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Drink Deep (Chicagoland Vampires #5)
by
Chloe Neill (Goodreads Author)
Clouds are brewing over Cadogan House, and recently turned vampire Merit can't tell if this is the darkness before the dawn or the calm before the storm. With the city itself in turmoil over paranormals and the state threatening to pass a paranormal registration act, times haven't been this precarious for vampires since they came out of the closet. If only they could lay l...more
Kindle Edition, 352 pages
Published
November 1st 2011
by NAL
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*Spoiler-Free* Don't worry, Chicagoland fans. *pat pat* Everything will be okay.
4.5 starsIt's been two months since the nail-biting events of Hard Bitten, and Merit is still dealing with the fall-out from what occurred. As Cadogan House is investigated for mismanagement and blood rations keep everyone on edge, there's also trouble when Lake Michigan suddenly turns black and fingers are pointed at the vamps. Merit must work together with Jonah, the attractive captain of the guards at Grey House,...more
4.5 starsIt's been two months since the nail-biting events of Hard Bitten, and Merit is still dealing with the fall-out from what occurred. As Cadogan House is investigated for mismanagement and blood rations keep everyone on edge, there's also trouble when Lake Michigan suddenly turns black and fingers are pointed at the vamps. Merit must work together with Jonah, the attractive captain of the guards at Grey House,...more
2 books in 1 year woooo hooo
Update 6th May 2011
FIX THIS NEILL!!! ***wipes away tears**
Update 2nd November
I will start reading this tomorrow! Miss Neill I gave you my trust so please do not abuse it!
Also to fellow goodreads friends please do not take offense to any of my updates while reading this book, I do not take any responsibility for the words that come out of mouth!
Update 5th November 2011
So where do I begin?!?!?!
This story reminded me so much of New Moon in the Twilight series. It was so...more
Update 6th May 2011
FIX THIS NEILL!!! ***wipes away tears**
Update 2nd November
I will start reading this tomorrow! Miss Neill I gave you my trust so please do not abuse it!
Also to fellow goodreads friends please do not take offense to any of my updates while reading this book, I do not take any responsibility for the words that come out of mouth!
Update 5th November 2011
So where do I begin?!?!?!
This story reminded me so much of New Moon in the Twilight series. It was so...more
Well. My one-book-brief love affair with this series has certainly come to an end.
Why Drink Deep is the greatest disappointment of 2011:
1. Story = Filler. Until the very last 2 chapters or so, most of the story is pretty much nonexistent and it's apparent that Neill tried (and failed, I might add) to build up the suspense about what will become of Ethan, and the "story" part of the book was simply added out of obligation. Really, NOTHING happens in Drink Deep. If you haven't yet read the book:...more
Why Drink Deep is the greatest disappointment of 2011:
1. Story = Filler. Until the very last 2 chapters or so, most of the story is pretty much nonexistent and it's apparent that Neill tried (and failed, I might add) to build up the suspense about what will become of Ethan, and the "story" part of the book was simply added out of obligation. Really, NOTHING happens in Drink Deep. If you haven't yet read the book:...more
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Hey People? This Ranting Review may spoil the book for you...read it at your own risk Okay? If you read it and it spoils something for you, don't come yelling at me
Badass Book Review
I'm out peeps. All done with Meritverse.
I'm not sure I can adequately express my irritation with the character directions that seem to come out of left field, so I'm not even going to try.
How can you spend four books cultivating relationships and then squander them away in the blink of an eye..or in the stake of a h...more
Badass Book Review
I'm out peeps. All done with Meritverse.
I'm not sure I can adequately express my irritation with the character directions that seem to come out of left field, so I'm not even going to try.
How can you spend four books cultivating relationships and then squander them away in the blink of an eye..or in the stake of a h...more
4.5/5 stars.
There are not that many books that are as massively and agonizingly awaited as Drink Deep. The only other one I can think of that kept me squirming and checking in my mail box this year was Shadowfever.
