So the Anita Blake series didn’t catch my eye at first. When it was first introduced to me, I was reading nothing but historical Scottish romance novels. Modern day novels just didn’t sound interesting to me. One of my best friends however, was very much into the series and every chance she got she tried to get me to read it. “You will love it, I promise” she said. I just shook my head and would not give it a chance. I just stood by as my friends went crazy at Comic-Con International the year that Hamilton did her book signing. Now I am not one of those fans that go crazy, but I noticed how much passion my friends had. I wanted that.
I don’t remember exactly when I decided to pick the series. I was caught up with another authors work and was looking for something else to read. I said what the heck, and picked up the first book.
I was completely taken back by the first person view. Up to that point I had never read a first person. It was a slow read at first. I had a hard time visualizing. Eventually I got over that. I still was having trouble really associated with Anita. I really did not have any thing in common with her.
Then I was really getting pissed off at Jean-Claude. I was so mad one book I put it down and did not pick it back up for a month. Then Richard showed up. I feel in love with Richard. I am little upset that he became such a Bastard, but I understand the character development. I knew exactly how Anita felt. That was it. I was completely hooked. I have fallen completely in love with all of the characters. Each one has become special to me.
It took me a good year to get caught up. Then the next book came out, and I have to wait. I have bought the books in paperback. I have to wait a year before anything comes out in paperback. I have to wait 4 more months before I get to read the last one.
Over all the book series brings a lot of emotions to the surface. The characters are so believable and loveable. There is something for everyone. Anita is a great example of a strong woman. Plus the sex is firery. At times it’s a little S &M, but that’s ok.
These books are not for the innocent or immature.
I give the series a 4 out of 5 because of the slow beginning.
I don’t remember exactly when I decided to pick the series. I was caught up with another authors work and was looking for something else to read. I said what the heck, and picked up the first book.
I was completely taken back by the first person view. Up to that point I had never read a first person. It was a slow read at first. I had a hard time visualizing. Eventually I got over that. I still was having trouble really associated with Anita. I really did not have any thing in common with her.
Then I was really getting pissed off at Jean-Claude. I was so mad one book I put it down and did not pick it back up for a month. Then Richard showed up. I feel in love with Richard. I am little upset that he became such a Bastard, but I understand the character development. I knew exactly how Anita felt. That was it. I was completely hooked. I have fallen completely in love with all of the characters. Each one has become special to me.
It took me a good year to get caught up. Then the next book came out, and I have to wait. I have bought the books in paperback. I have to wait a year before anything comes out in paperback. I have to wait 4 more months before I get to read the last one.
Over all the book series brings a lot of emotions to the surface. The characters are so believable and loveable. There is something for everyone. Anita is a great example of a strong woman. Plus the sex is firery. At times it’s a little S &M, but that’s ok.
These books are not for the innocent or immature.
I give the series a 4 out of 5 because of the slow beginning.
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