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Ever After (The Hollows #11)
by
Kim Harrison (Goodreads Author)
The ever after, the demonic realm that parallels the human world, is shrinking. If it disappears completely, so does all magic. It's up to witch-turned-daywalking-demon Rachel Morgan to avert catastrophe and keep life from changing... for the worse.
While saving the world is important, it isn't Rachel's only motivation. There's also the small fact that she caused the ley li...more
While saving the world is important, it isn't Rachel's only motivation. There's also the small fact that she caused the ley li...more
Hardcover, 435 pages
Published
January 22nd 2013
by Harper Voyager
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Feb 11, 2013
VampireNovelFan
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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Like the finest of wines, The Hollows gets better with age!

As you can see, I present definitive proof that I've indeed read the book! And man oh man is it fantastic! It's my new favorite! I normally worry about using that term too loosely because it could diminish the potential quality of the series as a whole, but I genuinely think it's the best book thus far. Kim Harrison has done it yet again and all signs point to her doing it two more times, and in epic proportions.
This time the Ever Afte...more

As you can see, I present definitive proof that I've indeed read the book! And man oh man is it fantastic! It's my new favorite! I normally worry about using that term too loosely because it could diminish the potential quality of the series as a whole, but I genuinely think it's the best book thus far. Kim Harrison has done it yet again and all signs point to her doing it two more times, and in epic proportions.
This time the Ever Afte...more
Oct 01, 2012
is mee... kissa
marked it as to-read
argh! i'm so obsessed with this series it's not even funny!
if i can get triple the amount of Trent in this book as the previous one, I'm gonna be very happy. shove some Al in as well and a whole lotta action and I'm gonna be extremely happy.
Obviously, since the title is 'Ever After', there's gonna be a lot of Al, and I've always been a Rachel/Trent or Rachel/Al girl, but since I can't see Rachel and Al long term, although I sure as hell wouldn't mind another kiss, I'm gonna go with Trent.
so Rac...more
if i can get triple the amount of Trent in this book as the previous one, I'm gonna be very happy. shove some Al in as well and a whole lotta action and I'm gonna be extremely happy.
Obviously, since the title is 'Ever After', there's gonna be a lot of Al, and I've always been a Rachel/Trent or Rachel/Al girl, but since I can't see Rachel and Al long term, although I sure as hell wouldn't mind another kiss, I'm gonna go with Trent.
so Rac...more
This book was Shamazeballs!
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Kim Harrison is the reigning Queen of Urban Fantasy!
One of the most highly anticipated reads of 2013 for many people, Ever After by Kim Harrison most certainly will not fall short of expectations. It will, in many areas, surpass them. It will also shock, it will thrill, and my goodness it will entertain. An outstanding instalment, easily replacing any and all past favourites as the new pinnacle of the series...so...more
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Kim Harrison is the reigning Queen of Urban Fantasy!
One of the most highly anticipated reads of 2013 for many people, Ever After by Kim Harrison most certainly will not fall short of expectations. It will, in many areas, surpass them. It will also shock, it will thrill, and my goodness it will entertain. An outstanding instalment, easily replacing any and all past favourites as the new pinnacle of the series...so...more
Is it bad if i want Rachel to have Al's baby and then be with Trent?
*Update*
Epic! Everything I didn't know i wanted. As the odds stack against Rachel, you start to really feel her depression but she rises above like always with an explosive ending that was was all parts satisfying. My wishes weren't granted in this book... but theres always hope for the next book! This book left me drained even as I already begin my begging for the next one. Truly no one can write like the amazing Kim Harrison.
*Update*
Epic! Everything I didn't know i wanted. As the odds stack against Rachel, you start to really feel her depression but she rises above like always with an explosive ending that was was all parts satisfying. My wishes weren't granted in this book... but theres always hope for the next book! This book left me drained even as I already begin my begging for the next one. Truly no one can write like the amazing Kim Harrison.
