Thank you NetGalley and the publisher, Berkley Romance, for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I just loved this book. It was an absolutely delightful, sweet, and funny read. I think it’s perfect if you want a nice, easy little escape from daily life. Even the conflict has humor!

What this really reminded me of is Blast from the Past!! That movie from the late 90s with Brendan Fraser!! Except instead of a sweet naive man stuck mentally in the 1960s, we have a sweet vampire stuck mentally in the early 1900s! I don’t want to give away too much, but if you liked that movie I think you will really like this book.

I loved reading the eARC so much, and I’m really obsessed with the cover, so I think I’ll need a physical copy now!

This was a solid paranormal roommate romcom romance debut. It gave me all the best Flatshare vibes and is perfect for fans of books like When life gives you vampires. Good on audio and while it won't make it into my favorites for 2023 I still really enjoyed it! Many thanks to NetGalley, Berkley Romance and @prhaudio for early digital and audio copies in exchange for my honest review!

DNF @ 45%

Thank you so much to Berkley Romance, Netgalley, and PRH Audio for providing an advanced copy of this. All thoughts and opinions are still my own.

I was really excited for this paranormal romance debut. The cover and synopsis sounded amazing and I've been on the hunt for a low vampire fantasy I love. Unfortunately this one just didn't hit the mark for me.

Let's start with what I liked first.

I really enjoyed the structure and setup of this book. This is told in single POV from the heroine's point of view, however at the start of each chapter you get a diary entry, letter, text, etc from the hero. I thought it was a really smart way to give you some insight into his head without needing a full dual POV story.

I also thought the tropes and premise were a lot of fun. The idea of an ancient vampire needing the help of a human to teach him about society due to a practical joke gone wrong is hilarious.

Sadly, this book fell flat in execution for me.

The main issue for me was that I didn't connect to the humor at all. I've read a lot of other reviews of people feeling the complete opposite so take my opinion with a grain of salt! Humor is so subjective and this just didn't hit for me. I saw the moments that were supposed to be funny, but never felt connected enough to the writing for them to land.

I also really struggled with the characters in this. Our heroine is a hot mess and going through a rough patch. But I felt like she never took initiative or action to help herself. And the choices she did make, or conclusions she came to, make no sense to me.

On top of that, the chemistry between these MCs was completely missing for me. The hero seemed to worship the heroine but I couldn't ever figure out why.

While I'm dnf-ing, I don't think this book is bad by any regard. It just wasn't going to be a book I loved. I think this book will be a hit for readers who love vampires and quirky, low angst rom-coms.

If you're an audiobook listener, the audiobook is fantastically narrated and I do recommend it.

*Thank you to the publisher for reaching out to be part of a blog tour & providing an e-ARC via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A full video review will be published on my YouTube channel after publication.*

I had seen this book going around a little bit, but it hadn’t really piqued my interest. When I was offered a chance to be part of a blog tour for it, I decided to give it a chance. I was mostly just happy to be included on the blog tour.

When I say I fell in love with this book, I was completely blown away. The idea of the “vampire rom-com” sounds so cheesy, but it worked so well! Some parts of it were cheesy, especially the resolution in the last chapter of the book, but the epilogue got me so good!

Cassie is a great main character who doesn’t have her life together and Frederick is such an absolute cinnamon roll and sexy. The subtle slow burn was almost too much for me because I just wanted them to bang already, but when it happened the spice was on point for me.

The cheesy resolution bumped it down to a 4.5 star read, but then the epilogue bumped it right back up to a 5 star read for me and I am absolutely obsessed with this book that I originally had no intentions of picking up.

I would love to see a novella of these characters a decade or two down the line. The implications that were left in the epilogue were enough to have me wanting more while also being happy with where the book ended.

I will 1000% read the next book Jenna Levine publishes. This paranormal rom-com was the perfect mix of quirky, light, and romantic that I am totally here for!

This is a ridiculous book that I read in about a day. It’s funny and so silly. I am not a huge vampire expert but what a quirky little book. Thanks for letting me read it.

Jenna Levine’s debut novel My Roommate is a Vampire was a fast and easy read that required a bit of suspended disbelief but was a lot of fun overall.

Cassie is an out of luck artist with too many part time jobs and in need of a home, preferably one that is astronomically cheap. Her prayers are answered in the form of a newspaper ad seeking a roommate that seems too good to be true. Cassie is desperate enough to take a chance. She meets the very peculiar and ridiculously formal, not to mention hot, Frederick.

Frederick is a vampire - I hope I am not giving anything away since it’s literally in the title - and when Cassie finds out she is understandably freaked out. However, she decides to give him a chance to explain himself. That was my biggest issue with the story; Frederick did a poor job of explaining vampires and why they were around in 21st century Chicago? I wish the author would have given us more insight into Frederick’s vampire past, but alas.

