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breezy610's review against another edition
5.0
I love it. I love the drama and the surprise at the end. Merit just keeps getting more and more suitors.
snoopydoo77's review against another edition
3.0
After the last book I was really eager to get to this book and was happy that I didn’t have to wait a year or so since most of the books already are released.
Though, I was a little confused and conflicted about this book. It just seemed a little off, not sure what but there was just something that was not in place. Also I was not really sure what to think about the ending of this one. Once I got to the end of this book, I was confused, happy, sad and yet I felt kind of cheated.
We get a lot of them doing research in this book.
Merit, in this book just not really felt like herself, I can understand after last book that she is a little off. She is still dealing with the effects of that and has a hard time coming to turns with what happened. Plus The GP has sent Frank to put the house back in order. He is really the biggest asshole. He is pushing them to their limits. I really wish Malik or anyone else would have punched him.
You can find my full review here:
http://snoopydoosbookreviews.com/drink-deep-chicagoland-vampires-5-by-chloe-neill/
Though, I was a little confused and conflicted about this book. It just seemed a little off, not sure what but there was just something that was not in place. Also I was not really sure what to think about the ending of this one. Once I got to the end of this book, I was confused, happy, sad and yet I felt kind of cheated.
We get a lot of them doing research in this book.
Merit, in this book just not really felt like herself, I can understand after last book that she is a little off. She is still dealing with the effects of that and has a hard time coming to turns with what happened. Plus The GP has sent Frank to put the house back in order. He is really the biggest asshole. He is pushing them to their limits. I really wish Malik or anyone else would have punched him.
You can find my full review here:
http://snoopydoosbookreviews.com/drink-deep-chicagoland-vampires-5-by-chloe-neill/
kathydavie's review against another edition
3.0
Fifth in the Chicagoland Vampire urban fantasy series based in Chicago and revolving around Merit, a newly-made vampire of Cadogan House.
Drink Deep is an exploration of good and evil; a later categorization of magic. Previously magic simply was being neither good nor evil. Now evil threatens the city of Chicago as magic seeks a re-balance.
That said, it's a disappointing installment in this series. Its resolution was much too simplistic and the potential for a great deal of tension was ignored. The only real tension was Frank Cabot's harassment and Neill ignored the romantic tension between Merit and Jonah; the interactions with Claudia, Tate, humans, McKetrick, and the mayor; and, between Malik and Cabot. Admittedly, I do love the newest character, but...c'mon...let's put a little effort into this!
Cadogan House is miserable with Frank Cabot throwing more and more draconian rules at its inhabitants---think Professor Dolores Umbridge and her wall of rules from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! Merit and friends soon come to believe that Cabot's orders are to break Cadogan House and they choose to ignore Cabot's demands that they ignore the disasters striking the city of Chicago.
Merit and Jonah struggle with the problems and possible solutions in a joint-House effort to aid the humans and supernaturals in direct defiance of Cabot. Not that it seems to be helping. Nor do Mallory or Catcher's attitudes help as they become angrier day by day with Merit.
Help comes from a most unexpected source and I can only wonder what the future will hold.
Merit is the Sentinel of Cadogan House. Appointed by Ethan because of her strengths and her ability to resist glamour. Ethan Sullivan was the Master of Cadogan House; he was staked and killed by another vampire, Celina, in Hard Bitten when he threw himself in front of Merit. Malik was Ethan's second-in-command.
With Ethan's death, Malik Washington is now Master of the House, well, if that asshole, Frank would let him. Frank Cabot was appointed as receiver of Cadogan House by Darius of the Greenwich Presidium to determine how the House could have "fallen apart so badly". Hah! The cowboy boot-wearing Luc was promoted to second-in-command and has become a couple with Lindsey, a particular friend of Merit's. Kelley was promoted to Captain of the Cadogan House Guard. Juliet is one of the guards. Other members of Cadogan House include Katherine and Margot.
Jonah is the captain of the Guard at Grey House. He has invited Merit to join the RG; he also wants a warmer relationship with her.
Catcher Bell is a discredited mage in love with Mallory, Merit's best friend, who is learning how to be a sorceress from Simon, a mage within the Order. Catcher is also part of Chuck Merit's (Merit's grandfather) Ombuds office established by the former Mayor Tate. Jeff Christopher, a shifter, is also part of the Ombud's office with an almost supernatural effect on the nymphs.
The River nymphs control the rivers around Chicago but Lorelei, a siren, is in control of Lake Michigan. Mayor Kowalczyk is heavily influenced by McKetrick and his agenda to eliminate the vampires—good thing they don't know about the shifters and magic-users! Former Mayor Tate is jailed, heavy in magic, and slipperier than an eel. Claudia, Queen of the Fae, is one scary fairy yet rigidly fair.
The cover reflects the red the sky over Chicago turns as old magic terrifies the populace into believing the Apocalypse is approaching. Merit poses in her cropped doubled black leather-over-a-knit tank and her low-rise leather pants, her katana held low at an angle in the middle of one of Chicago's bridges the still river not moving beneath her feet.
The title is confusing as Frank has put the Cadogan House vampires on a diet.
My Take
Drink Deep is an exploration of good and evil; a later categorization of magic. Previously magic simply was being neither good nor evil. Now evil threatens the city of Chicago as magic seeks a re-balance.
That said, it's a disappointing installment in this series. Its resolution was much too simplistic and the potential for a great deal of tension was ignored. The only real tension was Frank Cabot's harassment and Neill ignored the romantic tension between Merit and Jonah; the interactions with Claudia, Tate, humans, McKetrick, and the mayor; and, between Malik and Cabot. Admittedly, I do love the newest character, but...c'mon...let's put a little effort into this!
The Story
Cadogan House is miserable with Frank Cabot throwing more and more draconian rules at its inhabitants---think Professor Dolores Umbridge and her wall of rules from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! Merit and friends soon come to believe that Cabot's orders are to break Cadogan House and they choose to ignore Cabot's demands that they ignore the disasters striking the city of Chicago.
Merit and Jonah struggle with the problems and possible solutions in a joint-House effort to aid the humans and supernaturals in direct defiance of Cabot. Not that it seems to be helping. Nor do Mallory or Catcher's attitudes help as they become angrier day by day with Merit.
Help comes from a most unexpected source and I can only wonder what the future will hold.
The Characters
Merit is the Sentinel of Cadogan House. Appointed by Ethan because of her strengths and her ability to resist glamour. Ethan Sullivan was the Master of Cadogan House; he was staked and killed by another vampire, Celina, in Hard Bitten when he threw himself in front of Merit. Malik was Ethan's second-in-command.
With Ethan's death, Malik Washington is now Master of the House, well, if that asshole, Frank would let him. Frank Cabot was appointed as receiver of Cadogan House by Darius of the Greenwich Presidium to determine how the House could have "fallen apart so badly". Hah! The cowboy boot-wearing Luc was promoted to second-in-command and has become a couple with Lindsey, a particular friend of Merit's. Kelley was promoted to Captain of the Cadogan House Guard. Juliet is one of the guards. Other members of Cadogan House include Katherine and Margot.
Jonah is the captain of the Guard at Grey House. He has invited Merit to join the RG; he also wants a warmer relationship with her.
Catcher Bell is a discredited mage in love with Mallory, Merit's best friend, who is learning how to be a sorceress from Simon, a mage within the Order. Catcher is also part of Chuck Merit's (Merit's grandfather) Ombuds office established by the former Mayor Tate. Jeff Christopher, a shifter, is also part of the Ombud's office with an almost supernatural effect on the nymphs.
The River nymphs control the rivers around Chicago but Lorelei, a siren, is in control of Lake Michigan. Mayor Kowalczyk is heavily influenced by McKetrick and his agenda to eliminate the vampires—good thing they don't know about the shifters and magic-users! Former Mayor Tate is jailed, heavy in magic, and slipperier than an eel. Claudia, Queen of the Fae, is one scary fairy yet rigidly fair.
