Even though the last few books were not up to par-- they felt like filler, in my opinion-- I had to read Dead Ever After because I've invested so much time in this series and the characters. I wanted to see them to the end. And to be honest, I was holding onto hope that Ms. Charlaine Harris was not going to disappoint. Well, that's exactly how I feel now after finishing the last book in the Southern Vampire Mysteries. I don't know what else to say except that on one hand I'm glad this series is finally done. The quality has been declining for some time now and it needed to be put out of its misery. But on the other, it's just such a let down with how the series has ended.

This book was better than the 12th one, which isn't saying much. I'm happy with how things ended up for Sookie. But, the writing is still horrible. Most of the events of this book were nonsensical, but at least there were events scattered between the weird descriptions of Sookie cooking.

loved the way the series wrapped up! i won't give anything away and the series certainly had its ups and downs for me but I liked the ending plenty :)

While not how I would have liked it to end, it made sense and I think I will genuinely miss this world.

Ending was not good enough! very grumpy right now.... will mull it over and discuss on my blog and/or in a video

This book and #9, #10, #11 & #12 were sat on my shelf for some time, I started this series when I was about 16 or 17 (now 22) I'm Sookie crazy and obsessed with these books (& the show!) But due to university I jus kept putting off reading for fun for to long and for reason that I still don't understand I was putting off these books... Maybe it's because I knew I wouldn't be able to put them down once o started? Because I couldn't... After reading this beautiful ending to a AMAZING series I felt sad. These were my first adult books and my favourite vampire based books (followed by discovery of the witches and vampire academy, Any recommendations for others please please leave a comment below) so I was glad to see there was a book that rounded off where all the characters are now which will help you get closure!!! I then binge watched all 7 seasons of true blood after finishing this book... Sorry not sorry. Farewell Sookie, I will always keep these books as you are my favourite blonde and one of my favourite female leads in a book ever. 5*

It's been a bumpy few years. The first books in the Sookie Stackhouse series were just so good, but the last few just didn't measure up. In spite of that, I really loved Sookie, the characters of Bon Temps and the vampires, the weres and the other supes that had a habit of messing up Sooke's world. And in this last book, many of them come back again to stand up for Sookie, which I found touching and sentimental. I love when that happens in any kind of finale. In the end, things work out well for Sookie (don't want to spoil it!) and I love that this is an ending Charlaine Harris had planned from the beginning. She's hinted at it throughout the series. It made me very happy for Sookie. I'm going to miss her.

It’s been a long time coming and 13 books later, but i finally completed the series. If you are interested in the show true blood. Be aware that the books and show do not match up. I throughly enjoyed being in Sookie’s world. One thing I like about this series is how many different kinds of “beings” we are able to discover. Like many others, I don’t necessarily love the ending. Partly why I put off reading the last book for so long. I have laughed out loud throughout the books though and love the humor in a vampire world. Different settings from most other vampire series.

-1 star because it didn't end how I wanted it to. Minus the ending the book was good.

This is probably my least favourite book out of the series. It has nothing to do with Charlaine's writing, of course. (view spoiler)[I love Sookie and Pam's relationship and was super excited that Pam got to become Sheriff (hide spoiler)].

Thanks for the journey.

Not a fan of how things ended.

Mm, I thought Sookie would end up with someone else, huh...

It's been such a long time that I've finished the rest of this series, that it took me a minute to get back into the action. I was actually waiting to buy the novel in the same format that I have the other 12, but alas, it's sold out everywhere and I haven't been able to find it for the past 2-3 years. So I have finally decided (with a little help from random.org, who sometimes decides what I should read when I lack inspiration) that I simply had to finish this. It was time. I knew, unfortunately, how this series would end and I knew I would hate it, which is maybe another reason why it took me so long to find the motivation to do it. As much as I hated how the series ended, this was worse. Since spoilers are all over the internet and right in this review section, let me just say that, to me, Sam has never been a great option and I was right... in the end, it just felt like Mrs. Harris wanted it to end in whatever comfortable way it could, without putting too much effort into it. The relationship did not feel in any way natural, it was just.. there, as if to say let's get this over with. The book itself is your usual Sookie Stackhouse novel. Light, non-pretentious, colorful, picturesque. It's not an intellectual novel, nor does the author pretend that. It's one of those readings to unwind with after a stressful day. And since I am a fantasy nut, it's perfect for doing exactly that. But it still seems to me like a step back from the thrill of the rest of the series. Yes, there's gore, murder, blood and supernatural beings, but somehow this seemed pointless, from the plot (let's just see what we can invent to get Sookie almost killed again) to the ending. Revisiting past characters just for the purpose of dragging this series a little bit longer. I would be annoyed more if this weren't such a common thing in literature and other media. This book undoes a lot of what made the series so great. Diversity. Finding meaningful relationships with people from different races. Overcoming abuse. However, in the end, Sookie just ends up with a guy she can "read", after we're being told time and time again that she would not do that. Eric's fate is cruel and undeserving and most of all, unrealistic. After being abused by his creator, he accepts a 200-year old contract that would make him a slave once more. Bill... well, there's no point to Bill anymore. He ends up as nothing. He would have been better off killed a few books back. The entire story gave one clear message: stop fighting, just settle. And that's sad. It's an unfortunate ending to a fun series. I would say the first 9 books are worth the read if you're into vampires, but the others are simply fillers meant to drag things out for cash. I'm glad that, in the end, I didn't buy this last book.

A recap of all the characters which passed through the Sookie Stackhouse books. A quick, fun read.

Welp, I'm done! Light, fluffy read, but not exactly a standout when it comes to ending a long running series. It had elements that I enjoyed, was completely predictable in some regards, yet still had some surprises. Nothing big, but enough to keep me reading. Not really a big fan of how it all ended so neatly for Sookie, but I suppose she deserves her happy ending.

I know a lot of people weren't happy with this book but I for one liked it and I kinda not surprised with the ending . I enjoyed the book and really enjoyed the book series.

Everytime I finish this series it gives me a massive book hangover and I just don't want it to ever end. This is my ultimate comfort series to get back to and this helped me get through those pandemic times. I tried other works from Charlaine Harris but none of them come even close to Sookie's world.