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Actual Rating 3.5 rounded up

Death Masks," the fourth book in Jim Butcher's Dresden Files series, took me on another good journey through Harry Dresden's world of magic and mayhem. Each time I dive into a new Dresden adventure, I can't help but notice how the story and characters mature with every turn of the page.

Now, don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of the series, but there's one thing that consistently grinds my gears: Harry's old-school chivalry when it comes to women. I mean, come on, it's like stepping into a time warp back to the '50s! I find myself rolling my eyes at times, wishing Harry would catch up with the times and treat women as equals.

Speaking of characters, I can't help but feel like Tom and Murphy are being short-changed. They've got such rich backstories and growth potential, yet Butcher barely scratches the surface with them. I'm left craving more insight into their lives and motivations.

But despite these frustrations, "Death Masks" still managed to keep me glued to the pages with its heart-pounding action scenes. In the end, "Death Masks" may not be perfect, but it's a damn good read nonetheless.