There are a lot of negative comments about this book due to the amount of sex and relationship drama. I can see why. At this point, one really needs to invest in a character directory and sexual flowchart. There is a whole host of vampire political a problems, which is becoming a little tedious, though it probably is like any government- squabbling and backhandedness. Several characters, especially Anita, are gaining or increasing in supernatural powers, and that learning curve is a lot to keep up with. Anita now has a relationship with about six people, and is adding more sexual partners by the day. Again, I suggest getting a flow chart to keep it sorted if you plan to continue in this series. Aside from that, there is someone preying on vampire strippers, but that really seems to take a back seat to the relationship drama. This has been my least favorite book in the series thus far.