If you ever intend on reading the author's Chicagoland Vampire series, you'd better do it first, because even the blurb on the back of this book is going to totally spoil an entire series for you. That being said --

Wild Hunger is an exciting ride that captures the energy and enthusiasm of the early Chicagoland Vampire books, despite a rushed beginning.

At the end of the Chicagoland Vampire series, readers are left with quite a bombshell: Merit, a vampire, is pregnant, and vampires don't get pregnant. The explanation and circumstances surrounding her pregnancy and Elisa's birth felt very rushed and unsatisfying to me, but ignoring that, the rest of the story is actually quite entertaining.

Elisa is likable enough, and despite needing to be rescued by the romantic interest a few times, also does some rescuing of her own. When one of her friends is framed for a horrific murder during an international vampire peace summit, she and her friends set out to find the true killer, opening up a Pandora's box of diplomatic power struggles and making unexpected enemies in the process.

Recommended for readers of the Chicagoland Vampire series, even those whose interest waned early in the series, and even those who disliked the way the series ended.

Unrelated: if I were to compare this book to food, it is a warm bag of cheesy caramelcorn. Proceed accordingly.

Unrelated 2: I still can't get over the fact that the vampires in the books are always Chicago Cubs fans, when Cadogan House is like 3 miles away from where the White Sox play and the Cubs' stadium is clear on the opposite side of the city... White Sox just can't get any love, even in fiction.

I tried to like this book, I really did. If you are already a fan of this author, you will probably enjoy this series. Chloe Neill has built a unique world, but I find the characters a bit formulaic. Alpha man is alpha! Strong female (supposed) warrior is....crippled by self doubt and needs a lot of validation. I found myself wanting to shake the main female character throughout the book, but that may be because she is 21 and I am...not. Lots of thinking about boys, and chasing after boys, and loudly not being interested in the boy she is clearly interested in. However the author does manage to move the plot along nicely, and it was fun seeing familiar characters from the old series return.

I was beyond excited when I was approved to review this book. I absolutely loved so many of Chloe's books. When I first started this blog her books were spread across my reviews. When I started this I will be honest I was terrified that I didn't enjoy her writing any more as it had been a couple years since I've read her writing. But the further I got into the book the more I fell in love. I was back to being overwhelmed with excitement that I was able to read this book before it was published and to be able to review another of her titles. The further into this book I got the more of a feel I got for the other series Chicagoland which is what made me fall in love with Chloe's writing. This book is fantastic. I found myself staying up at night reading, having a hard time going into work to find out what was going to happen next. Would everything get resolved? Would there really be peace among the vampires? Honestly once I got past my teen years I thought I was past all that vampire, werewolves, stuff. But I guess Chloe just captures my soul. I am ready for the next book in the series.. Is it here yet? I am also ready to pick up where I left off on the Chicagoland series as well because I know I never finished that either. I may have loved that but my TBR pile was bigger than my love of my love of that series unfortunately. I totally recommend this book.

3.5 Stars!

I loved how this book was set up, it gives a glimpse of the childhood of Elisa and Gabriel, which was adorable. Since I am a sucker for stories of childhood friends falling in love, so I was really excited and looking forward to the romance. However, given the situation the romance was a little awkward and a bit underwhelmed, but I expected it to warm up and developing as the series goes.

The dynamic and the familiarity between Elisa and Gabriel were great to read about, even though they have not been around each other for a long time, but the relationship has established since they were children. So there were obvious history between them, and that was something special.

Aside for the romance, which was not the main focus of this book, there were plenty of actions and supernatural politic dramas that keep the story at a good pace. The characters that were introduced were great, both primary and secondary. It was also fun to read about the characters from the Chicagoland Vampire series in a different perspective.

Overall, I thought this was a good start of a new series! The story plot may be a little predictable, but Wild Hunger is a good mixture of PNR and UF, which are two of my favorite genres! I look forward to read the next book of the series!

