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Pale Demon (The Hollows, #9)

Kim Harrison

Start date: September 1, 2015

Finish date: September 30, 2015

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Feb 23, 2011 Cindi Kelley rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011-read

Rachel saves the day again. A lot of things have changed now and what Rachel is and what she is going to do in the future is up to her. I hope this isn't the last we see of a certain someone. I like him even if he's what he is. Rachel's relationship with everyone but Jenks changes in this book. All for the better I hope. And I loved what Trent got in the Elf quest. Great edition to the series. I can't wait for the next book. ...more

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Jan 11, 2011 Shelleyrae at Book'd Out rated it it was amazing

Shelves: netgalley-reviews

Oh Kim Harrison how I love thee (though not in an icky way), I adore the Hollows series and getting my eyes on an ARC of Pale Demon caused squeals of delight (thank you NetGalley) more suited to a teacup pig. I’ve had to sit on my excitement for almost six weeks and now, with just a week or so to go until its release I can finally share.
Rachel has a choice, Alcatraz or the Ever-after with Al, unless she can prove to the Witchs’ Council that the world is not black and white. Banned from flying, R Oh Kim Harrison how I love thee (though not in an icky way), I adore the Hollows series and getting my eyes on an ARC of Pale Demon caused squeals of delight (thank you NetGalley) more suited to a teacup pig. I’ve had to sit on my excitement for almost six weeks and now, with just a week or so to go until its release I can finally share.
Rachel has a choice, Alcatraz or the Ever-after with Al, unless she can prove to the Witchs’ Council that the world is not black and white. Banned from flying, Rachel, Ivy and Jinx have to drive cross country to the hearing, but the road trip becomes complicated when Trent joins the three on an elf quest of his own. Not only does Rachel have to deflect attacks by the coven, stay out of Newt’s and Al’s clutches and protect Trent from a gang of
elven asassins, she has to confront her own demons when she is the only one who can stop an ancient evil, Ku’Sox, the devourer of souls.
With just three days to travel over 2,300 miles in a vehicle that contains a half demon witch, a grieving fairy, an arrogant elf and lusty vampire, Harrison takes advantage of the tension and general mayhem these characters attract, and cause. While there are magical battles, car chases, bridge collapses and explosions to entertain us, the plot is also well thought out with twists and turns, drama and romance.
Despite my thorough enjoyment of the action, what makes this installment stand out is Rachel’s emotionally vulnerablity. It has been such a difficult journey for her to accept her past actions and who she is. Pale Demon see’s Rachel find her equilibrium, a sense of acceptance and even a tinge of pride in her capabilities. Harrison also gives more insight into Rachel’s relationships with the men in her life – Pierce, Al and Trent. I really like the direction she takes and am eager to find out where it goes.
Pale Demon is a spectacular journey of fast paced action, nail biting suspense and Harrisons trademark humour. As a fan of the Rachel Morgan/The Hollows series, I was delighted with this latest installment and I’m already eager for the next one. ...more

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Apr 30, 2016 Tricia Schneider rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: urban-fantasy, witches-wizards-sorcerers, vampires, demons, paranormal, fairies-pixies

I'm a fan of Kim Harrison's Rachel Morgan series, otherwise known as the Black Hollows. However, for the first time, one of her books didn't quite grab me as usual. I struggled to read this one. Perhaps it was me, maybe I started reading it at the wrong time. I did put it down for a few weeks and came back to it several times. Still, it just didn't hold my attention like her other books.

I'm not even sure what it was that didn't click with me. Her excellent writing style remained unchanged. All ...more

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Feb 26, 2014 Joanne rated it really liked it

Shelves: audio-book, read-2014

I would have given this 4 1/2 stars. To think I did not like this series when I read the first book but carried on because it was rated so high.

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Mar 27, 2011 PM rated it really liked it

Good, good book in this series. I'm not liking the ending (Trent? Puuulease!) but this was a page turner. Shed a couple tears, too. I still love Kisten best, (He is one of my all time fave vamps.) but I have to say Pierce has grown on me and Jenks is a hoot. Got to go, "A Perfect Blood" is calling for me... ...more

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