Incubus Dreams

I’ll admit, I approached *Incubus Dreams* with caution—by Book 17, even the most devoted series can start to sag under its own mythology. But Hamilton defies expectations by making Anita’s overload of obligations the *point*. The plot kicks off with a bang: a missing person case tied to an incubus whose powers are warping reality, and suddenly, Anita’s juggling FBI demands, a wereleopard pack on the verge of collapse, and her own increasingly unstable connection to the vampire Jean-Claude. What works? The way Hamilton uses the incubus’s influence to force Anita into raw, uncomfortable vulnerability. The sex scenes (and there are *plenty*) aren’t just titillation—they’re power struggles, and Holloway’s narration sells the desperation beneath the heat. That said, this isn’t a flawless listen. Holloway’s male voices—particularly Richard’s—sometimes sound like they’re auditioning for a soap opera, and the sheer *volume* of subplots can make the middle act drag. (Do we *really* need another deep dive into Anita’s gun collection?) But the production quality is crisp, and Holloway’s ability to convey Anita’s dark humor keeps the tone from tipping into melodrama. The final act, a high-stakes confrontation at a BDSM club, is where the audiobook *shines*—Holloway’s delivery turns the scene into a visceral, almost theatrical experience. If you’re new to the series, start earlier. But if you’re invested? This is Anita at her most dangerously compelling.