It sounded cute from the beginning but it only got more endearing as the story progressed. I thought it was a great portrayal of an "old world" gentleman, leaving handwritten notes and trying to anticipate comforts for her.

I can't say that I particularly enjoyed this one. There wasn't really a point to the plot since it just lacked any and all substance.

Quick synopsis’: Charming, positive, and creative Cassie is on the verge of being evicted. She loves her live as a creative. She’s an artist through and through, but unfortunately, it’s not paying her bills.

Stuck between a rock and a hard place, Cassie is dumbstruck when she sees an advert for a roommate and an incredibly low price in a highly sought after area. Certain it’s a scam, but our of options, Cassie decides to go.

Fredrick is an unusual man. His demeanor is prim and proper. Perhaps stiff is the most accurate way to describe him. While a bit odd, he seems generally pleasant and non-threatening as a roommate, so Cassie goes for it.

What ensues is worth reading for yourself. Cassie starts to notice some unusual behaviors from Fredrick. The hours he keeps, the weird rule about not going in the closet, and what’s the deal with his particular friend? On top of all that, his apartment is filled with anachronisms and their newer versions seem to baffle Fredrick.

I read this book little by little. I feel in love with Cassie’s love of the arts and her ability to see beauty in the gifts Mother Nature has to offer us. Her appreciation and gratitude felt so authentic. It reminded me to be more attentive to “the little things”, because in fact they are quite significant and beautiful.

Thank you to Berkeley Romance and PRH Audio for granting me access to the ebook and audiobook of this title!

My Roommate Is a Vampire by Jenna Levine is campy, hilarious, and perfect for fans of all things vampiric. Cassie, a struggling artist, needs a new place to live, and Frederick J. Fitzwilliam has a room available--for only $200 a month. It is definitely too good to be true, but she's desperate. Turns out, Frederick is not exactly your normal, run-of-the-mill roommate. He just happens to be a vampire, and he needs her help.

If you love Buffy, Vampire Academy, and/or Twilight, you will love this romance that absolutely doesn't take itself seriously. Frederick J. Fitzwilliam is a vampire who doesn't drink from the source--only ethically sourced blood bags--and he's been in what amounts to a vampiric coma for a hundred years. The world has changed dramatically and he needs Cassie's help navigating the 21st century. Neither one of them expects to develop feelings, but that's exactly what happens. Then his super-traditional vampire mom gets involved, there's a kidnapping, and a rescue plot, and eventually a happy ever after. It had me cackling late into the night.

My Roommate Is a Vampire is a delightful, not-so-spooky romance, perfect for fall. I loved every second of it. I couldn't put it down. 4.5/5 stars

This book was so swoon worthy and adorable and perfect for the season! I started this one a while back and picked it back up when a friend recommended I finish it because she read and loved and was so right! I loved the character development and the banter! The added element of Fredrick being from the past was just perfect! We recommend this book to our customers daily!

If you go into this expecting a wonderous romance, you’re not gonna have a good time. If you go in like you are getting ready to watch trash tv and the angsty 90s shows, you will fit right in. It’s cheesy, but entertaining. It’s angsty and eye rolling and dramatic. It is a slow burn with one spicy scene in it. I didn’t feel a whole lot of chemistry between the main characters. It kinda read like a parody of a vampire romance? I didn’t hate it, I didn’t love it 🤷🏼‍♀️

Cassie is broke as a joke and getting evicted. Instead of letting anyone she knows help her out, she answers a Craigslist ad for an amazing apartment that needs a roommate in a great location in Chicago for $200. Nothing sketchy at all about that. She blows last all the red flags and then seems surprised when she opens the fridge to find bags of blood. I mean, the dude didn’t have cookware, dishes or a trash can. But whatevs.

This book was charming and funny, but fell flat in a few ways. The little notes and texts were fun, but the fish-out-of-water premise didn't entirely pay off. It could have worked better as more of a subplot, that comes through in snippets or vignettes, instead of the basis for this sweet but lackluster relationship.

***DNF at 29%***

This was a DNF for me.

I love vampire books, and I love when the character is quirky because they are a vampire...but the way the author wrote the hero made him seem clueless and a little dim-witted and I just couldn't find him attractive.

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.