Wicked Hour by Chloe Neill

Title:Wicked Hour

Author: Chloe Neill
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Series: Heirs of Chicagoland # 2
Paperback, 341 pages
Publication: December 3, 2019 by Berkley
Source: Personal Library
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Vampires were made, not born—until Elisa Sullivan came along. As the only vampire child in existence, she grew up with a heavy legacy, and tried to flee her past. Then circumstances drew her back to Chicago, and she stayed to keep it safe. With shifter Connor Keene, the only son of Pack Apex Gabriel Keene, at her side, she faced down a supernatural evil that threatened to destroy Chicago forever.

After the dust from the attack has settled, Elisa is surprised when Connor invites her to a usually private Pack event in the north woods of Minnesota, and by the warm welcome she receives from some of Connor’s family, even though she’s a vampire. But the peace doesn’t last. The shifters tell tales of a monster in the woods, and when the celebration is marred by death, Elisa and Connor find themselves in the middle of a struggle for control that forces Elisa to face her true self—fangs and all.

I am absolutely loving this spin-off series. Wicked Hour, is the second installment in the Heirs of Chicagoland series featuring Ethan and Merit’s daughter Elisa Sullivan as she navigates the world separate from the houses and her parents. In Wicked Hour we leave the city limits for the rustic mountains and delve deeper into pack politics and the uncharted territory of Elisa and Conner’s new relationship.

In the first book it was all about elementals and now shifters. I love that we got to see pack life outside of the Apex’s territory and a different perspective on clan life. I also appreciate the werewolf/vampire lore that were incorporated into the main plot. As you can always expect from Neill, there were plenty of drama and action to fill the pages. Never a dull moment when it comes to Elisa, especially when she the epitome of order and following rules.

The entire gang from the previous book were present, along with new characters. Although one character that I want to see more of is Alex, a chicagoland shifter. He was a pleasant surprise throughout the book and could I hope, is there a possible relationship there with our artsy Lulu? Their side banter were as enjoyable as Elisa and Connor. I’m a sucker for enemy/frenemy to lover tropes. Overall, another fun action-packed novel in the Heirs of Chicagoland series. I can’t wait to read the next book!