Reading this book for my third time. I find that Anne Rice hadn't at all lost her touch. I loved the southern style of life that Quinn lived. I think Aunt Queen was a wonderful character showing alot of love for Quinn in grand southern style. I never found the book boring nor do I critise the romance of Quinn with both male and female. Goblin was an added feature that I wouldn't have expected at all. What a book covering Blackwood, Mayfair Witches, Taltos, and Lestate all in one book. Anne went out with a big hit on her hands as far as I am concerned. Wish she were still writing these wonderful books of which I have read them all. Thank you Anne for bringing me such joy in reading your books.