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Revamp
I love vampire stories as much as the next woman. The sexy vampire sweeps in, makes you feel wanted, desired, like you’re the only person in the world who matters. It’s very romantic. Very Twilight.
Except when it happens to you for real.
Then it’s less “eternal love” and more “did I just get turned into a blood-drinking predator without my consent?”
I’m Allie Lane. I was twenty-two and working a soul-crushing job where my boss couldn’t remember my name. Then I met Dominic—gorgeous, wealthy, very into coffins—and woke up as a vampire.
Turns out vampire society is less “sexy immortal romance” and more ancient supernatural murder club called the Coven. The Coven wants to use me as a weapon. My vampire boyfriend might actually be a manipulative stalker. And the rugged vampire hunter is starting to look really good, despite the whole “supposed to kill me” thing.
Now I’m caught between the vampire who turned me and the hunter who wants to save me, trying to figure out if I can be a vampire without being a monster. Or if “eternal life” just means “eternally screwed.”
A sharp, funny paranormal romance about finding your power, choosing your own path, and learning that sometimes the scariest thing isn’t becoming a monster—it’s becoming yourself.
Except when it happens to you for real.
Then it’s less “eternal love” and more “did I just get turned into a blood-drinking predator without my consent?”
I’m Allie Lane. I was twenty-two and working a soul-crushing job where my boss couldn’t remember my name. Then I met Dominic—gorgeous, wealthy, very into coffins—and woke up as a vampire.
Turns out vampire society is less “sexy immortal romance” and more ancient supernatural murder club called the Coven. The Coven wants to use me as a weapon. My vampire boyfriend might actually be a manipulative stalker. And the rugged vampire hunter is starting to look really good, despite the whole “supposed to kill me” thing.
Now I’m caught between the vampire who turned me and the hunter who wants to save me, trying to figure out if I can be a vampire without being a monster. Or if “eternal life” just means “eternally screwed.”
A sharp, funny paranormal romance about finding your power, choosing your own path, and learning that sometimes the scariest thing isn’t becoming a monster—it’s becoming yourself.
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251 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication March 10, 2026
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Christina Hagmann
36 books156 followersChristina Hagmann is an award-winning author of young adult fantasy, horror, and suspense novels. She writes fictional page-turners that entertain and leave readers wanting more. Christina continues to lead a not-so-secret double life as an author and an English teacher. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and their basement full of arcade games.
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March 9, 2026
This book was not bad just got really boring at times. I honestly lost my interest. It just wasn’t interesting to me about halfway through the book. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy
4.75✨️
I devoured this book in one sitting, and honestly, I’m still recovering from how much fun it was. Fast-paced, clever, and laugh-out-loud funny, it’s the kind of story that drags you in and refuses to let go. Sure, I occasionally wanted more—more world-building, more juicy moments—but that’s because I was obsessed, not because anything felt rushed.
The characters are the real stars here. Allie is smart, relatable, and completely compelling, but let’s talk about Dominic… messy vampire man extraordinaire. He makes questionable choices, straddles the line between villain and… well, still a vampire, and yet somehow I couldn’t stop rooting for him. Yes, he’s a mess. Yes, he’s problematic. But yes, I want him happy. Marcus is great too, and the tension, banter, and occasional chaos between these three kept me flipping pages like a caffeine-fueled fiend.
The side characters also shine, and I’m crossing my fingers that some of them pop up in the next book. Overall, this is a sharp, clever, and wickedly funny paranormal romance that spins vampire tropes in a fresh way. I laughed, I swooned, I may or may not have shouted at the book a little… and I cannot wait to see what happens next.
Thank you, Christina Hagmann and Book Sirens, for eARC.
I devoured this book in one sitting, and honestly, I’m still recovering from how much fun it was. Fast-paced, clever, and laugh-out-loud funny, it’s the kind of story that drags you in and refuses to let go. Sure, I occasionally wanted more—more world-building, more juicy moments—but that’s because I was obsessed, not because anything felt rushed.
The characters are the real stars here. Allie is smart, relatable, and completely compelling, but let’s talk about Dominic… messy vampire man extraordinaire. He makes questionable choices, straddles the line between villain and… well, still a vampire, and yet somehow I couldn’t stop rooting for him. Yes, he’s a mess. Yes, he’s problematic. But yes, I want him happy. Marcus is great too, and the tension, banter, and occasional chaos between these three kept me flipping pages like a caffeine-fueled fiend.
The side characters also shine, and I’m crossing my fingers that some of them pop up in the next book. Overall, this is a sharp, clever, and wickedly funny paranormal romance that spins vampire tropes in a fresh way. I laughed, I swooned, I may or may not have shouted at the book a little… and I cannot wait to see what happens next.
