The Harlequin (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Book 15)
Book # 15 of the series. This was definitely not one of my favorites. Unfortunately, I’ve forgotten some of the story since it has been a week or so since I’ve read it. I usually retain almost every bit of a book that I’ve loved, but with this series, I don’t know if it is because there are so many of them, that they are simply running into each other in my own memory, or if it’s that I am a little more bored with this series. However, since I have followed the “Anita Blake” crew from the start, I still appreciate my time with this set.
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Working on a weekend…
No rest for me! I am attending a trade show all weekend, and these are usually very hectic with barely any time to breathe (let alone eat!).
Not much time to start a new book until my regular schedule get’s back into gear. I DID finish “The Harlequin” and while there was somewhat of an interesting story line, I really had a hard time getting into it (I did not “feel” the main characters so much in this one)…
More in a future review to follow.
See you later 🙂
Book Review – “The Laughing Corpse” by Laurell K Hamilton
WARNING: Although this is just a synopsis, some of the information given, may be considered spoilers…My review in no way gives away the ending, and there is MUCH to read about!
The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Book 2)
Anita Blake is on a case to solve the recent murders of humans by a supernatural being (appearing to be a murderous Zombie). She is lead to “Dominga Salvadore” (the most powerful Voodoo Priestess in all of the Midwest) through a fellow colleague, that believes Dominga might be able to help in solving the identity of what, exactly, is killing everyone. Anita soon learns about the true power of magic (and evil), in the likes of this Voodoo Priestess.
Book Review – “Guilty Pleasures” by Laurell K Hamilton
Guilty Pleasures (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter)
I started this series after my “love affair” with the Sookie Stackhouse novels, came to a reluctant end. I was desperate to get involved in another series that had a ton of already published books (so that my journey wouldn’t be cut short), and was thrilled to discover that with the “Anita Blake” novels, this trip wouldn’t be over quickly.
Although there were mixed reviews on a few of the 15 books that make up this lengthy expedition, I thought I’d give it a try, anyway, and I’m happy to say it’s been pretty fun so far. While I admit, the mood and tone of the stories change significantly, midway through the series, I had already become quite attached to many of the characters, and therefore I wasn’t so quick to disregard future story lines.
Book Review – “Lover Enshrined” by J.R. Ward
Lover Enshrined (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 6)
This is the latest published book of this series (although more to come soon).
As much as I loved “Phury” (he was one of my favorites out of the brothers. You know – the noble sweet virgin Vampire, that is in love with Bella – his twin’s wife?), well…when it came to his character development in this book, I was left somewhat unsatisfied.
Although this book tried to focus on Phury and his potential mate “Cormia” (one of the “Chosen” – very sweet- by the way), it revolved mostly around a somewhat valid yet irritating “woe is me” struggle with his constant self sacrificing.