflicts and resolutions were just goofy to be honest 🤪 it was a great cleanser for my mood reading self.

My Roommate Is a Vampire did everything I hoped it would and more. Going into this read, my hopes were high and I’m happy to say this absolutely lived up to my expectations.

Cassie is a starving artist just looking for a way to get by when she stumbles upon Frederick’s too-good-to-be-true ad looking for a roommate. Frederick, while having inhuman charm up to his ears, has no idea how to fit in with modern society making for a bumbling and enjoyable romp of a romance. I genuinely laughed out loud numerous times while reading and enjoyed reading from Cassie’s perspective.

For a shorter book, I found My Roommate Is a Vampire was very well paced! My only wish is that it was a bit longer because I was truly so charmed by this read, I came to the end and was left wanting more. I will certainly be recommending this.

This book is absolutely the perfect Romcom read. A delight from cover to cover.

Fredrick is our vampire and he is in need of a roommate to help him acclimate to modern life after a century in a drugged vampire coma.

That is where Cassie comes in. She is a starving artist barely surviving paycheck to paycheck from her 2 day jobs and she’s getting evicted.

Reginald is a — friend — of Fredrick from way back. He is also the one who accidentally drugged Fredrick a century ago causing him to be in a coma. Reginald keeps him alive until Fredrick wakes up and he’s also the one who puts an unrealistic ad on Craig’slist for a room to rent.

When Cassie finds the ad her best friend Sam convinces her to reply. Sam is our queer rep in the book and honestly I’m not too happy with how this aspect is portrayed. It comes off as added just to say it’s there.

All the characters are engaging and lovable as even the ones I’ve left unmentioned. This book is forced proximity trope as well as star crossed lovers.

One thing I couldn’t stand about the book is the miscommunication trope. I hate it in any book. There is no way they could not tell that the other was into them. None. The signs were literally rubbing all in their faces.


Overall I loved this book. It would have been 4.5 stars if not for the miscommunication aspect but this rom com still is everything and more so it gets 4 stars from me and I recommend to every Romcom lover!

This one didn't grab me as much as I had hoped it would. The story itself dragged a bit but boy did I adore Frederick and seeing him attempt to navigate the 20th century!

Thank you for the chance to read early!

With a cover and a premise this interesting, how could someone not want to pick up this book? I knew I had to. Going into it, I am already a Fantasy/Paranormal Fiction fan. Especially if it is Paranormal Romance. But, this book still managed to surprise me. It manages to be a book that is both serious, comedic, and even parody. It pokes fun at the Vampire trope, creating a Vampire that is inhumanely attractive but also, as of the start of the book, incapable of fitting in with Modern Society. Leading to some funny moments. Also, the Female Main Character/Love Interest is not a "Mary-Sue" (to use olden day Fanfiction terms), but a grown Woman struggling to find her way. She is an artist who creates untraditional art and is having difficulties making a living doing that. When she sees the listing for a very cheap room rental, she is suspicious, but desperate times call for desperate measures. It does turn out she's rooming with a Vampire, but to no surprise rooming with him not only works out but leads to her finding Love. Definitely recommend this book to the Modern Romance Reader who likes a bit of Paranormal. In fact, for those new to the sub-genre, it is a good peek that introduces little, to no, Magical World Building. (Thank You to Netgalley and Berkley for the ARC)

Low stakes romcom featuring a vampire trying to fit into modern times and a girl just trying to get by. I 100% will be recommending this fun romp of a book. I laughed out loud several times during the duration of my read through.

My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine is a debut romantic comedy that explores the ups and downs of love when it involves a vampire roommate. Cassie Greenberg is an artist on the brink of eviction when she finds a too-good-to-be-true apartment in a beautiful Chicago neighborhood. Of course, her new roommate Frederick J. Fitzwilliam is far from normal - he sleeps all day, is out at night on business, and talks like he walked out of a regency romance novel. But despite his quirks, Frederick leaves Cassie heart-melting notes around the apartment, cares about her art, and asks about her day. As their relationship deepens, Frederick has to come clean and reveal that he is a vampire.

The book balances the charm of a romantic comedy with the intrigue of a supernatural twist, making it an enjoyable read. Levine’s writing style is fluid and engaging, and the characters are relatable and fun. The dynamic between Cassie and Frederick is witty and sweet, and the plot is well-paced, building up to a satisfying climax. The vampire lore is also intriguing, and the inclusion of blood bags in the fridge adds a humorous touch to the story.

Overall, My Roommate is a Vampire is a light-hearted, charming read that will appeal to fans of both romance and supernatural fiction. Levine’s debut novel is a promising start to what could be a delightful series.

The potential was all there and it just fell flat with constant inner dialogue, dropped plot lines and incongruent behavior by both main characters. I really really wanted this story to work because I love the premise, There were times I kept reading thinking the story would finally kick off only to fall apart.

Cassie finds a great deal on an apartment. But is it all the it’s cracked up to be? Cute read! Sweet little romance with Cassie and her new roommate Frederick.

*ARC provided by NetGalley for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review. I'm gonna be honest, I didn't have extremely high expectations for this book. I just loved vampires and romance so I wanted to give this one a shot. Our main character, Cassie, is a struggling artist and she ends up moving into an apartment with her mysterious roommate, who, from the title, is a vampire. They're cute but that's really all I can say about it. The plot was there, but overall, I was really bored. I didn't feel too interested in Frederick, either. By the end, I was honestly too bored to even really care about what was going on with them, the plot, or the romance. It's a cute book with vampires if you want something to read for that!

I thought this book was great. Loved the writing style and the plot was a fresh twist on the vampire genre. Both main characters were likable and the story was easy to get into with a bit of spice thrown in to keep it interesting. It definitely seems like it is setting up for a series and I can’t wait to read the next one!

Finding herself in a desperate situation and needing a place to live, Cassie answers an ad for an apartment that seems too good to be true. With great hesitation, she is now the roommate with a man who seems like he doesn't quite fit in with the world she lives in, and soon she discovers why. Her new roommate is a centuries-old vampire, and he is looking for a guide to help him navigate the modern world. Is she up for the job? Or should she run screaming into the night?

This was a very fun, very quirky read. I was really enjoying this and the fun banter and conversations of the characters, and I would easily have rated it a full star higher, except the final quarter of the book felt extremely rushed and anti-climatic. There was no real big thrill or trauma for them to overcome What happened seemed very blasé to me as far as most conclusions go, even for formulaic romance novels.

A fun read, but lacking in final development.

I received this from the publisher via Netgalley.

Jenna Levine delivers a fresh, charming romp full of heart and some of the best kissing scenes I’ve ever read. For someone whose love for both vampires and Chicago runs deep, it was an absolute delight of a novel to sink my teeth into.

What happens when a vampire wakes up from a 100-year sleep? He needs help getting caught up with modern times so he advertises for a roommate with rent being only $200. Cassie is a down-on-her-luck artist and just can't pass up this opportunity on rent she might be able to afford. Cassie does find out that Frederick is a vampire, but the two learn to navigate all the ins and outs of living together and falling in love. Interesting premise. I did overall enjoy the book, but the ending felt rushed and didn't tie in with the book. I would give this 3 1/2 stars.

This was a very fun, cute book! A broke young woman answers an online ad for a $200 room in an apartment, and though she's suspicious, she can't pass up that kind of deal. Turns out her roommate...is a vampire! It's kind of campy, and there is very little stress or angst in this book. All around a fun time.