Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris

 Title: Dead Until Dark
Series: Sookie Stackhouse series (or Southern Vampire series)
Author(s): Charlaine Harris
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Ace      
Received: acquired from Paperback Swap
Release Date:     May 1, 2001
Finished: April 2010
Pages: 292
Challenges: None
Rating: 

 

 






My Thoughts: Unlike most humans, Sookie Stackhouse can read people‘s minds. And having supernatural ability like her’s attracts other supernatural beings, like Bill, who is a vampire.   Sookie is very attracted to Bill, and he is attracted to her. As their relationship blossoms, deaths begin to surround Sookie and Bill  Many think the murderer is a vampire.

I completely understand the magnetic pull to this series. Sookie is an interesting, almost-normal character with an ability she doesn’t want. Bill is an awkward, blood-thirsty vampire. Like Bill, I thought his relationship with Sookie was strange. I could not understand why they felt the need for each other, but that feeling wore off as I kept reading and accepted their relationship ... sort of.

This is not a teenage vampire romance. So if you are looking for another Twilight, this may not be for you. There are adult situations and I would recommend no one under 16 read.

About the Author: Charlaine Harris has been writing for 25 years. The Sookie Stackhouse series is her most known series, but she has two different mystery series as well. Visit her Official website at http://www.charlaineharris.com/index.html.