2022 Re-Read
Hunter has assembled quite the cast of characters and it seems that everyone is on deck for this book. Jane and Beast have some choices to make, to bind them into a better fighting machine and to heal their broken souls. They can do this because of the circle of supporters Jane has built around her/them. That's one of the best aspects of urban fantasy, in my opinion. You don't have to do everything yourself--it's okay to accept help from your friends.
This is the book where Jane and George finally consummate their relationship, perhaps the worst timing ever, as it seems to send the Master of the City into a jealous rage. Leo is definitely a dog in the manger. He has a number of lovers and is greedy to have Jane, too. It's the old patriarchal B.S., where he is ultra controlling and only gives gifts as manipulations. What a contrast with George, who puts Jane in charge of the speed of their relationship and gives gifts that are meaningful to her.
So, the European vampires are expected, bringing trouble in their wake. Hunter has cleverly woven an alternative history of the crucifixion into her work and is taking her readers on an action-packed adventure through her imaginary world. The ultra-talented computer hacker, Reach, has been tortured and has given up unknown quantities of data. And we must wonder how Jane and Leo will resolve their situation. As Beast would say, “Fun!"
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