Still, I enjoyed My Roommate is a Vampire; it was fun to read about Frederick learning how to behave in the modern world. He was so very soft for Cassie that it was sweet. I just wanted more vampire history, more explanation of how things like becoming a vampire works, more Frederick and Cassie together, just a bit more.

Jenna Levine's debut novel starts strong- MC Cassie is relatable as an endearing hot mess. Frederick gives off Mr. Darcy vibes (in a good way) and you can't help but root for the two of them, weird as their pairing may be. The first third of the book is engaging and laugh out loud funny. The human/vampire trope has been done- but Levine gives it a good twist with a gentleman vampire, 100 years behind the times, in desperate need of (human) guidance.

Halfway through the story loses its oomph until its rather anticlimactic conclusion. Interesting plot points fade quietly. A potentially perilous rescue (with amusing supporting cast) just kinda...happens. This is especially frustrating because Levine's talent is evident in the first chapter.

Is it my favorite? No. It's fun, though not as campy as I thought it might be (I was here for some camp!). It's got some unique pivots and accomplishes what it sets out what it intends to do: entertain. "My Roommate is a Vampire" won't be at the top of my recommendation list but there's an audience that will likely enjoy it.

This book had absolutely no right to be SO cute and SO fun. This one exceeded my expectations! My Roommate Is a Vampire had perfect What We Do in the Shadows vibes. Fredrick came across as perfectly alluring while also perfectly out of place considering he's an old ass vampire in modern society. And Cassie was a fun complimentary partner for him. The obvious jabs at contemporary society were done so well too. They were honest and funny without bringing down the fabulous mood of the book. And the paranormal aspect really helps take you out of your normal expectations of contemporary romances. I still can't get over how much fun I had reading this one.

4.5/5 thanks to the vibes and fun

'My Roommate Is a Vampire' was a fun and fresh take on the modern day vampire tale. One of the main things I liked about it was that it didn't take itself too seriously, which is a wormhole a lot of newer vampire books are getting stuck in. The story felt probable (if a vampire being your roommate is a likely occurrence?) and believable as a romantic comedy that also just happened to include a vampire. 3.5 stars!

If you are looking for a fun & campy rom-com, My Roommate is a Vampire is just for you!

Cassie works at a library & a coffee shop but really wants to be an Art Teacher - she just hasn’t found a job doing that yet.
Frederick is a 300 year old vampire who desperately needs help learning modern life.

She responds to a Craigslist ad about a roommate and suddenly the two are in a forced proximity situation and surprisingly falling in love.

This was a super cute & quick read. It was laugh out loud funny & Freddie is a seriously swoon worthy, cinnamon roll vampire.

The plot gave me Twilight vibes - if twilight wasn’t super cringe.

This debut from Jenna Levine definitely makes me want to read future books from her!

Huge thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

After graduating with her MFA, Cassie is struggling to make ends meet working multiple part-time jobs. After being evicted from her most recent apartment, her friend Sam finds a too good to be true ad on Craigslist for an apartment. The only catch is that the man who owns the apartment seems to be strange, and might be in his seventies. After demanding a tour of the apartment before moving in, Cassie is shocked to discover that Frederick, her potential roommate, is an incredibly attractive man who appears to be in his thirties, not his seventies. Through witty notes and cute sketches, Frederick and Cassie start developing feelings for each other, however, Cassie's discovery that her roommate is not quite human may stop their budding relationship.

My Rommate is a Vampire is tender, hilarious, and hot. The Chicago setting is portrayed well and adds to the story. Readers will also be pleased to see the growth of Cassie as she starts putting herself out there and taking more chances professionally as well as romantically.

This was good, but not excellent. I liked the main character but it felt a little forced. Was a fine read, but probably wouldn't purchase it for myself!

Oh my gosh I loved this! Its the perfect paranormal rom com. This book is just so fun, so quirky, so adorable. I ate this up and finished it in one day and didn't even realize time was just flying by. When I got closer to the end, I was shocked and disappointed that it was almost over. The story hooked me right from the start and didn't let go. Its written in first person POV, which is ideal. Cassie is a sweet, doing-her-best starving artist who falls in love with Frederick (who is once referred to in the book as Count von Romeo, a name which I whole-heartedly agree with) the sexy vamp who is trying to re-acclimate himself to modern society after being cursed into a century-long slumber. Also they are, of course, roommates. Forced proximity and roommate trope lovers rejoice. Cassie of course helps him learn the wonderful ways of the twenty-first century, resulting in the sweetest and truest definition of a rom com, particularly when Cassie finds his google search history ("how to....." fill in the blank hehe). This gets 4 stars instead of 5 ONLY because of the third act conflict, which was basically just a struggle that was resolved super quickly with little effort, but honestly it just helped make the book that much more enjoyable. There was no big "oh s!&^!" moment where you hated either of the main characters. Frederick is perfect. Cassie is perfect. The end.