4 ½ ★
I have read and loved The Chicagoland Vampires Series, (mostly) so when I saw this will be released I was really psyched to get my hands on it.
I should say that it also can be easily read if you have not read the first series, everything that is important will be mentioned and explained. So if you have not read it and don’t plan on it you still can read this book and not be lost.
After reading it I can say that I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. It was a perfect mix of old and new , the old Chicagoland we know and love and the new with fresh new people to love just as much if not a bit more . Familiar faces and storyline being brought over to the new faces and new problems with Chicago.
We still get to see Merit and Ethan but out if the eyes of their Daughter Elisa which I not only liked but it was different. But obviously this being Elisa’s story they stay pretty much in the background but still poke their head in sometimes. Which was nicely done.
I really enjoyed Elisa, she was strong, unique funny and really working on distancing herself from her parent’s legacy and wants to stay on her own two feet. But what nobody knows is that she fights an internal battle with a monster inside her since she was pretty much born. A possible side effect if the way she was made and or born?! Only one person know a little about it and that is Connor Keene.
Speaking of Connor I really enjoyed him, sexy string alpha male with a sense f humor. I really loved them together and their banter, it had many laugh out loud moments.
But there was also a tender and really honest site to them that I loved. Overall I just really liked them. The few awkward moments between them made it just so much more realistic and fun read.
I also enjoyed Theo, thought his role in the Ombidubus office was great, I just\ hope we will not see a love triangle here.
I also enjoyed Lulu, the daughter of Malory and Catcher who decided to ban Magic in her life, but I think that will change and we will see some kind of conflict with herself.
Of course we also see the faeries again and of course they up to no good. We learn more about their magic and history but also more about Magic in general that also involves the vampires and wolves .
The seen prophecy we heard about before is hinted at but we still don’t know what it is or what was seen……but I think it will be a major part of the series.
Overall, I really enjoyed it was fresh and funny, the writing was smooth and it was easy to fall in love with the characters . The final battle I thought was a bit anti climatic but overall it was great first book and I ‘m looking forward to reading the next ne already.
I rate it 4 ½ ★

The next generation is here! This spin off of the Chicagolands Vampires features the one and only Elisa. As the only born vampire, she is unique and treated differently. It is possible to read this book as a standalone. Reading the original series would help. Full disclosure, I have not read all the other books in the other series. I left it in a huff when Mallory went all crazy "dark Willow". I didn't like it and thought it came out of the blue. I digress. In this new series, it is literally featuring the son and daughters of the original powerhouse. The powerhouses are still here, in a supporting cast role. They will be needed as it seems this next generation has issues.

I like the new generation. Elisa is responsible and conscientious daughter. As a possible heir to her father's House she is a princess. This could make her as spoiled brat. She is not. She did her training in Paris, France to be treated the same as other young vampires. However, her apparently lack in age does not equate to lessor power. She holds an extra oomph and she's afraid of it. This has trouble written all over it. Why children think they can hide something from responsible, caring, loving and supportive parents is beyond me. We do get to see a little bit what is to come. Personally, I think it's awesome what Elisa has, but that is because I'm a jaded old woman uncaring of other people's opinions. When I was as young as Elisa, it would have mattered a lot to me.

Along with Elisa, Connor, son of the Pack Alpha makes his presence known. Connor is a hawt, sexy werewolf shifter with issues of his own. His are responsibilities to his pack. It shouldn't be a problem, but it is because Elisa messes with his priorities. He isn't expecting to be attracted to the snot nosed little princess he remembers. To round out this supernatural triad is LuLu. She is the daughter of Mallory. As a witch from two very powerful magicians, one would think Lulu is a powerhouse too. But no, she complete cut of any magic use and ignores her full potential. Of the three, Lulu is the one I'm most disappointed in. I understand where she is coming from. However, her willful blindness to magic is going to be a major handicap and will only bring her grief. I'm already thinking of all the different scenarios of how she will be a liability. None of the permutations are looking good.

