Finally, finally! The series starts to make a turn for the better now that it focused on the politics of the world around Harry, and not just him. Harry's still an idiot from time to time, but he at least is starting to learn that he needs to stop blaming himself for the choices (stupid or otherwise) that other people make. He lets Billy and the Werewolves (awesome band name alert!) help him. He actually TALKS to Murphy and she gets to kick ass in the way she deserves.

This book is a great step away from Harry Dresden, Single Lonely Wizard With No Friends Because I Think I Can Do Everything Alone, and a step toward integrating secondary characters the way they should be.

Unfortunately, I still know how perky the tits of every female character (expect Murphy) are, but you win some, you lose some.