Thank you, Christina Hagmann and Book Sirens, for eARC.
Review of advance copy
Thank you BookSirens for the ARC!
I really thought this was a fun read! The chapter titles are so clever and there were parts that had me laughing out loud (the kitchen scene with Sarah's hookup, anyone?). This book made me want to run to KU to see what else is available by the author.
The story was fast paced, the characters were engaging. The plot was unique to others I've read in the past, with the Coven and the Union and their relationship with the other. There wasn't a whole lot of smut, which would be appealing to those who like a paranormal romance but not so much smut.
The ending of the story left me wondering if we'll get a sequel that brings more of what happens with our characters after the new system in place. Fingers crossed, we do.
I really thought this was a fun read! The chapter titles are so clever and there were parts that had me laughing out loud (the kitchen scene with Sarah's hookup, anyone?). This book made me want to run to KU to see what else is available by the author.
The story was fast paced, the characters were engaging. The plot was unique to others I've read in the past, with the Coven and the Union and their relationship with the other. There wasn't a whole lot of smut, which would be appealing to those who like a paranormal romance but not so much smut.
The ending of the story left me wondering if we'll get a sequel that brings more of what happens with our characters after the new system in place. Fingers crossed, we do.
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February 10, 2026
This was such a fun book to read!
Set in a modern world where vampires are still ruling their own with ancient rules and regulations and taking down anyone who threatens their authority.
The characters were so refreshing. Allie was real and relatable after being turned into a vampire without her (or the covens) consent. And Dominic he was toxic, morally grey and stuck in his 200 year old ways but I really was lowkey rooting for him the whole book. And of course Marcus the knight in shining armor.
This book was very easy to get into and keep me interested! Thank you booksirens and Christina for this ARC!
Set in a modern world where vampires are still ruling their own with ancient rules and regulations and taking down anyone who threatens their authority.
The characters were so refreshing. Allie was real and relatable after being turned into a vampire without her (or the covens) consent. And Dominic he was toxic, morally grey and stuck in his 200 year old ways but I really was lowkey rooting for him the whole book. And of course Marcus the knight in shining armor.
This book was very easy to get into and keep me interested! Thank you booksirens and Christina for this ARC!
Review of advance copy
I've read the majority of Hagmann's books and they never fail to entertain. One of my favorites from her is the vampire trilogy, Chasing Light, Chasing Darkness, and Chasing Death, partly because she was able to spend more time developing the main characters, the plotline, and the worldbuilding. But it was also because she made me care about the world. Another favorite was a fairly recent novella, Field of Frights. This one was much lighter and less horror-filled, but a lot of fun. Allie is a huge wallflower who is used to being overlooked, until she unwisely decides to go home with a stranger (yes, I can live a little!) and wakes up next to a coffin and learns that she's been changed into a vampire. What follows is days of trying to figure out the new world, and why Dominic changed her into a vampire without her consent, although he views it as saving her from her mundane life of no one noticing her (yeah, everyone notices her now). Then there's Marcus, the vampire hunter who wants to save her from Dominic, and you can see the love triangle developing right away. And yet, despite that being a significant part of the story, it really wasn't the main point. I like that Allie discovers her own power, autonomy, and the ability to shape her own life, as well as ensuring that others in her position will be able to do so as well. This was so not the stereotypical vampire story, which I loved and I ended up reading through most of it in one sitting. This was great fun and I would recommend it as a great introduction to Hagman's ability to craft a novella. While I sometimes wish she would write longer novels, I find that I have a hard time putting her novellas down. If you're looking for a quick read, a palate cleanser, or a unique spin on the old vampire romance story, I recommend you give this a whirl.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from BookSirens. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from BookSirens. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy
{Urban Fantasy with some romance; Love Triangle but M/F; (fade-to-black) spice}
--This is an ARC from Booksirens, but my review is my own!
This story is billed as a paranormal romance comedy. Each person decides how funny it is, but I found it mildly amusing with the witty phrases, with one good scene I loved. Poor Allie is the wingman, wallflower, and shrinking violet in any story, but one bar drink too many leads to a regretful evening that turns her into a night owl. The vampire who turns her, Dominic, is a bleeding heart in search of women to save from their dour lives, and he is just as needy. Unfortunately, he is also controlling and condescending… and under a vampire council set of dictates.
Every vampire who survives must do the jobs assigned by Celeste and her council. Failure means true death, but Allie has never succeeded at anything. Faced with murder and spying, she is understandably reluctant.
