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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
The book opens to Merit and Ethan acting like any other couple. It was nice to start reading and know that they were together and happy, even with all that is going on with Cadogan House. Merit finally puts her position as Social Chair to good use and is throwing a party for the house and Chicago's Rogue Vampires, so that they can get to know each other more and hopefully become friendlier. The party starts and Noah (the unofficial head of the Rogue's) informs them that two rogue vampires are missing. To show that Cadogan House is willing to help the Rogue Vampires in anyway Merit takes on the task of figuring out what happens.
I was happy that Merit and Mallory's relationship seems to be improving in this book. The last book seemed a little off since they almost refused to talk to each other. The mystery of the rogue vampire killings was well developed and kept me interested. The ongoing storyline with Merit and the Red Guard is a nice twist to the story.
It is full of unexpected twists and every emotion you can think of. I really enjoyed this book and am glad I read it.
I was happy that Merit and Mallory's relationship seems to be improving in this book. The last book seemed a little off since they almost refused to talk to each other. The mystery of the rogue vampire killings was well developed and kept me interested. The ongoing storyline with Merit and the Red Guard is a nice twist to the story.
It is full of unexpected twists and every emotion you can think of. I really enjoyed this book and am glad I read it.
Definitely another good installment of this series. The resolutions that happen for Merit and Ethan show the growing maturity of their relationship. Finding out what kind of shifter Jeff is was a good shock. I have growing curiosity to how the House will run going forward. And can someone please deal with the Mayor - she be annoying :)
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This is my last book in the series. The protagonist is causing me such irritation that I can't enjoy the story anymore. It was good while it lasted.
With Cadogan House on the verge of leaving the GP, vampires start vanishing. It starts with a couple rogues, but then House vampires also disappear. It's up to Merit, along with Ethan and her Red Guards partner, Jonah, to figure out who's behind the disappearances and why.
As usual, the other houses in Chicago, leave it to Merit to figure out what's happening to the vampires in Chicago. As if dealing with the GP and their threat of taking everything that Cadogan House is isn't enough stress, they also are tasked with who or what is behind the disappearances. It's this investigation that gets us back to what I love about the Chicagoland Vampire series. It's Merit doing what she needs to in order to ensure the safety of her vampire brethren...no matter their affiliation.
But what I loved most about this book was Ethan and Merit. Since Ethan's "return" he's more human (for lack of a better word). While Ethan may have appreciated Merit before, he now expresses himself more. He's flirty, he's affection and when he needs to be he goes into full on alpha mode to make sure everyone knows that Merit is his. He makes sure Merit realizes that she is the one that he's waited centuries for. And no matter how mad he gets at her, she'll always be it for him.
Merit's grown as her relationship with Ethan becomes more settled. She's more confident in her role within the house and the vampire community at large. She's confident in her decision to join the Red Guard. And remarkably, she's making strides with her family.
I've run the gamut of emotions with the Chicagoland Vampire series, but I think with House Rules we've finally gotten to a place where things are making sense again. No weird books or split angels. Just a battle between good and evil.
I can't wait for the next installment in the series and I am now on a quest to go back through the other six CV books to find just when Gabriel talked about the vision he saw for Merit (which she mentions in the last chapter of the book). I'm on pins and needles for #8.
As usual, the other houses in Chicago, leave it to Merit to figure out what's happening to the vampires in Chicago. As if dealing with the GP and their threat of taking everything that Cadogan House is isn't enough stress, they also are tasked with who or what is behind the disappearances. It's this investigation that gets us back to what I love about the Chicagoland Vampire series. It's Merit doing what she needs to in order to ensure the safety of her vampire brethren...no matter their affiliation.
But what I loved most about this book was Ethan and Merit. Since Ethan's "return" he's more human (for lack of a better word). While Ethan may have appreciated Merit before, he now expresses himself more. He's flirty, he's affection and when he needs to be he goes into full on alpha mode to make sure everyone knows that Merit is his. He makes sure Merit realizes that she is the one that he's waited centuries for. And no matter how mad he gets at her, she'll always be it for him.
Merit's grown as her relationship with Ethan becomes more settled. She's more confident in her role within the house and the vampire community at large. She's confident in her decision to join the Red Guard. And remarkably, she's making strides with her family.
I've run the gamut of emotions with the Chicagoland Vampire series, but I think with House Rules we've finally gotten to a place where things are making sense again. No weird books or split angels. Just a battle between good and evil.
I can't wait for the next installment in the series and I am now on a quest to go back through the other six CV books to find just when Gabriel talked about the vision he saw for Merit (which she mentions in the last chapter of the book). I'm on pins and needles for #8.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
wow....Loved it!!! The mystery, the tension, the romance everything!
A generous three stars, mostly because I still love Ethan and his way with words. Other than that, I felt there were too many things going on in this book, from Merit's involvement with the Red Guard to the Greenwich Presidium to the vampire murders, then toss in the personal drama between Merit and Ethan. In the end it felt like all the individual plot points were shortchanged. This is also the third book in a row where the ending felt rushed, as though the deadline was looming so the author had to hurry the ending.
I want to love it. I really, really, really do but aside from the break from the GP I don't think much happened. Merit and Ethan (or "Methan") are fantastic, Mallory is in magic rehab, Catcher is grumpy, etc etc. After the roller coaster of the previous two or three books this one just didn't pack the same punch. Of course, I'll still keep reading since I adore the characters!
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes