Burnt Offerings is the seventh book in the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K. Hamilton. It follows the adventures of Anita Blake, a necromancer and vampire executioner, who is now sharing a bed with Jean-Claude, the Master Vampire of the City. In this book, Anita has to deal with an arsonist who is targeting vampire-owned businesses, as well as the arrival of the Vampire Council, a powerful and ruthless group of ancient vampires who want to punish Jean-Claude for his defiance.
The book is full of action, suspense, and romance, as Anita faces various threats and challenges from both humans and supernatural beings. She also has to cope with her growing attraction to Richard, the alpha werewolf and her former fiancé, and her increasing power and influence in the vampire and shapeshifter communities. The book explores the themes of trust, loyalty, morality, and identity, as Anita questions her role and her choices in a world where the monsters are not always the enemy.
The book has received mostly positive reviews from fans and critics, who praise Hamilton’s writing style, character development, and world-building. Some of the reviewers also appreciate the humor, the eroticism, and the diversity of the book, which features a range of paranormal creatures and cultures. However, some of the reviewers also criticize the book for its excessive violence, its repetitive plot, and its lack of self-awareness from Anita, who seems to have no limits or boundaries in her relationships and actions. Some of the reviewers also feel that the book is too long and too complex, and that it deviates from the original premise of the series, which was more focused on mystery and horror.
Overall, Burnt Offerings is a thrilling and entertaining read for fans of urban fantasy, vampires, and shapeshifters. It is not recommended for readers who are looking for a light and simple story, or who are sensitive to graphic scenes of blood, sex, and torture. The book is part of a long and ongoing series, so it is advisable to read the previous books first to understand the background and the context of the story.
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