After the disastrous events in Club Dead, it looks like Bill and Sookie’s relationship is officially over. Bill heads on a trip to Peru while Sookie remains in Bon Temps, making a New Year’s resolution not to get beat up again. Life doesn’t return to normal, however, because on the way home from work Sookie spots Eric running around naked. When she gets him in her car, she realizes that he has amnesia and has no idea who he is. Not only does this new, sweeter Eric fluster Sookie, but she learns that there is a were-witch coven at work who cast this spell on him. Worse, the coven is extremely dangerous. It looks like Sookie may not keep her New Year’s resolution after all.

Like nearly everyone else who has been reading these books, I have been crossing my fingers for Eric and Sookie to get together. His sex appeal just oozes off the page, and here he’s sweet, old-fashioned, and totally perplexed in addition to ridiculously sexy. How can this go wrong?

Well, after reading this book, I’m glad that the reviews for the next one promise no romance. Poor Sookie’s heart has been totally put through a wringer. Between Bill and Eric, I feel sorry for her! There is also Alcide, who I wouldn’t mind having a little more screen time. It doesn’t help that her brother goes missing and she is once again stuck helping to save everyone, even though she’s not actually anything paranormal herself. It just never ends. Although if it did end, there wouldn’t be much of a series! I also was very intrigued by the nearby town that Sookie discovers and its residents. I didn’t see that coming at all, but it’s an interesting twist and I hope they stick around to wreak a little bit more havoc.

Anyway, this isn’t much a review, it’s more a random collection of various thoughts which have popped into my head. Regardless, I am really enjoying this series! My new library has all the rest of the series and I couldn’t be happier. Expect more reviews soon! In the meantime, Dead to the World is another great addition to this series, which I am definitely thrilled I started. ( )

Sookie finds Eric naked and without his memory by the side of the road and is asked by Pam to look after him. The vampires are fueding with some witches and the shifters are brought in as well. To add to Sookie's troubles, her brother Jason is missing. Bill, with whom she has had a bit of a falling out, is in South America.
This was probably my favorite of the books! I loved the relationship between Sookie and the memory-less Eric. I would have liked a little more resolution with Alcide, but Debbie gets what she deserves. I can't wait to read the next book and see if Eric regains his memory of his time with Sookie. ( )

Ah, wishes do come true. At the end of the third book, I hoped for more Eric in the forthcoming books, and that is exactly what I got. A whole lot of Eric! Although I missed the funny and arrogant Eric, amnesiac Eric was endearing. I could really get used to Bill's absence. Funny how the books get better as Bill's presence also dwindles. Coincidence? Also, Sookie isn't quite so annoying. In fact, she's pretty likable in this book. She keeps her temper in check and she doesn't sass people as much. I was delighted to see the return of Alcide. I hope he plays a major role in future books. The beginning of the book felt a bit slow, but once Alcide appears, the action kicks into full gear. Once it got going, it was hard to put this book down. It was pretty addictive. Couldn't be happier with what happens to Debbie Pelt. The smoldering chemistry between Sookie and Eric, along with the slew of supernatural beings, made this a really fun read. I enjoy leaving all my troubles behind and getting lost in Harris' supernatural world. Can't wait to read the next one! ( )

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