Jim Butcher

Blood rites

Sarah Sammis

Meet Harry Dresden, Chicago's first (and only) Wizard P.I. Turns out the 'everyday' world is full of strange and magical things - and most of them don't play well with humans. That's where Harry comes in. Harry's had worse assignments than going undercover on the set of an adult film. Dodging flaming monkey poo, for instance. Or going toe-to-leaf with a plant monster. Still, there's something troubling about this case. The Producer believes he's afflicted by an entropy curse - but it's the women around him who are dying. And Harry only got involved as a favour to Thomas, his flirtatious self-absorbed vampire acquaintance. Thomas has a personal stake in the case Harry can't work out, until his investigation leads him straight to Thomas's oversexed relatives. Harry's about to discover the skeleton in Thomas's family closet: a revelation that will change Harry's life for ever. Magic - it can get a guy killed.

Blood Rites

Wynter

Ah, where else could Harry Dresden end up but on the set of a porno flick?
I should also mention that I find it odd how Harry's staff on the cover has 'matrix' written on it, to substitute for mystic runes. I believe that's the case when you think your fancy Japanese tattoo reads 'courage' or something, but in reality it just means 'donkey's balls'.

Nast Marrero

Now characters are fully developed, the author's domain of the genre allows for a wide narrative arch that is is delightful even albeit the reader understand the formula behind.

Masters' performance in the audiobook makes it even more enjoyable.

Jacalyn Boggs

Dear Mr Butcher - There's nothing good about the Porn industry. Don't try to make me believe some bastard porn producer is awesome just because he doesn't use plastic people. It's still gross and unnecessary. Though I do think your use of the White Court Vampires being the ruthless "kings" of the industry was brilliant. Still. 

This one was great for the cute puppy. I like the puppy. The puppy was awesome. And of course the idea of picturing Murphy in a dress. BTW her sister is evil. I am hoping her sister gets eaten in a future book. Maybe they should throw said sister to the vampires...or some demon...

Nile Gomez 

Not Butcher's best, but had some nice development to the Harry Dresden backstory.

Celeste Richardson

Full review now posted!

It’s a thankless job, being Chicago’s only professional wizard. But it’s what Harry Dresden signed up for, and he is up to the challenge. Usually. But for someone always so swamped with work, the poor man never has two quarters to rub together. That lack of funds always ends up getting him in trouble, whether because of the jobs he takes to get some cash or because he ends up owing some sketchy people money.

This book opens with Dresden rescuing puppies from demonic purple flying monkeys. No, really. Demonic purple flying monkeys that hurl incendiary poo. And can join forces to create one giant purple King Kong demon. Needless to say, the beginning was hilarious. One of the puppies, the one that manages to sneak his way into Dresden’s life, is the cutest thing ever. I can’t wait to get more of him in future books!

Later in the book, Dresden helps an adult film maker dodge a curse targeting the women on set as a favor to Thomas, the sexy White Court vampire that always has his back for some unexplained reason. The curse is completely wonky. Seriously, someone got taken out by a frozen turkey that fell out of an airplane. There are freaky Black Court vampires on the hunt for Dresden, and during all of this other craziness Harry gets some family bombshells dropped on him. Lots of stuff goes down.

Here is my problem with the Dresden Files; the writing is just so scattered. Butcher writes an entertaining story, but when he’s trying to bring plot points together things just fall apart for some reason. I can see where Butcher is trying to go with the story, and I can follow what he’s getting at, but the writing itself doesn’t convey the plot twists in any kind of concise manner. Are these five-star quality books? No. Will I continue to read them when I need a break from denser, better written books? Yes. Because Dresden might not be the best written book series on the market, but it sure is fun.

Brianna

1.5 stars 

One whole star is for the puppy. I don’t know why I keep giving Dresden chances but if #7 ain’t good I’m out. Someone stop letting Jim Butcher write about women.

Dresden files

Yulande Lindsay

Jenna Kathleen

Favourite Dresden book to date. I love that long-term plot points are finally starting to develop while the book is still kept light and fun. The Dresden Files are far from my favourite books of all time, but they are the perfect thing to read in between all the dark, political and violent fantasy.

The Dresden Files, Book Six

Heather Harrington

Yikes, this was my least favorite so far. There were some good moments, but for the most part I found the plot and dialogue so cringey.

Blood rites

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