As always with each book, racism and stereotypes is ALIVE and well. I find it a bit refreshing that Sookie is becoming more independent and critical of the world around her. I do think adding in the “educated words” were oddly placed and odd. However, I understand the author may have been criticized for the lack of reflection in Sookie’s characters in previous books. In this book, the author stated harmful things about Asian American communities. I am not surprised. 

Sookie was more explorative in her sexuality in this book. This was refreshing to see because I was becoming bored with the smut. I am in the company that Charlaine has grown as a writer since these books.