Review: Dead as a Doornail

Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jason is about to turn into a panther for the first time. Calvin has agreed to help him with the transition. Everything turns out fine until Calvin gets shot in the chest. It turns out that a few weres and shifters have been shot. One was even killed. There are many people that seem to think that Jason may be the one shooting them. They think he's trying to get revenge for being turned into a panther against his will.

This book was all over the place! I was impressed and intimidated. I also do not remember reading this the first time around at all. I'm beginning to think it's because I read the series so long ago and I've read so many books since then. Either way, I'm really enjoying reading the series. It's been an absolutely amazing ride for me. There were a few parts in this particular book that I felt were a little too rushed over.

Sookie seems to have really come into her skin in this one. She's fully standing up for herself. She's completely sarcastic. I do feel like there's a bit of pent up aggression and agitation that she should probably find a healthy way to get out. Eric and Sam will always be two of my favorite characters in this series. For two completely different reasons. I never really cared for Bill. I always thought his attitude was rude and selfish.

This book, like the rest of the series, was narrated by Johanna Parker. She did just as amazing job on this book as she did the rest. If I close my eyes as I listen, it will be like I'm actually there observing through Sookie's eyes. I know that I could get that while reading too. I get that. It's just that she completely throws herself into the story. It's almost like she literally becomes part of the story. It's amazing. It's inspiring!

I don't really remember the series from the first time around. That's okay though. I'm really enjoying it this time around. It's been an amazing ride. I can't believe I'm practically halfway through the series now. I'm not quite halfway, but I'm almost there. I am at a point where I'm excited to power through the series, but I also don't want the series to end!

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