Deadlocked - Charlaine Harris

It’s vampire politics as usual around the town of Bon Temps, but never before have they hit so close to Sookie’s heart…

Growing up with telepathic abilities, Sookie Stackhouse realized early on there were things she’d rather not know. And now that she’s an adult, she also realizes that some things she knows about, she’d rather not see—like Eric Northman feeding off another woman. A younger one.

There’s a thing or two she’d like to say about that, but she has to keep quiet—Felipe de Castro, the Vampire King of Louisiana (and Arkansas and Nevada), is in town. It’s the worst possible time for a human body to show up in Eric’s front yard—especially the body of the woman whose blood he just drank.

Now, it’s up to Sookie and Bill, the official Area Five investigator, to solve the murder. Sookie thinks that, at least this time, the dead girl’s fate has nothing to do with her. But she is wrong. She has an enemy, one far more devious than she would ever suspect, who’s set out to make Sookie’s world come crashing down.

WARNING: THERE ARE A COUPLE OF TINY SPOILERS!!
So after much anticipation (a whole freaking year) we have the new Sookie Stackhouse book. With only one more after this one I feel kinda sad. I don’t want it to end but I know that as they say "all good things come to an end". Also sorry this has taken me soo long to get the review up but I’ve just not had the time and now after almost 3 weeks having read it I’m having a hard time recalling everything that happened in the book, LOL!! So this review will probably just be short and sweet - like me...hahahaha!!

In this book Sookie is still dealing with her cousins Claude and Dermot living in her house. She still does not know if they are there for her or if they can sense the presence of the cloir dyvor (I’m sure my spelling is wrong - I will have to check the book when I get home). Also, her relationship with Eric is teetering on the edge.

The beginning has Sookie going over to Eric’s house (after being warned to stay away by his day man and Pam) because Felipe is in town and he has questions about Victor’s death. When Sookie gets there she finds Eric drinking from another girl and after throwing a hissy fit the girl leaves only to be found later that evening dead in his front yard. Who killed her and why?

Enter Beehl...um I mean Bill. He is now the Area 5 Investigator so he begins to look into the girl’s death. What is revealed is something Sookie never in her life imagined!! They find out that the girl had drank fairy blood before entering Eric’s house unannounced to make her more irresistible to Eric. But where did she get the fairy blood? The truth sends Sookie’s world tumbling upside down!

Also Sookie still has the cloir dyvor and Eric has basically asked Sookie to use it to help him get out of his contract with the marriage to the Queen of Oklahoma. Sookie thinks that Eric should get out of the contract on his own without her using the power of the cloir dyvor.

In the end Sookie ends up using the cloir dyvor to save Sam’s life. She did not hesitate and was glad that her paranoia in carrying it around with her actually paid off.

So with the last book due out next year there is one question that needs to be answered (I’m sure I’m not the only one thinking it): Who will Sookie end up with?

Okay as much as I love Eric (Even though Charlaine Harris is making him out to be completely different than he was before. I mean if book 2 Eric met book 12 Eric I’m sure book 2 Eric would kick book 12 Eric’s whiny little ass all over the place. I say this because the Eric I fell in love with would not have worried about some "contract" to marry another woman. If he wanted Sookie and only Sookie that is what he would have had damn the consequences. I want to tell Ms. Harris she was confusing Eric and Bill’s character traits which in my book is NOT okay!!) I just have this feeling that she will not end up with him.

Also, I don’t think she will end up with Bill either (but if she does Lord help me!!). I’ve had this feeling since starting the books that it would be Sam and her in the end and I still kind of see that happening. Which I honestly do not mind. I mean if Sookie and Eric can’t be together I would much rather see her with Sam than pathetic, whiny Bill!!

Happy Reading,
Mindy

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Dead Reckoning - Charlaine Harris

Here is my review of the latest Sookie Stackhouse novel or as they are also called The Southern Vampire Mysteries!!  Also this video is about 10 minutes long...sorry I just got some video editing software and I'm still learning how to edit video but I wanted to go ahead and get this up. I am also considering maybe making a YouTube channel but don't know yet!!

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ALSO BE WARNED THIS VIDEO CONTAINS SPOILERS!!

OMG in my 10 minute ramble I forget to mention that Eric fights Victor and ends up killing him and some of his faction which is a HUGE thing to happen and will set up a lot of things in the coming books!!
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I will be posting my review of The Help by Kathryn Stockett in the next couple of days!!


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Lover Unleashed - J.R. Ward

IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THE PREVIOUS BOOKS IN THIS SERIES THERE ARE SOME BRIEF SPOILERS!!

Payne, twin sister of Vishous, is cut from the same dark, warrior cloth as her brother: A fighter by nature, and a maverick when it comes to the traditional role of Chosen females, there is no place for her on the Far Side… and no role for her on the front lines of the war, either. 

When she suffers a paralyzing injury, human surgeon Dr. Manuel Manello is called in to treat her as only he can- and he soon gets sucked into her dangerous, secret world. Although he never before believed in things that go bump in the night- like vampires- he finds himself more than willing to be seduced by the powerful female who marks both his body and his soul. 

As the two find so much more than an erotic connection, the human and vampire worlds collide … just as a centuries old score catches up with Payne and puts both her love and her life in deadly jeopardy.

So after reading the last book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood (BDB) series Lover Mine I was ready for this one!! I just cannot seem to get enough of those leather wearing, hip hop listening, bad ass vampires who stalk the night in Caldwell!!

I remember while reading the earlier books in the series I really liked Manny and actually felt really bad for the guy when the one woman he thought maybe he could be with ended up dead. Although as we know she was dead but her ghost form remained and she is mated to Vishous! And when Payne was introduced I loved her from the start and thought she was probably one of the most interesting characters in the series. 

The relationship between Manny and Payne is so sweet and heartwarming. I found myself smiling like a complete goof ball when I read their scenes...lame I know but I don't care!

We also learn about the demise of Payne and Vishous' sire brought on by Payne. 

Soon there is a new band of vampires in Caldwell looking for revenge and soo much more. But through it all Manny and Payne come together and realize that despite their differences (uh well human and vampire) true love really does conquer all.  The particular lines that really got a hold of me and struck me straight in the heart was this on pages 53-54:

                  It finally happened, he thought as he burrowed under his shirt and took hold of his heavy cross. All his life he'd wondered why he'd never fallen in love, and now he knew: He'd been waiting for this moment, this woman, this time. The female is mine, he thought. 

After that I was lost and I knew I would have a soft spot for Manny. 

Another reason I loved this book so much was honestly for all the Vishousness that we got, LOL! I have made it no secret that he is by far my favorite character in the BDB...okay if I'm being completely honest with you guys Vishous ranks second only to Eric Northman from The Sookie Stackhouse books as by far my favorite fictional male character. After him is Harry Potter, LOL!!! In this book we get to see a kinder and gentler side of V and see just how must pain he carries and even after everything Jane and he go through they still find in each other their peace and grounding. 

Also I have to say this I'm not one of the many fans of the storyline of Qhuinn and Blay and no it isn't because I'm close minded or whatever...just so you know I watch Glee and I was routing for Kurt and Blaine so NEH! Anyway I just never felt that deep connection that other's must. I honestly felt that between Qhuinn and Layla was the most chemistry. I mean I have to admit there was more chemistry between Butch and V when V fancied himself in love with Butch so again it was not from not liking the whole male on male scenario. 

Also, after reading these books I have noticed that there is no power on this Earth that keeps those members of the BDB away from their shellans.  I mean every time in the books when the two meet instantaneously the males permeated the marking scent but we have never experienced this with Qhuinn and Blay. So I ask how could it be possible that they end up together? When with the others nothing, not even their own selves, have kept them from mating with the women in their lives. Also why have neither of them used the marking scent while in each other's company? UH because they obviously are not meant to be more than friends. Again look at V and Butch they started out the same way (although Qhuinn seems to think he is in love with Blay and Blay likewise feels the same - which I think might be real) but now they have the strongest bond and we all know that V does not do well with emotions. 

So I'm sorry if Blay and Qhuinn end up together I will feel cheated because it is like that is the easy way out. But some might argue that if they don't end up together that would be the easy way out. 

I just feel that when Qhuinn is with Layla he feels free to be himself there is no need to hide. He even admits his alleged love for Blay to her when he has not muttered a word to no one else. I just feel that she would be good for him and Blay deserves some happiness and while I love Qhuinn I just get this feeling that they would just be to toxic together.

OKAY I will shut up now and congrats if you made it this far past my confusing babble, LOL! I wish I had a gold star to give you but alas verily I find myself naught in possession of a golden star...OK seriously I'm starting to speak like one of the Chosen in these books...time for bed!!

OH YEAH if you want to read it for yourself just go here -->Lover Unleashed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 9)

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Lover Avenged - J.R. Ward

SPOILERS!!!! SPOILERS!!!! SPOILERS!!!

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Caldwell, NY, has long been the battleground for the battleground for the vampires and their enemies, the Lessening Society. It’s also where Rehvenge has staked out his turf as a drug lord and notorious nightclub that caters to the rich and heavily armed. His shadowy reputation is exactly why he’s approached to kill Wrath, the Blind King, and leader of the Brotherhood. Rehvenge has always kept his distance from the Brotherhood, even though his sister is married to a member. Because he’s a sympath, his identity is a deadly secret- the revelation of which will result in his banishment to a colony for sociopaths. And as plots within and outside the Brotherhood take their toll against Rehvenge, he turns to the only source of light in a darkening world- Elhena, a vampire untouched by the corruption that has its hold on him- and the only thing standing between him and eternal destruction.



Sorry for the delay in posting this but have been muy mucho stuff in real life going on that this is the first time I feel like I can breathe...anywho onward to the review!!

OK so as I said in my last post the rankings of the Brotherhood could change at a whim well after reading Rehvenge and Ehlena's story it thrust Rehvenge up to number 2...so far no one else has caught my eye like Vishous...ohhhh sooo yummy!! Yeah Rehvenge caught my eye previously in the other books but man oh man he just jumped out at me in this book I mean how can you resist a hot, sexy vampire with amethyst eyes and a mohawk...ahhh I don't think you can and I for one was chanting GO FOR IT EHLENA!! Oh and she did!! Also I'm glad that Bella found out about her father and Rehvenge's part in his death but also the reasons behind...if ya ask me the b**tard had it coming!! I really loved the story between Rehvenge and Ehlena. It was hard on both sides...neither was expecting love but it hit them right over the head like a hammer!!

Also you got a peek at Wrath in this story and his and Beth's love and relationship is put to the test and in the end their love overcomes everything...his final blindness and his lying about fighting.

I really loved this book...I think it is my favorite although Vishous is still my numero uno Brother!!!

OMG I'm sooo ready for Lash to get his assets vaporized into the next dimension it sooo isn't even funny!! I'm ready for John to give him what is coming to him and was a little disappointed that it wasn't Rehvenge but the next book Lover Mine I think will be the culmination and the ultimate showdown which I cannot wait to read. Again I haven't gotten far with it because of the family stuff but hope to pick up and finish it soon!!

ALSO be on the lookout for my next blog...I went to see Eclipse and the short version...I FREAKIN' LOVED IT!!!

If you want to read this book just go here --> Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 7) and to read the first six books in the series just go here --> J.R. Ward Box Set

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Lover Enshrined - J.R. Ward

SPOLIERS AHEAD!!! YE'VE BEEN WARNED!!

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In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there’s a deadly war raging between vampires and their slayers. And there exists a secret band of brothers like no other—six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. And now, a dutiful twin must choose between two lives...


Fiercely loyal to the Black Dagger Brotherhood, Phury has sacrificed himself for the good of the race, becoming the male responsible for keeping the Brotherhood's bloodlines alive. As Primale of the Chosen, he is to father the sons and daughters who will ensure that the traditions of the race survive and that there are warriors to fight those who want all vampires extinguished.

As his first mate, the Chosen Cormia wants to win not only his body but his heart for herself- she sees the emotionally scarred male behind all his noble responsibility. But while the war with the Lessening Society grows more grim, and tragedy looms over the Brotherhood's mansion, Phury must decide between duty and love.

What? Could it be? Could another of the Brotherhood have wiggled his way to the top spot on my list pushing Vishous down to number 2....NO! BUT that does not mean that I did not love this story because I did!!

I found that Cormia and Phury fit well together. Her pureness helping take the edge off of his demons! Phury did take my breath away and it was not just from the red smoke but his whole self everything about him you thought you might have known from the previous books was blown out of the water but then when the scattered pieces landed again what you saw was the same Phury but with other edges some hardened from spending most of his life first looking for Zsadist then being wound like a top waiting for Zsadist to finally lose it then harboring feelings for Bella and trying to make sense of all of it. I think after everything he went through I might have turned to the Wizard as well in my head and smoked up a bit. I also like how J.R. Ward just didn't make him better like *snap* that. At the end of the book he was still battling his addiction but he was working on it and willing to become a bigger person from it!! And that there showed me he more than deserved to be #2 on my list...so far my list is as follows:

1. Vishous
2. Phury
3. Butch
4. Wrath
5. Rhage
6. Zsadist

BUT do not get it twisted that was hard for me to do because looking at it now I'm thinking "I sooo should bump Rhage up to #3" but oh well I think if you ask me tomorrow they will be in different positions (save for Vishous)!!

OMG finallly Tohrment is back and who is this Lassiter character he is very likable and from what I can tell one sexy angel!! Also somehow I knew it was Lash that was the Omega's child because in my heart of hearts I just couldn't allow it to be either Blay or Qhuinn!!

Well my glorious, lovely readers I'm off to get started on Rehvenge's story...hmm where will he rank on this list....

If you want to read Phury and Cormia's story just go here --> Lover Enshrined (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 6) or if you have yet to read any of them and you need the first six books in the series just go here -->J.R. Ward Box Set

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Lover Unbound - J.R. Ward

SPOILERS AHEAD!!!

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In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there’s a deadly war raging between vampires and their slayers. And there exists a secret band of brothers like no other—six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Now, the cold heart of a cunning predator will be warmed against its will…

Ruthless and brilliant, Vishous son of the Bloodletter possesses a destructive curse and a frightening ability to see the future. As a pretrans growing up in his father's war camp, he was tormented and abused. As a member of the Brotherhood, he has no interest in love or emotion, only the battle with the Lessening Society. But when a mortal injury puts him in the care of a human surgeon, Dr. Jane Whitcomb compels him to reveal his inner pain and taste true pleasure for the first time- until a destiny he didn't choose takes him into a future that cannot include her.

Since the first book of this series I have been waiting to get my hands on Vishous' story. I don't know from that first book just something about him captivated me...maybe it was his brain...yeah I'm a geek lover or nerd lover whatevs!!!

OH BOY I simply loved this book!! It was sweet, heartwrenching, erotic and full of excitement!! OH MAN to find out that my boy was into the hard core type of stuff didn't turn me away from him at all after learning of his story!! Also I was finally glad to see that maybe the feelings he thought he had for Butch were just from the fact that he had never really cared for anyone in his long life and for the first time he did and he just thought he was in love with the guy.

I really loved Jane...she was a total smartass (kind of like me) she didn't take crap from anyone and she was exactly what Vishous needed in his life. She took him for everything he was from vampire to sexual dominant...yeah hot right??

Well I gave this five stars simply because Vishous still has my heart and Phury right now is working his way in there (I'm reading his story now)!! I have to say I was a little disappointed that in the end Jane gets to stay with Vishous but as a ghost?? I was deeply hurt by that because maybe I like Vishous so much I wanted him to have everything because I think his character deserved it but after much pondering he seemed to be happy and so therefore how could I not be happy for him!!

So you wanna read Vishous and Jane's story well then just go here --> Lover Unbound (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 5) or you need to read the first six books then go here -->J.R. Ward Box Set

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Lover Revealed - J.R. Ward

SPOLERS!! SPOLIERS!!! SPOILERS!!!! OK is that enough warning???

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In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there's a deadly war raging between vampires and their slayers. And there exists a secret band of brothers like no other - six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Now, an ally of the Black Dagger Brotherhood will face the challenge of his life and the evil of the ages.

Butch O'Neal is a fighter by nature. A hard living, ex-homicide cop, he's the only human ever to be allowed in the inner circle of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. And he wants to go even deeper into the vampire world- to engage in the turf war with the lessers. He's got nothing to lose. His heart belongs to a female vampire, an aristocratic beauty who's way out of his league. If he can't have her, then at least he can fight side by side with the Brothers...

Fate curses him with the very thing he wants. When Butch sacrifices himself to save a civilian vampire from the slayers, he falls prey to the darkest force in the war. Left for dead, found by a miracle, the Brotherhood calls on Marissa to bring him back, though even her love may not be enough to save him...


Other than Vishous so far I've been looking forward to the book of Butch "cop" O'Neal!! We've teased throughout the last three books with Butch and Marissa and I'm finally glad the two got their happily ever after!! The chemistry between Butch and Marissa is incredible and their passion is just as hot!!

The two do have to overcome quite a few obstacles what with Butch being a human and Marissa being a vampire and a part of the glymera (aristocracy of the vampire world). Right at the beginning of the book Butch is kidnapped by the lessers and tortured in hopes that he will give up information on the Brotherhood but Butch holds true to his brothers in arms but what happens next was totally shocking!! The Omega cuts off a finger and buries it in Butch's stomach and from there it takes Vishous (my fictional boyfriend) to remove it and use his own curse to help. In the end it comes out that Butch is the long foretold prophecy of the Lessening Society.  Now with the power to literally suck out the essence of the lessers and send them into the void without having to return to the vein of the Omega the Brotherhood now has the weapon they need to ultimately defeat the Omega. Also we find out that Butch and Vishous are the Dark and the Light and the Brotherhood needs both to wage the war against the Omega and the Lessenging Society. THEN it is found out that Butch is actually a descendant of the King, Wrath (Dark Lover). With that bloodline Vishous is able to turn Butch into a Vampire and then he is inducted into the society under the name of Dhestroyer!!

WHOA I didn't mean to get into all that but whatever!! The more I read of these books the more I want and well now I'm off to read the one I've been wanting to read since I read the first book Lover Unbound oh Vishous here I come!!

If you want to read Butch and Marissa's story just go here -->  Lover Revealed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 4) or if you have not read the other books you can get the first six books in a box set here -->J.R. Ward Box Set

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Lover Awakened - J. R. Ward

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In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there’s a deadly war raging between vampires and their slayers. And there exists a secret band of brothers like no other - six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Of these, Zsadist is the most terrifying member of the Black Dagger Brotherhood.

A former blood slave, the vampire Zsadist still bears the scars from a past filled with suffering and humiliation. Renowned for his unquenchable fury and sinister deeds, he is a savage feared by humans and vampires alike. Anger is his only companion, and terror is his only passion—until he rescues a beautiful aristocrat from the evil Lessening Society.

Bella is instantly entranced by the seething power Zsadist possesses. But even as their desire for one another begins to overtake them both, Zsadist’s thirst for vengeance against Bella’s tormentors drives him to the brink of madness. Now, Bella must help her lover overcome the wounds of his tortured past, and find a future with her…

Well I was told that these books just get better and better as they go along....WOW those people would be absolutely correct!!

I wanted soo much to be able to reach through the pages and give Zsadist a big hug and tell him he was very deserving of happiness and more importantly that he deserved to be mated with Bella. His story was soul crushing and the fact that he was able to overcome all of that and reach out and find love with Bella was very powerful and touching! It is proof positive that love is in deed a very powerful thing.

In this book there of course was the love blooming between Zsadist and Bella but along with love came tragedy to the Brotherhood...I was soo dumfounded at it that I just had to sit with my mouth open staring at the page for a moment! And oh no I will not tell you will just have to read it for yourselves!!

OH man I am more than ready to pick up the next book Lover Revealed but I've been waiting for what feels like forever for Julia Quinn's new book Ten Things I Love About You to come out so I'm going to pick it up because I am sooo ready to read Sebastian Grey's story...yeah Mrs. Quinn has kept us on the hook with him for awhile and finally he has his own book...YIPPEEE!!!

OH okay back to Lover Awakened...if you want to get your hands on this book just go here
--> Lover Awakened (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 3) or of course if you are saying to yourself  "self I really want to read all the books" well to get you started you can go here -->J.R. Ward Box Set to get the first six books to get you started!!

