“Darling Cassie—I never doubted that you would charm them utterly. The way you charm everyone.” He paused. “The way you’ve charmed me.”

Cassie and Frederick. She’s human and he’s a vampire. He’s looking for a roommate to teach him how to fit in the modern world after being in a century-long coma.

🦇READ IF YOU LIKE🦇:
- roommates to lovers
- she’s human, he’s a vampire
- age gap
- communicating via letters
- opposites attract
- diary entries & text messages
- slow burn
- forced proximity
- one personal question per day
- “who did this to you?”
- modern world + victorian era
- chicago setting
- buffy the vampire slayer
- art work
- regency romance novels

Thank you to @berkleyromance for the copy! My Roommate is a Vampire is now available!

I really wanted to like this book. Like really wanted to. It has a cute premise that could've been fantastic. However, I just couldn't finish the book. Maybe it was my mood at the time, however, I just couldn't get into it. I'll try it again in audiobook at a later date and see if that helps!

My Roommate Is a Vampire has the feel of stepping into a drafty haunted house in October. This story was fun and charming and a great way to get into the fall mood. I found Cassie's character to lack development and depth, which took away some of the oomph of the story. However, Frederick's sweet naivete about modern life and the originality of the story saved it for me.

In Jenna Levine’s debut, My Roommate is a Vampire, struggling artist Cassie Greenberg moves into an unbelievably cheap apartment in Chicago, only to discover her new roommate Frederick J. Fitzwilliam is a vampire who's hiding more than just his nocturnal lifestyle. Their unconventional relationship takes an intriguing turn as secrets come to light.

I went into this book without any expectations, but I pretty much finished it within a day. It’s a nice lighthearted debut with an engaging writing style. Cassie’s simplicity contrasts nicely with Frederick’s oddness. The budding chemistry between Cassie and Frederick was sweetly portrayed through handwritten notes and amusing awkward situations. While some of the scenes and dialogue were a bit cheesy, I still found it to be an entertaining read. The open-ended ending seemed to hint at the possibility of a series. If this does become a series, I would be interested in learning more about Reginald. Overall, this was 3.5 stars for me, but I rounded up to 4 stars on GoodReads.

An adorable paranormal romance that never quite reaches the depths of feeling it could. But very sweet!

Thank you very much for the opportunity to read this book early! I really enjoyed it. I thought the writing was very well done, and the story kept me interested. I believe my students/patrons would also love this book and will be acquiring it for the library!

A fun, easy to read over the weekend. About a girl, Cassie, who finds herself room-mating with a vampire from the regency era. This is a romantic fantasy comedy that others will find themselves enjoy reading.

A fun addition to the paranormal romcom genre and a strong debut from Jenna Levine. Eager for more from her!

My Roommate is a Vampire is a rom-com about a down on her luck artist who comes across a Craigslist ad for a too-good-to-be-true apartment in Chicago. She almost doesn’t answer it because $200 a month for rent sounds unheard of, but she’s in dire enough straights that she’ll risk potentially meeting a murderer to help make ends meet. When Cassie gets to the apartment, she meets Victor, who she deems one of the weirdest people she’s ever met. She’s honest about how he could be charging so much more for rent, and he tells her that since he appreciates her honesty and it was his mistake, he’ll allow her to take the apartment for the listed price. As Cassie moves in, she starts noticing some very odd behavior from Victor, and while it’s clear to the reader that he’s a vampire, it takes Cassie a bit longer to put the pieces together. Victor has been asleep for the past century and he’s in desperate need of help to fit into modern society. Cassie lends a helping hand and the pair begin to fall in lust and eventually love. There were so many funny scenes in this book that made me laugh out loud. The situation with Victor’s pots (trust me, you have to read it firsthand), is so funny and I loved that the pair watched Buffy together. I also liked Victor’s contentious relationship with his frenemy Reginald. The pair have clearly known each other for a long time and they’re always bickering. While there were a lot of things I enjoyed about this book, it wasn’t a standout for me. Part of my issue is that I never bought the chemistry between Victor and Cassie. It seemed like it happened so fast and there was more inner monologue about Cassie finding Victor attractive than there were scenes depicting their relationship forming. It’s you’re looking for something light and fun, I would recommend borrowing this book from the library.

I requested this on Netgalley because the cover and premise sounded fun. And that’s exactly what it delivered for me. The plot IS unbelievable but that’s a given. I mean the title and cover are silly and fun. I love a vampire/human pairing but I’m glad this wasn’t the typical angst ridden “we want to but shouldn’t” tension that’s so common in this type of pairing. I felt a genuine companionship between the two.

The book also features the characters leaving notes to each other to communicate due to having opposite schedules. I love when there is a letter or texting element, and this did it very well. Enough letters exchanged to see their personalities but it’s not the central way they communicate.

The last third of the book gets a bit wild but it added to the fun for me. I especially loved Cassie’s character growth. She struggles with self-confidence but she’s also tenacious about living the way she wants and trying to make her way in the world. The ending was wrapped up nicely without being overly cheesy. I actually feel like the way the relationship stands at the end stays true to Cassie’s character.

If you’re in the mood for a lighthearted, playful romance that’s a quick read, then I recommend it. Just know that you will have to throw logic out the door. Lol. The ending hints at a possible future book focusing on Reginald’s romance. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for this annoyingly endearing character.

My Roommate is a Vampire was a quirky, cute, paranormal-lite romance. A fast, low-stakes-but-high-sexual-tension perfect fall read, it's roommates-to-lovers with humor, heart, and all the hijinks one could hope to find in a romance between a modern human and a woefully old-fashioned vampire.

