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allisaurus_rex's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the development of the Harlequin and further development of the Mother of All Darkness. But the emotional bullshit shoveling is so old. And the gross ways race and gender are discussed. I'm determined to finish this series, but I need Richard to be done. And for "Anita" to get a better grasp of consent and believing women, or just stop bringing it up.
lottpoet's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
hixxup79's review against another edition
4.0
This was probably the best Anita book I've since the...well since the ardeur (sp) started and Anita became a whore. Sorry to say that because I love Anita, but she did turn into quite the whore... it was getting to the point where I thought Ms. Hamilton had crossed wires, between the Anita Blake series and the Meredith Gentry series. Because in Anita's first 8 or 9 book maybe less she was this complete barney bad-ass that kicked anyone's ass the f****ed with her. Then she started turning into this whiny wimpering, sex fiend. Then in the Meredith books, she's supposed to sleep around with as many guys as possible, and that was the whole basis of the books, to stay alive, and screw as many fairies as possible to concieve a child to gain the throne. But somehow they both totally flip-flopped, Anita went into whore mode, and Merry turned into the barney bad ass. Now don't get me wrong I love both series, and I a still hoping the the Meredith Gentry series will continue for a little longer. It just seems odd how the main female character flip flops into what another lead female character in another story is supposed to be.
Anywho, this book I enjoy immensely. One the lack of sex was great, it was a nice change of pace from how the series is going. Two you get to see Edward again, I just love him. Three Anita is having doubts about Nathaniel, well in my opinion... ABOUT DAMNED TIME. I like Nathaniel, but I don't see him as Anita's type, he's too submissive for my taste. Four the best best BEST part of the book, is when Anita went off on Richard, that she had finally had enough of his bullsh*t. Jean-Claude too it was so great, I was whooping for them both while reading that. Richard is a self rightous bastard, who doesn't know his a$$ from his head. I totally loved it though, never liked the guy... there was a book or two where I had thought that maybe he was deemable then he went and screwed things up again. Wish him the best but BUBYE BUCKAROO!
Anywho, this book I enjoy immensely. One the lack of sex was great, it was a nice change of pace from how the series is going. Two you get to see Edward again, I just love him. Three Anita is having doubts about Nathaniel, well in my opinion... ABOUT DAMNED TIME. I like Nathaniel, but I don't see him as Anita's type, he's too submissive for my taste. Four the best best BEST part of the book, is when Anita went off on Richard, that she had finally had enough of his bullsh*t. Jean-Claude too it was so great, I was whooping for them both while reading that. Richard is a self rightous bastard, who doesn't know his a$$ from his head. I totally loved it though, never liked the guy... there was a book or two where I had thought that maybe he was deemable then he went and screwed things up again. Wish him the best but BUBYE BUCKAROO!
apiphany's review against another edition
1.0
This is the last book in this series that I will be reading. What started out, as a great read has turned into nothing more than porn. I am not saying that I do not like good sex in my vampire books. I do. However, I like action in them too. Sure there was not as much in this book, it still did nothing to renew the love I had for the first few. I really liked Anita and wanted to follow her story to the end.
theadjectiveone's review against another edition
1.0
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THE POWER OF LOVE!!!!!amberw1989's review against another edition
4.0
There was an actual plot in this one :-O I really liked it. Anita only has sex with 3 people :-O and Edward was in it ♡. I wondered whwn Olaf would reappear gosh he is creepy but a good character and I hope we see him again. I wish Richard would fuck off he is a miserable bastard. Not enough JC or Micah for me though
rhia42's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail