Blade Bound

***4 ‘#TeamMEthan4Ever’ Stars*** As much as I hate to say goodbye to this series, I have to admit that I am happy that Merit and Ethan finally get some peace and true happiness after all the crazy they’ve been put through. I must admit that I wasn’t all that interested in the crazy that went on in this book. It, in fact, kind of bored me since it was all too similar to what has gone on in previous books, though I did like how it ended up being a catalyst for some interesting developments. What I did love, and what my rating is based on, is my love of the characters ~ at least the ones who are solidly on Team MEthan in one way or another. I’ve loved watching not only Merit and her relationships with the various characters evolve, but watching how all of them have grown into whomever they were meant to be. They are all imperfectly perfect, except for Chuck who was pretty much perfect from the beginning and is simply awesome, and have definitely kept things interesting as the series has progressed. Merit and Ethan’s relationship has always been a source of entertainment, even when things got bad, but I loved where they finally ended up and think it’s the perfect ending as well as a possible new beginning. Reading the final words of this book has left me with a bittersweet feeling. I’m happy with how things were ended and yet I’m left with wanting more (I’ve heard rumblings that there may be a spinoff in the works so I’m keeping my toes crossed that it’s true). But the bittersweet feeling isn’t only due to the series ending. The other part to the bittersweet is that this series is the one that kicked my arse back into being a bookworm. I remember seeing Some Girls Bite laid out on a table at Barnes and Noble and how I had to find out what it was all about based on the cover alone (See. Covers are important and I still have the book in all it’s worn out well read glory) and how I walked out of the store with a new book which I devoured in one day. So while I not only feel the need to thank Ms. Neill for writing such amazing characters, but to also thank her for reminding me how wonderful it is to get lost in the pages of a book and the need to want to do it over and over again. ~ Copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley ~

BLADE BOUND was a thrilling conclusion to Chloe Neill’s Chicagoland Vampires series. The story starts out with Merit’s and Ethan’s wedding. After an attack, Merit, Ethan, and friends once again help to save the city from a sinister supernatural onslaught. This contemporary urban fantasy is suitable for adult audiences. I love Merit’s character. She grew tremendously throughout this series. She is an admirable character that makes an amazing Sentinel for Cadogan House and protector for Chicago. She and Ethan make an astonishing couple that support one another. I love that Mallory played an important role in this story. The series began with her and Merit as roommates. I think it is appropriate that she played a pivotal part of the final story in the series. I love Merit’s network of friends. They are all unique and have an instrumental function in Merit’s life and adventures. The plot was exciting and full of unexpected and creative twists. I enjoyed this story from start to finish. Being a Chicagoan, I have always appreciated the hometown references that Chloe Neill includes in her stories. It makes me feel a bit nostalgic. Chloe Neill did a remarkable job with the Chicagoland Vampires series. Her character development and writing style are noteworthy. I’m really hoping that there is going to be a spin off series with Elisa, Lulu, and Connor. I am going to miss this series, and am sad that it is ending. I will be re-reading it. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

Out of the whole series this one wasnt the best. I was expecting something better for the final book. To much was was written in full details that took up a couple pages. When only a sentence was needed. She's normally good about this. I usually dont stop reading these books till I finished. This time took days and just wanted to get to the Ending so that I was done. Hopefully when the new series comes out with Ethan & Merits daughter she wont do that that series the same way she did with Final Installment of this series. I was disappointed in this one. Thats saying alot for me because I love to read and loved this whole series this is the first time I have ever given a review also.