Rating: 
Summary: Really a three and a half
Review: The Diana Tregarde books are recommended by amazon for people who have read the Anita Blake series. Burning Water is entertaining but much less vivid than the Blake books, most obviously Obsidian Butterfly. The story line is very good with lots of action but the characters tend to be a little one dimensional with too many references to past events with no explanations. A good book but not on the level of LKH.
Rating:
Summary: Occult Mind Candy
Review: Wicca is one of the fastest growing religions in America today. Here's a fun read between casting spells and attending esbats. Lackey spins a great yarn, keeping basic neo-Pagan principles straight, and is one of the few authors who realizes that modern Witches aren't a bunch of blood-licking satan-worshipping child-sacrificers. Beyond belief systems, Lackey can spin a yarn that keeps the reader entertained. This book is no exception. Easy to get into, enough suspense to keep it engrossing, and a sense of satisfaction at the end. Good, occult fun! If you'd like to read something a bit meatier, however, consider the occult novels of Dion Fortune, particularly the Sea Priestess and Moon Magic. Although these books do not read as quickly, they contain beautiful examples of ritual liturgy and even work as magical training guides for those so inclined. (If you would like to dialogue about this review, please click the "about me" link above to email me. Thanks!)
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