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bookishexpat's review
4.0
This is a far better book than the six that came before it in the series.
Anita is a lot less annoying here, and she starts earning her role as MC. There is less blah blah about weaponry and less empty grandstanding. The dialogue is a tad less cheesy and more to the point, and fitting with the story development.
The plot follows a logical progression but there are still enough surprises to keep the reader on her toes; and everything that happens with the characters contributes to their development and characterization, which is a VERY welcome change.
As a bonus, this is where Asher and Nathaniel are first introduced, so there’s that.
This is a reread for me and so far it’s mostly been a guilty pleasure, one of those series that make you roll your eyes but keep you coming back because they are so bad they are good 😁 But this one I actually really enjoyed! So 4 STARS it is.
I like what I like.
Anita is a lot less annoying here, and she starts earning her role as MC. There is less blah blah about weaponry and less empty grandstanding. The dialogue is a tad less cheesy and more to the point, and fitting with the story development.
The plot follows a logical progression but there are still enough surprises to keep the reader on her toes; and everything that happens with the characters contributes to their development and characterization, which is a VERY welcome change.
As a bonus, this is where Asher and Nathaniel are first introduced, so there’s that.
This is a reread for me and so far it’s mostly been a guilty pleasure, one of those series that make you roll your eyes but keep you coming back because they are so bad they are good 😁 But this one I actually really enjoyed! So 4 STARS it is.
I like what I like.
apostrophen's review
3.0
Book seven in the "Anita Blake" series, 'Burnt Offerings' is quite good, but the quality of the mystery aspect (or at least, the "whodunnit?") of the writing past "Bloody Bones" has been moved more to the background, leaving the romantic triangle and the erotic content more to the forefront of this good series.
That said, there's also an "elevation" issue a bit, too. The villains just seem to gain more power - not necessarily more depth - and likewise, so does Anita Blake, though she's still a complex character, she's starting to take a back seat to her every-growing and ever-changing powers. Also, her waffling of "The Vampire or the Werewolf" love angst starts to get a little repetitive (it reminds me a bit of Stephanie Plum). Still, the storyline in this one is interesting, there are side characters aplenty worth reading, and as such, it was worthwhile, and the series begins so strongly that I'd suggest you pick up the first few books at least.
That said, there's also an "elevation" issue a bit, too. The villains just seem to gain more power - not necessarily more depth - and likewise, so does Anita Blake, though she's still a complex character, she's starting to take a back seat to her every-growing and ever-changing powers. Also, her waffling of "The Vampire or the Werewolf" love angst starts to get a little repetitive (it reminds me a bit of Stephanie Plum). Still, the storyline in this one is interesting, there are side characters aplenty worth reading, and as such, it was worthwhile, and the series begins so strongly that I'd suggest you pick up the first few books at least.
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