This book is really tricky for me. I loved Frederick and his struggles with modern day society and found him so cute, but there was a lot in the book that I did not like. To start, I feel like the cast of characters is really good and I loved Reginald's and Frederick's frenimies relationship, but I felt like we were given no context or background into their friendship. Similarly, while I did really enjoy Sam and Cassie's friendship, Sam felt very two-dimensional to me as all we really learn is that he is a first-year associate, has a husband, and he's been friends with Cassie since they were children. The book also is definitely a slow burn which I am not particularly the biggest of fans of but then the ending felt so incredibly rushed. A big conflict happens and finishes in a span of about 3 relatively short chapters. While I really loved Frederick and Cassie's letter writing and their chemistry, the ending and their entering of a relationship felt so quick and rushed. While I understand that the book is a romantic comedy and is a book about a vampire, the way that the conflict was resolved at the end was a little too goofy for me and had me rolling my eyes because there is no way that really would have worked.

I thought that this book was really cute and super funny. Frederick and Cassie had me falling as hard and fast as I was swooning. The burn is slow and luscious, and you really won't mind the wait because of the charming combination of emotion, humor, and sweetness that fuels this fantastically adorable, mega feels romance.

One of my favorite debuts of the year! This title had everything I was looking for, plus a few fun surprises. Can't wait to see what else comes from Jenna Levine!

A fun quick read filled with tension, humor and awkward romantic moments. My Roommate is a Vampire follows Cassie who is a down and out artist with need of a place to stay. After answering an add on Craig's List, she moves in with Frederick. He's a bit out of his element, very old fashioned, strange and incredibly good looking. As the title suggests, she quickly discovers he's a vampire. More precisely he is a vampire in need of someone to teach him how to blend in with modern society.

Overall, the book is a cute rom-com read. It is somewhat of a tension filled slow burn with a bit of heat. My favorite part of the book was Frederick's diary entries and the little notes between him and Cassie. They added another element and a glimpse into the characters that readers wouldn't have received otherwise. My only disappointments with the book is that the vampire angle and romantic story seemed disjointed and very surface level at times. I would have liked a bit more depth to the characters. The writing is also very much tell instead of show. I tend to lean more towards the show side. While this wasn't one of my favorite reads of the year, I did enjoy it. It's a good fun rom-com and great weekend read.

This was cute, funny, and an all around joy to read. I’ll always be the first to read a vampire romance book. I’m glad I read this one.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I found it very funny very enjoyable. I love the force proximity. I love that he’s a vampire. Frederick just woken up and Cassie has to teach him about the modern day. It’s enjoyable it’s light hearted. It’s funny I hope there’s a sequel to this because I want to read it up right away.

Among all of the psych thrillers and slashers I have been reading lately, I was fervently searching for something spooky-ooky but not... slashy, if you catch my drift? This definitely fit the bill, and I got my vampire fix - what's not to love? If you enjoy a rom-com esque atmosphere, paranormal themes, have pent up feelings about your current or past roommates (I know I do), then you would totally enjoy this read.

Okay if you want something that’s giving cute and quick romcom, this is for you!!! My Mr. Darcy girls, it’s your time🫶🏾

Cute. Cozy romance with a vampire. Lots of sweet heat.
Cassie is a struggling artist - with an amazing new place. With a sexy man. Is she safe? Does she care?

unfortunately, this is a DNF @45% for me due to millennial cringe overload

Was really in love with the premise and the opening of this book, I had high hopes this would be a cozy paranormal romance to curl up with on a rainy day. Unfortunately, i found it more cringey than cozy. I really didn't like how the modern world was introduced to 300 year old vampire Fredrick John Fitzwilliam (overlooked the name at first and the further i got into this story the stupider it became). I managed to get 45% and felt absolutely no chemistry between the two leads. Overall, felt very cookie cutter with the comical moments falling flat for me. I don't particularly care to know how this ends.

I love paranormal romantic comedies and have been fortunate to read quite a few recently. Imagine my excitement when I stumbled upon Jenna Levine's debut, a vampire rom-com! I knew I had to check it out! This book was sweet and charming and truly lived up to my expectations. ⁠It's got a lot of whimsy and magic, and you'll definitely be smiling and laughing out loud throughout the book. This story is about love in its many forms - the love between romantic partners, friends, and even self-love. The quirky cast of characters was entertaining. Cassie, Frederick, and even Reggie were loveable and fun to read. Frederick was the perfect book boyfriend! The dynamic between Cassie and Frederick was the right amount of sweetness and spice. Cassie is such a lovable mess. And the clueless Frederick J. Fitzwilliam is a charming and stylish cinnamon-roll vampire who will steal your heart, just like he did Cassie's. ⁠

This story was a delightful rom-com! It is the perfect addition to your spooky season reading list! Grab your copy! Thank you, NetGalley and Berkley Romance, for a copy of this fantastic book.

If you’re looking for a fun paranormal romance read for this spooky season this is it!

It’s a slow burn romance but the plot is quirky and entertaining. The vampire, Frederick, was the best part of the book. He made we laugh out loud so many times with his three-piece suit and top hat and his Taylor Swift Google search just so he could have a conversation starter at a party. He was such a delight! My only complaint was that the ending felt a little too rushed and it was left open ended. I’m hoping there is a sequel to find out what happens to Frederick and Cassie.

The premise was cute but I was a little thrown off by the insta-love that happened in this. Took some points off for the instalove.

This was really really promising in the first 30% or so, but then it started to go downhill. There was so much telling and just not enough showing. In romance, we're supposed to understand why these two people are supposed to be together but I just didn't understand that here. Also, the TikTok third act was so so hard to read as in a did anyone under 25 beta read this?

Cassie has been a struggling artist since finishing school, and he landlord is tired of the late payments, leading to an eviction notice on the door. When a fantastically located apartment shows up on her search for only $200 a month, she knows there must be a catch but she can’t afford to not reach out. Her new roommate Frederick is a little bit…ok a lot of bit weird, but he is also insanely hot. When she finds a fridge full of blood bags however, his weirdness goes a bit too far.

This book was just a complete delight. I think we all know if a nice apartment in the ideal location came up for only $200 a month we would jump on that! Ok, so I would totally bring a very muscled male friend to the first meeting but still! This book had me laughing out loud with Frederick’s crazy old school style, way of speaking, and general personality. Meanwhile, Cassie was such a kind hearted person that just made me want good things for her! I found this to be a very fun book that kept me insanely entertained.

One of my fave reads of the year! This book was super fun. I especially liked the letters and notes that started each chapter. Such a nice touch that really helped you to see Frederick's character. Can't wait to read more books by Jenna Levine.

Thank you to Jenna and Berkley for the advance copy.

This book was SO much fun! As someone who wants to lean into the Halloween and fall vibes early, this was a great segue!

I had so much fun with the characters in this story and I can't wait to see what this author comes up with next!

The book revolves around Cassie, a lovely and quirky artist who couldn’t find a proper art job or hold the house for more than a few months and Frederick, a vampire with Mr Darcy vibe.

Writing is entertaining and delightful, and fast-paced. The story is told in Cassie’s refreshing voice. I loved having Fredrick’s POV through text, letters, and diary entries. Plot is simple and sweet and yet it kept me hooked to the story till the end.

I loved the concept of an eccentric 300 yrs old landlord trying to adapt in the modern world with the help of a human roommate and trying not to involve feeling in it. Just thinking about the situation itself conjures many amusing and hilarious scenarios and the author included them all so perfectly in the story making it a very cute vampire romcom.

Both characters are lovely and adorable. Cassie has lots of self-doubts. Not getting any proper art job after graduation, having financial troubles, and not being able to hold rent apartment for almost 10 yrs she has been living in Chicago has chipped her confidence and belief in herself. Even though she had no hopes of finding the art teacher job that she always wanted she kind of enjoyed her part-time jobs in the library and at the cafe.

