Readers are taken on an adventurous journey in 'Dead to the World' where Sookie Stackhouse finds herself entangled in a world of vampires, werewolves, shifters, witches, and even a fairy. The plot thickens as Eric, a Viking Vampire Sheriff, loses his memory due to a witches' curse, leading to Sookie sheltering and protecting him from a new coven of witches that threaten their territory. Alongside dealing with Eric's amnesia, Sookie also embarks on a quest to find her missing brother, Jason, while navigating through the complex relationships with various supernatural beings. The writing style of the book is described as entertaining, suspenseful, and fun, with a mix of humor, drama, and romance that keeps readers engaged from start to finish.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, with Sookie being determined and resilient, while Eric's amnesia allows for a softer portrayal, creating a compelling dynamic.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is clear and engaging, with a humorous touch and strong character dialogue that brings the story to life.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot centers around Sookie's efforts to care for Eric, who has amnesia, while also searching for her missing brother Jason, amidst the chaos caused by a coven of witches.

Setting:

The setting is rich and immersive, situated in a small Southern town intertwined with various supernatural elements.

Pacing:

The pacing varies, starting slower but becoming engaging as the story progresses, particularly towards the climax involving supernatural conflicts.

THE NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY AT MERLOTTE’S BAR AND Grill was finally, finally, over. Though the bar owner, Sam Merlotte, had asked all his staff to work that night, Holly, Arlene, and I were the only ones...

Notes:

The story takes place three weeks after Christmas and involves Sookie's New Year resolution to stay out of trouble.

Eric Northman, a powerful vampire, loses his memory due to a curse placed on him by a coven of witches.

Bill Compton is largely absent in this book, as he is away in Peru, allowing Sookie to focus on Eric.

The witches in the story drink vampire blood to enhance their abilities and have a goal of taking over vampire territories.

Sookie's brother Jason goes missing after a night with a werepanther named Crystal Norris.

The book introduces new characters, including Claudine, a fairy, and Calvin Norris, the leader of a werepanther pack.

The supernatural community bands together to fight against the witches, showcasing the politics between different supernatural beings.

Sookie's relationship with Eric develops significantly, especially during his time without memories, where he displays a kinder personality.

Alcide Herveaux, a werewolf, has a more prominent role in this book, creating tensions with Debbie Pelt, his ex-girlfriend.

This installment is notable for its humor and light-heartedness, particularly in Eric's amnesiac state.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of violence, memory loss, abduction, and mentions of past trauma.

Has Romance?

Romance is a significant element of the story, especially between Sookie and Eric.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

Psychic Sookie Stackhouse has her hands full with an amnesiac vampire in the fourth seductive novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series-the inspiration for the HBO® original series True Blood.

When cocktail waitress Sookie Stackhouse sees a naked man on the side of the road, she doesn't just drive on by. Turns out the poor thing hasn't a clue who he is, but Sookie does. It's the vampire Eric Northman-but now he's a kinder, gentler Eric. And a scared Eric, because whoever took his memory now wants his life.

Sookie's investigation into why leads straight into a dangerous battle among witches, vampires, and werewolves. But a greater danger could be to Sookie's heart-because the kinder, gentler Eric is very difficult to resist…

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ColorfulLeo92

Loved It

1 month

Yaay liked the vampire Eric with amnesia being cute! My favorite so far in the series

What can you read after
Dead to the World?

About the Author:

Charlaine Harris is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse and Midnight, Texas, fantasy/mystery series and the Aurora Teagarden, Harper Connelly, and Lily Bard mystery series. Her books have inspired HBO's True Blood, NBC's Midnight, Texas,…

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