I'd like the focus of the story to shift back to the other parts of Anita's life - the zombie-raising, the helping RPIT, the being vampire executioner. I mean, she's been dumped in preternatural politics and most of the people around her are the monsters, and I don't really have a problem with that, but there's also a lot of sex on screen, and not all of it feels necessary. Would it be so bad to fade out on occasion, especially when it's just a routine feed-the-ardeur? Less angsting would be nice, too (I guess this falls under "Anita's become more self-doubting").

Richard's on-again, off-again acceptance of himself is also irritating, and I wish he'd straighten himself (and the Pack) out. As the books progressed, he sometimes seemed more like a petulant child than a biology teacher. I like that they explore the angst of being an unwilling monster, but it feels like he hasn't moved on much.

Actually, what annoys me most is what happened to Dolf. He used to stand up for Anita around outsiders, and was always interested in learning more about preternatural creatures. Now he basically hates her, and I don't think what's broken between them will ever be fixed. Yeah, he's got issues in the family, but I don't like how it played out. I think it made him weaker and less rational, and that makes me sad :(.

Having said all that: I still buy the books, I still read the books, and I still love the world.