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obliquity's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I expected this one to be more shifter-heavy, considering the beginning, but then nothing really happened with them at all. And then an entire, unrelated war was fought in the last handful of chapters - not for the first time, in this series. I think this is the third? There were better, less uncomfortable ways to make the main character grow up a bit. Also suddenly four people were pregnant? But
Getting really quite tired of Sookie's lack of sense and the whole rotation of men. (Let's spin the wheel! Who will it be this time? Ah, it's Eric again!) I know a lot of people use these as escapism and there's technically a reason, but just the number of people pledging undying love five minutes after meeting her is exhausting, and, in a series full of supernatural creatures and magic, is the one thing that really breaks the suspension of disbelief.
I'm pretty sure she had the right person nearby before the first book even began, and OK, being cautious about dating your boss is understandable, I get the potential danger there, but literally any other choice has been way more dangerous. Or, here's an idea, have a break from it. You don't always have to be dating someone. The caution on its own would be enough relationship drama for me, honestly.
I understand why Eric is so popular, but the whole blood bond thing really squicks me out. It feels like an excuse to keep the vampires more involved in events. Was not a fan of Bill in the show, and he's so much worse in the books.
How many women has Jason been accused of murdering now? I have literally lost count. At least all the Deads in the titles are accurate, I guess. Saw
This entire series needed several sensitivity readers and a few more passes through an editor. I know it's a few years old now, but it's not that old. This one though.. this one is my least favourite so far.
Graphic: Homophobia, Torture, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy
The whole series is in need of sensitivity readers, often multiple kinds in a single book, but this is by far the darkest.gwenythepooh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I’ve been reading the series and dang it I’m going to finish but at this point it feels like the author is going for shock factor with the murders and violence portrayed in the story and the romance is a sideline that I am losing hope for an ending that will feel like the path to get there was okay.
This book in the series certainly hit the ‘I’m having much less fun with this’ feeling home. I’m trying to be optimistic that it will improve.
Graphic: Death, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Violence and War
Minor: Infertility
lost_windsock's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Murder, Pregnancy, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism and Cancer
lakea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Gun violence
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Kidnapping, Car accident, Death of parent, and Pregnancy