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Book Favourites: Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris

In a perfect world, reviewers would be able to review every single book they read. But as most of you know, you can’t. Sometimes it’s because you simply don’t have the time. Sometimes it’s because you just can’t find the inspiration. And sometimes the book you’re reading is so awesome that you can’t describe it without turning into a blubbering fangirl. Every week I will be highlighting one of such books in Book Favourites.

After featuring The Fever series, I thought I’d share another of my urban-fantasy favourites. My reviews seem to be dominated by YA books lately, even though I’m not a purely YA reader. So this is what I read when I’m sick of angsty teenagers: the Sookie Stackhouse (True Blood) series by Charlaine Harris! It’s one of my guilty pleasures that I love to indulge in when I’m in the mood for something fast and fun. I’ve stopped at book four a few years ago, and am rereading them all now. So no spoilers for later books! *frowns*

Why this series is awesome:

  • The heroine, Sookie. She can read people’s minds, which is an awesome power, but she’s a very realistic person too. I love how she struggles with accepting there are paranormal creatures in a much more believable way than almost any other main character
  • The books are incredibly quick reads – perfect to read in between review books
  • They have all kinds of paranormal creatures, without it making too confusing
  • Viking vampire Eric. He’s hot
  • The fact that she doesn’t sleep around while she’s single. Seems like a strange thing to say, but I’m quite happy when paranormal romance doesn’t have that much sex in it
  • The mystery isn’t predictable
  • I want to know who Sookie ends up with!
  • If you’re not in the mood to read you can also watch the True Blood TV series. It’s not the same, but it’s fun

I recommend this series if you like:

  • Urban fantasy
  • Paranormal romance
  • Realistic heroines
  • Vampires
  • Shifters
  • Family drama
  • Long ongoing series

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