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Okay, the first 36 pages of my book, which happened to be seven chapters, had the feel of a prologue (back story) and lead to the start of the book (Chapter 1). Normally, I’d think it’s a waste of paper. However, it’d been over a year since I’d read any of the Sookie Stackhouse stories, so it was a nice refresher.

And then the story started! I dove in all excited, cause I knew what was going on and didn’t have to look up anything in prior books. Only thing, the story didn’t start. Not really. I just followed Sookie through her drab life. She woke up, had breakfast, went to work, drove home, and went to sleep. Day after day, the same routine. The only difference between one chapter and the next was the people she met.

I swear, it was the cast of a thousand characters. EVERY SINGLE character from EVERY SINGLE novel was mentioned in this book. I think Sookie said it best on page 183, Whew. I felt like I’d run an introduction marathon. And through it all NOTHING happened. NOTHING! And I’m wondering, how in the world could someone write a mundane paranormal book? If that isn’t an oxymoron, I don’t know what is.

On page 212, Sookie thinks, And why hadn’t anything already happened? It was then I realized Ms. Harris must be toying with me. This had to be her test to see how many people would buy her books regardless of how mundane the storyline. Yep. I fell for it. You got me real good, Ms. Harris. One point for you! Not only that, but I actually finished it! haha Two points for you!

Let’s see if you trick me again.

By now, you probably realize this was my least favorite of the Sookie Stackhouse series. I do have to give Ms. Harris props, though. This novel provided closure. Between reintroducing me to every character ever invented, she managed to wrap up all the loose ends from the prior books. At least the loose ends I can think of. As such, I’d say if the series ends here, I’m all for it.