This book was adorable and funny . A mean come on the plot is moving into an apartment to help your vampire roommate adapt to the modern world ! Yes sign me up . Fredrick is absolutely adorable and funny (even if he isn’t trying to ) and yes also sexy as hell !! I will happily take it .

I really enjoyed this books , loved the concept of it . The only thing I wasn’t crazy about was that I felt like there was overload of unnecessary information/detail . I get bored easily so for me I like it when it’s kept short and sweet . But I loved the character and the plot for sure . If your looking for a nice quick read definitely pick this book up !

*forced proximity
*vampire / human
*roommates

I received the arc of this book from netgalley (thank you again ! ) for my honest review .

silly goofy quirky fun. how fun it was to see these two navigate the world in their own ways but also with the help of one another.

This was exactly what I needed. A fun, steamy and sweet vampire book. Vampire is a huge buzz word for me; ahem..thank you Buffy The Vampire Slayer for that so I scoop up any book I can about vampires.
The plot of this is a little quirky and best not taken to seriously but it was a fun time.
Fredrick the 18th century vampire not knowing how to navigate the modern world and dresses in 3 piece suits and a top hat was adorable. The romance was cute and I had a fun time reading it.
Would recommend if your looking for a cute, somewhat silly and fun vampire read.

*Thank you so much to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the chance to review an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.*

This was delightful! Cassie is doubtful when she sees a listing for a roommate in a great part of Chicago for a crazy good price. However, things are as good as they seem, its a great apartment for an amazing price. Sure the furniture might be dated and her roommate might be a bit odd, but he sleeps the day away so she won't even see him. Things finally start looking up for Cassie until things get.....batty.

This was such a fun read. I loved the dynamic between Cassie and Fredrick, the notes they left for each other was my absolute favorite part of the book. I would say this book seems more like a rom-com rather than paranormal/fantasy romance. The story focuses more on Cassie and Fredrick and how they are getting to know one another than blood you expect from a vampire story. It is a funny and light read, something I would consider a beach read. I tend to enjoy my romance with a little more fantasy than this, I still really enjoyed this. I would also recommend this to someone who was unsure about fantasy, or wanted to be introduced to it.

Rating: 5 stars
Immediately after finishing this, I rushed over to see if Jenna Levine was working on a next novel, maybe a sequel to this. I had so much fun laughing out loud at Cassie and Fredericks conversations. As you can imagine teaching an ancient Vampire about TikTok will be nothing more than comical.

Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group and Let's Talk Books for the advanced reader copy and to PRH Audio for the complimentary audiobook. These opinions are my own.

When Cassie sees an amazing apartment listed with an unbelievably cheap rent, she jumps at the chance for a new place to say. Her roommate is just a bit odd, with his habit of sleeping throughout the day and only emerging in the evening. But he seems incredibly wealthy and willing to keep everything she needs on hand. What could possibly go wrong?

I enjoyed the set-up of this story. I also really like the way in which Cassie's art used multimedia and spoke to how much people discard. I also loved Cassie's amazing friend.

But after an interesting start, this just got increasingly ridiculous over the course of the book. By the end, I no longer believed in the story much and wasn't really sold on the romance aspect. But listening to the audiobook definitely increased my enjoyment and kept me listening. I was especially impressed by Gilli Messer's phenomenal voicing of Frederick J. Fitzwilliam. She really sold the old world formality of his voice and kept me wanting to know what happened next.

3.5 stars rounded up

Thank you PRH Audio for my alc

I’m a sucker for Vampires so it was a no brainer I wanted to read this book. The story started off strongly, I liked the banter and chemistry between the two main characters and I liked where everything was going until the the conflict and resolution happened. 😩 I found the resolution to be a little ridiculous and unbelievable. Yay for no third act breakup though!!! Also I highly suggest the audiobook that worked way better for me!

<b> "Over the past two weeks I've discovered that in this city of millions, you are one of a kind." His words carried a quiet intensity I could feel in the pit of my stomach.”</b>

Cassie & Mr. Frederick J. Fitzwilliam. She’s an art teacher (ish) and he’s… in his Victorian era 🤭🧛🏼‍♂️ THIS WAS SO FUN! I am head over fangs for this book! I loved it! The perfect blend of historical fiction, fantasy, and romance. Regarding your question concerning reading and purchasing my roommate is a vampire, you absolutely must.

