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My Roommate Is a Vampire by Jenna Levine

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scrubsandbooks's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I knew this started off as a Reylo fic but neither actor in said roles appeared in my head for me. So if you're not a Reylo fan, you might be able to detach yourself from that fandom completely while reading this (in fact, the MMC was Jonathan Bailey in my head). This was a very easy to read light-hearted romance book with a rushed and a bit of a silly third act conflict. If you're looking for fluff and comedy with some spicy scenes, this is a good one to pick up.

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tigerkind's review against another edition

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lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.75

Suspended my disbelief so hard it could work for Cirque du Soleil. The whole book was lacking in characterization and plot logic but instead was overloaded with cringey pop culture references. Not my thing at all.

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circe813's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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reinik's review

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funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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yarisbooksandbevs's review

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

This book wasn’t bad I just wanted more I think. I feel like there were times the book lagged and nothing was really happening even though I know it was to build the relationship.

I really liked Frederick. He was adorable and charming and loveable. Cassie, I went back and forth with. I found that sometimes she acted immature for her age (30s) and other times she was a bit cringey. The sex scene wasn’t bad but also not the best thing I’ve ever read.

Overa lol, the story is cute and adorable a light palette cleanser for fall, but I think it could’ve done more. Have the characters get to know each other more? Talk about something other than his hotness? Lol I just needed more.

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What We Do In The Shadows meets Kate & Leopold (minus the time travel) in this fluffy, feel good paranormal Rom-com about a down on her luck artist and the eccentric, marshmallowy vampire she moves in with after being evicted by her landlord.

I absolutely LOVED this! It has just the right amount of humour and the adorably eccentric Frederick, our cinnamon roll love interest (and vampire roommate) stole my heart with his humorously old timey mannerisms and general awkwardness surrounding modern society/ social conventions.

Cassie, our protagonist was really likeable too and though she’s painfully oblivious at first (both to Frederick’s not so subtle feelings and vampire status), I really enjoyed watching her slow realisation and inner thought processes as Cassie begins to come to terms with her new circumstances (and vampire filled) reality.

She did give me slight Jess from New Girl vibes (which I’m not mad about) and if this is ever optioned for TV or a movie, I can totally see Zooey Deschanel playing her.

Reginald, Frederick’s friend (and fellow vampire) was also a firm fave of mine, and I’d love to see more of him (and his roguish charm) in future— I’ve also got my fingers crossed for a spinoff, as his brief mention in the epilogue has me all kinds of intrigued.

Overall, a fun, fast paced read that you should definitely check out if you’re a fan of Sarah Hawley, lighthearted vampire stories or cosy, low stakes style Rom-coms.

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just_one_more_paige's review

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This was an "impulse seasonal grab" book - it was returned at the library while I was handling checking books back in anddddddd, I turned around and checked it right back out to myself. As you know, I can't say no to a vampire-related story/show. But, I was expecting a super cheesy, kind of silly, but hopefully page-turningly [guilty] pleasure entertainment read. And while it was all of that (in all the good ways those things can be taken), I was surprised by how legitimately good this book was.

Cassie Greenberg is cobbling together an income with a few part time positions as she searches for opportunities to make a full living with her art. As she is on the edge of eviction, she finds a "roommate needed" listing for a literally unbelievably affordable apartment in a gorgeous Chicago neighborhood. Like, the deal is so good that Cassie figures there has to be a catch, but she's running out of options. Her new roommate, Frederick J. Fitzwilliam, is definitely a little strange. He sleeps all day and stays out all night. He dresses and talks like he's living some sort of historical cosplay. And he leaves adorable notes for Cassie around the apartment, appreciates her art, and cares more about her interests and life than she's experienced from anyone in a long time. Plus, he's super attractive. The catch: he's a vampire. So now Cassie has to make some decisions: Can she trust him? Can she continue to live with him? Can she agree to the proposition he has? And how bad of an idea would it be, really, to give in to the attraction that is growing between them?

Alright y'all. Like I said, this book was surprisingly objectively good. Like, the story development felt pretty real (yes, I know vampires are fictional, thank you very much). I was bought into the premise in a way that, while obviously a story, also felt like a very easy suspension of disbelief. The setup - Frederick's need for a roommate and Cassie's acceptance of his proposition on that front - felt natural to buy into. And I bought into it. Also, the writing was really solid. Nothing flashy or groundbreaking, but smooth and compelling, with realistic dialogue and relatable character interactions and decisions. So yea, that all really surprised me.

As far as Cassie and Frederick's relationship goes, the first note I jotted down while reading was, and I quote, "OMG this is utterly and completely charming AF." And that remained true for the duration. They were flipping adorable together. And Frederick, specifically, was so dang earnest, unfailingly. (A specific note here: the whole little section after Frederick reveals his secret ability - which, no spoilers but LOL how silly adorbs - just melted me. I cannot.) And while that's not always a romance vibe I want, it worked so perfectly here. Because, I'd also like to ask how can a book with a lead this endearing can also have this level of steam coming out of the tension build? The slow-build sexual tension was devastatingly good. And then the actual steamy parts themselves (though limited) were worth the wait. Then, just speaking to the rest of the relationship, it was so sweet and supportive (on both sides) and vulnerable (when it needed to be) and also, at times, really cute-funny. I giggled a couple times while reading and that was also unexpected, but a nice touch.

While this could be a little bit of a loose end, plot-wise, for some people, I have to say that I liked that the story didn’t cover the “telling people in my life about the vampire” thing. I get that it has to (will have to?) happen, but it’s a logistical piece that this story was fine without IMO, because it would likely not have had the space and time to be handled with appropriate "coming to terms" by Cassie's very (wonderfully) protective friends. Speaking of which, I felt like the final conflict was dealt with a bit too easily. However, I was so glad that it was an external complication and not an interpersonal communication cause for a "third act breakup," that overall I was good with it.

I just have to end with a quick note or two on vampires, because I cannot help myself. Vampires are so versatile! They can bring any vibe, and this specific vampire brings the not-all-that-common unassuming sincere heartthrob. Loved it. And all the Buffy references?! It’s *blatant* vampire-lover fanservice and I was here for IT. Plus, I always enjoy an interpretation on vampire lore, seeing what an author chooses to use and discard and remold, and Levine did not disappoint on the creativity on that front.