A review by ollie_again
My Roommate Is a Vampire by Jenna Levine

funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

A nice surprise! For me it was just the right amount of cheesiness and silliness for a rom-com. 

You won't find heavy fantasy in here and there are some of the usual vampire romance questions which do not get answered, or are brushed over: the immortality of the love interest and the very much mortal MC, the ethical stuff surrounding blood etc. I did not expect the author to deal with those things anyway, so I really enjoyed the story.

Frederick is a sweetheart and I loved the cluelessness of him navigating the 21st century. Cassie was a strong main character and I enjoyed reading from her perspective. I usually enjoy romance books which have the 50/50 split of POVs more, but Cassie's narration was interscepted by snippets from Frederick's diary, e-mail correspondence and notes, so this gave just enough idea what is going on in his head without spoiling unnecessary stuff.

Overall, it is a great light read without too much drama and I will be waiting for the next book by this author.
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