Ps. I’m going to need Reggie’s book! Reggie + his very human accountant. Tell me it’s true!

✨THINGS AND STUFF✨
-october in Chicago
-passing notes & texting
-sauce pans for eating sauce
-ROOMmance
-gold doubloons
-chicken soup & art
-kdramas (CLOY)
-he’s a swiftie 🤭
-“who did this to you?”
-accidental kumquat conjurer
-magic ✨
-trapped in a terrifying dungeon in the suburbs
-kermie 🐸
-#IsThisAKissingBook: open door.

Thank you Berkley Romance for an advanced copy!

Song: Youth by Troye Sivan

This was, objectively, not a bad book.
It was just…fine.
I wasn’t connected to the story, the characters, the narration. There was no depth to anything. The writing was average. The Reylo cliches were plentiful (although to me, that’s more of an upside than anything).
Frederick was also…too much. Yes, he’s severely out of touch with the modern world but he shouldn’t be quite so infantile, in my opinion. He seems to have no idea of how human interaction works at all—he’s too blunt, clueless on even the existance of hyperbole or metaphors, etc—but those things aren’t really connected to when in time you existed. Hyperbole and social tact exist in Jane Austen’s writing.
There were a lot of plot holes. I hated everything about the ending—it was so low stakes and the resolution was ridiculous—and not in a good way. It was annoying to read.
I did enjoy Cassie as a main character, though I wish she’d had more depth to her character. I also loved the Taylor Swift references. That alone may have bumped it up a half-star rating because that had me giggling.
In the end, I don’t necessarily recommend this, but if it’s something you’re really interested in, I won’t stop you.

Spoiler alert- Cassie’s roommate is a Vampire 🧛‍♂️😏 Now that we have that out of the way…

I will confess the title and book cover alone had me wanting to read this. I grew up on shows like Buffy, Twilight, and the Munsters (Nike at Night🙌🏽 but I will admit I immediately thought of the Munsters while reading this.

It’s a fun story about a human, and a vampire, who become roommates. Its filled with mix media including, notes, letters and texts, and I really love that. Frederick is very formal and fits into the stereotype of the black and white vampires of the past, rather that the sparkling ones😉, but it’s what makes him so endearing. Cassie needs some good in her life and she finds it in the most unlike place.

If you’re a vampire, regency romance lover I think you’ll especially enjoy this one. While it does have a little steam, you could skim over it if that’s not your style, but if it is, I think you’ll enjoy that too. 😏

Melli’s Book Breakdown
🤍Vampire Hero (Old Fashion)
🤍Multi communication (texts, email, etc)
🤍LGBTQ+ secondary characters
🤍funny innuendos
🤍Some Steam

Thanks to Let's Talk Books Promo and Berkley for the copy of this book.

This book is such a fun read. Is it a bit cheesy? Yes. Was I laughing out loud very often? Also yes.

Cassie is about to be evicted when she stumbles upon a semi-shady ad for a $200 room in someone's realllllly nice place. Since she's desperate, she answers and meets ~the most gorgeous man she's ever seen.~ Frederick J. Fitzwilliam is EXTREMELY old school and awkward since he's been in a hundred-year coma, which is where the hilarity ensues. There are also great side characters and romance in this book, along with an absolutely ridiculous "help end the arranged marriage" storyline, and it was just honestly so enjoyable. Definitely a good pick if you need something more lighthearted around spooky season!

Thank you to NetGalley, Berkeley Pub, and Jenna Levine for an advance copy of My Roommate is a Vampire in exchange for an honest review! What a fun read! Vampires are usually outside of my reading tastes but this book brought vampires into romantic comedy and I was totally here for it! I absolutely fell in love with the characters in this one and I especially loved to see Cassie & Freddy grow in their relationship. The book was paced well and hit so many things I enjoy in a romance. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future. If quirky and fun romance books are your thing, Do yourself a favor and pick this one up on August 29th.

This is an adorable paranormal romance with a century old Vampire. This book's quirkiness is just so much fun!

Cassie is a starving artist in need a "cheap" place to live. Low and behold, she finds a bedroom for rent at an amazing price. What's the catch - her rooommate is a Vampire!

