PNR Review: Dead Ever After: A Sookie Stackhouse Novel (Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood) [Hardcover]

I've finished "Dead After After" the 13th and last book in the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris.

Product Description

THE FINAL SOOKIE STACKHOUSE NOVEL

There are secrets in the town of Bon Temps, ones that threaten those closest to Sookie — and could destroy her heart.

Sookie Stackhouse finds it easy to turn down the request of former barmaid Arlene when she wants her job back at Merlotte’s. After all, Arlene tried to have Sookie killed. But her relationship with Eric Northman is not so clearcut. He and his vampires are keeping their distance and a cold silence. And when Sookie learns the reason why, she is devastated.

Then a shocking murder rocks Bon Temps, and Sookie is arrested for the crime.

But the evidence against Sookie is weak, and she makes bail. Investigating the killing, she’ll learn that what passes for truth in Bon Temps is only a convenient lie. What passes for justice is more spilled blood. And what passes for love is never enough.


About the Author

Charlaine Harris is a New York Times bestselling author for both her Sookie Stackhouse fantasy/mystery series and her Harper Connelly Prime Crime mystery series. She has lived in the South her entire life.

Product Details
Hardcover: 352 pages
Publisher: Ace Hardcover; First Edition edition (May 7, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 193700788X
ISBN-13: 978-1937007881

My Review:

Well we have finally arrived to the 13th and finally book of Sookie's adventures but not everything is tied up so hopefully Charlaine will come back to Sookie universe.   I for one am sad to see Sookie's journey come to an end but I can't wait to see what Charlaine has for us up next.

At the beginning of the book we learn there is a plot against Sookie by people who are very angry with her.  They strike a deal with the devil in return for what ever they desire but with deadly consequences.

When Arlene a former barmaid and Sookie's ex-friend asks for her old job back Sookie turns her down flat easily because she hatched a plan to have Sookie killed.  Her relationship with Eric Northman seems to be turning for the worst.  Eric and his vampire coven are keeping their distance and giving her the cold shoulder.  When she learns the truth she is devastated.

Then a horrible murder is committed and Sookie is arrested for the crime.  The evidence against her is weak so she is able to post bail.  When she and her allies investigate the murder they uncover a conspiracy.

It was nice to see Sookie's friends and family helping in the investigation and supporting her (she really needed it).  I missed Bubba though!

Though I was satisfied that Sookie ended up with Sam I was hoping she would end up with Bill (he's one of my favorites).  I know that he betrayed her but you can see he does still love her.  Eric on the other hand his betrayal is much worst and hurtful (I for one am glad that Sookie let him go).


3.5/5

Thanks Penguin Canada for sending me this book to review, greatly appreciated!

The Sookie Stackhouse Companion (Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood) [Hardcover]

I've finished "The Sookie Stackhouse Companion" by Charlaine Harris.

Product Description

Charlaine Harris has topped the bestseller charts and become a nationwide phenomenon, thanks to the unconventional, and otherworldly, life of Sookie Stackhouse. Now take a closer look at Sookie and her family, friends, enemies, adventures, and-of course-the lovers who set her world on fire ...

Visit Bon Temps, the small Louisiana town that Sookie calls home, with a detailed map created by Charlaine herself, and learn the characteristics of the supernaturals who live there: vampires, two- natured, and fae. Examine all the branches of Sookie's family tree. And eavesdrop on the private conversations between rival vampires Eric and Bill.

Also, enjoy the compelling, never-before-published novella "Small- Town Wedding," in which Sookie accompanies her shape-shifting boss, Sam, to his brother's wedding in Texas, where happily-ever-after seems very far away ....

Exclusive interviews with True Blood creator Alan Ball and author Charlaine Harris-complied from fan questions - will satisfy your craving for all things Sookie, as will trivia questions, recipes (including Caroline Bellefluer's famous chocolate cake!), and a concordance to the Sookie Stackhouse novels.

About the Author

Charlaine Harris writes both fantasies and mysteries. She lives in Southern Arkansas with her family.

Product Details
Hardcover: 480 pages
Publisher: Ace Hardcover; 1st edition (August 30, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0441019714
ISBN-13: 978-0441019717


My Review:

I really enjoyed the short story at the beginning of the book and it was refreshing.

