It makes him moody, protective, possessive, and more than a little bit nervous (Waaaaiiittt, yeah, my bad he’s always like that-but, hey, it was a little more intense this time). She becomes withdrawn and so unlike herself, leaving everyone scrambling to keep the wards in place…even when there isn’t a break-anywhere in sight. And when Merit has a close run-in with this dangerous and mysterious enemy, it guts him that she recoils from his touch. He is so loyal to Merit and would do anything to keep her safe. How does one protect another person’s mind? Is there even a way? And what happens when Ethan isn’t there to break the trance, and the next time he’s too late? What then? There was nothing equivocal in his gaze, in the steadiness of his green eyes. Merit’s defenses are down, Ethan isn’t (and can’t be) quick to save Merit, and no one can understand why, or how, this person is getting past their wards on the house. But when the return of an old figure from Ethan’s dark past reemerges, things begin to get….foggy. Never has there been something that made me feel so icky about what could happen to Merit-or Ethan, for that matter. Sure, there’s always something new-But not like this. And I always get so excited to pick up the next new story. Like, it’s known that when you pick up a Chicagoland Vampires book that there will be a mystery to solve, Ethan and Merit will have to conquer a new threat to their relationship, and there will be lots of love and snark exchanged between them. I keep saying that these stories continue to get better, and it’s true, mostly, but there is something refreshing about a more sinister plot.

“If you date anyone other than me at any point in your hopefully long and fruitful life, there will be trouble for both of us.” “When I’m four hundred, do I get to date a twenty-five-year old?”Įthan narrowed his gaze. Well, 7 mini-reviews later and I think it’s time I finally let all these built up emotions out- this book was excellent and people deserve to hear about it.

So many things I hold back after finishing a book because, really, how many times can you repeat all the same things you love about a consistently excellent series? I always do a mini-review, letting people know the main reasons I loved the story, and I hardly put all I truly feel into the review. There are so many things I love about this series.

Review: “If you touch her again, come near her again, I will tear you apart with my own bare hands, Master or not.” Here is my review for this wonderful might be the best in the series, yet! Be sure to also check out my interview with Chloe Neill and the two giveaways below!

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