 Popsugar Reading Challenge category: A cozy fantasy.
The Utterly Uninteresting & Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant, by Drew Hayes. This book reminds me of Robert Asprin's Myth series. Fred's tales are both interesting and adventurous, but we know he'll be safe in the end. Fred is a socially awkward accountant who unexpectedly gets turned by a hungry vampire, and he's adjusting to his new nocturnal lifestyle. In the first story, he goes to his 10-year high school reunion and reconnects with an old friend, Krystal. She turns out to work for an organization that fights rogue monsters. Soon they're a team - and falling in love. Through the later stories, we meet zombies, werewolves, mages and more. Fred winds up with a large "found family," and even onetime enemies sometimes become friends. Each time Fred is dropped into a situation that seems headed for bloodshed, it's resolved with wit, creativity, and some judicious use of Krystal's martial arts skills. It's light and fun - and if that's your thing, there are 7 more books in the series.
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