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This time, Sookie sets out to attend the vampire summit against the advice of her friends and her better judgment. I found this installment to be both a quick read and a funny one. She hopes to get closer to Quinn, but instead, she finds herself even further confused about her emotions because of Eric. One particular event draws them even closer than Sookie would ever want.As usual, Sookie is our mystery solver and our quick-witted heroine. But I also found it more emotionally heavy than previous Sookie Stackhouse books. I can't decide if I like that or if I prefer the lighter fare we're used to seeing.
I enjoyed the developing romance between Sookie and Quinn, and the increased "bonding" tension between her and Eric. I enjoyed this book better than the last one in the series. I missed Sam and the bar folks, but it was nice to see the main characters in another setting. The plot was fast-paced, without too many subplots to slow it down. There was more of a focus on vampire politics, which gives the reader a better glimpse of Sookie's world. Looking forward to reading the next one. :)
Either way, the action was unbeatable. I loved every single second of this novel. From start to finish, All Together Dead was an unbelievable thrill ride. The repercussions of everything that occurred are unfathomable and I just can't wait to read the next book. The last couple chapters had me on the edge of my seat, frantic to find out what was going to happen. Certain parts of the mystery were obvious, others were completely shocking. All Together Dead was amazing, shocking and truly awesome. The Southern Vampire series just keeps getting better and better.
This had a whole other dimension of vampire politics, which Sookie manages quite well. The Queen needs Sookie to use her telepathic powers to "listen" to her enemies, as the Queen will be on trial for the murder of her Vampire husband, the King of Arkansas. In this Sookie Stackhouse installment, Sookie has been requested to work for the Vampire Queen of Louisiana as they attend a very important vampire summit. She continues to get more confident in her abilities as a telepath but also as an intelligent, independent woman.I am ready for Quinn to be gone, though he treats Sookie well, as I want some Sookie/Eric love happening. The Queen's stature has weakened since Hurricane Katrina has effected her economic status.Joining Sookie and the Queen, will be Vampire Eric, a sometimes romantic interest of Sookie's, her ex-boyfriend, Vampire Bill, and Sookie's current boyfriend, Quinn, a were-tiger.But this trip is business for Sookie and she must uncover several plots; some to destroy the Queen and one to kill all the vampires. Sookie gets help from fellow telepath, Barry the Bellboy, who now works for the vampire King of Texas.My review: I liked this one fairly well, but I do prefer the ones were Sookie is back home in Bon Temps. I hope there is a little more romance/sex in the next two books left in the series. my rating 3.5/5
Sookie has been summoned to be the Queen of Louisianna's telepath for the Trial/Conference of the decade for the Vampire community. The Eric-Sookie-Quinn-Sookie-Bill-Sookie thing is getting kind of old. The conference itself in Rhodes is action packed, dark and dangerous. For Sookie this might mean misery for the reader it means excitment, adventure and lots of encounters of the supernatural kind. This was a darker book that revealed secrets of the vampire world and put into perspective just how dangerous it can be for Sookie. I especially enjoyed this installment in the Southern Vampire Series. Even though Claudine warns her that she will never be the same after this Sookie makes her decision to go and become a more intergal part of the supernatural community. How much longer are we going to have to read about Sookie's conflicted feelings with the men in her life.it's getting kind of soap opera-ish.
Harris definetly decided to allow the reader to become more intimate with some of the main character vampires and let the reader experience the indside workings of the vampire community. I loved it. The conclusion is stunning and although I guessed what might happen Harris did a great job surprising us with several twists. Fast paced, action packed and well done.
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