Review: The Last Wizards' Ball

The Last Wizards' Ball by Charlaine Harris
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, for the last book in this short series, I must say it raised more questions than it answered. You might even say that there is no way this series can be finished.

 I found it very clever of Ms. Haris to base this series in the early to mid-19th century, more along the lines of the 1940's since in this novel, what appears to be WWII is starting, but with Wizards!

Trouble comes at Lizbeth and her sister Felicia from many different directions. There are issues with Lizbeth's marriage, death is courting Felicia,  the Wizard Ball is a week of activities which are driving Lizbeth crazy, and believe it or not, Lizbeth may be being courted even though still married!

There were so many characters in this novel that I had a bit of trouble keeping them all straight. I suggest that you may want to re-read books 4 and 5 before reading this one, so you can refresh your memory on what has happened in the past. I wish I had, but that gives me a good excuse to re-read the series one after another!

This was a fast read - about 5 hours e-book, just perfect for when you want a little fantasy with a mystery thrown in. Fast enough to take on a trip or to the beach, and a good series for book clubs.

I loved it!

*ARC supplied by the publisher, Simon and Schuster/Saga Press, the author, and NetGalley.

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DESCRIPTION: "#1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Charlaine Harris returns with the sixth and final installment in the critically acclaimed Gunnie Rose series as sisters Lizbeth Rose and Felicia must face their fates at the last Wizards’ Ball.

Lizbeth Rose’s sister Felicia attends the Grand Wizards’ Ball, and as one of the most powerful—and beautiful—death wizards in a generation, she is highly sought after as one of the belles of the ball.

However, war and violence are on the rise in Europe as German and Japanese wizards are also courting Felicia…and some are refusing to take no for an answer.

As the façade of genteel wizard society turns deadly, Lizbeth must learn to not only protect her sister, but also navigate the arcane world that is pulling her sister and husband into a dangerous dance with death that could change the world as they know it.

#1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Charlaine Harris has crafted a murderous and magical family drama in this sixth and final installment to the beloved and bestselling Gunnie Rose series."