The Cover
The cover reflects the red the sky over Chicago turns as old magic terrifies the populace into believing the Apocalypse is approaching. Merit poses in her cropped doubled black leather-over-a-knit tank and her low-rise leather pants, her katana held low at an angle in the middle of one of Chicago's bridges the still river not moving beneath her feet.
The title is confusing as Frank has put the Cadogan House vampires on a diet.
yodamom's review against another edition
3.0
First I love this series and the characters. But, I have to say it was not my favorite in the series. It read like one big tease for me. There was so much build up between two characters and then fizzle to nothing ? Oh, and Tate ??? Why was he even in it, all the whohaw over how dangerous oh scary then, his bit just faded away. Mallory, she just kind of roared then again fizzled, and disappeared. And what she did, well she has the tie to him but not even a hint of it ? The ending was just, over.
On final thoughts, I loved seeing all the characters, I love them. The book, the plot, the build up all faded and fizzled. Nothing was really resolved.
On final thoughts, I loved seeing all the characters, I love them. The book, the plot, the build up all faded and fizzled. Nothing was really resolved.
tadams_sg's review against another edition
5.0
This book was tough to read. In fact, I debated even reading it because I was so unhappy with how the previous book ended, but alas this was the only book I brought on a weekend trip with me - therefore I read it.
I definitely enjoyed Malik's character much more. He was put in a very difficult position with Ethan's untimely death and the house being put into receivership, but Malik definitely shined. Yes, it took some time for Malik to really come into his new power, but when he stood up to Frank and kicked him out of the house I was cheering him on and rooting for him. Ultimately I liked his ability to not fight Frank's outrageous dictates because that would have just given Frank more power and Malik understood this.
But why oh why did Mallory have to turn into the villain. I hope this gets explained better in the next book because I just do not believe that she could do such a 180 degree turn. But she brought Ethan back!!! Thank goodness. Merit needs Ethan to balance her character, Jonah isn't enough.
So I'm back in 100%. I want to know more about Mallory and I'm happy Ethan is back. Bring on the trek to Nebraska!
I definitely enjoyed Malik's character much more. He was put in a very difficult position with Ethan's untimely death and the house being put into receivership, but Malik definitely shined. Yes, it took some time for Malik to really come into his new power, but when he stood up to Frank and kicked him out of the house I was cheering him on and rooting for him. Ultimately I liked his ability to not fight Frank's outrageous dictates because that would have just given Frank more power and Malik understood this.
But why oh why did Mallory have to turn into the villain. I hope this gets explained better in the next book because I just do not believe that she could do such a 180 degree turn. But she brought Ethan back!!! Thank goodness. Merit needs Ethan to balance her character, Jonah isn't enough.
So I'm back in 100%. I want to know more about Mallory and I'm happy Ethan is back. Bring on the trek to Nebraska!
misslover's review against another edition
4.0
Is this too good to be true?!!? Please tell me it's not!!
halynah's review against another edition
5.0
I want the next book BADLY!!! This one is perfect, as every one in the series!!! The whirlwind of events, emotions, surprises!!! Interesting new characters and creatures, achingly familiar and loved old ones!!! I missed Gabriel, but I hope he will reappear in the next book.
To sum up: great read, wonderful author and impatient expectations for the next installment!!!!!
To sum up: great read, wonderful author and impatient expectations for the next installment!!!!!
bhookjunkhie's review against another edition
4.0
Sigh! I loved it! Can't wait for the next one!! More Jonah please!!!
shawniebooks's review against another edition
3.0
This installment was a little boring and annoying, but I continued because I'm invested in the characters. The last couple of chapters made it worth while. Now that *things* have been righted, I look forward to the next book. ;)
birdloveranne's review
2.0
Decided to give the series another try, after really hating book 4, but having read the series gets good again. Sorry, I have 5 billion books in my TBR so I have to get smart. Continuing this series is not smart, as it will take away my time to read other books that I will actually enjoy. This book was not impressive at all. If I didn't have it in audio from the library, I wouldn't have finished it. Waste of time to continue with the series. I'm done.