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Pretending to Be a Vampire
by Pigeon Slayer
A usable urban-vampire catalog entry with a catchy premise, but harem/relationship frustration means it belongs behind stronger warning copy.
What it is about
After surviving vampire-like disasters and supernatural attacks, an effectively immortal protagonist pretends to be a vampire while navigating urban occult threats and relationship chaos.
Reader filters
Good first read? Maybe, but check the caveats first.
- Pretending to Be a Vampire is completed, with an unknown chapter count and a 7.2 / 10 catalog rating.
- It is better for readers who are comfortable with harem or multiple-love-interest elements.
- Translation readability is rated 6.3 / 10. The main caveats to check are Harem elements, Relationship frustration, Urban supernatural chaos.
Reviews
Pretending to Be a Vampire
Pretending to Be a Vampire Review: Catchy Premise, Relationship Friction
A fun urban-vampire premise with enough harem and relationship frustration that it belongs behind warning copy.
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