Her reaction to finding low-rent house with Victorian decor, Fredrick’s eccentric habits, and finding out he is a vampire was genuine. I liked how she came to terms with the whole vampire thing and how being with Fredrick made her believe in herself and her talent.



Fredrick is adorable and total gentleman as you would expect from a guy who was last awake in the Victorian era. Everything about him from his cluelessness about how to dress in 21st century, how to order coffee, and how to use the internet to his Victorian writing style and manners made me smile.

I agree with Reginald (his only vampire friend who made me laugh as much as all other silly situations and now I want his romantic story too), his Vampiric power was ridiculous and amusing.

His story behind why he needed Cassie’s help to blend in the modern world was not how I expected. I wish there was more depth there. He goofed up so many times that I wondered how this guy survived the last few weeks after waking up! I loved how supportive, observant, and compassionate he was. And I was surprised how fast he learned things.

Romance is super heartwarming, cute, and a little slow-burn. Chemistry and attraction between Cassie and Fredrick is hot and palpable but they both were holding back for different reasons. It’s a huge age gap trope with Fredrick being extra formal hundreds of years old guy who has no clue how to date a modern girl that adds many awkward and amusing laugh-out-loud moments.

I expected many hot scenes but there is only one bedroom scene and that too near the climax, it was also different from the dark vampire romance I read some time ago. I didn’t feel disappointed as it actually fits the overall fluffy feel of the book.

I anticipated drama based on what Frederick was still not telling Cassie but when it came to the climax, it was a lot different than how I guessed which is also good. That conflict actually turned out ridiculously silly and I laughed at Cassie’s solution to it. End is easy, fun, and feel good.

Why 4 stars-

I wish there was more about Fredrick and the vampire community. We don’t really get many vampirish things one expect from a vampire book. Also, it was hard to believe Fredrick had only one friend even though he was in a coma for the last 100 years.

There clearly are other liberal vampires like him around but he didn’t try to get in touch with them. There isn’t also big revelations or development that i would at least have expected from his family who were super traditional.

I thought Cassie would involve Sam in the climax but she didn’t. He is her best friend and she never talked about Fredrick being a vampire with him at all in the entire book. It feels like Sam was just there in the name. I would totally be okay if there was no friendship between them.

Overall, My Roommate Is a Vampire is entertaining, delightful, fluffy cute vampire romcom with many laugh-out-loud and some silly moments. I had a fun time reading this.

you could sayyyy i’m ready for fall reads and spooky szn… 🦇🩸🗝️

this was a fun fall read for SURE. (definitely has me inspired to make a themed reading guide!) it has all the cute tropes of forced proximity and “they were roommates!” with added layers of the paranormal (perfect for you twilight fans, but done SO MUCH BETTER). they communicate via notes on the kitchen table (swoon), she helps him learn how to live in this century (adorable), he has an arranged engagement that comes back to haunt him (kind of literally), he has an off-limits room that’s for the most surprising reason… it just has such fun bones and made for a great evening of entertainment!

thanks to @berkleyromance for this one! 🖤

Thank you Berkley for the gifted copy.

Ok, confession...I have a *thing* for vampires in fiction. It started back with Interview, which I first saw when it came out in the theaters, and then read (in middle school). So when I saw this one on Berkley's fall list, I jumped on the chance to read it - and I'm so glad I did because it was quirky, and fun, and had a little steam, and I just adored it.

Cassie is an artist living on a tight budget when she comes across an ad for a room to rent - at only $200 a month. There must be something wrong with the apartment, or the landlord, right? She meets Frederick, and yeah, he's a bit odd, but she still takes the room. She finds him entertaining in a quirky way, with his old fashioned dress and mannerisms and speech, but hey, it's $200 a month which is too good to pack up.

Until she makes a startling discovery in the refrigerator...then everything changes.

Frederick might be my newest book boyfriend. I loved his old fashioned mannerisms, and his letters to Cassie were so cute. His vampire "talent" might be my favorite quirk of the book.

Grab this one for a fun and light read as we head into spooky season!