I'll be buying the physical copy of this for my bookshelf as soon as it comes out. Hoping for a book two about Reginald, who is also perfect and also the real MVP of this. Love that vamp for both his pranks and poor taste in door mats. Go read this book during spooky season! Its entertaining. Its funny. Its sweet. Its got everything you're looking for in a quick and spooky paranormal love story. Frederick somehow manages to pull off both brooding and clueless, and his chemistry with light-hearted Cassie works great.

this was a comfort read for me. i do wish there was more vampire theme or plot because there was nothing else related to vampires in the book other than the fact that he was a vampire and dressed like one. though the romance seemed quick and based off of nearly nothing. it still was a fun book to read if you don’t care about detail. i give it four stars for enjoyment

I loved this vampire book. It was an absolute delight to read and very steamy in parts which I was not expecting. This book was so charming, funny, and such a nice change from the usual vampire/ human trope. This adult fantasy novel was a fun and quick read and is a perfect book for fall.

When .... needs a place to live and finds a too-good-to-be-true apartment, she has no choice but to take it. The only other choice is to move into her best friend's couch. Soon, she discovers that her new roommate is a vampire who needs someone to teach him how to blend in with the 21st century. #gifted

Cassie Greenberg is being evicted from her apartment for failing to pay rent. She is desperate to find someplace to live but in Chicago that is easier said than done. Then she sees an ad on craigslist as someone looking for a roommate for only $200 a month. This is an incredible offer but she is wondering what is the catch?

She looks at the apartment and it is huge and although the furniture is odd and old fashioned she wants to live here. It also helps that Frederick is good looking and obviously rich. Frederick explains house rules to her that he must sleep and she must stay out of two rooms. They communicate by leaving each other notes. Frederick is so sweet to her with leaving her fruits, buying her pots and pans, and trying to understand her art.

Cassie wonders why Frederick talks so strange and has no idea about normal everyday things. She soon discovers it is because he is a vampire and has been asleep for a hundred years. He asks her to help him fit in and stay living with him. She manages to get him into normal clothes and she is even more attracted to him.

Cassie gains confidence by all the things Frederick says and all the encouraging he gives her. She gets to be an art teacher and teach children and she is happy to be with Frederick.

"True love is at stake in this charming, debut romantic comedy.

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.

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. He also leaves Cassie heart-melting notes around the apartment, cares about her art, and asks about her day. And he doesn't look half bad shirtless, on the rare occasions they're both home and awake. But when Cassie finds bags of blood in the fridge that definitely weren't there earlier, Frederick has to come clean...

Cassie's sexy new roommate is a vampire. And he has a proposition for her."

I am in love with this cover, I mean, this is like the romcom of my dreams when I was younger.

I really wanted to love this one. Seeing vampires come up again and being obsessed with them in my teen years brought joy to my little heart. Unfortunately this felt like the vampire aspect took the backseat and the insta-lust just didn’t work for me.

The book is told from one point-of-view and it comes from Cassie, but there are little notes and text messages between her and Frederick or him and his friend. I liked the messages they exchanged as that is what got them through most of the book until he was more open with her. He is a very odd dude and it obviously shows what century he is from haha.

From the beginning of the book I kind of figured how the romance would go since it started off with Cassie’s friend saying something along the lines of don’t sleep with your roommate. They were both very much turned on by one another’s looks. That’s fine. It’s just not my cup of tea and I felt like there was not much development from them moving in together to them having relations. I do think that more from his point-of-view would have been better. He needed more depth and to also not put her on a pedestal from the get-go.

The parts that should have been climatic fell short and resolved so quickly. I really dislike when this happens because it just doesn’t feel necessary if there is really no build-up or proper execution.

Although I had my issues with this one, I did like it in a way. It was an easy read that I got through in a day and was a book you would call a “popcorn” read. There isn’t much to it but it gets the job done.

Overall, it was fine. I would check out another book by this author in the future.

This was so refreshing. It was not what I was expecting at all and it was so enjoyable, I wish it was longer! It was funny, cute and spicy. I loved the vampire aspect, the whole thing was amazing. I hope there's more coming!

Right off the bat this was so fun and entertaining. I loved the hero, Frederick, he was such a gentleman and a perfect cinnamon roll. And, the heroine was awesome. I so loved her, wit and sass; even though here, Frederick was no less than a royal girlypop stood up to him, and their constant banter and educational sessions were great and super entertaining. Plus, the chemistry was hot. And the romance? Sweet filled with high sexual tension and some wicked banter. Overall, it's a wonderful debut. I look forward to see what more author has in store for us!