Changes was, in my opinion, the best of The Dresden Files so far. We have Harry with his usual hang-ups but the problem is more thorny than anything he’s faced so far. Susan Rodriguez, an old flame who’s been turned into a half-vampire, kept a major secret. Now Harry’s enemies know it and they’re out for revenge.
… I could feel the emotions that were stirring somewhere deep inside me, gathering power like a storm far out to sea. I couldn’t see them. I could only feel their effects, but it was enough to know that whatever was rising inside me was potent. Violent. Dangerous. pg 19, ebook
Because of the nature of the secret, Harry is going to need to call in all the favors he’s owed. And, maybe, make a few bargains he’d rather not make.
The man once wrote: Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger. Tolkien had that one mostly right. I stepped forward, let the door bang closed, and snarled, “F*ck subtle.” pg 46
In the past few books, Harry has become more powerful but also has more responsibilities. What will happen to his apprentice Molly if he goes off the deep end? There’s also Mister, Mouse and Bob to consider.
So we do what a good wizard always does when the odds are stacked up against us: We cheat. pg 95, ebook
Readers are treated to more information about Harry’s murky past and a cliffhanger of an ending that will have you immediately reaching for the next book. Highly recommended for fans of urban fantasy. I loved it.
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