#Frederick J. Fitzwilliam

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– Jenna Levine, My Roommate Is a Vampire

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Username Fic Game

Picked up from @sl-walker. Take each letter of your username and rec a fic whose title starts with that same letter! Then feel free to pass it on to your friends.

R – Rudeness and Retribution by MorticiaYouSpokeFrench: A Pride and Prejudice AU in which Elizabeth Bennet decides to punish Mr Darcy for his rudeness by flattering him.

U – Unreasonable Applications, Or, Two Times Sir Walter Elliot Proposed -- And One Time He Didn't by Sonetka: A very entertaining epistolary crossover between Persuasion, Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice, exploring Sir Walter Elliot’s unsuccessful love life.

S – shield you from the waves by rain_sleet_snow: A beautifully written Persuasion AU in which Frederick Wentworth and Anne Elliot reconciled earlier than in canon.

A – Aral Vorkosigan's Dog by Philomytha: An alternative view of the Escobaran war in Shards of Honor, with amazing characterization and attention to detail.

K – #knemma by Tulina: A delightful Emma chatfic in which all the Highbury drama is reimagined as fandom drama.

K – Kiss by branchcloudsky: A very sweet and funny missing scene from Pride and Prejudice, featuring exactly what it says on the tin.

O – Off the Pitch by Rosie J (darthmelyanna): A delightful Pride and Prejudice AU in which Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy are former football players and current football commentators.

W – We're All Mad Here by a_t_rain: A missing scene from A Civil Campaign, featuring Dono Vorrutyer being his hilarious self.

R – Righteousness and Respectability by Beatrice_Otter: A really well-thought-out AU of Sense and Sensibility, in which the Dashwood ladies are mixed race.

I – Iridescent by Caranya: A sweet little scene between Catherine Morland and Mrs Allen from Northanger Abbey.

T – Tilney v Knox (1799) by MorwenSteelsheen: A lovely Northanger Abbey fic in which Henry Tilney gets to showcase his debating skills.

E – Everingham by katharhino: A Mansfield Park AU with the best-developed Henry Crawford/Fanny Price romance I’ve read.

S – Sorgesång by Sandel: A heart-breaking fairy-tale prequel to Mio min Mio.

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Tagging: @wurzelbertzwerg, @storytilly, @thoumpingground and anyone else who would like to play!

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Genre: Fiction, Adult, Paranormal, Romance

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

Content Warning: Sexual content, Blood, Kidnapping, Confinement

Summary:

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.

*Opinions*

Tl:dr - Absolutely delightful and compulsively readable rom-com 

This is another social media influence and I needed a bit of a palate cleanser after a couple of fantasy novels back to back. I then proceeded to read this entire novel in two days and had a wonderful time with it. If you want a romance with a strong plot, this is not the book for you, but if you want a story that reads like a 90s sitcom romance, complete with scenes that feel as if they should have a laugh track in the background, I would recommend this novel highly. As I said above, it was extremely delightful. 

As one might guess from the title My Roommate is a Vampire, the plot of this novel revolves around Cassie Greenburg responding to a too-good-to-be-true ad for a roommate on Craig’s list and moving in with a centuries-old vampire, though she is unaware of that at the time. Part of the charm of this novel is that the reader is well aware that Fredrick is a vampire, so watching Cassie navigate his interesting personality quirks is more endearing than the reader screaming at her to see all the signs. I also appreciate that Levine also had the big vampire reveal about 35% into the novel. After that, it is a series of rather comical scenes of Cassie attempting to teach Fredrick about the 100 years of etiquette that he missed while he was asleep. Again, the plot in this is very light and it is more watching Cassie and Fredrick dance around each other while denying what they feel for one another. The ending was highly ridiculous, but somehow fit the overall tone of the novel so it didn’t bother me too badly. 

Cassie is a rather relatable character in a romance, which I appreciate. She is in her late 20s, early 30s creative that is cobbling together part-time jobs in an attempt to survive while working on her art. She takes public transportation, collects trash for her multimedia art, and lets her attraction to Fredrick cloud her judgment on a couple of occasions. While her bad past with a couple of other relationships is hinted at, whatever happened in those relationships is never elaborated on in this novel. I like how her story ended, but it was a little too butterflies and rainbows that I would usually enjoy. However, this whole book was just so lovely that it was the perfect ending. 

We get to know very little about Fredrick other than the text messages and journal entries that are at the beginning of the chapters. He was a bit more of a caricature than an actual character except when he is being exceptionally sincere with Cassie. He is so interested in learning about her art and praising her for things that she doesn’t see in herself that it is swoon-worthy. Now, I heard rumors that this might have started as a Reylo fic, but truly I didn’t see it in the relationship. I did not picture Adam Driver when reading Fredrick’s description other than the focus on how large his hands are, which seems to be a physical attribute that Reylo writers seem to focus on. Well, that and how large his chest was, but that can be any male love interest. 

The romance between the two of them was rather sweet, though not super deep. The first time they kissed and the makeout session in the bathroom had me kicking my feet in excitement. Again, as this is a lighter romance, the discussion of immortality and its complications were glossed over. Also, there is no lore given for vampires and only a vague mention of some of the rules around them. Still, there was something charming about Cassie’s unending patience and Fredricks's earnest love of her that I couldn’t stop reading. The way that Fredrick’s need for blood and the sex scenes were handled was also done well. 

Overall, this is a fun and light read that is light on plot but still a compelling read. Levine hints in the novel that there might be a companion with Reginald and his human accountant, but I am not sure I care enough about Reginald to check it out. This is a 3.5 read rounded down to a 3 because while I really enjoyed it at the moment I read it, I doubt a lot of it will stick with me and this is probably not a story I would read again. Still, I highly recommend this if you like romances and enjoy a story that doesn’t take itself too seriously. 

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Swoon!!!!! I am obsessed with this, and everybody who knows me in real life is so irritated at this point bc I could not stop talking about this book!!!

Cassie is a struggling artist who finds a very cheap apartment on Craigslist. But why is it so cheap, and who is this very formal sounding roommate? Frederick J. Fitzwilliam is just so sweet. I mean, if a guy like this actually exists, then that's my endgame, ya'll. Of course, Cassie finds out he his a vampire and has to figure out if she trusts this very kind and very smexy man. (It's a romcom, so you have an idea, right?)

The one 🔥🔥🔥 scene lasted a whole chapter and made me very happy. I really found no faults in this book, and I definitely recommend this to romcom readers.

Out August 29, 2023!

Thank you, Netgalley and Publisher, for this Arc!

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Rating: 5/5

Book Blurb: 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.

Review:

When you find a Craiglists add for a gorgeous apartment but for only $200... something's gotta be wrong right? Like the fact that your roommate might be a real life vampire... but rent is so cheap so why not? It doesn't hurt that he's also absolutely stunning and the sweetest guy ever. Cassie Greenberg is an artist, she just hasn't really found a way to make a living out of it. She's being evicted from her apartment but suddenly finds a too good to be true apartment listing for an extremely cheap price so she decides to apply for the listing despite her reservations... and when she arrives to meet her roommate its a absolutely gorgeous but slightly weird guy named Frederick J. Fitzwilliam who speaks very formally, is only awake during the night, and dresses like he came out of a regency novel. Despite all of that Frederick is extremely sweet and funny so Cassie decides to move in... but strange things begin happening... and when Cassie finds bags of blood in the fridge Frederick has some explaining to do. Falling for your hot vampire roommate?? When can I move in. This was such a cute and funny rom com and I adored Frederick so much. This was a really fun read and I would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a sweet light hearted rom com with a vampire in it!

*Thanks Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group, Berkley for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

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Title: My Roommate is a Vampire

Author: Jenna Levine

Genre: Romance, Fantasy

Published: August 29, 2023

My Thoughts: This has scratched an itch I didn’t know I had since reading Twilight all those years ago.

Cassie Greenberg, an artist struggling to make a living, finds a beautiful Chicago apartment with a secret to hide. Her roommate, Frederick J. Fitzwilliam, is unusual, sleeping all day, out at night, and leaving heart-melting notes. When Cassie finds bags of blood in the fridge, Frederick must come clean. He is a vampire with a proposition for her, as he has a secret to hide. The story explores themes of identity, relationships, and the challenges faced by artists in their pursuit of success.

I’m not usually a romance genre reader. If I’m reading romance, it is because it is a subplot in a story. One of the reasons is I hate a lot of tropes that are in popular romance. My Roommate is a Vampire; however, has all the tropes I find juicy and yummy.

The pining is swoon-worthy, the humor is small but laughable, and the plotline is the cozy, feel-good atmosphere I wanted. Nothing ever feels too stressful, and while it might be simplistic in style, it is such a fun story that will stick with you.

I would recommend this to people who like romance that is slightly fun and doesn’t take itself too seriously. The conflicts in this story are handled in more of a humorous way, making the story a fun, relaxing time (especially during the cold months).

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My Roommate is a Vampire Cassie ist leidenschaftliche Künstlerin und immer pleite, weshalb sie in eine WG ziehen muss. Ihr neuer Mitbewohner Frederick J. Fitzwilliams verbringt die Nächte draußen und verschläft die Tage. Außerdem schreibt er ihr liebevolle Zettel und interessiert sich für ihr Leben und ihre Kunst. Klingt zu gut, um wahr zu sein, denkt sich Cassie, als sie seine Blutkonserven im Kühlschrank entdeckt.

Tomb Sweeping Kurzgeschichten, die in den USA und Asien spielen, über eine Flaschen sammelnde Frau, die von der Nachbarschaft nur “Asian recycling lady” genannt wird; über das tiefe Loch, das eine zerbrochene Freundschaft hinterlässt; über eine gelangweilte Hausfrau, die über eine geheime Spielhalle stolpert und über zwei Fremde, die sich durch eine Verwechslung näher kommen.

Family Lore Der erste Erwachsenenroman von der wunderbaren Elizabeth Acevedo! Flor kann den Todestag einer Person voraussagen. Als sie eine Beerdigungsfeier ausruft, ist ihre dominikanisch-amerikanische Familie dementsprechend skeptisch. Wessen Todestag hat Flor vorausgesehen? Über eine Spanne von drei Tagen lernen wir die verschiedenen Frauen der Familie, ihre Leiden und Gedanken kennen.

Shark Heart Wren und Lewis sind frisch verheiratet, als Lewis eine verheerende Diagnose erhält: Über die nächsten Monate wird sich sein Körper mehr und mehr in den eines weißen Hais verwandeln (ja, wirklich), sein menschliches Bewusstsein bleibt jedoch erhalten. Wie geht das Ehepaar mit dieser Transformation um? Ein Roman über Trauer, Gewalt und Liebe.

Fit for the Gods Neuerzählungen griechischer und römischer Mythen, die sich v. a. durch ihre Diversität in den Bereichen Gender, Race und Inklusion hervortun.

Pulling the Chariot of the Sun Der Autor ist das Kind einer weißen Mutter und eines Schwarzen Vaters und wurde mit 18 Monaten von seinen Großeltern mütterlicherseits entführt, die sein Schwarzsein vor ihm verbargen. Eine wahre Geschichte voller Manipulation und Lügen, begründet in white supremecy.

Medusa's Sisters Der Titel ist selbsterklärend: Es geht um Medusas Gorgonenschwestern, Stheno und Euryale, und die Konflikte zwischen Schwesternschaft und Individualität, Mythos und Wahrheit, Rache und Seelenfrieden.

Spin a Black Yarn Eine Sammlung von fünf Novellen über ein Spukhaus, ein falsches Mordgeständnis, einen Trip ins All und die eigene Vergangenheit, das besitzergreifende Haushaltsgerät eines Ehepaars und den unglücklichen Mord an einem Drilling.

Ebenfalls vielversprechend

A Multitude of Dreams: YA Fantasy über die Nachwirkungen einer tödlichen Seuche und politische Intrigen

Together We Rot: YA Paranormal über eine Sekte, blutrünstige Wälder und eine Zwangsfreundschaft

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now liveblogging My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine:

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.

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Review: My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine

This is a romance between a vampire and a human and I really loved it. Being evicted from her apartment, Cassie Greenberg has no choice but to respond to a too good to be true craigslist ad for a $200 a month apartment listing. The owner of the apartment Frederick J. Fitzwilliam is a bit eccentric to say the least, but Cassie doesn’t find anything too awful about him, until she finds the blood in…

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Feedback Fest 2024 Fic Recs

To celebrate International Fanworks Day on February 15th, here’s a list of ten fanfiction recommendations! (It was so hard to pick just ten…) The recs are from various fandoms and in no particular order.

Further Up and Further In by hedda62

Fandom: Vorkosigan Saga, Chronicles of Narnia

Summary: To fill the prompt: You know all those Betan survey ships that go into wormholes and don’t come out? They go to Narnia. That... says it all.

A Glass Darkly by DaisyNinjaGirl

Fandom: North and South

Summary: “I suppose I wondered,” John said, his voice a little too light, “I wondered if anyone had taken the time to tell you—to explain—what happens between a man and a woman when they are married?” “Mama left a letter for me.” Her eyes flickered to her dressing table, where some pages lay open. Her chin lifted. “I hope I am not a coward.”

More Likely To Want Time Than Courage by EllynNeverSweet

Fandom: Pride and Prejudice

Summary: Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy plan a quiet country wedding. Darcy’s aristocratic relatives interfere.

Hold It All At Bay by psocoptera

Fandom: Check Please!

Summary: The theory of extrapolative synchronization of the mirror neurons was debunked back when he was still in his teens, so Jack is reluctant to mention that he can smell Bitty's pies baking from across campus.

Definitions of Intimacy by AMarguerite

Fandom: Pride and Prejudice

Summary: There are many definitions of intimacy. Elizabeth explores some of them in the early days of her marriage to Darcy.

Everingham by katharhino

Fandom: Mansfield Park

Summary: A chance remark reminds Henry Crawford to do the right thing, and ride to Everingham instead of staying in London to flirt with Maria Rushworth. As a result, there is nothing to prevent Edmund from marrying Mary Crawford, or Henry from continuing his pursuit of Fanny with more determination than ever.

shield you from the waves by rain_sleet_snow

Fandom: Persuasion

Summary: In 1808, Frederick wrote to Anne. In 1814, Captain and Mrs Wentworth came to Kellynch as the guests of Admiral and Mrs Croft.

Sea-Change by Rosie J (darthmelyanna)

Fandom: Pride and Prejudice, Emma

Summary: In the summer of 1815, Elizabeth Bennet visits Weymouth with the Bingleys. There she crosses paths with Captain Fitzwilliam Darcy, newly retired from the Royal Navy and visiting his cousins at the seaside.

Righteousness and Respectability by Beatrice_Otter

Fandom: Sense and Sensibility

Summary: The Dashwood ladies are mixed race. Some things change, but others do not.

The Practice of Barrayaran Sex by Philomytha

Fandom: Vorkosigan Saga

Summary: Aral and Cordelia's wedding. And wedding night.