Enter her other savior: Marcus the vampire slayer. He likes her. He wants to save himself and her at the same time, by burning the world down (you’ll see). Again, no one is thinking perfectly clearly.
THE ROMANCE:
Let me say, the romance is not the dominant plot element. It’s a save the world or save ourselves situation, so I think this is more plot-driven with a strong romantic subtheme. For me, that made the story better.
“Marcus kissed her then, deep and desperate, like he was trying to memorize the taste of her. When they broke apart—him breathing hard and her not breathing at all”
And a small shout-out:
I love the Bob Ross painting with murder metaphor !
--This is an ARC from Booksirens, but my review is my own!
This story is billed as a paranormal romance comedy. Each person decides how funny it is, but I found it mildly amusing with the witty phrases, with one good scene I loved. Poor Allie is the wingman, wallflower, and shrinking violet in any story, but one bar drink too many leads to a regretful evening that turns her into a night owl. The vampire who turns her, Dominic, is a bleeding heart in search of women to save from their dour lives, and he is just as needy. Unfortunately, he is also controlling and condescending… and under a vampire council set of dictates.
Every vampire who survives must do the jobs assigned by Celeste and her council. Failure means true death, but Allie has never succeeded at anything. Faced with murder and spying, she is understandably reluctant.
Enter her other savior: Marcus the vampire slayer. He likes her. He wants to save himself and her at the same time, by burning the world down (you’ll see). Again, no one is thinking perfectly clearly.
THE ROMANCE:
Let me say, the romance is not the dominant plot element. It’s a save the world or save ourselves situation, so I think this is more plot-driven with a strong romantic subtheme. For me, that made the story better.
“Marcus kissed her then, deep and desperate, like he was trying to memorize the taste of her. When they broke apart—him breathing hard and her not breathing at all”
And a small shout-out:
I love the Bob Ross painting with murder metaphor !
Review of advance copy received from Author
Hagmann is no stranger to writing books about vampires, but I think this may be her most successful turn yet. With Revamp, she subverts the actions and expectations of the young woman who finds herself entangled in the secret world of vampires...because she's become one.
The story starts the morning after Allie's unwitting transformation into a vampire and just keeps rolling from there. Yes, there are brooding vampire men and a love triangle of sorts, but that all takes a backseat to Allie's internal monologue, which is asking "what is going on???" most of the time--and makes for some great humor while she's at it. There were quite a few lines that actually had me laughing out loud as I read (my favorite was when Allie drinks blood for the first time and loves it, and she says, "I think I just failed a moral test"). The lighthearted tone definitely makes Revamp stand out from the crowd.
However, I do wish the plot stayed in the supernatural romcom territory throughout the entire story. Once Allie and Marcus started delving into vampire politics and plotting to take down the Coven, the tone shifted back toward that of Hagmann's other vampire-centric books, and it was a bit tedious to get through the last quarter or so. I also felt that a lot of Allie's self-deprecating thoughts and comedic turns of phrase were getting repetitive (especially the ones put in quotations in the narration).
Still, Revamp is an easy, fun read and a nice change of pace from the darker vampire stories out there.
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
The story starts the morning after Allie's unwitting transformation into a vampire and just keeps rolling from there. Yes, there are brooding vampire men and a love triangle of sorts, but that all takes a backseat to Allie's internal monologue, which is asking "what is going on???" most of the time--and makes for some great humor while she's at it. There were quite a few lines that actually had me laughing out loud as I read (my favorite was when Allie drinks blood for the first time and loves it, and she says, "I think I just failed a moral test"). The lighthearted tone definitely makes Revamp stand out from the crowd.
However, I do wish the plot stayed in the supernatural romcom territory throughout the entire story. Once Allie and Marcus started delving into vampire politics and plotting to take down the Coven, the tone shifted back toward that of Hagmann's other vampire-centric books, and it was a bit tedious to get through the last quarter or so. I also felt that a lot of Allie's self-deprecating thoughts and comedic turns of phrase were getting repetitive (especially the ones put in quotations in the narration).
Still, Revamp is an easy, fun read and a nice change of pace from the darker vampire stories out there.
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy
If you're tired of brooding, angsty vampires, Revamp is the antidote. It's the vampire story for people who are done with the old tropes and ready for something fresh.
This book starts with Allie waking up next to a coffin with no memory of the night before and somehow gets MORE chaotic from there. She's been turned into a vampire, but instead of sparkly romance, she gets thrown into supernatural bureaucracy and is forced to do things she doesn't want to do.
Dominic, the ancient vampire who turned her, is handsome and amazing, but he's part of the Coven, the group that gets to decide how vampires live and which vampires live. I genuinely liked Dominic and found myself cheering for him to do the right thing by Allie.
As for Allie, she's refreshingly real. She's not some chosen one with hidden powers. She's just a girl who's been overlooked her entire life, suddenly thrust into a world where she can't hide anymore.
Read this if you want vampires but you're tired of toxic relationships being romanticized and if you want a heroine who feels like a real person, not a fantasy.
Thank you BookSirens for the ARC.
This book starts with Allie waking up next to a coffin with no memory of the night before and somehow gets MORE chaotic from there. She's been turned into a vampire, but instead of sparkly romance, she gets thrown into supernatural bureaucracy and is forced to do things she doesn't want to do.
Dominic, the ancient vampire who turned her, is handsome and amazing, but he's part of the Coven, the group that gets to decide how vampires live and which vampires live. I genuinely liked Dominic and found myself cheering for him to do the right thing by Allie.
As for Allie, she's refreshingly real. She's not some chosen one with hidden powers. She's just a girl who's been overlooked her entire life, suddenly thrust into a world where she can't hide anymore.
Read this if you want vampires but you're tired of toxic relationships being romanticized and if you want a heroine who feels like a real person, not a fantasy.
Thank you BookSirens for the ARC.
March 2, 2026
Revamp is a fun take on the classic vampire love story.
I loved that Dominic, the vampire that turns Allie, is ultimately portrayed as manipulative and is not the person Allie ends up with. Throwing in Marcus as a vampire hunter love interest had me hooked from the get go.
I happen to be reading Dracula for the first time while reading this and it’s so fun to see where the author draws inspiration from the really classic vampires. Overall, this book was engaging and fun and the chapter titles were all a joy!
All of that being said, I do feel like everything felt a bit rushed. There’s a lot of action packed into 250 pages. It honestly seems like it should have been a series instead of just one book focusing on these events. I think we could have had an entire book on Allie becoming a vampire and slowly realizing that Dominic is maybe not the romantic hero we’ve come to expect.
I’m also not a huge fan of the ending where everything wraps up perfectly with a huge pretty bow. Ultimately this read was worth the time I spent reading it and I definitely enjoyed myself!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I loved that Dominic, the vampire that turns Allie, is ultimately portrayed as manipulative and is not the person Allie ends up with. Throwing in Marcus as a vampire hunter love interest had me hooked from the get go.
I happen to be reading Dracula for the first time while reading this and it’s so fun to see where the author draws inspiration from the really classic vampires. Overall, this book was engaging and fun and the chapter titles were all a joy!
All of that being said, I do feel like everything felt a bit rushed. There’s a lot of action packed into 250 pages. It honestly seems like it should have been a series instead of just one book focusing on these events. I think we could have had an entire book on Allie becoming a vampire and slowly realizing that Dominic is maybe not the romantic hero we’ve come to expect.
I’m also not a huge fan of the ending where everything wraps up perfectly with a huge pretty bow. Ultimately this read was worth the time I spent reading it and I definitely enjoyed myself!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy
3.5
Revamp was a nice, easy read. Unfortunately, I did not like Allie as much as I wanted to. She had great moments and I enjoyed watching her character growth. Honestly, I thought she deserved better from the male leads in the book. I think she could have really come into her own more and I really questioned how much she let other people run her life. That being said, I liked her sense of humor and she even echoed some of my own thoughts about her situation.
The pacing of the book could have been better. It felt slow in some places and then lightning fast at others. I also did not love the shift away from supernatural romance into sudden politics in the last quarter of the book. It felt like a strange shift in narrative that didn't quite match the overall vibe of the book.
Overall, the book was a nice break from the traditional vampire romance books I've read before. The story was enjoyable and I would recommend to others if they're looking for something a little different.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you BookSirens!
Revamp was a nice, easy read. Unfortunately, I did not like Allie as much as I wanted to. She had great moments and I enjoyed watching her character growth. Honestly, I thought she deserved better from the male leads in the book. I think she could have really come into her own more and I really questioned how much she let other people run her life. That being said, I liked her sense of humor and she even echoed some of my own thoughts about her situation.
The pacing of the book could have been better. It felt slow in some places and then lightning fast at others. I also did not love the shift away from supernatural romance into sudden politics in the last quarter of the book. It felt like a strange shift in narrative that didn't quite match the overall vibe of the book.
Overall, the book was a nice break from the traditional vampire romance books I've read before. The story was enjoyable and I would recommend to others if they're looking for something a little different.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you BookSirens!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I enjoyed this vampire story so much that I simply found myself wanting more! It was fast-paced, entertaining, and honestly, very funny. Allie made me laugh a lot! Dominic and Allie are two characters that I truly enjoyed following throughout the book.
