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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
adventurous
medium-paced
I loved this book, and frankly there are much better reviews out there, so I am not going into it here. The book was so strong, the plot was good, Merit's interactions with others and her grief over Ethan, all resonated with me. I would have given this book 5 stars until we got to the big reveal of who the villain was. The whys and wherefores did not sit well with me. I realize that this is a set up for the next book, which I will gladly read, but it's why it's not 5 stars in my opinion.
Things heating up. A lot of decisions are made in this one that will have have interesting and painful outcomes.
There was a lot of stuff happening here. Glad that the series is getting better as it goes on, rather then the opposite which I find on other series.
Great stuff. Now I am torn. I think there is one more out now and then nothing til next year. So I am torn on if I should wait, or just read up to the point of release. Arggg.
There was a lot of stuff happening here. Glad that the series is getting better as it goes on, rather then the opposite which I find on other series.
Great stuff. Now I am torn. I think there is one more out now and then nothing til next year. So I am torn on if I should wait, or just read up to the point of release. Arggg.
Great twist at the end. Can't wait for the next book.
emotional
funny
fast-paced
This book was frustrating for me as I didn’t think the plot really worked, the GP was clearly corrupt and yet they were still following their orders and entertaining frank even when he put their lives in danger. They should’ve just kicked him out and said to hell with it, not like the GP could do anything more than they already were
I think this may be my last foray in the Chicagoland Vampire world. The first few books were entertaining but nothing special. Now the books have become simply a waste of time to read. The last installment, Hard Bitten, was the beginning of the end. Both Hard Bitten and Drink Deep follow the same pattern: boring filler followed by an abrupt drastic ending. Neill’s writing is regressing rather than improving and her reliance on ridiculous filler is laughable. I am quite happy I borrowed this from the library rather than having purchased it.
Merit, the lead character, is somehow becoming increasingly annoying and short sighted. Merit also continues to be rather immature and her supposed grief was lacking believability. None of the characters appear to be evolving or maturing and many of them need just that, especially Merit. Adding to that, Neill went and had characters perform 180 degree changes, which come on suddenly. It is called foreshadowing Neill, try it some time, it really adds to a story.
The plot was dull and predictable. Less time could have been spent complaining about food and discussing things that did not apply to the plot and instead been allocated to the ENDING. The ending was a cop-out. Not only was the ending rushed but it lacked believability. Sure, this is a fantasy world but Neill did not make it so that such an ending was truly believable in her created world. Of course, the fact that the series largely lacks substance may be a good excuse why Neill can just throw crap out at us.
Also, WTF happened with the character of Frank? He comes in and causes all these issues and then just nothing? Also, where was the humor? I swear there was humor in the first few books….
The current trend of the series is: boring filler then rushed ridiculous ending, plus characters that do not grow. I suppose the ending is one of those “oh crap I need to give readers a reason to read the next one” types. There really is no logical explanation for the layout of the books. I cannot believe that there is going to be five more books in the series, none of which I will likely read. What were the publishers thinking? The series, even when it was entertaining, does not contain enough substance to last ten books. TEN BOOKS! Ha!
Merit, the lead character, is somehow becoming increasingly annoying and short sighted. Merit also continues to be rather immature and her supposed grief was lacking believability. None of the characters appear to be evolving or maturing and many of them need just that, especially Merit. Adding to that, Neill went and had characters perform 180 degree changes, which come on suddenly. It is called foreshadowing Neill, try it some time, it really adds to a story.
The plot was dull and predictable. Less time could have been spent complaining about food and discussing things that did not apply to the plot and instead been allocated to the ENDING. The ending was a cop-out. Not only was the ending rushed but it lacked believability. Sure, this is a fantasy world but Neill did not make it so that such an ending was truly believable in her created world. Of course, the fact that the series largely lacks substance may be a good excuse why Neill can just throw crap out at us.
Also, WTF happened with the character of Frank? He comes in and causes all these issues and then just nothing? Also, where was the humor? I swear there was humor in the first few books….
The current trend of the series is: boring filler then rushed ridiculous ending, plus characters that do not grow. I suppose the ending is one of those “oh crap I need to give readers a reason to read the next one” types. There really is no logical explanation for the layout of the books. I cannot believe that there is going to be five more books in the series, none of which I will likely read. What were the publishers thinking? The series, even when it was entertaining, does not contain enough substance to last ten books. TEN BOOKS! Ha!
Ok, the growing up and growing to love others line and the whole Mallory situation was too much, too real, too true, but also, WHY DID THIS HAPPEN!!!!!!
I'm glad Ethan is back (oh, but JONAH.), but like... why was the relationship between Mallory and Merit the cost!!!!!!!!
I'm glad Ethan is back (oh, but JONAH.), but like... why was the relationship between Mallory and Merit the cost!!!!!!!!
Knowing what I had to look forward to, I picked this book up and didn't put it down again until I finished it. While it wasn't my favorite of the series so far, I didn't think it was at all a bad read either. It was a fast paced read, with a lot of action. What wasn't great about the book was the way things were falling apart for Merit and those around her. I didn't like what Ms. Neill did to Mallory *at all* and Frank was just a ridiculous character.
Since this book reads almost as a 'to-be-continued', I'd recommend having the next book, Biting Cold, on-hand for continuous reading enjoyment.
Since this book reads almost as a 'to-be-continued', I'd recommend having the next book, Biting Cold, on-hand for continuous reading enjoyment.