The next Hollows book is coming out in…. 2013. Wait, what?? 2013? Did I see that correctly???
That was my initial reaction. Usually I would just give up on the series (seriously? that long?), but fortunately for Ms. Harrison, I AM COMPLETELY IN LOVE WITH THIS SERIES and I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK. I also want to see what will happen with Trent <3<3
Edit: I can't believe it's coming out so soon!!! So excited :)
That was my initial reaction. Usually I would just give up on the series (seriously? that long?), but fortunately for Ms. Harrison, I AM COMPLETELY IN LOVE WITH THIS SERIES and I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK. I also want to see what will happen with Trent <3<3
Edit: I can't believe it's coming out so soon!!! So excited :)
All I can say is WOW WOW WOW!!! Kim Harrison, you have outdone yourself. Again. I did not think you could top "Pale Demon". Then "A Perfect Blood". I. WAS. WRONG. Quite simply, this book is pure "Magic" [written] "into existence".
This book was action from beginning to end, with returns of all our old favorites, a few new ones, and more than a few surprises") Not all of them good. But some of them are very, very good (wink). I can't elaborate on that without spoilers, but let's just say, I hav...more
This book was action from beginning to end, with returns of all our old favorites, a few new ones, and more than a few surprises") Not all of them good. But some of them are very, very good (wink). I can't elaborate on that without spoilers, but let's just say, I hav...more
I get an ARC and just now I finished the book.
Its truly an A-M-A-Z-I-N-G book!!!
For me, the best in all the series. I love Pale Demon, but Ever After is like 1 million times better. Its all action.
Once I started reading it, I couldnt stop! I was so obsessed that it was not funny XD, I couldn focus at work, and I found myself reading it while I cook, sleeping 4 hours the last 3 nights because I couldnt put it down...Is addictive!!
I dont know how I will manage a review without spoilers, but I w...more
No way! Since when... Even though this book was on my to-read list I hadn't even realised there was another! I love this series, actually scratch that I love Trenton Kalamack! Love him some muuucchh. Yep... That's it my awesome review for the next book in the Hollows series. :)
I can't wait and I don't know when this books come out, but I will most likely have a giant panick attack and do something stupid.
I can't wait and I don't know when this books come out, but I will most likely have a giant panick attack and do something stupid.
Jan 26, 2013
Ferdy
rated it
2 of 5 stars
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Spoilers
Less a review and more a collection of ranty thoughts.
-Did Rachel really need to describe how good looking Trent was every single time she saw him? Also why was she so obsessed with how everyone smelt? Ooh Trent smells like cinnamon, ooh Quen smells like cinnamon but a different kind of cinnamon'. Enough with the pointless descriptions.
-Why was Rachel and Quen acting like Trent was a saint and some sort of speshul snowflake that would save all the elves? Trent has never been a good guy y...more
Less a review and more a collection of ranty thoughts.
-Did Rachel really need to describe how good looking Trent was every single time she saw him? Also why was she so obsessed with how everyone smelt? Ooh Trent smells like cinnamon, ooh Quen smells like cinnamon but a different kind of cinnamon'. Enough with the pointless descriptions.
-Why was Rachel and Quen acting like Trent was a saint and some sort of speshul snowflake that would save all the elves? Trent has never been a good guy y...more
Ever After was absolutely amazing. I think it might be my favorite book in the series. It was action-packed but still focused plenty of time on the characters' emotional growth. I couldn't have asked for a better book.
Rachel, Trent, and Al were just incredible in this book. They learned a lot from each other and the relationships between them became a power to be reckoned with. I hope we see the three of them team up again in the last few books.
I was very sad that we lost a beloved character i...more
Rachel, Trent, and Al were just incredible in this book. They learned a lot from each other and the relationships between them became a power to be reckoned with. I hope we see the three of them team up again in the last few books.
I was very sad that we lost a beloved character i...more
Updated review:
Now that I have some time, I need to rip open a few assholes.
TRENT: Fuck him and Quen and ALL the elves. If they are the representatives of the race, then mother fuck them. Don't worry, Rachel doesn't feel the same way. It's all aces 10 and good vibes and hackey sacks and shit. I won't tell you what happens, but I consider it a betrayal BEYOND even when Trent locked her up and put her in the rat fights. For a while I thought Rachel was royally fucked. Another huge manipulation by...more
Now that I have some time, I need to rip open a few assholes.
TRENT: Fuck him and Quen and ALL the elves. If they are the representatives of the race, then mother fuck them. Don't worry, Rachel doesn't feel the same way. It's all aces 10 and good vibes and hackey sacks and shit. I won't tell you what happens, but I consider it a betrayal BEYOND even when Trent locked her up and put her in the rat fights. For a while I thought Rachel was royally fucked. Another huge manipulation by...more
“My God, you have beautiful hair in the firelight,” he said softly, and I blinked. “It’s like your thoughts, all cinnamon and wild untamed. I’ve always liked your hair.”
~ sigh ~
For those of us who have anxiously awaited each Hollows book, we knew the moment Trenton Aloysius Kalamack came on the scene that he was the one for Rachel! And what's funny is this is NOT a romance book. It is very much an Urban Fantasy! (Lord help us if KH ever decides to write a romance.)
Trent has not been nice to...more
Can I please give this 50 stars??? It was the BEST Hollows book to date!
I can only hope and pray and cross all my fingers & toes that things continue in the same direction they appear to heading, for everyone's sake!
I simply cannot say, think, or feel enough wonderful things about this book! However, yes there seem to always be howevers in my reviews, I am going to say I felt a little bit cheated concerning a HUGE event that happened around the middle of this book. It all occurred off-page...more
I can only hope and pray and cross all my fingers & toes that things continue in the same direction they appear to heading, for everyone's sake!
I simply cannot say, think, or feel enough wonderful things about this book! However, yes there seem to always be howevers in my reviews, I am going to say I felt a little bit cheated concerning a HUGE event that happened around the middle of this book. It all occurred off-page...more
This is my absolute favorite installment of the Hollows series to date. The best book I have read in months. I loved it. Loved it. Loved it. Loved it. It's as though Kim Harrison made this book to order, handpicking all of my favorite elements of the series and letting them shine. Tons of Trent. Al. Jenks. And, of course, the ever after. It's light on Ivy, the vampire culture, witches and werewolves. And we actually see real growth in Rachel. It's like Christmas and my birthday all at once.
The s...more
The s...more
Wow. Just wow. I almost have no words for this book but I’m damn well going to try to string together some sentences that will adequately convey how I feel about this book. I’ll start with, move over Pale Demon…there’s a new favorite in town. I loved Pale Demon for its pacing, it’s use of the many Hollows characters we’ve come to know and love (or hate, or hate to love, or love to hate – take your pick), the character growth, and the action. Ever After takes all that and ups it to the next level...more
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I really liked Ever After, this was my favorite Hallows book in a long time - I have been waiting for a story with more Ever-After-centric action and this was that book.
So there's a fair amount of wrangling with pesky, (cowardly,) self serving demons, and, unlike the last book, there are blessedly few (if any) TSTL moments for Rachel. There is good movement in the relationship between Trent and Rachel - they are finally starting to move in a grownup direction and beginning to understand each oth...more
So there's a fair amount of wrangling with pesky, (cowardly,) self serving demons, and, unlike the last book, there are blessedly few (if any) TSTL moments for Rachel. There is good movement in the relationship between Trent and Rachel - they are finally starting to move in a grownup direction and beginning to understand each oth...more
has any one read the end chapter from Trent's point of view in the perfect blood???? (view spoiler)
I can't believe I have wait a whole year again!!!!!! Love love loved the book.
I can't believe I have wait a whole year again!!!!!! Love love loved the book.
Jan 18, 2013
Kt from A Book Obsession..
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
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Review originally posted on my blog: A Book Obsession..
The ever after is shrinking, and Rachel's ley line is at the center of the problem. Her life is on the line if she can't repair it within the strict deadline. Problem is she doesn't know how to fix the line and with the clock ticking she's under a whole lot of pressure. Even worse, Ku Sox is back causing chaos and Rachel is the only one who has the guts to stand up to him, at least on the demonic side that is. Her friends are more than willi...more
The ever after is shrinking, and Rachel's ley line is at the center of the problem. Her life is on the line if she can't repair it within the strict deadline. Problem is she doesn't know how to fix the line and with the clock ticking she's under a whole lot of pressure. Even worse, Ku Sox is back causing chaos and Rachel is the only one who has the guts to stand up to him, at least on the demonic side that is. Her friends are more than willi...more
Rachel Morgan, with no experience, has created a ley line. This ley line was leaking ever after into the human world very slowly, but something has gone terribly wrong. The line created by Rachel is now sucking away the ever after. If it’s not stopped ever after will no longer exist, demon kind will be destroyed and all magic in the human world will disappear forever. Since it is Rachel’s line, she is tasked with repairing the ley line. The demon kind has been convinced that killing Rachel might...more
*Spoilage*
***Three 1/2 Stars!***
For me, three stars for Ever After is generous. I am a bit let down and disappointed in this book. Although I do not recommend anyone skip this book if they plan on reading anymore of this series. A few things happen that will surely have you lost with the next book if you skip this one. So. Read this shit.
From the opening paragraph, something about this felt different to me. Rachel seemed off, a touch more wordy and emotional than she'd been in the last book, A P...more
***Three 1/2 Stars!***
For me, three stars for Ever After is generous. I am a bit let down and disappointed in this book. Although I do not recommend anyone skip this book if they plan on reading anymore of this series. A few things happen that will surely have you lost with the next book if you skip this one. So. Read this shit.
From the opening paragraph, something about this felt different to me. Rachel seemed off, a touch more wordy and emotional than she'd been in the last book, A P...more
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Another Hollows masterpiece!
Before I start my review, I would like to give a shout-out to the author. Kim Harrison, you are a genius. Eleven books into your uber-popular Hollows series and you haven't missed a single beat. The series is as fresh and entertaining now as it was when you first introduced us to Rachel and company way back in Dead Witch Walking. Thank you. You deserve a big pat on the back. And cookies. And a parade, complete with...more
Another Hollows masterpiece!
Before I start my review, I would like to give a shout-out to the author. Kim Harrison, you are a genius. Eleven books into your uber-popular Hollows series and you haven't missed a single beat. The series is as fresh and entertaining now as it was when you first introduced us to Rachel and company way back in Dead Witch Walking. Thank you. You deserve a big pat on the back. And cookies. And a parade, complete with...more
Jan 11, 2013
AH
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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5 stars for another fantastic installment in the Hollows series.
I’ve loved The Hollows since I discovered the series a few years ago. I’ve stood by and watched Rachel grow and change over the course of the series. I can honestly say that this is the best book so far in the series – and I hear that there are still two more books to go.
I think what makes this series so good is its evolution of the main characters, especially that of Rachel Morgan. Rachel’s growth, her maturity, her change into a...more
I’ve loved The Hollows since I discovered the series a few years ago. I’ve stood by and watched Rachel grow and change over the course of the series. I can honestly say that this is the best book so far in the series – and I hear that there are still two more books to go.
I think what makes this series so good is its evolution of the main characters, especially that of Rachel Morgan. Rachel’s growth, her maturity, her change into a...more
OMG BEST FREAKING BOOK EVER!
5+++++++ stars
I'm still riding the high of that ending!!!!! Gahhhhhhh *faints*
This review was posted at Under the Covers
January 21, 2013 Update - Review
I don't know if I'm a little biased here or not, but I admit I've loved this series from the beginning. Granted, I've had my ups and downs with it because I wasn't always a fan of what Rachel was doing or how she was acting. But she was always real and something about her carries this series forward always with growth....more
5+++++++ stars
I'm still riding the high of that ending!!!!! Gahhhhhhh *faints*
This review was posted at Under the Covers
January 21, 2013 Update - Review
I don't know if I'm a little biased here or not, but I admit I've loved this series from the beginning. Granted, I've had my ups and downs with it because I wasn't always a fan of what Rachel was doing or how she was acting. But she was always real and something about her carries this series forward always with growth....more
Jan 26, 2013
Hazel G. (I ♥ Mr. Grey) *Craves the Angst Reviews* .
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
EVERYONE!
Wow.. just WOW!!! This book was FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC!!!
How does Kim Harrison do it? It would be a marvel to live inside her head! I just finished this book and am speechless! So much happened and so many things went down, I literally feel drained having read it. And I ABSOLUTELY LOVED EVERY MOMENT OF IT!!!
Once I can center myself and get my thoughts together, I'll post my review... soooooo....
REVIEW TO COME...
How does Kim Harrison do it? It would be a marvel to live inside her head! I just finished this book and am speechless! So much happened and so many things went down, I literally feel drained having read it. And I ABSOLUTELY LOVED EVERY MOMENT OF IT!!!
Once I can center myself and get my thoughts together, I'll post my review... soooooo....
REVIEW TO COME...
Fabulous! I'm in awe that this series is still phenomenal so many books in. Having just finished the book I want to gush but will hold myself back so I don't spoil anything. If you aren't already reading this series you should and if you've already started the series hurry up and get to this one.
I had to let this one sit and marinate for a bit before fully commenting. This book was simply amazing. The character progression in this series is like nothing I've ever read. The Rachel we're seeing n...more
I had to let this one sit and marinate for a bit before fully commenting. This book was simply amazing. The character progression in this series is like nothing I've ever read. The Rachel we're seeing n...more
Review posted: Happily Ever After - Reads
Blog rating: A
“I’ve had a very bad week, Newt. A very bad week. And to top it off, I don’t have anything in my closet that is suitable to wear while saving the world.”
Oh my, this book. I don’t even know where to start, but I felt like this book was the one I’ve been waiting for, for years. It shows growth from all the characters, characters are starting to change along with relationships, and things seem to be lining up for how everything may fall as the...more
Blog rating: A
“I’ve had a very bad week, Newt. A very bad week. And to top it off, I don’t have anything in my closet that is suitable to wear while saving the world.”
Oh my, this book. I don’t even know where to start, but I felt like this book was the one I’ve been waiting for, for years. It shows growth from all the characters, characters are starting to change along with relationships, and things seem to be lining up for how everything may fall as the...more
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Kim Harrison, dark urban fantasy author of the New York Times bestselling The Outlaw Demon Wails, was born and raised in the upper Midwest. After gaining her bachelors in the sciences, she moved to South Carolina, where she has remained since. She is currently developing a new young adult series between working on the Hollows books, and is a member of The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of Ame...more
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“What are you doing now?" Al questioned "Seeing if your circumcision is gone? It is.
My expression went blank, and Trent hesitated.
He looked at me, and I put a hand to my mouth, face flaming. "Oh. My. God. Trent. I'm sorry"
"Um" Trent said, clearly at a loss.
"Call me tomorrow," Al said seriously, "I've got a curse that will take care of that. Unless you like the snake in a turtleneck look”
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My expression went blank, and Trent hesitated.
He looked at me, and I put a hand to my mouth, face flaming. "Oh. My. God. Trent. I'm sorry"
"Um" Trent said, clearly at a loss.
"Call me tomorrow," Al said seriously, "I've got a curse that will take care of that. Unless you like the snake in a turtleneck look”
“His eyes met mine at the soft touch, and a chime seemed to shake the ley line, realigning the universe.
He was mine.”
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