My least favorite of the series, due to a choppy story line, brutal violence and plot gaps. The bleakest in the series, I felt this one needed more care, editing and heart. ( )

Oh I was very sad after I finished this book...now I have to wait until May 2010 for part 10! Thankfully there is always the television series to watch, although I don't like it as much as I like the books.
The story was very nice, as was to be expected. Finally Sookie and Eric are an item and finally she has forgiven Bill. Shallow of me, but I do so enjoy these romantic elements!
How original of Harris to make evil fairies, and evil they are! I never expected such a gruesome chapter actually. It does take the series to another level and it makes me even more curious as to what is in store for us Sookie fans! ( )

Currently, out of the whole Sookie Stackhouse series, this is probably my favorite. It's gritty and darker than previous books in the series giving it a fine, refreshing edge. It leaves so many questions unanswered and unexplained, that it leaves me looking forward to more. I know by the time I got to the end of the book, I went, "That's it?" with utter frustration.

Good thing book 10 comes out in May! ( )

I am only going to review one book in this series since I have read all nine books in three days. I loved this series it was delicious. Fun and easy to read escapism. I indulged myself by sitting on the couch reading one book after the other until I had finished them all. Bit like eating a big block of chocolate until it is all finished. No real value in it but relaxing and decadent

Had I been aware, when I picked up the first book at the library, that it was related to the True Bold TV series I would not have read these books as I did not think much of the first True Blood series. Thank goodness for my ignorance. ( )

I really enjoyed this book. I liked it more than the one before it, but I find myself wondering how long can this whole series continue? I feel like it's starting to get a little far-fetched (now? what about in book 5, right?) but I am interested in what Harris manages to do with all the different characters. Of course, the question remains, who will Sookie end up with at the end of it all? I like that Sookie's history is getting more deeply delved into, and I'm hoping that she will come out on top, regardless of who she chooses. Speaking of which, I didn't really care for Eric's trickery, but it makes sense since it is one of his principal characteristics. As always, Harris writes with an easy-to-read style and a prose that flows from one page to the next. I wish that she would stop making Sookie repeat herself, because by Book 9 most readers will know that she works at Merlotte's and also know that the vampires came "out of the coffin" a few years ago. The summaries at each characters introduction can get somewhat tedious. Overall, I definitely enjoyed the book and would definitely recommend it to a friend. ( )