If you are reading this review, I assume you have read the book description or the book itself, but I will try to keep it spoiler free. It should be said that I don't normally read this genre of books, so it may have an influence on my review. I had a written list of things that bothered me about this book, but I can't seem to find it. I will just have to list the few things I remember about this forgettable novel.This book had all the elements of a promising story. New Orleans during carnival, hexes and revenge. Unfortunately that was not enough to make an enjoyable read. What I didn't like:1. Slow Pacing - I'm not exactly sure but something like the first 10 chapters took place in the same location.2. Dialogue - Or internal monologue is more appropriate. The characters seem to speak to themselves more than each other. Also, there is a character who is Irish (I assume due to the fact they refer to her as a leprechaun), who's Irish accent is written so horribly it was difficult to read.3. Main Character - Kallie, well we know someone wants her dead but the author never really gives us a reason to care if she lives or dies. Sure she has the pre-requisite tragic backstory, but that isn't enough to make me like her. She comes across as immature and shallow, she seems more interested in the man helping to protect her than in actually keeping herself safe or finding answers from the one person who can answer them.P.S. And, just a note for those who believe in traditional relationships, this book does contain a male on male fantasy sequence. My biggest problem with this pop-novel was that, even though over half of it took place in New Orleans, I never got a good "New Ahluhns" feel -- it could've taken place in just about any big city. On a secondary note, I didn't like the use of "hoodoo" -- it didn't feel anything like "Voodoo," more like the demonology of the Jim Butcher books.But it was all played for laughs, and it succeeded on that level, so I gave it an extra star for that.
What do You think about Black Dust Mambo (2010)?
Enjoyable voodoo dark fantasy set in the deep South. Might appeal to fans of Trublood.
—biancarachelle
Starting the next book immediately...talk to you later.
—lkunit
A fun start to what promises to be a fun new series.
—Macy
One again I am sleepless. Couldn't put it down
—gram65