The conflict in this story is a long time coming. The Fae are back and what they want is fathomable if unachievable. When they attempt to do what they want, all hell breaks loose. The strong alliances between the American vampire houses and the shifters are strains. This flushes the European Vampires peace treaty talks down the drain with Elisa caught in the middle. The political intrigue in written heavy handed. The players are not subtle in the Pack, Vampire house and especially not in the Fae. It is clear from the get go who are the main threats. Although I have a sneaking suspicion there is a quieter vampire betrayer that will come in follow books, out of the blue. Just like how there was zero indication of Mallory going bad, just one day she went crazy. Not a fan of this writing style, but tends to be a trademark of Ms. Neill, coming out of the left field with the unexpected. It will be exciting to see what happens. This new adult book is recommended to paranormal readers who enjoy seeing a new batch of supernaturals coming into their own.

When we last Elisa Sullivan in the epilogue of Blade Bound, she was a toddler. Now she’s twenty three and a recent college graduate living in Paris. Wild Hunger brings her back home to Chicago for a vampire peace conference. She’ll be reunited with her parents, her childhood friends, and the “monster” inside her which she says comes from the magic that allowed her to be born. Being close to her mother’s katana, which imprisoned that magic, makes it stronger. This reminds me of when Merit and her inner vampire were at odds in the early Chicagoland Vampire books, and I can’t help but wonder if the solution to the problem will be similar.

I think I expected to fall right back in to the familiar feel of the CV series, but that’s not exactly what happened. Elisa is more serious than Merit - more angst, less snark – and the book feels heavier in tone because of it. Connor’s also quite different from Ethan in some ways – leather and denim and motorcycles rather than Armani suits and high end sports cars. We get updates on some of the CV characters, though many of them are just mentioned and don’t appear. The story focusses more on the next generation of characters. I like the new Ombuddies, especially Theo who Elisa teams up with. I also like the BFF vibe she has with Lulu, Mallory and Catcher’s daughter.

I wish that Neill had written something else first and come back to this idea a few years from now. That’s partly because I would have liked some novellas about the supporting characters in Chicagoland Vampires - the Ombuddies, Merit’s necromancer friend, the FBI agent introduced at the end of the series. Mostly, it’s just that I’m not I’m not a fan of time jumps in general, and I thought this one could have been executed better. Wild Hunger is set about twenty years from now. They have flexible silicone “screens” instead of phones and they’ve finally perfected self-diving cars. The future tech is interesting, but feels inconsistent – Connor can pay for dinner by tapping his key fob on the table, but Elisa’s favorite coffee shop is cash only? And Elisa’s pop culture references feel dated even by today’s standards (Do twenty-somethings make Seinfeld references?) though I guess it’s comforting to know that people will still be sorting themselves into Hogwarts houses twenty years from now.

Which is not to say that I didn’t like Wild Hunger or Elisa. I just think I may have some growing pains with the new series, which is not uncommon. I found myself taking a lot of notes, trying to dig out every little detail of backstory, which may have been distracting. But I have always wanted to learn more about Neill’s shifters and this series might do that - we get bits of Connor’s POV in the prologue and epilogue. I’m definitely excited to see where it goes.

3.5 stars

Everything I hoped it would be and so much more! Ethan and Merit were there which thrilled me no end. Loved the kids all grown up. Lulu was hysterical, Connor sounds HOT! And Elisa is a very deep, relatable character. I think I will love this as much, if not more than Chicagoland!!

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Wild Hunger (Heirs of Chicagoland #1) by Chloe Neill
I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley for an honest review.
I have not read the series that this book is a spin off for I guess I should say right off the start. I have seen the other series and thought YES but it’s so deep in and I just don’t have the time to dedicate to starting a new series so when this happened I jumped. I didn’t have any real trouble understanding storyline information from the other series. I think the author did a great job explaining issues during the story for people like me to get was happening. But I love paranormal so I can just kinda roll with it and go. Some people might not be able to just go with it.
Essentially this book is about Elisa and the fact of her birth being so crazy and supernatural….see she is the only VAMPIRE child to be born and born with magic too….see why I love paranormal???!!
Connor and Elisa have a very complicated and sorted relationship to say the least. They have great banter in the book and it made me laugh a bit. They also have great chemistry which makes for fun reading too. Connor and Elisa have to figure out about themselves and what they want when what they are starts to show. This makes everything a bit more interesting.