(view spoiler)
I had been left very underwhelmed by Hard Bitten - well, final jaw-dropper aside obviously - and I was therefore suspicious of this new book, wondering how Neill would extric...more
There are not that many books that are as massively and agonizingly awaited as Drink Deep. The only other one I can think of that kept me squirming and checking in my mail box this year was Shadowfever.
(view spoiler)
I had been left very underwhelmed by Hard Bitten - well, final jaw-dropper aside obviously - and I was therefore suspicious of this new book, wondering how Neill would extric...more
*3.5*
Drink Deep is a hard book to review without issuing spoilers. Forgive me if this ends up on the vague side.
I bought the book at this week’s New York Comic Con, only realizing once I got home that I’d beat the general release by two weeks. Yay for publishers exhibiting at cons!
The last installment of Chicagoland Vamps left fans reeling. It was a game-changer, and although I wasn’t surprised by the events of that book, I was anxious to see how Neill would play things out.
The answer is…a lit...more
Drink Deep is a hard book to review without issuing spoilers. Forgive me if this ends up on the vague side.
I bought the book at this week’s New York Comic Con, only realizing once I got home that I’d beat the general release by two weeks. Yay for publishers exhibiting at cons!
The last installment of Chicagoland Vamps left fans reeling. It was a game-changer, and although I wasn’t surprised by the events of that book, I was anxious to see how Neill would play things out.
The answer is…a lit...more
If you're a fan of the Chicagoland Vampires series and you haven't read this book yet, there's only one reason you are reading this review. You want to know if somehow... some way... Ethan comes back. Well, let me address this right off the bat. (view spoiler)
Without spoiling anything, I can tell you that I did alot of crying. Again. It's been two month since the events...more
Without spoiling anything, I can tell you that I did alot of crying. Again. It's been two month since the events...more
Nov 07, 2011
MISS VAIN
rated it
2 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
chloe-neill,
series-that-i-m-obsessed-with
Please fix this "mistake" Mrs. Neill!!! :( I'm devastated
Oct 25, 2011
All Things Urban Fantasy
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The ending of HARD BITTEN was a bit of a fox in the hen house for most fans of the Chicagoland Vampires series. I had started the book impressed with the risks Neill takes with her characters, and the ending in no way changed that for me. Still, DRINK DEEP is the book that many will look to, for vindication or reparations. For myself, I can only say Neill continues to balance the emotional development of her characters and the events of their world with a masterful hand. This is a series I love...more
Nov 05, 2011
Anzu The Great Destroyer
rated it
2 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
fans of the author or something
Shelves:
fat-kitty-judges-you,
buddy-or-group-read,
the-fantasy-of-urbans,
fanged-and-deadly,
furry-wild-and-rabid,
hop-on-a-broom,
dafuq-did-i-just-read,
is-it-just-me-goddammit,
kill-it-with-fire,
reviewed-2011,
a-bit-of-mush,
masters-of-snoozeville,
i-am-disappoint,
just-kill-it-already,
facepalm
~~~ Before I start I should let you know that I made a little “explanation corner” at the bottom of my review. I think I’ll start using this more since I use funky words most people don’t understand. So if you see a “*” or something know what you should go to the bottom of the page blah blah blah you get it, you’re smart kids ~~~
I can’t express how happy I am right now. No no, calm down people, I’m not happy because this book is awesome. I’m happy because I’m finally done with it. My fire needs...more
I can’t express how happy I am right now. No no, calm down people, I’m not happy because this book is awesome. I’m happy because I’m finally done with it. My fire needs...more
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Nov 23, 2011
Faye
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
everyone, every readers looking for vampire themed book with a whole lot of drama and romance
June 30, 2011
I’ve read the first two chapters in Drink Deep from Chloe’s site. And yeah, it peak my curiosity up. I know I was nearly hysterical at the end of Hard Bitten and still think that the ending sucks but not in a bad way, I mean it was majorly bad but NOT because Neill became a lousy writer that her writing sucks so bad that you would like to throw the book as far away from you as possible. It was entirely a different kind of bad and I know that most of the fans of CV series would be a...more
I’ve read the first two chapters in Drink Deep from Chloe’s site. And yeah, it peak my curiosity up. I know I was nearly hysterical at the end of Hard Bitten and still think that the ending sucks but not in a bad way, I mean it was majorly bad but NOT because Neill became a lousy writer that her writing sucks so bad that you would like to throw the book as far away from you as possible. It was entirely a different kind of bad and I know that most of the fans of CV series would be a...more
I am not going to give away any spoilers but I am afraid if you know me you will try and read between the lines. I don't think I give anything away but if you are close to me you may want to wait to read this.
