Charlaine Harris

A Sookie Stackhouse Novel

Dead in the Family

Telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse contends with the outcome of the Fae War, her feelings for vampire Eric Northman, and the Shifter community going public.

Geoffrey Froggatt

This book began with some connective tissue to the previous book and it was the most character growth Sookie has had since the series began. I loved the little nod to the True Blood series. The “Elvis has left the building” joke was the only reason the character Bubba exists, and I’m okay with that. There were brief moments where small minor plot points happened off-screen but it wasn’t major like in previous books. This book felt like a transition book between books as most of this book was just filler. The filler subplots didn’t interest me, and I could go as far as saying that this book’s storyline wasn’t interesting.

Lara Engle

I've given all of the Sookie Stackhouse books 4 stars, because I have really enjoyed them all, but I believe the writing is improving and the story gains more depth with each book. Harris's characterizations are so honest and true, I can't help but want to see what these people will do next. Their interactions have all the depth and reality of real life, even within their fantastic world of supes and humans with extra abilities. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series!

Natasha Musa

This book didn't have enough of Eric and the pacing of the book didn't excite me either. Hoping that the next one is better...

Maggie Hepditch

Some of you take these books too seriously

Elizabeth Neill

Robin M Cabana

I'm starting to feel like nothing happens in the Sookie series. While I think this book was way better than the previous installment, I really wanted more. I feel like I've already read all about the trouble with weres and fairies. But otherwise, I have to say I'm glad Bill had a good storyline again and I was glad to see a lot of Eric! And keeping with the family theme, it was nice to see Sookie with her little cousin.

Amy Grieve

Poor Sookie, that girl can never catch a break. I enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to reading her future adventures. I hope that Sookie and Eric stay together and I hope that there is more of Hunter in the next book.

If you think your family relationships are complicated, think again: you haven't seen anything like the ones in Bon Temps, Louisiana. Sookie Stackhouse is dealing with a whole host of family problems, ranging from her own kin (a non-human fairy and a telepathic second cousin) demanding a place in her life, to her lover Eric's vampire sire, an ancient being, who arrives with Eric's 'brother' in tow at a most inopportune moment. And Sookie's tracking down a distant relation of her ailing neighbour (and ex), Vampire Bill Compton. In addition to the multitude of family issues complicating her life, the werewolf pack of Shreveport has asked Sookie for a special favour, and since Sookie is an obliging young woman, she agrees. But this favour for the wolves has dire results for Sookie, who is still recovering from the trauma of her abduction during the Fairy War.

A True Blood Novel

Sasha Mann

This one was okay. Not as strong as some of the others in the series.

Ana Oliveira

This is pretty much the worst book in the series. It lacks a good mystery (all the ones in there are weak) and there's just not enough action in it. Usually Charlaine distributes the heavier moments throughout the book, but she didn't do it this time. I also missed the funny Sookie and the great things Charlaine would make her say. I really hope the new one gets better than this.

Anastaciya

alexis

Didn't like this as much as the previous books, although I loved Sookie + Eric! The Alexei thing with "showing" his past was very Twilight-esque

Judy Hudgins

As usual, Charlaine Harris 'bats' a 1000 which this continuing saga. Great, fun read.

Anyaconda

Listened to this on audiobook. This is another of the weaker volumes in the series, but still entertaining and enjoyable while crocheting Pokemon.

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Relistened to this in March 2021🎧

Dead in the Family A Sookie Stackhouse Novel

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