There were chapters that left me with more questions than answers, but that’s something I really appreciate about the author’s style. Christina has a lot of talent, and it shows in every single chapter. This is the second book I’ve read by her, and I loved it.
It’s so good to connect with stories that help you forget about everything happening in the real world. Of course, I’m giving it 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Congratulations to the author for such wonderful talent.
There were chapters that left me with more questions than answers, but that’s something I really appreciate about the author’s style. Christina has a lot of talent, and it shows in every single chapter. This is the second book I’ve read by her, and I loved it.
It’s so good to connect with stories that help you forget about everything happening in the real world. Of course, I’m giving it 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Congratulations to the author for such wonderful talent.
February 6, 2026
I just had so much fun!! This had me giggling from the jump. Allie is hilarious in such a dry, sarcastic, says whatever comes to her brain immediately way. This was such a refreshing take on a traditional vampire romance, with a FMC that actually used her brain and questioned wtf was going on. I will say this moves quickly and was very insta-love with no real supporting reason, but I say that with love because I really just wanted so much more depth from the couple (note: this is not spicy, so keep that in mind if that’s what you’re looking for). Overall, I had a great time and if you love yourself a vampire romance, would recommend!
Thank you BookSirens and Christina Hagmann for the eARC!
Thank you BookSirens and Christina Hagmann for the eARC!
Review of advance copy
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
First thing I’m going to mention is whilst this is book 2 in a series, it is a stand alone book where you don’t need to have read book 1.
This is a fun romp of a book that begins with Allie getting turned into a vampire. The story follows her transition from human to creature of the (almost) night.
This book is easy and fun to read, with a well developed story.
I started reading it and got so engrossed that I looked up and realised the sun had set and I’d almost finished the book.
Pride and prejudice, it’s not, but what it is, is a story of self discovery walled into a paranormal rom com. The humour is laugh out loud at times.
So two enthusiastic thumbs up from me.
First thing I’m going to mention is whilst this is book 2 in a series, it is a stand alone book where you don’t need to have read book 1.
This is a fun romp of a book that begins with Allie getting turned into a vampire. The story follows her transition from human to creature of the (almost) night.
This book is easy and fun to read, with a well developed story.
I started reading it and got so engrossed that I looked up and realised the sun had set and I’d almost finished the book.
Pride and prejudice, it’s not, but what it is, is a story of self discovery walled into a paranormal rom com. The humour is laugh out loud at times.
So two enthusiastic thumbs up from me.
March 10, 2026
As a reader who loves reading anything about vampires, I had a feeling I would like this book. I actually LOVED it. I love a book that can give you great banter and make something that usually isn’t funny turn out funny. Imagine a coming of age story wrapped into a vampire story that gives you a look behind the scenes of what vampire life could be like. Choosing between the stalkerish vampire who turned you and the vampire hunter who you are extremely attracted to is definitely a mind bending experience!!! I liked this author’s way of telling the story with her character development!!! Definitely would recommend this one !!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I absolutely loved this novel! This was my favorite read so far by author Christina Hagmann. It was action packed, funny, and also had some paranormal romance too. I loved the main character Allie, she is so funny! The very first chapter heading hooks you, "Why is there a coffin in this apartment?" If you liked Twilight and the Seattle setting you will love this book as much as I did.
Review of advance copy received from Publishers Weekly
it was highly entertaining! i was laughing through most parts of the book as it was very light and very comical. i love the female lead. she's quite the character and she and i share some personality traits that make reading this so involving. it was a very quick read and i basically just sat and devoured it.
March 6, 2026
Revamp was a light, fun read!
After a decade or so of melodrama often found in paranormal romance, I’ve found I enjoy authors who allow their characters to experience reactions ranging from the rational and the emotional, as well as the humor found between the mysterious and the absurd. In that regard, this book hit the spot!
I received a free ARC and am voluntarily providing my honest review.
After a decade or so of melodrama often found in paranormal romance, I’ve found I enjoy authors who allow their characters to experience reactions ranging from the rational and the emotional, as well as the humor found between the mysterious and the absurd. In that regard, this book hit the spot!
I received a free ARC and am voluntarily providing my honest review.
Review of advance copy
Celeste and her coven got more than they bargained for when Allie was turned without her permission. No longer willing to dance to anyone's tune but her own, she fights back. Will she win, or will the coven destroy her?
I received a free Advance Reader Copy of this book through BookSirens and have chosen to leave a review.
I received a free Advance Reader Copy of this book through BookSirens and have chosen to leave a review.
Review of advance copy
Thank you BookSirens for the advanced readers copy. I really enjoyed this story. I found myself wanting more. It was very fun!
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