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gr4b0's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nlbogard's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
hellxriver's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Gore, Kidnapping, and Gun violence
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Sexual violence
tiarala's review
4.0
I'm really glad I decided to try the Anita Blake series again. Loved this one. I'm curious how it will evolve based on what I know of how the series progresses, but I'm going to go along for the ride for awhile.
ariazsilentsoul's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
icalyn_13's review
3.0
I enjoyed this book, but this series is a dark one. The ending was not at all what I expected.
cheoelm's review
5.0
I honestly forgot how gory this book was u til I read it again, so if you have a weak stomach, I'd suggest another book. This book was an interesting read because I forgot how strong Anita was after receiving help from Jean Claude, but it frustrates me how she keeps refusing him. I get why she doesn't want to be around him or even be his human servant, but as he's told her, she can benefit so much from taking the last two steps to being a true human servant if she'd just do it.
willeh's review
4.0
yet again
Once again, Laurell does a great job of expanding the world that is all thing supernatural. Vampires, animators, ghouls, ghosts, zombies, necromancers. This is only the start. I know it gets heavier as the series progresses.
This book felt like a small step in the right direction but overall unnecessary. Whereas Anita has become more powerful, it only whispers at the promise of more. Jean-Claude remains a mention and the idea of a story that embodies more than supernatural murder feels very far away.
I recall feeling frustration at the start of the series. I know her world unravels but I don’t think that happens until much, much later. While I want to keep reading, I fear I may tire of the same thing.
There’s a lot of things I want to talk about. For starters, if I hear the word “chica” one more time, I might pass out. Laurell does a lot of research with some things but others are…eh. Her knowledge of Mexican or even South American language and mannerisms felt pushed. Was the chica supposed to feel like more?
Eh. I’ll keep reading. Too tired to expand on this review.
Once again, Laurell does a great job of expanding the world that is all thing supernatural. Vampires, animators, ghouls, ghosts, zombies, necromancers. This is only the start. I know it gets heavier as the series progresses.
This book felt like a small step in the right direction but overall unnecessary. Whereas Anita has become more powerful, it only whispers at the promise of more. Jean-Claude remains a mention and the idea of a story that embodies more than supernatural murder feels very far away.
I recall feeling frustration at the start of the series. I know her world unravels but I don’t think that happens until much, much later. While I want to keep reading, I fear I may tire of the same thing.
There’s a lot of things I want to talk about. For starters, if I hear the word “chica” one more time, I might pass out. Laurell does a lot of research with some things but others are…eh. Her knowledge of Mexican or even South American language and mannerisms felt pushed. Was the chica supposed to feel like more?
Eh. I’ll keep reading. Too tired to expand on this review.
readingrebel0628's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75