The plot is very lighthearted and the third act conflict almost laughably so, but the characters are vibrant and Jenna Levine's author voice is always engaging. I also like the mixed media approach with the letters and journal entries. I look forward to the next novel (which I hope features a hilarious second character as the romantic lead).

Thank you, NetGalley, Berkley Publishing Group, Berkley, for the chance to read this book in exchange of an honest review.

Cassie is an artist, but it's hard to make a living. Risking an eviction, she's desperate when she finds an apartment in a beautiful Chicago neighborhood. She's sure there's a catch, with that price, but she has not other choice to accept. Her new roomate is a bit weird too. Frederick J. Fitzwilliam sleeps all day, stays out all night and talks like he's come out of a Regency novel. He's also pretty kind to her, asking about her day and art. Also he's not bad looking. But when Cassie finds bags of blood in the fridge, Frederick has to admit he's a vamprie, turning her life upside down.

My roomate is a vampire is a cute romantic comedy and I really liked reading it. I loved the relationship between Cassie and Frederick and it was really a quick read, but it didn't capture my attention so much. This is a cute story and a funny one, but I found it slightly predictable and a fast one.
I'm sorry to say, I wasn't so impressed, but for those who are looking for a cute and funny book, this could be for you!

Rating: 3.75/5

This is a longer-than-usual review. lol

In this book, we follow Cassie and Frederick. Cassie is an artist who is currently struggling to find a steady job. She has just been evicted from her apartment, so she stumbles upon this too good to be the real deal on Craigslist. Fredrick is looking for a roommate, not for financial purposes but to study them. At first, Fredrick thinks Cassie is a wrong choice; but after a while, they start getting used to each other (especially once Cassie discovers the truth).

Overall, I loved the concept but there were a few things that threw me off. For starters, I couldn't get with the writing style. The climax happened and it kind of just ended too fast. Like everything was resolved easily and it threw me so off, the next thing I knew the book was over. As I mentioned, I liked the concept but I feel like it wasn't executed well.

Besides that, this story was a cute fast funny read. I found myself laughing a lot. I wish there was more of Reginald!! Frederick's interactions with Cassie at the beginning were hilarious and I just loved the amount of humor that was in this book. :)

Tropes: Friends-to-Lovers/ Age Gap/ Forbidden Romance/ Forced Proximity/ Banter

This one was so adorable! I didn't think it was anything super special, but as a spooky season romance it was perfect! I love a vampire story and I loved the lore in this one. It's always helpful when the vampire rules resemble those of books/movies/TV shows we already know and love! This story was pure fun and I loved how fast-paced it was.

One thing I can absolutely confirm is that any Reylo-Fic-Turned-Published-Book is bound to be good. While cheesy and fluffy, sometimes that’s all you need from a romance without anything deep. I found this book to be utterly charming and highly amusing. The romance is slow-burn, but the wait is incredibly rewarding, thanks to the delightful blend of emotion, wit, and tenderness that permeates this exceptionally heartwarming and emotive love story.

This was such a fun read. I laughed out loud so many times. It was just what I was looking for in a vampire rom-com.

Frederick J. Fitzwilliam might just be my new favorite literary vampire. This book was such a joy to read. It made me literally laugh out loud several times. This was such a fun read, and an absolute must read for spooky season. This is a phenomenal debut, and I cannot wait to read anything else that Jenna Levine writes! All the stars

Such a fun read. I am giving it a 3.5 rounded to 4 because it was a silly, good time. I do have questions that were left unanswered like how did Fredrick turn?!
The main female character started off likeable but ended up a bit obnoxious and possessive. I would definitely recommend it to someone looking for a fun and quick read.

Looking for a new apartment, Cassie Greenberg stumbles upon a deal that's too good to be true. But beggars can't be choosers, so she moves in with her suspiciously affordable roommate, Frederick J. Fitzwilliam. He's not your average roommate. He sleeps during the day, conducts mysterious nocturnal activities, and speaks like he just stepped out of a Regency romance novel. And, oh btw, he's a vampire.

This was such a delightful, fun romcom! Do you need to suspend reality a bit? For sure, but it’s totally worth it. While the romance is central, what truly stole the show was Frederick, our charming vampire roomie with a penchant for old-world manners. His innocence in navigating the modern world and his earnest curiosity about everything had me giggling throughout.

Frederick’s character definitely steals the spotlight a bit from his human counterpart and object of fascination, Cassie, but she was still a great FMC. She goes through her own share of character growth and self-discovery and ends up being Frederick’s knight in shining armor. Which is obviously badass in and of itself.

The slow-burn romance here is SO sweet! Cassie's into Frederick from the get-go, but the story takes its time. Their sweet moments, especially when Frederick's learning the ropes of the human world, are downright heart-melting.

Jenna Levine did such a great job bringing the MCs to life and blending paranormal elements into this contemporary slow-burn romcom. And as a debut novel? *Chef’s kiss* I definitely recommend picking this one up for the spooky season or anytime you’re in the mood for a lighthearted, quirky romcom. I can’t wait to see what this author will write next!

Cassie is an artist who is down on her luck and being evicted from her apartment. Fredrick is a vampire who has been an a 100 year coma, who wants a roommate to teach him about the modern world. Sounds like a match!

I very much so enjoy vampires of any sort, so I knew I wanted to read this right away! This was super cute. I loved watching Fredrick try to navigate communicating with humans, the internet, and ordering coffee. He was precious. He and Cassie had their cute moments and this satisfied the rom-com reading my brain needed.

Cassie wasn't my favorite character, but I think she just lacked some depth. Her character was very surface level. I also would have liked to know more about Fredrick as well. I don't feel like you really got to know the characters much more than the basics. There were also spots in the story that didn't seem to fit or felt off for some reason or another.

All that being said, I thought this was a good debut, and I look forward to the authors future works!

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.