Laurel Hamilton...

[Devillishgirl]

I've read all of the Anita Blake series. Amusing, quick reads, the type of books you want to read if you don't want to think too much.

[Michael]

I really enjoyed reading everything up through *Obsidian Butterfly*. The next after that was much too strong on the sex, though, and I couldn't get into it.

[Devillishgirl]

Originally Posted by Michael

I really enjoyed reading everything up through *Obsidian Butterfly*. The next after that was much too strong on the sex, though, and I couldn't get into it.

Then I wouldn't suggest reading her Merry Gentry series Michael, it's highly sexual

[Michael]

Originally Posted by Devillishgirl

Then I wouldn't suggest reading her Merry Gentry series Michael, it's highly sexual

True. I read the first one. I liked it well enough, but I did have to force myself to get through some of it!

Hamilton's depiction of the Sidhe was quite interesting, however, and the sexuality seemed to fit for the most part.

[rune]

I have just started reading the Anita Blake series and finding it good, light entertainment I sometimes can't be bothered with a hard going book so I think Hamilton is just the key.

I really like her Merry Gentry series too, there are only three books out so far for that series, and I've got the bk 1 and 2.

[Devillishgirl]

Originally Posted by rune

I have just started reading the Anita Blake series and finding it good, light entertainment I sometimes can't be bothered with a hard going book so I think Hamilton is just the key.

rune, that's exactly why I read them. You might like the Southern Vamp series by Charlaine Harris if you like light entertainment in the form of vampire stories

[rune]

Originally Posted by Devillishgirl

rune, that's exactly why I read them. You might like the Southern Vamp series by Charlaine Harris if you like light entertainment in the form of vampire stories

I've seen a books advertised on Amazon and wondered if they were any good. Would you say they are deeper in plot than Hamilton's series?

[Devillishgirl]

Originally Posted by rune

I've seen a books advertised on Amazon and wondered if they were any good. Would you say they are deeper in plot than Hamilton's series?

I wouldn't necessarily say deeper. That series is definitely light reading like the Blake series but not as crazy sexually though there are still sexual tensions and scenes, etc.

[rune]

Thanks for the info, I'll have to try one of them

[rune]

I've just got a copy of Obsidian Butterfly, and still enjoying this series so far


Which book in the series would you say is the best?

[Kraken]

Obsidian Butterfly is my favourite - but then, I'm an Edward fan

But past they they go downhill, I think. And Cerulean Sins isn't really a complete plot, unlike the previous ones, but I'm not sure I want to buy the new one to find out the rest of that storyline, given the reviews it's been getting.

[Space Monkey]

I've read them all up to Obsidian Butterfly, and I was told to avoid it because it will spoil my enjoyment of the series and taint my view of Edward. Because so far I think he's way cool. I love these books though; they're light, easy going and the politics between the vampire and were-animal communities are awesome.
In fact, I'm going to start on O.B. right now, I haven't read any Anita in way too long...

My favourite so far was Blue Moon - that was harsh and intense.

[rune]

Originally Posted by Kraken

Obsidian Butterfly is my favourite - but then, I'm an Edward fan

But past they they go downhill, I think. And Cerulean Sins isn't really a complete plot, unlike the previous ones, but I'm not sure I want to buy the new one to find out the rest of that storyline, given the reviews it's been getting.

I am half way through this book and so far I think it's the least well written of the series.
There are some good scenes and some good tension, but far too much detail that is slowing the plot down. Hard kicking action is what I expect from an Anita Blake book, and this is too detailed to be that.

[Leto]

Well, as I'm interested in vampires I gave a try to it, reading the one dealing with vodoun and human sacrifice, as well as the seductive vampire master. And I was rather unimpressed. Yes, it's easy to read but it tastes like a second-rate TV series. If I want an easy to read, fun experience with an horror book, I'll fetch first a Graham Masterton or a Peter Straub book. If it's about vampires I'm looking for, I'll go for a Fred Saberhagen's Vlad Tepes novels (from which I still have to read the Berserker serie). And for a good noir feeling, well Chester Himes, James Ellroy and others are still around.

[xRAZERx]

I found the Anita Blake book many years ago. And bought book 3 Circus of the Damned, I read it in a day and then had to go and buy all the other books because I was in love with Anita, and her world. I love the way she's developed and the way she interacts with her men.

I find the first 10 books the best read (book 10 is fantastic and drastic in the way I fear we loose "Ted" forever). The newest book Incubus Dreams was very enjoyable and has been re read several times.

I have a few issues with LKHs writing style though, such as her over use of describing mens long hair. I'm stick and tired of hearing a million and one different way to say "Richard has girly hair".

I also find the sex getting a bit annoying too.

Maybe the Anita Blake books are one to get from the libary first to "try before you buy"