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Lover Eternal - J. R. Ward

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Within the brotherhood, Rhage is the vampire with the strongest appetite. He's the best fighter, the quickest to act on his impulses, and the most voracious lover-for inside him burns a ferocious curse cast by the Scribe Virgin. Possessed by this dark side, Rhage fears the times when his inner dragon is unleashed, making him a danger to everyone around him.

When Mary Luce is unwittingly thrown into the vampire world, she must rely on Rhage's protection. Knowing that Mary feels the same intense animal attraction, Rhage must make her his alone...


OMG this story was sooo sweet I was literally crying at the end especially with what the Scribe Virgin said to them...it was a very touching moment and I believe it showed a little of her humanity as well.

Rhage and Mary's chemistry is like off the charts!! I can sort of relate to Mary...you know she can't believe that someone as beautiful as Rhage (his nickname is Hollywood) would ever be interested in a girl like her...simple not over the top beautiful and works at a law office (hmmm this is sort of creepy)...so where the heck is my Hollywood...YOOOHOOO Alexander Skarsgard!!!

Again the Brotherhood comes together to form some of the best characters ever and the story I'm sooo ready to read is Vishous...I've got a huge crush on him but I've two books (I believe) before I get to his!!

Sorry this review is kinda short but it is time for bed and I really want to read to keep reading the next book in the series Lover Awakened...OH YEAH Zhadist...he is one I love as well!!!

If you want to get your hands on this book just go here -->Lover Eternal (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 2)

OR if you want to get your hands on the first six books at one time go here -->J.R. Ward Box Set

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Dead in the Family - Charlaine Harris

FIRST AND FOREMOST IF YOU DON'T WANT TO READ SPOLIERS LEAVE NOW!!!

I have been soo pumped waiting for this book...and finally it arrived. I do admit that I was worried that I was sooo excited for the book that maybe I might have pumped it up so much that it just couldn't possibly live up to my expectations.

I have to say I'm glad I was proven wrong...although my sister would disagree, LOL!!! She says it had too much information in it although I was curious about some of the stuff mentioned and was glad to finally have an answer.

Also the most important thing of all Eric and Sookie? OH YEAH they are still together and that was sooo awesome!!! Also he tells her he loves her...alright are you ready for the best lines ever:

Eric Northman: "I hurt with you. I bled with you-not only because we are bonded, but because of the love I have for you"  (HOLY CRAP is that not the best? Yeah it is the best!)

I am also glad that maybe Bill has found someone else because he totally blows...sorry he does and Eric is just...well for lack of a better word AWESOME!!  (Also in case you haven't noticed I'm totally:

You do learn alot about the vampire "government" and how things are run. You get to meet Eric's maker and also in the end his demise (which frees Eric, YAY) You have a vengeful fairy out to get Sookie but in the end is saved by her fairy great-uncle who at the time is little bit demented but honestly cares for Sookie and her fairy cousin Claude and Sookie's brother Jason! Also my sister said it needed at least another chapter...again I disagree. I think Charlaine Harris is setting it up for the next book and it is (for me anyway) the perfect entry to the next one and in the end Eric and Sookie are still together which is soo great and all I can say is it better stay that way!! Okay they are married and bonded, okay, okay!! (wow that was a lot of okays) Anyway I loved the book and I think she did a lot building it up and now it leaves us wondering what's going to happen with Victor and Felipe. Will Eric finally kill Victor? Or will someone else off the ladder climbing scum of a vampire? Will the Weres have to register? And many more and quite frankly I cannot wait to find out!!

Also more great news Charlaine Harris is going to be at one of the local libraries here on July 12, 2010...so I will be there with bells on you can believe that!!

Rating: ****** (yeah it gets 6 because Eric is pretty much the shiznit)

If you want to read it for yourself just click here --> Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, Book 10) and you can!!

AND if that isn't enough on May 25, 2010 I will be getting Season 2 of True Blood on DVD!! OH YEAH...even though it is currently re-running on HBO I will get to watch the rest before it re-airs on TV!! Go here --> True Blood: The Complete Second Season (HBO Series) if you want to get your own copy!!

THEN on June 13th the new season starts....SOOO EXCITED I CANNOT WAIT!!