Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill

Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, #1)

by Chloe Neill

The first Chicagoland Vampires novel from New York Times bestselling author Chloe Neill.

Sure, the life of a graduate student wasn't exactly glamorous, but it was Merit's. She was doing fine until a rogue vampire attacked her. But he only got a sip before he was scared away by another bloodsucker and this one decided the best way to save her life was to make her the walking undead.

Turns out her savior was the master vampire of Cadogan House. Now she’s traded sweating over her thesis for learning to fit in at a Hyde Park mansion full of vamps loyal to Ethan Lord o the Manor Sullivan. Of course, as a tall, green-eyed, four-hundred-year-old vampire, he has centuries’ worth of charm, but unfortunately he expects her gratitude—and servitude. But an inconvenient sunlight allergy and Ethan’s attitude are the least of Merit's concerns. Someone's still out to get her. Her initiation into Chicago's nightlife may be the first skirmish in a war...and there will be blood.

Reviewed by Silvara on

3 of 5 stars

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I liked that the book started with Merit's change from human to vampire. We got to learn about vampires in this world, right along with Merit. We also got some info on werewolves, magic-users, and nymphs. I like the idea of vampires living in Houses. Which are basically their family, they're all sisters and brothers once they've been accepted into a House and turned into a vampire. And each House polices it's own, but also works in concert with the other Houses to hunt down Rogues.

There was also politics, both vampire and human. We learn why vampires and werewolves don't get along, (and I love that it's not an issue of being different, but an actual ISSUE.) And even though there is a love triangle, it didn't bother me as much as usual. Ethan wants her, but only because he's attracted to her physically, he doesn't seem to care about her emotionally. And doesn't hesitate to use her in the chess-match that is vampire politics. And while Merit is also attracted to HIM for the same reason, she knows it's not enough. Then there's Morgan who wants to get to know Merit and actually date her.

I loved how Merit reacted to being turned into a vampire against her will. Even though it was to save her life. I especially loved the part where she and Mallory kick out the vampire sent to explain things to her. There are a lot of funny and snarky moments in this book, and I can hardly wait to see what the next book has in store.

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