Sweet Blood

I am truly blown away. This series has made me reflect so much on psychology, theology, human connection (love in particular, but not just that), the evolution of societal norms, and more. I was surprised how much of it seems so relevant to current events, at a time when I've felt that everything is changing so rapidly for the worse, and how history repeats itself, yet most refuse to learn from it. It's comforting in some ways to be reminded that there will always be those who will fight against the powerful for the sake of the oppressed, though they are outnumbered, and risk great harm or death in doing so.

Apart from one scene in this book where I felt that the actions of someone did not believably match their intelligence or character, the book was spectacularly written, so I forgive the author for that one scene. This final book was brutally emotional, and I would have it no other way. I'm in awe of authors who can evoke such strong feelings with their stories. I highly recommend this to anyone who appreciates books that make you think, and characters who are deeply flawed and complex, but be aware that this series does not shy away from dark themes (murder, rape, abuse, and of course, torture).