So if you are a fan of urban fantasy and haven't started reading The Dresden Files, I have to wonder why. Dresden's world is full of magic from the Vampire Courts, Faerie Courts, wizards, warlocks, and beasties both wee and huge. Add to that holy warriors and unholy demons, and you have a heck of a mystical landscape to draw from.
And if the urban fantasy angle isn't enough, read for the sarcasm. It's dripping through the pages, with Harry having some of the best lines in the world. Butcher even managed to create a number of new words in Turn Coat like "Ostentatiatory" - a huge ostentatious room for wizards to meet in. I'm still giggling about that one.
Turn Coat came out in April - it's taken me a while to finally get to read my copy. It should be at the top of your urban fantasy reading list after you've read the rest of the Dresden novels (start with number one, Storm Front). I can hardly wait for the next one, and I know it'll be a while... I'll try to be patient!
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