I liked it. My true rating would probably be 3.5-3.75. I did feel like I was back in the Sookie's world after the disappointing last book. I'm sorry that Sookie hasn't grown up yet though. Will she ever reconcile her feelings about violence, Eric, what she really wants in life? I hope so. I do think this is a pivotal book in the ending of this series. YOu can read my full review at http://www.thesookieverse.com/2011/07/review-dead-reckoning.html