I'm glad that I read this companion book because it reintroduced us to the players of the books and I have to admit I forgot who some of them were but this reminded me who they were, etc.!  The family tree really helped me with who was related to who!

Definitely going to be trying out the recipes (they sure sound delicious)!  Yum!

Really happy to see the synopsis and recap of the earlier book because I kind of forgot what each was about!

5/5

Thanks Penguin Canada for sending me this book to review, greatly appreciated!

PNR Review: Dead Reckoning (Sookie Stackhouse, Book 11) [Hardcover]

I've finished "Dead Reckoning" the 11th book in her Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris.

Product Description

New in the #1 New York Times bestselling Sookie Stackhouse series-the basis for HBO(r)'s True Blood!

With her knack for being in trouble's way, Sookie witnesses the firebombing of Merlotte's, the bar where she works. Since Sam Merlotte is now known to be two-natured, suspicion falls immediately on the anti-shifters in the area. Sookie suspects otherwise, but her attention is divided when she realizes that her lover Eric Northman and his "child" Pam are plotting to kill the vampire who is now their master. Gradually, Sookie is drawn into the plot - which is much more complicated than she knows ...

About the Author

Charlaine Harris writes both fantasies and mysteries. She lives in southern Arkansas with her family.

Product Details
Hardcover: 336 pages
Publisher: Ace Hardcover; 1 Mti edition (May 3, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0441020313
ISBN-13: 978-0441020317

My Review:


SPOILERS:

1.  We find out that Niall and Claude have been in touch
2.  Eric and Sookie have rough sex
3.  Eric manhandles Sookie by tearing into her neck after a fight!
4.  Eric's betrothed to the Queen of Oklahoma that can't be broken!
5.  Tension between Pam and Eric
6.  Major development between the blood bond between Sookie and Eric

Someone has firebombed Merlotte's and some drugged out thugs are sent after Sookie and attempt to kidnap her.  Sookie has to figure out who is after her and help Eric get out under Victor.

There's tension between Pam and Eric and Sookie knows she is part of it.  Pam also wants to create her own vampire kid but she needs permission.

Sookie knows she has changed and  isn't sure she likes what she has become.  Things are strained between Sookie and Eric and the cracks are showing.  This major development might just the thing to break them up once for all.

Bill makes cameo appearances and I'm hoping Sookie ends up with him.  You can see he still cares about Sookie and wants her back.  Alcide another of her suitors makes a surprising cameo!  Now that was a hilarious scene!

Sookie makes some surprising revelations about her family history and we find out where she got her telepathy.  Love her interactions with Hunter her nephew and Sam her boss.

4/5

Thanks Laura from Penguin Canada for sending me this book to review, greatly appreciated!

Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, Book 10) [Hardcover]

 I've finished "Dead in the Family" the 10th book in her Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris.

Product Description

The #1 New York Times bestselling Sookie Stackhouse series- the basis for HBO(r)'s True Blood-continues!

After enduring torture and the loss of loved ones during the brief but deadly Faery War, Sookie Stackhouse is hurt and she's angry. Just about the only bright spot in her life is the love she thinks she feels for vampire Eric Northman. But he's under scrutiny by the new Vampire King because of their relationship. And as the political implications of the Shifters coming out are beginning to be felt, Sookie's connection to the Shreveport pack draws her into the debate. Worst of all, though the door to Faery has been closed, there are still some Fae on the human side-and one of them is angry at Sookie. Very, very angry...

About the Author

Charlaine Harris writes both fantasies and mysteries. She lives in southern Arkansas with her family.

Product Details
Hardcover: 311 pages
Publisher: Ace Books; 1 edition (May 4, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0441018645
ISBN-13: 978-0441018642

My Review:

When I first started reading this book it didn't seem like a Sookie book (hard to explain)!

SPOILERS:

Sookie is now dating Eric and there is still some issues there!

His sire comes to visit with a new boy-toy Alexi who is the brother of Anatasia of Romolov.  Alexi is a psycho vampire (he loves to kill for the thrill and enjoyment)!

Bill is getting better but still not in tip top shape.  He would feel alot better if he took some blood from his half-sister (Sookie writes a letter to her explaining about Bill).  Seems like the sister is in love with Bill!

