Kelly O. (astucity) - reviewed on 7/15/2010 + 18 more book reviews

Leaving off from the first installment, Sookie has a promise to fulfill to Eric, the vampire Sheriff of the area in northern Louisiana. She is unofficially his employee (and yes, still full-time barmaid too), gleaning information for him as needed using her gift or disability as she calls it to read other peoples thoughts and emotions. Pretty handy thing to have at his disposal, and he decides to lend her out to the head vampire in Dallas when one of their own disappears.

Sookie arrives with drama ensuing. Bill, her vampire escort, and boyfriend, check into an exclusive vampire hotel, catering to their needs. She meets with the head vampire, Stan (you have to giggle at some of these names considering what other authors usually name their characters in this genre) and learns that a vampire named Farrel was last seen in the local vampire ran bar there. What was a simple information gathering mission turns into Sookie risking her life and running into more than she bargained for.

This series is so well written with plot twists and turns, and moments that are just plain humorous and funny, you kind of forget that youre sort of reading a new pop culture book with an established fan base. Unlike other books of notoriety, this series thus far has earned it. In comparison to the first book, which do not get me wrong, was very good, you can see Ms. Harris growing and finding her footing and the characters represent that. My favorite character, by far, has to be Eric and even he has found a sure footing based on portrayal in this book. There is of course some sex scenes but they are tastefully written and I can stomach them as a valid part of the storyline and just not cheap content filler due to lack of talent and/or imagination of the author.

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