Dead in the Family (Southern Vampires #10)
by Charlaine Harris

*Please be aware, this review contains spoilers!

Summary

After the world-altering events of Dead and Gone (book #9), there’s still a lot of unrest and upset in Sookie’s life. The fairies and the Weres are displeased because both sides have suffered losses that tie back to Sookie in one way or another. Being married to Eric comes with it’s own set of problems as well. Who knew in-laws would be a part of the package?

Review

Though not as high-stakes as some of the other Southern Vampires books, I loved Dead in the Family. It’s a nice change of pace for Sookie to go almost an entire book without being seriously injured, and her life was only threatened once in this story! While I was sad to see Amelia go, I absolutely love Claude as Sookie’s new roommate and I hope they continue on with this arrangement. I’m not all that hyped about Sookie and Eric’s marriage, only because it doesn’t seem like something that Sookie has chosen, or would even choose again if she had the option. But as a means of helping keep Sookie safe, I can see the value in it. Personally, I like to have a bit more Bill in my Sookie stories, but I did enjoy the set-up with Bill’s sister, and I’m intrigued with where the Bill/Judith story will go in the next volume. (I’m also looking forward to seeing Sam and Jannalyn break up, because that girl seems like trouble!)  It was nice to see Sookie and Jason finally working together in the supernatural battle that seems to be their life, I hope we get to see their relationship continue to build in a positive way.

Verdict

Dead in the Family makes another great installment in the Southern Vampire series! I’m just sad to have to wait for more!

*Dead in the Family is book #7 for the TwentyTen Reading Challenge.