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"Enjoyed it. A lot less sex than the last one. Love that Edward and co were back. Also love the story with the mother of all darkness. Will be interesting to see where it goes. The only downside is Richard. Like many other readers I'm getting tired of his angst ridden dialogue. "
— Natasha (4 out of 5 stars)
" This book had a little more of a plot than the previous two, but it was still fairly thin and underdeveloped. There were no random sex scenes. Everything sexual fit with the context of the story, which is a plus from previous books. Again there was a lot of talking about what to do without really doing it. I'm curious to know how things are going to end (if Hamilton ever makes an ending to this mess) so I may continue reading the series despite disliking the recent volumes. "
— Maureen, 2/20/2014" I have made it to the 15th Anita Blake novel. I think that there is something addicting in these books, because i'm never quite sure why i keep reading them. The first 3/4 of the book moved VEEERRRYYY SLLLOOWWWWLLYYY just like they always do. it's like she's a writer for Lost. There is, however, less sex than normal in this book. The Anita Blake books have of late dissolved into a giant, booklong orgy, with too many descriptions of clothes, and lots of retelling introductions and backstory of what we already know stuck in for good measure. I think she got the message that she was going overboard. when there's more sex than 50 shades of grey, you need to rein it in. but the overly descriptive clothes and backstory intros of everyone every two seconds was still here. plus lots and lots of talking. i don't like anita much, because she is so hypocritical. and richard is his usual annoying self. they're so alike. still, i liked this book because things did happen (they don't always in these books) and the last quarter was pretty good. How does Hamilton keep track of all the powers and rules and things she makes up each time? All in all, not the best ever, but pretty good, and if you've been skipping ahead to try and find a book that isn't just a giant porn, then try this one. Not to mention, we get to see how Edward & his family are doing. "
— Merredith, 2/20/2014" I liked the fact that Edward was back in this one. "
— Jenniffer, 1/17/2014" Richard really up-set me in this one, but at least he started to be honest with himself and face his issues. "
— Mandy, 1/15/2014" this is about what the title says...the Harlequin. they come to town, stuff happens....Anita does her thing. "
— Kirsty~Vhixen, 1/14/2014" This is the first I have read of the Anita Blake vampire hunter novels and I think it is the last. Deffinately strange. "
— Tammy, 1/12/2014" Gave it a 4 star because of the last third of the book reminded me of the earlier books in this series before Anita's love life became the main focus - and Edward is in this one! "
— Carey, 1/3/2014" These books are gloriously addictive and the story just keeps getting better as the books progress. I love how Olaf pays a visit in this book, along with the lovely Edward. "
— Jessica, 12/30/2013" Those who name must not be spoken allowed flock to St Lois to kill Anita and her special bonds she has with her vampire, werewolf and leapords but knowing Anita that will be hard. "
— Temple, 12/7/2013" One of my favorites so far. Beware, lost & lots of very descriptive sex scenes. I loved it, but not everyone will. "
— Christina, 11/28/2013Laurell K. Hamilton is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter novels, as well as the Meredith Gentry series.
Cynthia Holloway, a native of Seattle, has performed on stage, in film and television, as well as doing voice-over work. She has given her voice to television programs, radio and television commercials, video games, and audiobooks.