Hard Bitten, hurt me. I was a mess from that ending. And when I was reading Drink Deep, I swear I am a crazy mess but out of no where I would picture those moments with Ethan and Merit. There was no reason for it but I was like seriously longing for it. I would be reading then I would get c...more
Hard Bitten, hurt me. I was a mess from that ending. And when I was reading Drink Deep, I swear I am a crazy mess but out of no where I would picture those moments with Ethan and Merit. There was no reason for it but I was like seriously longing for it. I would be reading then I would get c...more
Spoilers! Anyone??!!! Please!! Tell me, is he or isn't he coming back??!!! I hated it. It was so unexpected. So spoilers, please! Send out spoilers.. :'(
November 10, 2011
Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Spoilers are finally out eh? I didn't read it. However I read the reviews that are spoiler free and JOnah, yes Jonah, was mentioned way too much for my liking. Guess that answers my agonizing question. Nevertheless, I would read it for the satisfaction of hurling the book on my wall..if it...more
November 10, 2011
Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Spoilers are finally out eh? I didn't read it. However I read the reviews that are spoiler free and JOnah, yes Jonah, was mentioned way too much for my liking. Guess that answers my agonizing question. Nevertheless, I would read it for the satisfaction of hurling the book on my wall..if it...more
The ending of HARD BITTEN was a bit of a fox in the hen house for most fans of the Chicagoland Vampires series. I had started the book impressed with the risks Neill takes with her characters, and the ending in no way changed that for me. Still, DRINK DEEP is the book that many will look to, for vindication or reparations. For myself, I can only say Neill continues to balance the emotional development of her characters and the events of their wold with a masterful hand, and I am as happy at the...more
This is a hard book to review without giving spoilers as to what everyone is guessing about. The story itself is about Merit, Jonah, and company dealing with a magical entity causing (yet another) threat to the safety of Chicago. There is still the issue of the 'anti-supernatural' people to contend with; and the new Mayor is no friend to the sups. Two months after Ethan's death, Merit is still grieving, but continued close contact with Jonah as her new partner in investigation has her wondering...more
I was shocked at the end...looking forward to next in the series...maybe a HEA next time :) UPDATE: Now that you all have had a chance to get in there and mull around what I already knew...whadja think? I felt so frustrated through the whole book. Like the world was literally being torn apart. And THAT'S the sign of a good author. To FEEL the words, to SEE what she was attempting to impart. I wanted Merit to take that sword and lop off a couple of heads. But she was stronger than I would have be...more
Nov 27, 2011
Jacqueline Bonner
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
urban-fantasy
I am really glad I read KMM's Fever series before this book. Without the experience of her epic cliffhangers, I never would have had the faith in the author that is required to stick around for her next installment of this series. With an ending like that, I wanted to throw the book across the room at a wall and screech at the author, "What the heck are you thinking?!" I probably would have hurled it if I wasn't afraid my Nook would break :)
However, it says a lot that the author is talented eno...more
However, it says a lot that the author is talented eno...more
It is almost impossible to review this one without giving spoilers. The first part of the book was slow moving but in the last 50 pages things picked up and a lot happened. I am not sure how I feel about the big villain reveal.... You'll have to read to see what I mean..... I loved Jonah in this book. We get a lot of him which was definitely nice. I am still team Ethan all the way though!
After the punch-you-in-the-face ending of Hard Bitten, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Drink Deep. I enjoyed it as much as the next addicted-to-this-series reader but here are some spoiler annoyances (and they ARE spoilers, so don’t click them if you are going to read this):
1. (view spoiler)...more
1. (view spoiler)...more
Without Ethan there is no Chicagoland Vampires. It's like eating a pizza without the dough, or going skiing without the skis. Pointless and useless. I will tell you right now that if she does not sneak him back in, there will be alot of unhappy readers (myself included). And massive Rodney King size riots all over the world.... well not really.
Well just speculating but Tate or ppl with similar powers have something to do with this huh?
And well Ms Neill you need to pull some amazing writing/plot skills out the bag to fix this, I mean really fix this. otherwise this book is filled with way 2much sadness
6 November
I dont know why but i have this book, i stare at it alot(ALOOOT!!) i made it to chapter 2 but i cant read it!!
Its like i know Ethan HAS to come back but...I dont wanna have to wait for that to happen, have to wait for the retur...more
And well Ms Neill you need to pull some amazing writing/plot skills out the bag to fix this, I mean really fix this. otherwise this book is filled with way 2much sadness
6 November
I dont know why but i have this book, i stare at it alot(ALOOOT!!) i made it to chapter 2 but i cant read it!!
Its like i know Ethan HAS to come back but...I dont wanna have to wait for that to happen, have to wait for the retur...more
I give up. I’m incapable of writing a short review. I was so excited for this book. I read books one through four in an obsessive haze, and was left in a stunned stupor when I finished Hard Bitten. Drink Deep is fast paced, exciting, funny. At times fun, and at times painful. Everything I've come to expect from a Chicagoland Vampires book. But it felt like half a book.
Two months have passed since the events of Drink Deep. Cadogan House is still grieving its Master's loss, and no one feels that l...more
Two months have passed since the events of Drink Deep. Cadogan House is still grieving its Master's loss, and no one feels that l...more
Spoiler Free
This was one of my most highly anticipated reads of the year, and also the one I was least looking forward to reviewing. Because how can I review it without giving away that thing you're not supposed to know? Because you can be sure there's one BIG THING people are dying to know. It's all to do with what happened in the last one. You know, the last one? With the thingy and the whatsit and the doo dah?
Hmm, hmm. You know it.
What I can tell you is that I enjoyed this book. I loved getti...more
This was one of my most highly anticipated reads of the year, and also the one I was least looking forward to reviewing. Because how can I review it without giving away that thing you're not supposed to know? Because you can be sure there's one BIG THING people are dying to know. It's all to do with what happened in the last one. You know, the last one? With the thingy and the whatsit and the doo dah?
Hmm, hmm. You know it.
What I can tell you is that I enjoyed this book. I loved getti...more
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Chloe Neill was born and raised in the South, but now makes her home in the Midwest—just close enough to Cadogan House and St. Sophia's to keep an eye on things. When not transcribing Merit’s and Lily’s adventures, she bakes, works, and scours the Internet for good recipes and great graphic design. Chloe also maintains her sanity by spending time with her boys—her husband (also her favorite landsc...more
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“I have been given a third chance at life, even if the circumstances are somewhat disconcerting. You are mine, and we both know it.”
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“There was a time,” he finally said, “when I would have acknowledged your reticence and given you time and space to reach your own decision.”
He tipped my head down again and slid his fingers to the back of my neck, sending shivers down my spine. Then he lowered his lips to my ear.
“This is not that time, Merit.”
And then his mouth was on mine, and he took my breath away again. He kissed me like a man possessed, like a man with nothing more on his mind but the taste and feel of me.
Like a man returned to life.”
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He tipped my head down again and slid his fingers to the back of my neck, sending shivers down my spine. Then he lowered his lips to my ear.
“This is not that time, Merit.”
And then his mouth was on mine, and he took my breath away again. He kissed me like a man possessed, like a man with nothing more on his mind but the taste and feel of me.
Like a man returned to life.”


















































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