The final installment of the 'Sookie Stackhouse' series by Charlaine Harris, 'Dead Ever After', provides a conclusion to the beloved characters' journeys. The book delves into Sookie's relationships with various love interests, her struggles with magic, and the challenges she faces as she navigates the supernatural world. The plot unfolds with mysteries and dangers, tying up loose ends and revealing the ultimate fate of Sookie and those around her. Readers experience a mix of emotions as they witness the character development, surprising twists, and the closure of this long-running series.
The writing style in 'Dead Ever After' is a blend of fantasy, mystery, and romance, creating a charming and engaging world for readers to explore. Charlaine Harris delivers a satisfying conclusion that resonates with fans of the series, encapsulating the essence of the characters and their interconnected stories. The narrative weaves together elements of magic, friendship, and self-discovery, offering a bittersweet farewell to the beloved characters that have captured readers' hearts over the years.
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THE FINAL NOVEL IN THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SOOKIE STACKHOUSE SERIES -the inspiration for the HBO® original series True Blood .
When a shocking murder rocks the small town of Bon Temps, Louisiana, psychic cocktail waitress Sookie Stackhouse learns that she has more than one enemy waiting to get vengeance for the past. Beacuse nothing is ever clear-cut in Bon Temps. What passes for truth is only a convenient lie. What passes for justice is more spilled blood. And what passes for love is never enough...
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It is always sad to see a long-time series come to an end. And, yes, for me, Sookie is no different. Along with millions of others, I started reading this series over ten years ago. We've witnessed all sorts of magical mayhem in Bon Temps over that time. We've seen Sookie discover and romance vampires.
So, it was no surprise that she was hurt when Eric said he'd always planned on making her vampire. Or that he planned on making her a vampire. I would have been surprised if he
hadn't planned on trying to turn her. Still, it was sad to see them split and instead become the queen's consort. Bleh. I'm sure Pam will do a great job filling his now empty shoes.
We've met shifters, witches and fae. Throughout the series, Sookie has had several different love affairs. Some I wished would end and some I wished would endure. In the end, Charlaine chose the boy she felt best suited Sookie. When I took into consideration all of the frustrations Sookie has faced throughout the series, this relationship choice made sense. That said,
Sookie and Sam's enthusiastic "mating" felt oddly uncomfortable to me. They'd been more like brother and sister to me - always able to rely on each other no matter what, but with no romantic feelings from/for either. Yuck. I love Sam. Really. He's a great guy, but I just never saw him as a good choice for Sookie.
Sadly, I had no real interest in the "mystery" in this book. It surprised me that after all these characters have been through together, Charlaine would choose to go this route. While we were reunited with some of Sookie's magical friends, I wanted more interaction between long-time characters instead. It's the last hoorah, the big finale, yet I didn't feel, well, anything. Rather, much of this book felt like just another installment in the series with more to come. I'm hoping that [b:After Dead: What Came Next in the World of Sookie Stackhouse|17239876|After Dead What Came Next in the World of Sookie Stackhouse (Sookie Stackhouse, #13.5)|Charlaine Harris|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1364533931s/17239876.jpg|23766743] really does answer some of the lingering questions that remain following this finale.
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