What she finds in an apartment stuck in time from years ago, and a roomy nicknamed Count Von Romeo. Frederick has awoken after more than 100 years to world he's unfamiliar, and one he's finding difficult to acclimate.

Romance lovers rejoice, as these roomies feed forced proximity and opposites attract tropes. Together, they partner to bring Frederick into the 21st Century so he's not so appalled by women in bikinis. The notes they leave each other are cute until he grasps the cocept of texting. I wish Cassie's doodles she leaves on her notes were actually in the book.

This book was a laugh out load, entertaining read.

Thank you Berkley Publishing for the complimentary copy.

Thank you Berkley Publishing for the complimentary copy.

My Roommate is a Vampire is a cute, quirky read that those who enjoy nods to Buffy the Vampire Slayer will adore!

Cassie is living her passion being an artist on a low wage basis. Knowing she needs a new place to live, she sees an ad for a room that will fit her budget. Her new roommate, Fredrick J. Fitzwilliam, is the opposite of who she'd think. He sleeps throughout the day and talks the language of someone born eons ago. The best part for her though? He looks drool worthy shirtless. When Cassie discovers many liters of blood in her fridge, her world is about to turn upside down. Her roommate is a vampire and needs her help.

I enjoyed reading Jenna Levine's debut novel, My Roommate is a Vampire, and loved the pop culture references, especially the nod to Taylor Swift. While sometimes the pacing felt off or I couldn't fully relate to a scene, this was a solid debut and I look forward to reading whatever Levine publishes next.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Cassie Greenberg loves being an artist, but it’s a tough way to make a living. On the brink of eviction, she’s desperate when she finds a too-good-to-be-true apartment in a beautiful Chicago neighborhood. Cassie knows there has to be a catch—only someone with a secret to hide would rent out a room for that price. Cassie’s sexy new roommate is a vampire. And he has a proposition for her.

I enjoyed the interaction between these two characters. It's mostly focused on Cassie's POV, but at the beginning of each chapter you get a text message, journal entry, or a letter to allow you a small peek inside Frederick's mind. It's definitely an interesting way to tell the story. The side characters weren't as developed as I would have liked, they seem to just be there to react or move the plot along to a point and there wasn't a lot of interactions between the mains and them. The author did a lot of telling but not showing (Such as Cassie's best friend since elementary school, from their small interactions before he leaves to go do lawyer stuff you couldn't tell me that they are in fact best friends)

Overall it was a quick read and a spicy section after the slow burn, watching Frederick trying to navigate the 21st century is definitely amusing, but in general I wouldn't read the book again. If the author decides to delve into the side characters in future sequels (because it looked like that's where we were heading) I can be persuaded to give it a chance, but it was giving me Argeneau Vampire series vibe without the charm of others trying to make the main couple get together with their antics.

Thank you for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review. I’m giving My Roommate is a Vampire 3.5 stars. This was a really fun and fast-paced rom-com to read! It had me actually laughing out loud several times. I enjoyed both Cassie and Frederick as characters. Yes, it was slightly ridiculous at times, but I think that adds to the book's charm. It went off the rails in the third act; it seemed rushed, and many loose ends were untied or tied unsatisfyingly. Overall, it was an enjoyable read with a cute romance! Also, I love the cover!

This book was absolutely hilarious, quirky, and adorable. I legitimately laughed out loud many times, mostly at the text exchanges, but pretty much consistently throughout the entire book. Cassie and Frederick are so cute together. The pop culture references were perfect. The set up brilliant. There was even some Jewish rep! Honestly, the only thing I didn't understand was how Cassie turned down the opportunity to fly (not on an airplane, but just FLY) not once but twice.

I think maybe I just have read too much Reylo fanfic-based romcoms and that had made me jaded. This book was fine and I think if I was reading it in September or October rather than July I would have been more into it. I think the plot was lacking, even in the third act. I liked Cassie and Frederick’s interactions and the notes were adorable. Overall, if someone is looking for a fun vampire romance that’s low stakes and a quick read, this is the book for you:)

Abso-freaking-lutely love it!!!!


Thank you soooooo much netgalley, the author and the publisher for the advanced review copy if this book💗
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A fun, paranormal romance between a human and a vampire. This book had me rolling! I was surprised on how funny it was! My Roommate is a Vampire was so just a fun read! Great for the fall/spooky season!

Thank you NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC!