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The Hollows #5
For a Few Demons More
Witch and independent bounty hunter Rachel Morgan has always managed to stay just ahead of trouble… until now. So she's dating a vampire, lives with another one, and is hiding a deadly ancient artifact that could change Inderland society forever--so what? But now her past has caught up with her. A serial killer stalks the Hollows, claiming victims across society and igniting a vicious Inderland gang war, while the vampire master Piscary is set free, and Rachel's demonic nemesis Algaliarept has discovered a way to move freely in the Hollows and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. (And the less said about Rachel's love life, the better… much less the world's tackiest bridesmaid dress!).
To stop the deadly battle for supremacy that follows, Rachel faces a terrible choice, and a bitter price almost too steep to pay.
Packed with sexy supernatural action, adventure, intrigue, Kim Harrison's hardcover debut is poised to take her to an entirely new level.
To stop the deadly battle for supremacy that follows, Rachel faces a terrible choice, and a bitter price almost too steep to pay.
Packed with sexy supernatural action, adventure, intrigue, Kim Harrison's hardcover debut is poised to take her to an entirely new level.
520 pages, Paperback
First published March 20, 2007
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Kim Harrison
86 books18.7k followersKim Harrison is best known as the author of the New York Times #1 best selling Hollows series, but she has written more than urban fantasy and has published over two-dozen books spanning the gamut from young adult, thriller, several anthologies, and has scripted two original graphic novels. She has also published traditional fantasy under the name Dawn Cook. Kim is currently working on a new Hollows book between other, non related, urban fantasy projects.
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and her blog http://kimharrison.wordpress.com/
other pseudonyms: Dawn Cook
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September 12, 2017
I gave the book 3.5 score but rounded it to 3 stars. I love giving 3 stars to books that I think deserve so, yet I feel that I'm underestimating them. 3 star books are mercurial in their very being. I happen to think that the author is her own worst enemy.
Whenever a clash is about to occur, or when there's tension and drama and pathos in the present reading of a particular chapter, The author changes the scene and I am left with the feeling that nothing is resolved.
There is a large cast of characters in the book. Some of them are drawn with hasty, economic lines, and I thought it was a shame that the author cannot do justice to all. Finally I thought that the climax was fascinating, but not epic. There is a power struggle going on in the book, and it will temporarily resolve itself after each book. Then it's back to square one. I have a lot to say about this book, but I must conclude that the flaws cannot be ignored.
Whenever a clash is about to occur, or when there's tension and drama and pathos in the present reading of a particular chapter, The author changes the scene and I am left with the feeling that nothing is resolved.
There is a large cast of characters in the book. Some of them are drawn with hasty, economic lines, and I thought it was a shame that the author cannot do justice to all. Finally I thought that the climax was fascinating, but not epic. There is a power struggle going on in the book, and it will temporarily resolve itself after each book. Then it's back to square one. I have a lot to say about this book, but I must conclude that the flaws cannot be ignored.
December 15, 2010
Sometimes, though you know it to be true, nature will remind you of what a bitch it is.
Like, for example, if you come to Australia and manage to avoid the myriad of poisonous spiders, snakes, scorpions, jelly fish, stone fish and some frogs.
Then you manage to not get killed or viciously maimed by the crocodiles, koalas, cassowary, dingos, sharks, sting-rays and locals (do you have any idea of how many tourists go missing and get murdered in Australia?)
Then you survive the outback with its intense heat, freezing nights, lack of water, flash floods, raging forest fires and travelling transvestites on a mystical journey of self-discovery. Or you make it to the ocean where you narrowly avoid our rips and hurricanes and over-zealous children...
Only to find yourself brushing up against the Gympie-Gympie tree or its five closely related cousins and finding yourself in such intense pain that you understand why horses and dogs and men have been known to throw themselves off cliff edges to make it stop. Then of course, you survive that but find the tiny, almost invisible barbs that pierced your skin weren’t properly removed and for pretty much the rest of your life, you’re likely to be in pain any time that skin comes in contact with water.
Fuck you nature!
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Yeah, yeah, yeah! Damn it nature always has to have the last word!
So, nature doesn’t just hate you. It hates Rachel Morgan too. You see, it has allowed her to be born with absolutely no ability to think five minutes ahead to save her freakin’ life. In fact, if the universe didn’t conspire AGAINST nature in order to surround her with a group of people able to adequately formulate, prepare and execute a plan, then she would have died coming out of the woman by trying to shove herself down the doctor’s throat because it seemed like a good idea at the time.
So intriguing and wonderful is her support group, that they manage to carry this entire series and save Rachel so many times that I can only assume they’re actually robots operated by awesomified My Little Pony dolls.
Probably the Master Chief My Little Pony operates Jenks.
I had to stop this book when I reached the part in which Rachel is, yet again, about to go into an extremely dangerous situation, with no back up, and the most half-assed plan ever conceived on the face of this earth.
I enjoy these books but if I keep reading, I’ll probably give myself severe blood-pressure problems. When I’m not pregnant and wound up tighter than a honey badger on LSD, then I’ll pick this book up and finish it. Until, then, I’ll just have to say that this series is pretty good. Not fantabulous, but pretty good.
Then again, it's probably the honey and nectar speaking. Never sugar drink and fly, kids!
Like, for example, if you come to Australia and manage to avoid the myriad of poisonous spiders, snakes, scorpions, jelly fish, stone fish and some frogs.
Then you manage to not get killed or viciously maimed by the crocodiles, koalas, cassowary, dingos, sharks, sting-rays and locals (do you have any idea of how many tourists go missing and get murdered in Australia?)
Then you survive the outback with its intense heat, freezing nights, lack of water, flash floods, raging forest fires and travelling transvestites on a mystical journey of self-discovery. Or you make it to the ocean where you narrowly avoid our rips and hurricanes and over-zealous children...
Only to find yourself brushing up against the Gympie-Gympie tree or its five closely related cousins and finding yourself in such intense pain that you understand why horses and dogs and men have been known to throw themselves off cliff edges to make it stop. Then of course, you survive that but find the tiny, almost invisible barbs that pierced your skin weren’t properly removed and for pretty much the rest of your life, you’re likely to be in pain any time that skin comes in contact with water.
Fuck you nature!
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Yeah, yeah, yeah! Damn it nature always has to have the last word!
So, nature doesn’t just hate you. It hates Rachel Morgan too. You see, it has allowed her to be born with absolutely no ability to think five minutes ahead to save her freakin’ life. In fact, if the universe didn’t conspire AGAINST nature in order to surround her with a group of people able to adequately formulate, prepare and execute a plan, then she would have died coming out of the woman by trying to shove herself down the doctor’s throat because it seemed like a good idea at the time.
So intriguing and wonderful is her support group, that they manage to carry this entire series and save Rachel so many times that I can only assume they’re actually robots operated by awesomified My Little Pony dolls.
Probably the Master Chief My Little Pony operates Jenks.
I had to stop this book when I reached the part in which Rachel is, yet again, about to go into an extremely dangerous situation, with no back up, and the most half-assed plan ever conceived on the face of this earth.
I enjoy these books but if I keep reading, I’ll probably give myself severe blood-pressure problems. When I’m not pregnant and wound up tighter than a honey badger on LSD, then I’ll pick this book up and finish it. Until, then, I’ll just have to say that this series is pretty good. Not fantabulous, but pretty good.
Then again, it's probably the honey and nectar speaking. Never sugar drink and fly, kids!
April 23, 2015
Reviewed by: Rabid Reads
So I don't know if I'm using the "@!?#" button correctly, but in my head it's the "WTF?! Elephant." Has been since I first laid eyes on it. So if that's not what it's supposed to mean, now you know what it means to me:
Elephant as illustration for WTF?! + @!?# (WTF?!) = WTF?! squared.
And that is what is going on here. And it is fan-friggin'-tastic.
Right. So Trent's getting married to Ellasbeth, and he wants Rachel to work security for the wedding.
*blinks*
I know what you're thinking. You're thinking, "Why on earth would Trent want Rachel at his wedding?"
Well, b/c Lee RVSP-ed as his best man, and that's a problem, b/c Lee is Al's new familiar in the Ever After . . . so how's he going to pull off being the best man in Trent's wedding?
That is an excellent question.
It's also a question that has Trent understandably nervous, and as Rachel is the only person to ever hold her own against Al, Trent wants her in place to handle whatever unknown, yet inevitable, shenanigans Al is planning.
Rachel says, "Hell NO. It's my birthday."
Trent says, "40k."
Rachel says, "Well, maybe . . . but I better not have to wear an ugly dress."
B/c Rachel isn't just going to be working security from the sidelines in a Quen-like capacity, oh no, she's doing it as one of Ellasbeth's BRIDESMAIDS.
*giggle snorts*
I hadn't really thought about it before, but a fellow fan of The Hollows commented on one of my status updates on Goodreads that this book is a real turning point for the series. On the one hand, yeah, obviously (b/c the Bad Thing happens in this book).
But there is a LOT more going on than that. Al is in trouble with the demons, and he wants Rachel's help getting out of it. Ceri and Trent finally meet. Rachel upsets the balance of power between the heavy hitting Supes. Skimmer does that other Big Thing . . .
And don't let ALL THE THINGS scare you, b/c unlike True Blood, Season 4's hodgepodge of overwhelming randomness, For a Few Demons More is wonderfully coherent, and by far the best book in the series up to that point. YEP. This is where it starts getting REALLY good.
My other reviews for this series:
Dead Witch Walking (The Hollows #1)
The Good, the Bad, and the Undead (The Hollows #2)
Every Which Way But Dead (The Hollows #3)
A Fistful of Charms (The Hollows #4)
The Outlaw Demon Wails (The Hollows #6)
White Witch, Black Curse (The Hollows #7)
Black Magic Sanction (The Hollows #8)
Pale Demon (The Hollows #9)
The Undead Pool (The Hollows #12)
Into the Woods: Tales from the Hollows and Beyond
So I don't know if I'm using the "@!?#" button correctly, but in my head it's the "WTF?! Elephant." Has been since I first laid eyes on it. So if that's not what it's supposed to mean, now you know what it means to me:
Elephant as illustration for WTF?! + @!?# (WTF?!) = WTF?! squared.
And that is what is going on here. And it is fan-friggin'-tastic.
Right. So Trent's getting married to Ellasbeth, and he wants Rachel to work security for the wedding.
*blinks*
I know what you're thinking. You're thinking, "Why on earth would Trent want Rachel at his wedding?"
Well, b/c Lee RVSP-ed as his best man, and that's a problem, b/c Lee is Al's new familiar in the Ever After . . . so how's he going to pull off being the best man in Trent's wedding?
That is an excellent question.
It's also a question that has Trent understandably nervous, and as Rachel is the only person to ever hold her own against Al, Trent wants her in place to handle whatever unknown, yet inevitable, shenanigans Al is planning.
Rachel says, "Hell NO. It's my birthday."
Trent says, "40k."
Rachel says, "Well, maybe . . . but I better not have to wear an ugly dress."
B/c Rachel isn't just going to be working security from the sidelines in a Quen-like capacity, oh no, she's doing it as one of Ellasbeth's BRIDESMAIDS.
*giggle snorts*
I hadn't really thought about it before, but a fellow fan of The Hollows commented on one of my status updates on Goodreads that this book is a real turning point for the series. On the one hand, yeah, obviously (b/c the Bad Thing happens in this book).
But there is a LOT more going on than that. Al is in trouble with the demons, and he wants Rachel's help getting out of it. Ceri and Trent finally meet. Rachel upsets the balance of power between the heavy hitting Supes. Skimmer does that other Big Thing . . .
And don't let ALL THE THINGS scare you, b/c unlike True Blood, Season 4's hodgepodge of overwhelming randomness, For a Few Demons More is wonderfully coherent, and by far the best book in the series up to that point. YEP. This is where it starts getting REALLY good.
My other reviews for this series:
Dead Witch Walking (The Hollows #1)
The Good, the Bad, and the Undead (The Hollows #2)
Every Which Way But Dead (The Hollows #3)
A Fistful of Charms (The Hollows #4)
The Outlaw Demon Wails (The Hollows #6)
White Witch, Black Curse (The Hollows #7)
Black Magic Sanction (The Hollows #8)
Pale Demon (The Hollows #9)
The Undead Pool (The Hollows #12)
Into the Woods: Tales from the Hollows and Beyond
October 6, 2016
Just too much Rachel/Ivy drama for me. I suffered through about 12 hours of that until the story got interesting. And, I'm not seeing any real character growth so I'm taking an extended, maybe permanent break. It was tiresome seeing Rachel make the same dumb mistakes over and over again through five books.
On a brighter note, the narration is excellent.
On a brighter note, the narration is excellent.
July 25, 2015
“There were no more choices, no more options, no more clever ways out of a tough situation. And the rush, I realized in a brutal wash of despair, is a false god I’ve chased my entire life. One that cost me everything in the blind search for sensation. My entire existence amounted to nothing.”
I have no idea how I found the courage to read this book until it's very end. This one was full of suspense and a constant stress and a feeling that someone wouldn't come out of this alive, and for once, I was right.. Someone did not get out alive..
Of course, I have to praise other elements in this novel as well, like the fact that by each book of this series I read I'm struck by how much character development there is. In a way, I'm reminded of those children books I've read where we grow up along with the characters. This series is like that, only it's not for kids, it's for grown-ups and it's targetting a more mature audience. I love how intertwined this is with real life elements but at the same time it's kept grounded to the paranormal.
Rachel has grown so much on me since the first book. She's a great character and she's so caring. There's no boundaries where her friends' lives are concerned. No lengths she wouldn't go to for them in order to keep them alive and breathing.
Ivy is one of the most powerful vampires, she's still a person though and she has feelings and she hurts and I'm sure by now that she is the most sensitive of our characters and I feel for her on so many levels. She is my favorite and I don't even have to justify myself.
This book is the most personal one yet. I mean that it's just that our characters are a family now. It's like this tight family that deals with its problems as a team. Did they have to get separated? Yes. Did they have to work alone and make decisions alone? Yes. But ultimately they'd all be affected the same if one of them died.
Should I go back to the death comment? No, I don't want to spoil you.. But the death shattered me.. I had grown to love this character.
I hope the next book is more fun and less heartbreak even though I'm sure that whichever it is, I'm going to love it just the same.
March 30, 2020
Sadness. Great book but umph did it hit me right in the feels?!?!
February 18, 2008
Currently working my way through the requisite hundred or so pages of relationship angsting that has to happen before the plot starts. That may sound tedious, and frankly it is. But it's Harrison's pattern, and once the plot kicks into gear it's a fantastic ride. You just have to slog through that introductory angst first.
***
And now that I'm finished, I'm not sure what I think. The story itself was pretty darned exciting, but I'm getting a little sick of Rachel, and most of the people around her. Her friends don't really seem to be her friends, they seem to be Ivy's friends, for all they worry about Ivy and how Ivy's going to react to this or that. I understand that Ivy's supposedly been through some crap in the past, but all her whining and moping, while everyone else tiptoes around her, has gotten really really old. I may be done with this series.
***
And now that I'm finished, I'm not sure what I think. The story itself was pretty darned exciting, but I'm getting a little sick of Rachel, and most of the people around her. Her friends don't really seem to be her friends, they seem to be Ivy's friends, for all they worry about Ivy and how Ivy's going to react to this or that. I understand that Ivy's supposedly been through some crap in the past, but all her whining and moping, while everyone else tiptoes around her, has gotten really really old. I may be done with this series.
April 9, 2021
Ahhh, Harrison.
I'm returning to the Hollows on my great re-reading adventure feeling absolutely trepidatious while reading this, book 5, knowing full well what was to come.
But, once again, I'm lulled into a sense of grand not-so-insecure security despite all the little hints here and there that things are NOT going as planned, that powerful eyes are upon her.
And then there is the wonderful murder investigation and how Rachel's all wrapped up in it.
This time, I got to analyze all the hints and the foreshadowing, the hail-mary's and the emotional bombardment from another viewpoint, and let me just say: it's still hard-hitting. So many big things come to pass, it left me breathless.
If I recall correctly, this was approximately the point in my first reading of the series where I huffed and puffed and called myself a real fan. It's the writing. Fast, fun, and then the stakes are sooo bloody good.
I'm returning to the Hollows on my great re-reading adventure feeling absolutely trepidatious while reading this, book 5, knowing full well what was to come.
But, once again, I'm lulled into a sense of grand not-so-insecure security despite all the little hints here and there that things are NOT going as planned, that powerful eyes are upon her.
And then there is the wonderful murder investigation and how Rachel's all wrapped up in it.
This time, I got to analyze all the hints and the foreshadowing, the hail-mary's and the emotional bombardment from another viewpoint, and let me just say: it's still hard-hitting. So many big things come to pass, it left me breathless.
If I recall correctly, this was approximately the point in my first reading of the series where I huffed and puffed and called myself a real fan. It's the writing. Fast, fun, and then the stakes are sooo bloody good.
June 2, 2020
For A Few Demons More (The Hollows #5) by Kim Harrison is the best book in the series so far. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Jenks is the real MVP. It's so cool to see Harrison's alternate Cincinnati. By the way, the short story included at the end of the novel called "The Bridges of Eden Park" was particularly brutal to read because of how the novel ended. How could Kim Harrison do that to us? I can't wait to continue this series. The Outlaw Demon Wails, here I come!
January 8, 2016
ACLARACIÓN: Aunque esta reseña tiene marcado 'spoilers' después de cada ítem, no suelo spoilear nada. Es decir, no escribo nada que arruine la trama principal. (En caso de hacerlo, lo advierto previamente con una nueva marca de spoiler!! O sea, te encajo un spoiler adentro del spoiler, porque estoy muy jugada, y soy re heavy y re jodida.)
Reseña para leer escuchando: Cobrastyle (Y no me pregunten porqué, me pintó ese tema nomás.)
¿De qué trata? Rachel Morgan, polígama en potencia, que nunca se olvida de dar su opinión sobre la belleza masculina/femenina ni siquiera en momentos de vida o muerte, le mira la cara al peligro y le dice Show me your teeth, esta vez perseguida por más demonios de los que puede manejar sola, y una cadena de crímenes sin resolver que pueden o no involucrar a alguien cercano a ella. Ah, y , encima de todo, UNA BODA.
Género: Fantasía Urbana (Joss Whedon estaría pidiendo que le paguen derechos de autor)
La historia en cuestión, ¿Se adapta correctamente a su género ?
Punto de vista :
¿Es parte de una serie? Sep.
En caso de serlo, ¿es necesario leer los libros que lo preceden?
¿Hay romance?
En caso de haberlo, ¿entorpece la trama?:
Personajes: ¿Están bien desarrollados? ¿Son creíbles?
Personaje favorito:
Personaje a jubilar:
Narración: ¿Cómo está escrito? De ahora en adelante, considerenme una fan más de THE HOLLOWS.
¿Presenta situaciones realistas?
Clichés :
Nivel de Originalidad
Puede causar gracia (sin intención del autor/a)
Urban Fantasy
¿Qué podemos esperar?
¿Escenas hot?
Posibles bajones (puede variar según el lector)
Credibilidad del world-building: Del 1 al 10
¿Ofensas? ( Ya sea el autor, quien narra la historia, o desde comentarios de personajes secundarios…)
¿Me gustó? Lo amé.
¿Hay cosas peores?
¿Libros peores?
¿Libros mejores? De nuevo, ya va al gusto del consumidor.
Lo recomendaría a quienes les gusta.. A cualquiera que le guste la fantasía urbana y lea a Ilona Andrews, Kelley Armstrong, etc.
TL;DR: Un libro a la mitad de la serie que se lee como una culminación. Lágrimas, acción a puro pelo colorado, palabras, palabras, palabras, una bruja al filo del ever-after cada cuatro capítulos, múltiples intereses amorosos en potencia, gente beiia y misterios que siguen sin explicación. Lectura ideal para las vacaciones.
Puntaje final: 5+++
Tema para terminar el libro: We'll meet again....
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Pre Reseña:
El mejor libro de la serie hasta ahora.
No pude parar de leer hasta que al fin lo terminé.
OUTSTANDING.
June 19, 2011
There is something wrong with Rachel. I'm starting to like this series less and less. Why is she so stupidly slicing off her nose to spite herself? She's a total screw up from what I can tell. She is also a selfish bitch who has too many loyal friends. Why do they gather around her? I really don't know. How many people is she going to take down with her? While I did like reading to learn more about what is going on, I'm starting to really dislike this dumb bitch. If there is one thing I can't abide in a series, is for the lead character to become quite this self centered while pretending she's doing it to help others. Really, keep lying to yourself.
November 7, 2017
Why?!?! Nobody warned me about Kisten.
This was a good edition to series but definitely left me sad.
This was a good edition to series but definitely left me sad.
July 13, 2014
It seems that The Hollows is a series that might just be a bit like crack: I don't find it that particularly awesome, and there's a lot about it that I don't in fact like, but overall, it's addictive and hard to stay away from - and dammit, I want more.
First, the bad: honestly? Pretty much the same things I've complained about in my reviews for the previous books. Epithets. Dear god, the epithets. There were long stretches where I either didn't notice them or an editor had got hold of some chunks of the manuscript and removed them, but .. eurgh. Also, at least the UK edition seemed to have switched from Ceridwen to Cerdiwen consistently for Ceri's full name, and ... no. Just no.
Various writing issues aside, I just... Rachel drives me up the wall. At least her characterisation has been consistent through the books, but dear god, how stupid can she be? This time we get her constant thoughts about her adrenaline-junky-ness and ... she still rushes to danger. All. The. Fucking. Time. ARGH. Add to that her questionable dress sense (shouldn't she by now have some inkling about what's appropriate for what occasion and what not??) and her still bloody drooling after every single man/vampire/were/witch/demon she meets (while having a steady boyfriend) and it's just. Argh. I like Rachel, in spite of everything, but god.
Also, Ivy. This entire thing with Ivy. Thing is, I don't like Ivy. I've yet to find any reason whatsoever to like her, other than Rachel and Jenks and Kisten etc liking her. She's completely bland. Flat. No personality at all. I have no idea what she's about (other than really really really wanting to have sex with Rachel and drink her blood and what not). And frankly - while I appreciate having an urban fantasy series that has some diversity in the sexuality of the protagonists and has the protagonist consider that there might be some fluidity in her own sexuality - the entire Rachel/Ivy thing is just... not handled in a way that makes me like it, even the least bit. Blegh. On the plus side, at least Rachel is also aware of it possibly being just Ivy playing on the scar/vampire pheromones, but ... that is also really what bothers me. Ivy's basically drugging her every time she comes close and plays on the pheromones, and, eh.
Also, Trent. I'm starting to get tired of how easily, all things considered, everyone - everyone who knows! - is brushing off his murderous tendencies.
Good things: the plot, and Rachel's battling with the issues of demons, using demon curses, and the such. I like how she's starting to accept that things aren't always so black or white, and I'm curious to see where this is going.
Also, Quen. And Minias! I loved Minias. I want more Minias. If the next books had nothing but Quen and Minias and Takata (I also want more Takata!), I'd be one happy camper. Sadly, I expect they won't, but hey, a girl can hope. And I was glad to see Glenn return, if in a smaller role! Actually, that is one thing I really appreciate about the series - minor/secondary characters from earlier books not just disappearing but remaining a part of the core cast's lives, returning or being mentioned now and again. Makes them feel like real people and not just props for the plot of a specific book.
Will I be reading on? Absolutely. In spite of all my issues, I am enjoying the series. Just with a lot of headdesking involved.
First, the bad: honestly? Pretty much the same things I've complained about in my reviews for the previous books. Epithets. Dear god, the epithets. There were long stretches where I either didn't notice them or an editor had got hold of some chunks of the manuscript and removed them, but .. eurgh. Also, at least the UK edition seemed to have switched from Ceridwen to Cerdiwen consistently for Ceri's full name, and ... no. Just no.
Various writing issues aside, I just... Rachel drives me up the wall. At least her characterisation has been consistent through the books, but dear god, how stupid can she be? This time we get her constant thoughts about her adrenaline-junky-ness and ... she still rushes to danger. All. The. Fucking. Time. ARGH. Add to that her questionable dress sense (shouldn't she by now have some inkling about what's appropriate for what occasion and what not??) and her still bloody drooling after every single man/vampire/were/witch/demon she meets (while having a steady boyfriend) and it's just. Argh. I like Rachel, in spite of everything, but god.
Also, Ivy. This entire thing with Ivy. Thing is, I don't like Ivy. I've yet to find any reason whatsoever to like her, other than Rachel and Jenks and Kisten etc liking her. She's completely bland. Flat. No personality at all. I have no idea what she's about (other than really really really wanting to have sex with Rachel and drink her blood and what not). And frankly - while I appreciate having an urban fantasy series that has some diversity in the sexuality of the protagonists and has the protagonist consider that there might be some fluidity in her own sexuality - the entire Rachel/Ivy thing is just... not handled in a way that makes me like it, even the least bit. Blegh. On the plus side, at least Rachel is also aware of it possibly being just Ivy playing on the scar/vampire pheromones, but ... that is also really what bothers me. Ivy's basically drugging her every time she comes close and plays on the pheromones, and, eh.
Also, Trent. I'm starting to get tired of how easily, all things considered, everyone - everyone who knows! - is brushing off his murderous tendencies.
Good things: the plot, and Rachel's battling with the issues of demons, using demon curses, and the such. I like how she's starting to accept that things aren't always so black or white, and I'm curious to see where this is going.
Also, Quen. And Minias! I loved Minias. I want more Minias. If the next books had nothing but Quen and Minias and Takata (I also want more Takata!), I'd be one happy camper. Sadly, I expect they won't, but hey, a girl can hope. And I was glad to see Glenn return, if in a smaller role! Actually, that is one thing I really appreciate about the series - minor/secondary characters from earlier books not just disappearing but remaining a part of the core cast's lives, returning or being mentioned now and again. Makes them feel like real people and not just props for the plot of a specific book.
Will I be reading on? Absolutely. In spite of all my issues, I am enjoying the series. Just with a lot of headdesking involved.
April 9, 2021
This one is VERY hard to rate. On one hand, I just want(ed) Rachel and Ivy to finally make up their damned minds. On the other, when it was finally made up for them in a way, my heart broke.
Someone or something is killing people. Or are they Interlanders? Rachel is asked to help the FIB while also suddenly having to ward off demons (yes, plural) leading to the church getting desacrated. And then there is Trent hiring her as protection for his wedding to Elsbeth.
All of that gets mixed up at one point, leading to the re-emergence of a certain vampire, a certain demon - and a certain statue is causing endless trouble as well.
This 5th volume was really annoying regarding the inter-personal shit. And in addition to the constant angst that almost reminded me of bad YA books, there was also the fear for Madelina. It was all a bit much for me.
Especially since the originally nice murder mystery dissolved into one big plot of Piscari’s and Al’s that ended with , which hit me harder than I had expected. Not least because the author knew exactly how to drag it out in a very effective and very painful way.
The only good thing was Ceri meeting Trent and how that first meeting went. *evil grin*
Ok, and the satisfying moment when . Though I would have definitely preferred it if someone else had done the honours.
I still very much enjoy this world where a human cop has to hide his ketchup addiction, making Rachel his „dealer“. *lol* Moreover, I'm sure things will perk up. Like I said, it probably just was a bit much all at once and not enough magic (at least not actively used by Rachel) to counter-balance the other stuff.
This, however, will not stop me from continuing the series. I mean, this is my least favorite of the series and it still has this high a rating which says a lot about the author's skills, both regarding her writing style and worldbuilding/characterization.
Someone or something is killing people. Or are they Interlanders? Rachel is asked to help the FIB while also suddenly having to ward off demons (yes, plural) leading to the church getting desacrated. And then there is Trent hiring her as protection for his wedding to Elsbeth.
All of that gets mixed up at one point, leading to the re-emergence of a certain vampire, a certain demon - and a certain statue is causing endless trouble as well.
This 5th volume was really annoying regarding the inter-personal shit. And in addition to the constant angst that almost reminded me of bad YA books, there was also the fear for Madelina. It was all a bit much for me.
Especially since the originally nice murder mystery dissolved into one big plot of Piscari’s and Al’s that ended with , which hit me harder than I had expected. Not least because the author knew exactly how to drag it out in a very effective and very painful way.
The only good thing was Ceri meeting Trent and how that first meeting went. *evil grin*
Ok, and the satisfying moment when . Though I would have definitely preferred it if someone else had done the honours.
I still very much enjoy this world where a human cop has to hide his ketchup addiction, making Rachel his „dealer“. *lol* Moreover, I'm sure things will perk up. Like I said, it probably just was a bit much all at once and not enough magic (at least not actively used by Rachel) to counter-balance the other stuff.
This, however, will not stop me from continuing the series. I mean, this is my least favorite of the series and it still has this high a rating which says a lot about the author's skills, both regarding her writing style and worldbuilding/characterization.
June 3, 2016
It was so darn good to get back into this world. Even though I knew I loved this series, it was a huge reminder just why I love it.
Once again Rachel has gotten herself into a sticky situation. One full of danger, lies, and oh yeah, demons. The stakes are getting higher and not everyone is going to come out of this one alive.
There were so many feels with this, I don't even know where to begin. So much was revealed and said, and done.
I can't even begin to express how much I love this series. It took me awhile to get into it, in fact three whole books before I completely felt the love but once that love blossomed, it really bloomed.
I've seen others say this book was a turning point to the series and I absolutely agree. With all the things that happened it was impossible for anyone to come out of it the same. To be unchanged in some way or another.
I don't want to spoil anything but I will say this, these friends, their bond and love for one another, is what makes this series so fantastic. I've always said that sometimes the best family are those we pick to be a part of instead of those we are sometimes born into and that is the case with Ivy, Jenks,and Rachel. There are so many good characters in this, great characters and of course even and some it's impossible not to hate with a fiery passion and I couldn't help but love Harrison for her ability to do that.
If you are hesitating to try this series, don't. It's fantastic and even though like me, it might take you a bit to warm up to it, take that chance anyways, I don't think you'll regret it.
Once again Rachel has gotten herself into a sticky situation. One full of danger, lies, and oh yeah, demons. The stakes are getting higher and not everyone is going to come out of this one alive.
There were so many feels with this, I don't even know where to begin. So much was revealed and said, and done.
I can't even begin to express how much I love this series. It took me awhile to get into it, in fact three whole books before I completely felt the love but once that love blossomed, it really bloomed.
I've seen others say this book was a turning point to the series and I absolutely agree. With all the things that happened it was impossible for anyone to come out of it the same. To be unchanged in some way or another.
I don't want to spoil anything but I will say this, these friends, their bond and love for one another, is what makes this series so fantastic. I've always said that sometimes the best family are those we pick to be a part of instead of those we are sometimes born into and that is the case with Ivy, Jenks,and Rachel. There are so many good characters in this, great characters and of course even and some it's impossible not to hate with a fiery passion and I couldn't help but love Harrison for her ability to do that.
If you are hesitating to try this series, don't. It's fantastic and even though like me, it might take you a bit to warm up to it, take that chance anyways, I don't think you'll regret it.
November 22, 2007
Wow. That was my final impression of the much anticipated fifth book in Kim Harrison’s Rachel Morgan series. Much like Harrison’s previous work, For a Few Demons More was a non-stop, action packed romp through an alternate version of Cincinnati. My only complaint was that the relationship of two of the main characters seems to have taken two steps back for the single step forward it gained. And of course the death of a beloved character never sits too well with anyone. But enough of the teasing.
Poor Rachel, she’s a witch whose only desire was to become as good of a runner (a combination of investigator and bounty hunter) as her late father. But political machinations forced her to leave the I.S. and go it on her own. When she left she unknowingly took with her two new friends, Ivy Tamwood the last living Tamwood vampire and Jenks a temperamental pixie with a large family to care for. Throughout the series we’ve watched the friendship between this trio bloom as they overcame numerous obstacles set in their paths. Schemes were unraveled, trust betrayed and yet through it all they stuck it out and weathered the storm.
Now in the fifth book the numerous conflicts that have been simmering beneath the surface all come to a boil. Newt, the powerful demon who strikes fear in the demon Al and the elf Ceri alike, and the same demon whose mark Rachel now carries as a price for being carried over the ley lines, comes after Rachel seeking something that she has and that Newt wants back. Problem is Newt can’t remember what it is she’s looking for. If a crazy demon isn’t scary enough add to that the fact that this demon can blasphemy the holy ground she walks on without a conscious effort. There is no safe hiding place from this demon. The trio suspect Newt wants the Focus, the werewolf artifact that Rachel got stuck with in the previous book, which means now they have to guard the artifact that could cause a war from the werewolves, the vampires, and a demon.
At the same time the powerful and dangerous Trent Kalamack is getting married and wants Rachel to play bodyguard. After Newt’s visit she’s in dire need of money to fix the church and it’s really no surprise that she eventually caves and accepts Trent’s offer. We’ve seen that pattern before folks, her morals and ethics cause Rachel to tell Trent what he can do with his offers but in the end a combination of guilt over their father’s shared friendship, Trent’s father’s kindness, and sheer need usually force Rachel to give in. Maybe someday she’ll learn to save herself time and just accept the offer up front? After what happened in this book that’s not likely though.
So Trent is getting married, Newt makes an appearance, and everyone is fighting for control of the focus, that alone is enough to make a good fifth installment. But Kim Harrison wouldn’t be the author she is today if she decided to do things half way. Every “villain” Rachel and company have had to contend with puts in an appearance. From a walking in the sun Al to a free and clear Piscary, they’re all back and there is a murder mystery to solve to boot. Just reading the book had my mind boggling at the stress and my nerves became frayed at the thought of dealing with everything Rachel had to contend with. Fans will be pleasantly surprised to see how Harrison wraps everything up, it’s not exactly what you would anticipate but it’s far from a let down. [...]
- Yet again, my review is too long! You can read the full review here.
Poor Rachel, she’s a witch whose only desire was to become as good of a runner (a combination of investigator and bounty hunter) as her late father. But political machinations forced her to leave the I.S. and go it on her own. When she left she unknowingly took with her two new friends, Ivy Tamwood the last living Tamwood vampire and Jenks a temperamental pixie with a large family to care for. Throughout the series we’ve watched the friendship between this trio bloom as they overcame numerous obstacles set in their paths. Schemes were unraveled, trust betrayed and yet through it all they stuck it out and weathered the storm.
Now in the fifth book the numerous conflicts that have been simmering beneath the surface all come to a boil. Newt, the powerful demon who strikes fear in the demon Al and the elf Ceri alike, and the same demon whose mark Rachel now carries as a price for being carried over the ley lines, comes after Rachel seeking something that she has and that Newt wants back. Problem is Newt can’t remember what it is she’s looking for. If a crazy demon isn’t scary enough add to that the fact that this demon can blasphemy the holy ground she walks on without a conscious effort. There is no safe hiding place from this demon. The trio suspect Newt wants the Focus, the werewolf artifact that Rachel got stuck with in the previous book, which means now they have to guard the artifact that could cause a war from the werewolves, the vampires, and a demon.
At the same time the powerful and dangerous Trent Kalamack is getting married and wants Rachel to play bodyguard. After Newt’s visit she’s in dire need of money to fix the church and it’s really no surprise that she eventually caves and accepts Trent’s offer. We’ve seen that pattern before folks, her morals and ethics cause Rachel to tell Trent what he can do with his offers but in the end a combination of guilt over their father’s shared friendship, Trent’s father’s kindness, and sheer need usually force Rachel to give in. Maybe someday she’ll learn to save herself time and just accept the offer up front? After what happened in this book that’s not likely though.
So Trent is getting married, Newt makes an appearance, and everyone is fighting for control of the focus, that alone is enough to make a good fifth installment. But Kim Harrison wouldn’t be the author she is today if she decided to do things half way. Every “villain” Rachel and company have had to contend with puts in an appearance. From a walking in the sun Al to a free and clear Piscary, they’re all back and there is a murder mystery to solve to boot. Just reading the book had my mind boggling at the stress and my nerves became frayed at the thought of dealing with everything Rachel had to contend with. Fans will be pleasantly surprised to see how Harrison wraps everything up, it’s not exactly what you would anticipate but it’s far from a let down. [...]
- Yet again, my review is too long! You can read the full review here.
March 19, 2021
This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life in Books.
I really enjoyed this installment in the series! I know that I am really late to the party with this series but I am having fun with it. I really don't know why I have been waiting so long to start the next book after finishing one. I have grown to really like the characters and was quickly hooked by this story once I started listening. I had a really good time with the series.
Rachel is asked to help with an investigation involving murdered werewolves. As she starts to piece things together, she finds that what is actually happening is even scarier than she could have imagined. To make matters worse, Trent is getting married and wants Rachel to work as security, but as part of the wedding party. There also seems to be a bit of a demon problem and Rachel's roommate appears to be mad at her. Rachel has her work cut out for her in this book.
This book was really exciting. There were a lot of things going on but it never felt like too much. I really wanted to see things go well in Rachel's personal life and I was totally invested in figuring out what was going on with the mystery. There were some really high points in the story but there were a few others that were heartbreaking. I love how much the characters have grown and evolved during the series and I really wanted to see things work out for them.
Marguerite Gavin does a fantastic job with the narration. I do find her to read at a faster pace than most narrators so I usually slow down the book a bit. Yes, I know that a lot of people speed up books while I am over here slowing things down but it is what it is. I love all of the voices that she uses for the characters and I thought that she added a lot of emotion into the reading. I think that her narration added to my overall enjoyment of the story.
I would recommend this series to others. I do think that this is a series that needs to be read in order since each book builds on the previous installments. I had a great time with this story and cannot wait to see what is in store for Rachel in the next installment.
Initial Thoughts
I really enjoyed this installment! This book was exciting and I was more than a little worried for Rachel at several points in the story. She is really in an impossible situation and I don't envy the decisions that she has to make. There were some pretty pivotal moments in this book and I cannot wait to see where the series goes.
Book source: Purchased/Library
I really enjoyed this installment in the series! I know that I am really late to the party with this series but I am having fun with it. I really don't know why I have been waiting so long to start the next book after finishing one. I have grown to really like the characters and was quickly hooked by this story once I started listening. I had a really good time with the series.
Rachel is asked to help with an investigation involving murdered werewolves. As she starts to piece things together, she finds that what is actually happening is even scarier than she could have imagined. To make matters worse, Trent is getting married and wants Rachel to work as security, but as part of the wedding party. There also seems to be a bit of a demon problem and Rachel's roommate appears to be mad at her. Rachel has her work cut out for her in this book.
This book was really exciting. There were a lot of things going on but it never felt like too much. I really wanted to see things go well in Rachel's personal life and I was totally invested in figuring out what was going on with the mystery. There were some really high points in the story but there were a few others that were heartbreaking. I love how much the characters have grown and evolved during the series and I really wanted to see things work out for them.
Marguerite Gavin does a fantastic job with the narration. I do find her to read at a faster pace than most narrators so I usually slow down the book a bit. Yes, I know that a lot of people speed up books while I am over here slowing things down but it is what it is. I love all of the voices that she uses for the characters and I thought that she added a lot of emotion into the reading. I think that her narration added to my overall enjoyment of the story.
I would recommend this series to others. I do think that this is a series that needs to be read in order since each book builds on the previous installments. I had a great time with this story and cannot wait to see what is in store for Rachel in the next installment.
Initial Thoughts
I really enjoyed this installment! This book was exciting and I was more than a little worried for Rachel at several points in the story. She is really in an impossible situation and I don't envy the decisions that she has to make. There were some pretty pivotal moments in this book and I cannot wait to see where the series goes.
Book source: Purchased/Library
January 27, 2016
Book five is such an interesting blend. While it is one of the best in the series, likely the funniest, it is also the most tragic and depressing.
For the characters, a reader gets plenty of page time with their favorites. Al is around quite often but not in the typical fashion and for different reasons. There's the return of an older villain. Trent gets plenty of time on the page, as well, but this book soured my impressions of him. Even after reading all the books now up to book 12, I still feel soured. He turned me off for the first time with this book.
Ivy is here but while I liked her before, her tragedy comes across as a bit irritating and overdone sometimes. She is certainly presented as fragile, but strong at the same time in other ways. Jenks is flying around and as impressive as always with his loyalty, humor, and genuine awesomeness. Kisten as the ultra boyfriend is here with a scene that was so hot to me the book almost started smoldering.
The book excels with it's scenes. The wedding is seriously the funniest part of the series. It couldn't have been written better. I love re-reading it. The boat scene with Kisten was romantic and hot at the same time with a sweetness. Rachel is the ultimate badass - she's vulnerable and sensitive but does what she has to, even if her stomach is a jumble of nerves. She gets to shine here and finally accomplish something she's been itching for since the series started.
For a few demons more digs deeper into the darker, gritty world of vampires. It's always been disturbing and twisted before, but now it's even worse. The true demented history is explored here for both Ivy and Kisten. Ugh. Even if there is much humor in this book, there is a darkness and seriousness to it that's unshakeable.
The series takes a big turning point and things are never the same again. The ending of this book broke my heart. I was getting teary eyed a little the next day at work off and on, and that's nothing compared to actually reading sobering, surprising ending.
I couldn't recommend the book higher if you're a series fan, but there's some emotional brutality waiting that angered me, depressed me, and turned the Hollows world upside down when I read it. With the book keeping its usual marriages of unusual plot arcs and this installment of the series holds consistent action.
Exciting, fierce, inventive, hysterical, and then depressing as hell - For a Few Demons more is an excellent addition to the Hollows family.
For the characters, a reader gets plenty of page time with their favorites. Al is around quite often but not in the typical fashion and for different reasons. There's the return of an older villain. Trent gets plenty of time on the page, as well, but this book soured my impressions of him. Even after reading all the books now up to book 12, I still feel soured. He turned me off for the first time with this book.
Ivy is here but while I liked her before, her tragedy comes across as a bit irritating and overdone sometimes. She is certainly presented as fragile, but strong at the same time in other ways. Jenks is flying around and as impressive as always with his loyalty, humor, and genuine awesomeness. Kisten as the ultra boyfriend is here with a scene that was so hot to me the book almost started smoldering.
The book excels with it's scenes. The wedding is seriously the funniest part of the series. It couldn't have been written better. I love re-reading it. The boat scene with Kisten was romantic and hot at the same time with a sweetness. Rachel is the ultimate badass - she's vulnerable and sensitive but does what she has to, even if her stomach is a jumble of nerves. She gets to shine here and finally accomplish something she's been itching for since the series started.
For a few demons more digs deeper into the darker, gritty world of vampires. It's always been disturbing and twisted before, but now it's even worse. The true demented history is explored here for both Ivy and Kisten. Ugh. Even if there is much humor in this book, there is a darkness and seriousness to it that's unshakeable.
The series takes a big turning point and things are never the same again. The ending of this book broke my heart. I was getting teary eyed a little the next day at work off and on, and that's nothing compared to actually reading sobering, surprising ending.
I couldn't recommend the book higher if you're a series fan, but there's some emotional brutality waiting that angered me, depressed me, and turned the Hollows world upside down when I read it. With the book keeping its usual marriages of unusual plot arcs and this installment of the series holds consistent action.
Exciting, fierce, inventive, hysterical, and then depressing as hell - For a Few Demons more is an excellent addition to the Hollows family.
March 23, 2019
Still a 5 star read and i still love this series i was really disappointed and heartbroken at the ending but i understand it and that it will be a big turning point for Rachel a loss like that numbs certain aspects giving way to new less rose tinted ones....
I love and hate Rachel... I cannot understand her reluctance of certain things and her risks in others she is definitely an enigma, I do feel sorry for her that she has to base her whole life around Ivy's feelings and if she really had the option to explore other options things maybe might not have turned out the way they did.
The blanks are annoying but the need for the next book is that much more anticipated.
The reason for the 5 stars is i am still invested in all the characters.... Will Rachel go dark? Will Ivy find love? Will Jenks go big again????? they are really well written and so completely unique throw in the side characters and amazing plot and that why i love this series.
I love and hate Rachel... I cannot understand her reluctance of certain things and her risks in others she is definitely an enigma, I do feel sorry for her that she has to base her whole life around Ivy's feelings and if she really had the option to explore other options things maybe might not have turned out the way they did.
The blanks are annoying but the need for the next book is that much more anticipated.
The reason for the 5 stars is i am still invested in all the characters.... Will Rachel go dark? Will Ivy find love? Will Jenks go big again????? they are really well written and so completely unique throw in the side characters and amazing plot and that why i love this series.
September 2, 2011
What is up with authors killing the characters I love? Argh!
February 5, 2011
This book shredded me. I cried for the last 50 pages or so. And not just a silent tear or two, but out-loud crying... messy with used Kleenex all over the sofa. I will not spoil the why's of it, but I can't possibly talk about this book without acknowledging its enormous emotional impact. I don't know if I can ever forgive Kim Harrison.
With the ending weighing on me so heavily, it's hard to look back to the rest of the book. It starts out strong, addressing the repercussions of Rachel's interaction with the demon Newt. And as the story goes on, the focal point becomes a string of suspicious werewolf deaths. They turn out to be linked to the "focus," that statue Rachel got from Nick in A Fistful of Charms. It has the power to create new werewolves from humans --and now everyone wants it. And Rachel becomes everyone's target as they fight to get it. --I also have to mention... just when I though that maybe Trent wasn't a total slimeball, I've changed my mind again. He is.
I always reread a series before a new installment comes out, but this is the book that made me dread re-reading the Hollows. Not because it's a bad book. On the contrary, it is incredibly powerful. I just remembered the ache it put in my chest the first time around --and even knowing what would happen, didn't ease the hurt the second time. If you're a fan of the series, you can't skip this one. Just have your Kleenex ready. 5 stars.
With the ending weighing on me so heavily, it's hard to look back to the rest of the book. It starts out strong, addressing the repercussions of Rachel's interaction with the demon Newt. And as the story goes on, the focal point becomes a string of suspicious werewolf deaths. They turn out to be linked to the "focus," that statue Rachel got from Nick in A Fistful of Charms. It has the power to create new werewolves from humans --and now everyone wants it. And Rachel becomes everyone's target as they fight to get it. --I also have to mention... just when I though that maybe Trent wasn't a total slimeball, I've changed my mind again. He is.
I always reread a series before a new installment comes out, but this is the book that made me dread re-reading the Hollows. Not because it's a bad book. On the contrary, it is incredibly powerful. I just remembered the ache it put in my chest the first time around --and even knowing what would happen, didn't ease the hurt the second time. If you're a fan of the series, you can't skip this one. Just have your Kleenex ready. 5 stars.
February 13, 2020
Yup, this is "that one."
November 16, 2020
I almost DNF'd this one before the 50% mark. It was very tedious to me. Maybe I had too many distractions, but I really couldn't get into it. After 50%, though, it really picked up and I was totally engrossed.
This one has some real emotion and Kim Harrison wrote it very well. It's really important to me that bad events have the impact they deserve and this one did. It's not all heartbreaking, there are positive developments and some funny and happy moments. In the second half, it's all handled really smoothly and I had a hard time putting it down.
This one has some real emotion and Kim Harrison wrote it very well. It's really important to me that bad events have the impact they deserve and this one did. It's not all heartbreaking, there are positive developments and some funny and happy moments. In the second half, it's all handled really smoothly and I had a hard time putting it down.
November 29, 2013
Not too far removed from Book 4, in For a Few Demons more we see that Rachel still has "the focus," a 5,000 year old demon-crafted werewolf artifact that was the focus of book 4. Considering its power, it's a hot commodity and everybody who is anybody wants to get their hands on it, from the evil Vampire Piscary to business tycoon and underground druglord, Trent Kalamack, to the Weres themselves. Rachel's got her hands full, and it doesn't help that her werewolf friend, David, is suspected of being a serial by the FIB. How will Rachel get out of this one? Trent's long awaited wedding finally happens, but does it go down without a hitch?
You'll have to read for yourself to find out. I know that a Fistful of Charms was a favorite for many, but as a self-professed fan of Kisten and Trent, this book was much more interesting for me since they get more focus. The previous book had one of the funniest moments ever in this series. Well, this book gives us another one. Let's just say that Rachel makes for a horrible bride's maid. That scene had me laughing out loud.
I really like how this series has villains, but Harrison gives them qualities that keep them from being so one-dimensional. You want to get into their world and their perspective. And sometimes, Rachel's interactions with them can be either terrifying or downright hysterical, all in the course of one book.
The scenes with Kisten were hott. I really like that this series adds a dash of romance, but it doesn't overtake the book. I've ran into a few favorites that start out being more about plot and then practically become erotica.
A for how this book ends. I spoiled myself and opened up the last page, so I was prepared for the shock. If there's one thing you can say about Harrison; you gotta admit the woman's got balls!
This is so far my favorite Urban Fantasy series so I highly recommend reading this book. Not every installment is as good as the the other, but this one is one of her best.
*Review also posted to Amazon
You'll have to read for yourself to find out. I know that a Fistful of Charms was a favorite for many, but as a self-professed fan of Kisten and Trent, this book was much more interesting for me since they get more focus. The previous book had one of the funniest moments ever in this series. Well, this book gives us another one. Let's just say that Rachel makes for a horrible bride's maid. That scene had me laughing out loud.
I really like how this series has villains, but Harrison gives them qualities that keep them from being so one-dimensional. You want to get into their world and their perspective. And sometimes, Rachel's interactions with them can be either terrifying or downright hysterical, all in the course of one book.
The scenes with Kisten were hott. I really like that this series adds a dash of romance, but it doesn't overtake the book. I've ran into a few favorites that start out being more about plot and then practically become erotica.
A for how this book ends. I spoiled myself and opened up the last page, so I was prepared for the shock. If there's one thing you can say about Harrison; you gotta admit the woman's got balls!
This is so far my favorite Urban Fantasy series so I highly recommend reading this book. Not every installment is as good as the the other, but this one is one of her best.
*Review also posted to Amazon
May 12, 2025
*** 4.65 ***
Flawed characters, make you want to smack some sense into them at times, but what an intense and riveting ride! The first Chapter starts with a bang and it ends with a rollercoaster of emotions!
If you are looking for an Urban Fantasy with some substantial world building and a created family of characters, this has to make the top of the list! So worth the read! 😃👍
Flawed characters, make you want to smack some sense into them at times, but what an intense and riveting ride! The first Chapter starts with a bang and it ends with a rollercoaster of emotions!
If you are looking for an Urban Fantasy with some substantial world building and a created family of characters, this has to make the top of the list! So worth the read! 😃👍
June 27, 2019
Absolutely love this series with its quirky characters and non stop chaos running through. It's addictive reading for me with twists and surprises along the way and this particular book just added more delicious mayhem.
June 15, 2016
I'd completely forgotten how upsetting this book is. I'm crying ugly tears and I don't like it. As usual, 5 stars.
August 15, 2011
I stopped about 100 pages into this one in Fall 2010 because I did not see enough character development. Had I continued to read it I don't think I would have come away with a different perspective because I wanted it too badly. I was reading it at the same time I was getting into Cat and Bones of Night Huntress so I wanted more of that. My opinion of what should happen overshadowed my ability to really enjoy what was. This time around, I was better prepared for the character short comings due to spoilers. Yes, for some of us spoilers sell the book.
I really enjoyed the early installments to the series which I read years ago. The Hollows was my first witch series and I loved many aspects of the writing and magic. I found Rachael interesting but I did not like Ivy from jump. The dysfunctional abusive relationship between these two got on my nerves. As for boyfriends, I felt Rachael was living below her potential with her broke lovers when she was broke herself. Nobody around her but Jenks, a pixie, had any maturity thus Rachael did not grow as a person. She went from one bad decision to the next. After three books I just didn't see change on the horizon but I was wrong.
"For A Few Demons More" proved to me that Rachael's journey was not destined to be perpetual stupidity and self-destruction. There is plenty in this book but it served a higher purpose, Rachael moved forward, finally. There was plenty of the good stuff such as Rachael's quick wit and her compassion. She did some stupid stuff and some of the stupid decisions from earlier books came back to bite her in the ass. But by the conclusion, she realized her actions were wreckless and did some growing up. I even got a little more comfortable with Ivy although if Ms. Harrison kills her off, I'm good with that too. If Ivy and Rachael become lovers, I am done. Jenx is a treat, as always. Kristen is the same -- no money, no power, and not a drop of Alpha in him. Rachael loves him and he treats her good so I won't dwell on him. I am looking forward to reading more about Ceri the elf Rachael rescued from Never Never. Trent's hot and rich but Rachael hates him with a passion. I don't see that changing anytime soon based on this book. He is a bad guy but I wouldn't mind Rachael taking him out for a test drive. The consequences of dabbling with demons comes full circle. Rachael needed the hard knocks that came with the reality of how deep she had gotten with the demons. There is also something going on with that cat...I am sure of it.
Best scene in the book was when Trent said to Rachael -- "You should have killed Piscary when you had the opportunity." Thank you Trent. I love you even if Rachael doesn't.
All in all, I really liked this installment. Ms. Harrison is a talented Urban Fantasy writer who does not shy away from violence. Her magicical world is ripe with opportunity for what I expect to ba a long running series. I am looking forward to reading the next one.
I really enjoyed the early installments to the series which I read years ago. The Hollows was my first witch series and I loved many aspects of the writing and magic. I found Rachael interesting but I did not like Ivy from jump. The dysfunctional abusive relationship between these two got on my nerves. As for boyfriends, I felt Rachael was living below her potential with her broke lovers when she was broke herself. Nobody around her but Jenks, a pixie, had any maturity thus Rachael did not grow as a person. She went from one bad decision to the next. After three books I just didn't see change on the horizon but I was wrong.
"For A Few Demons More" proved to me that Rachael's journey was not destined to be perpetual stupidity and self-destruction. There is plenty in this book but it served a higher purpose, Rachael moved forward, finally. There was plenty of the good stuff such as Rachael's quick wit and her compassion. She did some stupid stuff and some of the stupid decisions from earlier books came back to bite her in the ass. But by the conclusion, she realized her actions were wreckless and did some growing up. I even got a little more comfortable with Ivy although if Ms. Harrison kills her off, I'm good with that too. If Ivy and Rachael become lovers, I am done. Jenx is a treat, as always. Kristen is the same -- no money, no power, and not a drop of Alpha in him. Rachael loves him and he treats her good so I won't dwell on him. I am looking forward to reading more about Ceri the elf Rachael rescued from Never Never. Trent's hot and rich but Rachael hates him with a passion. I don't see that changing anytime soon based on this book. He is a bad guy but I wouldn't mind Rachael taking him out for a test drive. The consequences of dabbling with demons comes full circle. Rachael needed the hard knocks that came with the reality of how deep she had gotten with the demons. There is also something going on with that cat...I am sure of it.
Best scene in the book was when Trent said to Rachael -- "You should have killed Piscary when you had the opportunity." Thank you Trent. I love you even if Rachael doesn't.
All in all, I really liked this installment. Ms. Harrison is a talented Urban Fantasy writer who does not shy away from violence. Her magicical world is ripe with opportunity for what I expect to ba a long running series. I am looking forward to reading the next one.
March 20, 2017
Actual rating: 3 to 3.5 I-Expected-More stars.
If I'm forced to pick a least favorite in the series thus far, it'd be this one. I'm not a fan of a few huge plot points in this one. I can't say more for fear of spoiling. Will I continue the series? Well...duh!!! This series and world and characters are still crack to me!!!
If I'm forced to pick a least favorite in the series thus far, it'd be this one. I'm not a fan of a few huge plot points in this one. I can't say more for fear of spoiling. Will I continue the series? Well...duh!!! This series and world and characters are still crack to me!!!
April 1, 2018
Oh my god what is Harrison trying to do to me, I literally bawled my eyes out once finding out Kisten was dead, then she added the little short story at the end with Rachel and him being romantic and in love and I started crying all over again😭😭😭
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