Blue Moon

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Summary: More sex + less plot = not so hot
Review: I have been a fan of this series for some time, and to me this book is a great disappointment. Whether at the urging of her publisher or out of her own needs Ms. Hamilton has become completely focussed on sex and female dominance. This is not a horror story but a steamy romance novel, which makes me the wrong audience for it. I wouldn't have minded the sex, but it is a poor substitute for the utter lack of plot this volume shows. We have leopards running one way, werewolves running in another, several dashes of stereotypical bumpkins and a vague soupcon of vampires. But absolutely no continuity. This is a real shame! Ms. Hamilton showed considerable potential at one time and it's sad to see greed outpace good writing and taste. Ms. Blake was, at one time, an intriguing main character with a good deal of intelligence. She has degenerated into a loud mouthed, semi-intelligent, over-developed bimboid with a fascination for kinky sex. I hope Ms. Hamilton gets her grip back and returns to writing the good stuff real soon now.

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Summary: They keep getting better!
Review: I could not put this book down. This series just keeps getting better and better. Yes, the sex is pretty graphic, but graphic writing is one of the things that hooks you into this series. I find it interesting that the people who complain about the detailed descriptions of sex have no complaints about the equally detailed descriptions of mutilated corpses and rotting vampires. Think about it. Anita's powers do keep growing, but they aren't just falling out of the sky: they can all be traced back to a source, be it Jean-Claude's marks, sharing with Richard or her own necromancy. The fact that Anita's changed so much since the first books is one of the other things that has addicted me to this series. She's has to adapt and grow, and we've been along for the ride. DON'T read this series out of order if you can help it -- going from this book to Guilty Pleasures and Lunatic Cafe(or vice versa) without the intervening info could be confusing.

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Summary: Excellent book
Review: this book was very interesting...i could not put this book down...i plan on reading all of laurell hamilton's books. I think that there should be more of jean claude. I was very pleased with this book.

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Summary: I loved this book
Review: Blue Moon is a very interesting. the main character Anita Blake is a very strong person...threw the whole book many things happen to her and she keeps her head on straight. I would suggest people to read this book...it is very hard to put down.

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Summary: Anita - the erotic machine.
Review: Anita finds herself in one more fantastic predicament. With the help of Raina's munin (albiet, not always welcome help in Anita's mind) she rocks through this book with complete abandon. She has a sensual episode (not sex) with almost every one of your favorite male characters in this book, then FINALLY, it is Richard's turn. For all of your werewolf fans out there, you will find this book delightful and fulfilling! Laurell K Hamilton has done it again!

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Summary: Good...but it could have been better...
Review: I love Anita Blake and i love all the books in the series...but this book, while REALLY good, is not up to par with the other Anita books. Unfortunately, there was just to much sex and too little character development to give it a very high score. On the up side of the argument...I found the character development of the secondary, supporting cast to be superb...giving new feeling and insight into the characters of Jason and Asher (among others). I still recommend this book highly, but if you are a new reader to Anita Blake...i'd say go back and read the series from the beginning...you'll love "Blue Moon" all the more when you do!

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Summary: Not enough Jean-Claude!
Review: This book gets 4 stars instead of 5 because Jean-Claude was only in the first chapter! I can appreciate that Richard needed his own book to show his character development, but I don't find him as interesting. Actually, I preferred the series before the Triumvirate came into being, because I liked the way Jean-Claude would taunt and tease Richard. If there is really no rivalry between them, anymore, due to the marks then where is the tension? How can they truly compete for Anita's affection? On the other hand, Anita's inability to commit to either one of them is a perfect fit for her personality (due to her "trust issues"). I can't wait for "Obsidian Butterfly"! And to anyone who is beginning this series - please start from the beginning with "Guilty Pleasures". This eighth book simply can't stand on its own without the reader having the history of the other seven books.

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Summary: BLUE MOON delivers...
Review: Although this is not my fave in the series, (that would have to be Circus of the Damned tied with Guilty Pleasures) I thoroughly enjoyed the newest (available) title in the overall excellent Anita Blake series. I discovered Anita back in 1993 with Guilty and was completely hooked from that moment on. This series has some great action. Reading Anita Blake is the equivalent to watching something like "Blade Runner" or "The Matrix" with vampires and werewolves. Although I am a romance fan, I feel that she has lost some of her edge from the first books and I cannot completely enjoy the unholy triangle of Jean-Claude/Anita/Richard because the character of Anita is way too wishy washy in declaring her feelings for either one of them. That said, this book takes off after she has chosen (?) Jean-Claude in The Killing Dance and Burnt Offerings. She gets a call from Richard's little bro telling her to come down to Tennessee to help out her ex, Richard, who has been accused of rape. Jean-Claude, who has his own agenda for Anita (as usual) sends his vampire minions down with her to help her deal with the local master vampire, Colin. Chaos ensues, of course, and Anita almost ends up being pawed by every werewolf in Myerton. And her feelings for Richard are far from resolved... All in all, a great addition to the Anita series but I only gave it four stars because there is no Edward. :( (I hear Obsidian Butterfly is gonna be his book... can't wait.) Meanwhile, you still have time to read the first 8 books. What are you wasting time reading this review for? Hurry up and sink your teeth into this awesome series!

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Summary: BLUE MOON REVIEW
Review: The novel "Blue Moon" by Laurell K. Hamiliton is an interesting book to read. I enjoy reading mystery novels and i consider this to be one. This book is very hard to put down once you start. This book is about a young women who is a "vampire slayer" who is currently involved (dating ) with a vampire. I would definitely recommend this book to whom ever likes to read romance/action novels.

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Summary: one great ride
Review: this is my faverot anite blake book( it was the first one i read) but it was the best. her little thing for richard made the book a gripper but personaly i like nathaniel and zane. i have a thing for wareleperds. but any way the story filled the void of the peranormel for me. a definet winner , esecually with asher in it he is a great replacement for jean-claude(you always have to have a vampire in the story). I bet form this review you get that i like everybody but anite. well hafe true she is a little to rough in this book. her brushes with death are a little to i can do all by my self and she refuser to ask for help. its ok girl there are normal humans out there.