Claude (Sookie's fairy cousin) is still around and is living temporarily in her house (having trouble living at his place because it reminds him of his sister Claudine who died in the previous book).  He's decided to protect Sookie because Claudine loved her!

Sookie inherits money from Claudine (she never expected anything and it was more then she thought when she found out)!

Her uncle is not quite right in the head but he decided to protect Sookie!

3/5

Strange Brew (Paperback)

I've just finished reading "Strange Brew" an anthology by Charlaine Harris, Patricia Briggs, Karen Chance, Jenna Maclaine, P. N. Elrod, etc.

Product Description

Today’s hottest urban fantasy authors come together in this delicious brew that crackles and boils over with tales of powerful witches and dark magic!

In Charlaine Harris’ “Bacon,” a beautiful vampire joins forces with a witch from an ancient line to find out who killed her beloved husband. In “Seeing Eye” by Patricia Briggs, a blind witch helps sexy werewolf Tom Franklin find his missing brother—and helps him in more ways than either of them ever suspected. And in Jim Butcher’s “Last Call,” wizard Harry Dresden takes on the darkest of dark powers—the ones who dare to mess with this favorite beer.

For anyone who’s ever wondered what lies beyond the limits of reality, who’s imagined the secret spaces where witches wield fearsome magic, come and drink deep. Let yourself fall under the spell of this bewitching collection

3/5

Dead and Gone (Sookie Stackhouse, Book 9) (Hardcover)

I've just finished reading "Dead and Gone" the 9th book in her Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris.

Product Description

Now an HBO original series, True Blood - the New York Times bestselling Sookie Stackhouse series continues.

Except for Sookie Stackhouse, folks in Bon Temps, Louisiana, know little about vamps-and nothing about weres.

Until now. The weres and shifters have finally decided to reveal their existence to the ordinary world. At first all goes well. Then the mutilated body of a were-panther is found near the bar where Sookie works-and she feels compelled to discover who, human or otherwise, did it.

But there's a far greater danger threatening Bon Temps. A race of unhuman beings-older, more powerful, and more secretive than vampires or werewolves-is preparing for war. And Sookie finds herself an all-too human pawn in their battle.

About the Author

Charlaine Harris writes both fantasies and mysteries.

My Review:

Storyline:  I enjoyed the storyline because I'm glad one of the victims is dead that person deserved it. 

Characters: My favorite characters are Sookie, Bill, Bubba and Sam.

Romance:  Not much of a fan of Sookie & Eric.  Hmm not sure if he really loves her or not.  I really enjoyed the romance between Sookie & Bill.  I belive he's the better vamp and man for her.

Killer(s): One of the killers I never suspected and you learn a secret about them which came out of left field.  The other killers were one dimensional and you didn't really know them.

3/5

Wolfsbane and Mistletoe (Hardcover)

I've read "Wolfsbane and Mistletoe" by Charlaine Harris, Keri Arthur, etc.

Product Description

The editors of Many Bloody Returns deliver the perfect howl-iday gift, with new tales from Patricia Briggs, Carrie Vaughn, and many more.

New York Times bestselling authors Charlaine Harris, Patricia Briggs, Keri Arthur, and Carrie Vaughn—along with eleven other masters of the genre—offer all-new stories on werewolves and the holidays, a fresh variation on the concept that worked so well with birthdays and vampires in Many Bloody Returns.

The holidays can bring out the beast in anyone. They are particularly hard for lycanthropes. Charlaine Harris and Toni L. P. Kelner have harvested the scariest, funniest and saddest werewolf tales by an outstanding pack of authors, best read by the light of a full moon with a silver bullet close at hand.

Whether wolfing down a holiday feast (use your imagination) or craving some hair of the dog on New Year’s morning, the werewolves in these frighteningly original stories will surprise, delight, amuse, and scare the pants off readers who love a little wolfsbane with their mistletoe.

About the Author

Charlaine Harris writes the New York Times bestselling paranormal fantasy series featuring Sookie Stackhouse (the basis for the HBO series True Blood) and the New York Times bestselling mystery series featuring sleuth Harper Connelly.

Toni L. P. Kelner is the award-winning author of the Laura Fleming Southern mystery series.