Elisa is the daughter of two vampires, born from magic that should not have been. I was sold on this title before I had to read anymore. Chloe Neill has built upon her previous series with a family of vampires struggling to be a family. Elisa is the first and only vampire born instead of made. I think the first book in this series is solid and the new addition of quirky characters keeps you coming back for more. I couldn't put it down.

Loved it ,great start to the spin off of one of my all time favorite series, can't wait to read more of it .Thinks Netgalley for letting me read it and falling back in love with my favorite characters all over again. And for letting me review it in change for my honest opinion.

Oh my goodness, Chloe outdid herself. I love Chicagoland Vampire series..."Methan" is one of my favorite UF couples. So, to see their daughter--whom we get to know as an adult herself, was amazing. She has the best qualities of both her parents (especially Merit's snark and love of food!). But, she isn't the only child of big hitters from Chicagoland we get to meet. I cannot wait to see what happens next and what develops with Connor Keene. *swoon*

Wild Hunger by Chloe Neil
Wild Hunger is the first in the Heirs of Chicagoland series by Chloe Neil. I’ve never read the original series but I didn’t feel hampered and the story stood on it’s own quite well.
Elisa Sullivan is the only vampire born not made. But the dark magic that contributed to her existence has come with a heavy price. She has been training and hiding her secret in Paris for 4 years. But when a conference brings her home to Chicago, she struggles for control. The only person who knows of her struggle is her childhood friend/nemesis Conner Keene.
When a murder at the conference reveals serious upheaval in the supernatural community, Elisa and Conner must work together to solve the crime and stabilize the city, despite their personal feelings.
This seems to be a solid paranormal/urban fantasy series. While the story was engaging, I felt there could have been more of everything – backstory, suspense, peril and romance. I am sure fans of the series will enjoy this one and be anxious to see where the author takes the story of these characters. 3 Stars.

I loved this book. It was one of those I couldn't put down and I felt like I knew each character personally. I have never read anything else by this author, but I've already looked her up and I think I'm going to have to look into some of her other series (Devil's Isle Series, I'm looking at you).  I never once got lost through reading details, lengthy dialogs, or descriptions and I felt the plot pretty much carried itself. 

I did expect there to be more interaction between Connor Stupid Keane and Elisa Sullivan, but after I read the entire novel I realize there is probably a good reason why there wasn't. Their story is building over a few books, obviously, and there is very little in entertainment value lost by not hearing from Connor in every single chapter. Somehow, it works quite well. 

The only regret I have is that I didn't wait until closer to the release date to read the book because now I am ready for the second book, which hasn't even been announced, much less given a release date. And, the anticipation is really driving me bananas! That being said, I'll be singing Chloe Neill's praises all summer long, at every opportunity. And, I'll be (not so) patiently awaiting the announcement of a second Heirs Of Chicagoland novel. 

Bravo, Chloe Neill. 
Now, about that second Heirs Of Chicagoland novel...

Its Chloe Neill. Fantastic reading no matter what, and this third installment is no exception. Wonderful world building has left me waiting and wanting MORE!

What a fantastic story, I was intrigued from the first pages! The story line is great, the characters lovable and the writing flawless!

Elisa is a complex and strong heroine!Connor is an interesting character, he is dominant,sexy and cocky!I enjoyed him a lot!I love their banter, they have a complicated relationship.


I loved this world and I find it brilliant!I'm looking forward for the next book!

I love the Chicagoland Vampire series and was sad to see it end. Then I was excited to hear about the spinoff series. Chloe Neill did not disappoint. I can't wait to see where this series goes.

I always love Chloe Neill's books and this one is no exception. I was a little concerned with the child of a favorite character basis but I enjoyed it. I love this world.

WOW! What an EXCELLENT start to a new series! Normally I don't read fantasy/paranormal books because they all tend to follow the same trends but this one was FANTASTIC. I can't wait to get my hands on more books as they become available. This one is going to be a hit, I just know it!

4.5

When Elisa returns from studying in France, to her hometown of Chicago for peace talks for the old vampires of Europe, she is not prepared for a run in with her old nemesis Conner. He tormented her as a kid and to see him now even just his looks are a torment. Add some political intrigue, assassination, and a whole lot of magic, and Chicago is ready to explode. Fun read!