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.
I didn't think I'd like this book at first, it felt a bit darker than I usually like. My concerns were completely off-base. Fabulous, witty dialogue, great snarky characters and I want Mallory as my friend! I can't wait to read more about these people in future books. The plot line of this one was really solid, even if it sort of took a back seat to the process of Merit accepting being a vampire. I didn't see the end coming and I was surprised by the reveal of the bad guys.
My only trepidation is the very end of the book - comments that Merit makes that make me think future books might *be* darker and sad. But only one way to find out!
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