Mistral’s Kiss

by Laurell K. Hamilton

Ballantine Books, New York 2006, 212 Pages, Hardcover.

Gloom! I find myself unable to appreciate what Ms. Hamilton is doing here. The novel covers less than one day, is filled with tempestuous sex and not much else. The Meredith Gentry story arch from the last book is not advanced detectably. In short, the novel has far too much sex (well written, I admit) and far too little plot. Not recommended. – Gary Swaty