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Charley has a lot of her plate if Fourth Grave. She's suffering post traumatic stress from what she went through with Earl and dealing with the betrayal by both her father and Reyes. She doesn't always want to deal with her emotional issues, but she does finally admit that maybe she needs a little push. That push comes from her case with a woman being terrorized. It helps her see the similarities between what her client faced and what's she's dealing with. Charley may use sarcasm and wit to deflect her emotions, it was nice to the emotional turmoil she was going through.
And no review about this book without mentioning Reyes. He's his normal self (meaning he is an ass most of the time, but in a completely I'm trying to save you way), but there are times when we see beyond the 'son of satan' to the man who really does love Charley. His method of helping Charley through the aversion she had to a certain spot in her apartment was ingenious and oh so hot. Reyes may not want Charley's sympathy or pity, but what we see of Reyes in this book reminded me exactly why I love Reyes. I can't wait to see more!
If you haven't read this series, you are missing out. Darynda Jones is one of those authors that knows exactly how to mix in the right amount of humor, suspense and romance into the story they have created. I dare anyone to not fall in love with Charley, Cookie, Reyes, Uncle Bob and all the lovable characters in this series. You will laugh out loud, you will cringe and you will be fanning yourself as you enjoy Charley's latest escapades.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 31 October, 2012: Finished reading
- 31 October, 2012: Reviewed