Questions About Dead Ice (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #24)

by Laurell K. Hamilton (Goodreads Author)

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has she stopped writing directions to a porn film. I stopped reading her works about 3 years ago since 50% of her book was explicit step by step stage direction. Has that changed??????

Kimberly I gave up when Anita had to add a new sex partner in every book and half or more of each book was her having to have sex with whoever was convenient, …moreI gave up when Anita had to add a new sex partner in every book and half or more of each book was her having to have sex with whoever was convenient, ostensibly because her powers from her bonds to Jean-Claude and Belle Morte were going wonky all the time. I miss the zombie-raising, U. S. Marshall vampire-slaying days with Edward. I'm really sad that it came to that point too. I got through Skin Trade but passed on Affliction so it wasn't so long ago that I quit. I wish her and her loyal readers all the best but I have moved on.(less)

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What happened to Raphael? Did he heal? Did I miss something?

Ravyn No you didn't miss anything. The author clearly forgot about the Raphael storyline because she was too busy going off on one random dead-end tangent t…moreNo you didn't miss anything. The author clearly forgot about the Raphael storyline because she was too busy going off on one random dead-end tangent to the next...hissy fits with Asher, hissy fits with Asher's new boyfriend, bedroom scenes with Narcissus (WTF?), Micah turning into black tiger (when the heck did that happen?), weird flirty scenes with the new psychic FBI chick, spontaneous reconciliation with Larry, adding 3 (THREE!) new random women to the poly mix. It was ridiculous. Sometimes I wonder if there is an editor who reads this mess at all. And this is coming from someone who has been a longtime supporter and defender of Anita Blake. I don't know what changed, but I think I've had it.(less)

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Does this book get back on track or is it: 70% porn(I see porn is already in the plot) 20% hair and body descriptions with 5% characters and their traits thrown out the window 2% of some woman hating on Anita, only to come around in the end and 3% of magic vagina granting super powers? Did it return to obsidian Butterfly? Or is Anita trying to force Richard into being gay again....

Apiphany I don't have the answer to your question. I stopped reading her books a long time ago. I just love your question. Very funny. …moreI don't have the answer to your question. I stopped reading her books a long time ago. I just love your question. Very funny. (less)

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What happened to Rafael??? Micah used his healing power and Anita called the harder, and then it all turned into a clusterf*ck and then nothing. I even went back to make sure I didn't skip anything but that was the last time Rafael was mentioned til it ended.

Ravyn No you didn't miss anything. The author clearly forgot about the Raphael storyline because she was too busy going off on one random dead-end tangent t…moreNo you didn't miss anything. The author clearly forgot about the Raphael storyline because she was too busy going off on one random dead-end tangent to the next...hissy fits with Asher, hissy fits with Asher's new boyfriend, bedroom scenes with Narcissus (WTF?), Micah turning into black tiger (when the heck did that happen?), weird flirty scenes with the new psychic FBI chick, spontaneous reconciliation with Larry, adding 3 (THREE!) new random women to the poly mix. It was one ridiculous thing after another. Sometimes I wonder if there is an editor who reads this mess at all. Clearly the author can't keeps things straight. And this is coming from someone who has been a longtime supporter and defender of Anita Blake. I don't know what changed, but I think I've had it.(less)

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Is it full of Anita shagging someone every other page or will it actually have a plot this time? #ScrewTheArdeur

Sam about one third (if not less) of the book covers the actual plot. The rest is filler about relationships, Anita picking fights, Anita being a manly ma…moreabout one third (if not less) of the book covers the actual plot. The rest is filler about relationships, Anita picking fights, Anita being a manly man and Anita being a special snowflake. That is not an exaggeration.(less)

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