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Nov 16, 2011

Wendy Darling rated it:

*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 Gr More...

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Nov 05, 2011

Mersina rated it:

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 beg More...

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Feb 06, 2012

Mikyla added it

I personally don't think I can survive if 'you-know-who' (dont want to spoil hard bitten)doesn't come back.I think i speak for everybody when i say PLEASE,PLEASE,PLEASE bring him back!!

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Dec 03, 2011

Shelly rated it:

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Nov 08, 2011

Erika rated it:

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 th More...

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Nov 23, 2011

Dija rated it:

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. More...

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Nov 04, 2011

Lisa O. rated it:

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.
<spoiler>incidentally, for the same reason. Ethan and Barrons both died, right? How odd.</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, wonderin More...

24 comments like (18 people liked it)

Oct 20, 2011

Jen rated it:

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. <spoiler> There is no way in hell I am going to answer that. Come on, guys, it's about the journey, not the destination!</spoiler>

Without spoiling anything, I can tell you that I did alot of crying. Again. It's been two month sinc More...

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Nov 07, 2011

MISS VAIN rated it:

Please fix this "mistake" Mrs. Neill!!! :( I'm devastated

38 comments like (11 people liked it)

Jan 17, 2012

All Things Urban Fantasy marked it as to-read

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...

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Jan 18, 2012

Susie rated it:

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Nov 23, 2011

Faye rated it:

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 wou More...

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Oct 06, 2011

Amber I. (AwesomeSauce Book Club) rated it:

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 w More...

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Nov 06, 2011

Dinjolina is currently reading it

Scary skinny ugly chick on cover... :/ huh? Why?

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Feb 01, 2012

Purple rated it:

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 More...

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Oct 25, 2011

Julia rated it:

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 t More...

7 comments like (6 people liked it)

Nov 01, 2011

BamaGal rated it:

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...

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Jan 23, 2012

Anzu rated it:

~~~ 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 More...

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Nov 08, 2011

Cindy rated it:

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 More...

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Nov 27, 2011

Jacqueline rated it:

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 More...

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Nov 02, 2011

Meredith Barrons rated it:

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!

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Nov 03, 2011

Flannery rated it:

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. <spoiler> Mallory? Seriously? It is unbelievable that Catcher didn’t notice what was going on. Get real. Your girlfriend is downstairs doing spells with a creepy leather book and hanging out with a black cat More...

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Dec 20, 2011

Girl Who Reads Books rated it:

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.

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Dec 20, 2011

Elenariel marked it as to-read

Not so eager to read it: I fear the possible outcomes...

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Nov 06, 2011

Ally marked it as to-read

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 More...

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Oct 15, 2011

Rex Robot Reviews rated it:

Drink Deep by Chloe Neill is entertaining and full of little twists and surprises that will keep veterans of the series flipping the pages. Though I really enjoyed this novel, it felt a little bit like... filler? Transition? It isn't integral to the series- except for the last few chapters-which are completely enthralling. I don't recommend this be read as a standalone, but I think you could without being lost. Neill is excellent at keeping you up to speed without seeming redundant.

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Nov 15, 2011

Reese rated it:

Half way through this book, I hated it. After taking a much needed H2O break and a small quiescent breather, I realized that its wasnt the writing, it was the story. I am a stubborn little wench and I had a different direction in mind. Be that as it may, the book was emotional.

Angry when Catcher reminded Merit of Ethan's due mourning when he thought she was more involved with Jonah.

Sad when poor Merit relived dreams of Ethan and waking in terror when he wasn't there to c More...

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Nov 05, 2011

Mrs.Vishous-Kattalakis-Belikov rated it:

Since the devestation of Hard Bitten...Im not even going to comment on that one....

Merit's trying to cope with life without Ethan:( There's a trouble brewing in Tha Chi...and all the lakes and rivers have turned black. Since Merit still stands Sentinel of Cadogan House she must investigate the issue. Without her sexy partner Ethan she now settles for Jonah. Hottie Captain of Grey House and member of the RG. I dont know how Im going to write this review without spoilers...but Ima try! More...

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Jan 23, 2012

MsMiz (Tina) rated it:

I waited awhile to read this. Unsure due to the mixed reviews. I admit as the series progresses the strength, urgency and the deep fervor to know more and be in their lives lessens. Kind of like a marriage - lust, infatuation, love, then contentment. Therefore, this series had both the ups and downs of a marriage. We had the big breakup scene at the end of the last book and now we are sweeping up the mess. Learning to live without that heart pounding excitement. That does not mean this wa More...

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Nov 11, 2011

Ann rated it:

After my any emotional tirade from Hard Bitten, bk 4 I wasn’t sure if I would even read Drink Deep. Heard a spoiler hint that caused me to make the effort. After finishing Drink Deep I honestly don’t know why readers were put through the angst of bk 4. If the author wanted the H/H to take a different path, couldn’t she have made that happen without devastating her readers? I digress….Did I like this bk? No and yes. Was it interesting? NO. Did it give me relief from bk 4? YES. IMO the only wort More...

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