While I haven't picked up my copy yet, I get what you're saying. She whined so much in the last few books about losing her prudeness and gaining all these powers. I could tolerate more sex, as long as it moves the plot along. The plot seems to not be about solving crime anymore, but about Anita becoming what she feared most: a monster. I was looking forward to seeing her stop getting all CAPSLOCK HARRY (angst much?) and finally say, "Alright, so I'm a monster. But I'm still one of the good guys."

As for where she is going as a character, I think there is a very good reason why vampires are afraid of necromancy. Anyone else see her going all Dark Willow due to the various metaphysical shit? Edward might just have to take a bounty on her head after all...