Some Girls Bite: Chicagoland Vampires

If there's one criticism that can be leveled at the entire paranormal romance genre (other than the cover art featuring bare-chested hos and beaus), it's that the writing is subpar. And even if its halfway decent, it's all more of the same. Chloe Neill is an exception to the rule. Her writing style isn't technically good, but it is fresh enough to make Chicagoland Vampires stand out. The heroine of the series – Merit – is a likeable character, with all the required snark, wit and grit required of a protagonist in this genre. She's blunt and to the point, which makes for an interesting personality and steers clear of the whiny weirdness of some of the other females in these types of novels. (Stephanie Meyer, take notes.) Merit's personality is the most enjoyable aspect of this series, but you'll find yourself intrigued by the vampire politics Neill has developed as part of this world. To enjoy the series, it's best to think about it as a Young Adult work so that the aspects of series that are immature don't bother you as much. The relationships in the book are all over the place – an unpredictability that you'll either find refreshing or frustrating. It's also one of the series on this list that has a plot thread that runs through each title. There's just enough of this to keep you reading, but there is always a (mostly) satisfying resolution to each book.