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

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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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Mar 02, 2011 Jamie ~ Bad Boy Inspector rated it it was amazing

Shelves: genre-urban-fantasy, subject-pn-vampires, subject-pn-witches-warlocks-magic, subject-pn-fae, plot-funny, read-2011, listened-audiobook

This was one of my favorites of the series. After Kisten died I almost gave up the series I was so dissapointed but I stuck with it because I loved the secondary characters so much. Trent has been one of my favorites from the beginning and so this one having so much of him in it was just perfect. I still would like to strangle Rachel sometimes but I think her and Trent both grew alot in this book. I can't wait to see where they all go from here but I do hope Rach and Trent end up together though ...more

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Apr 21, 2011 Jen (jlkish) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: vampires, urban-fantasy, witches

Another great book in the Hollows universe, and I think it may be my new favorite for the series. I have always liked Trent, so to see so much of him was a real treat.

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There are a great deal of loose ends tied up in this book, while still leaving some for the next, but ...more

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Jan 20, 2011 Jenny rated it really liked it

I have like Kim Harrison's Hallows series since I started reading it, and Pale Demon doesn't disappoint.
It is one of my favorites of the series, I enjoyed the interaction between Rachel and Trent.
Even the chemistry between Al and Rachel was very interesting. There were definitely parts that I thought were kinda of boring but they had their reason for being part of the book.
I get the feeling that Kim Harrison is building for something major and I for one can't wait. I don't know how many books ...more

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Apr 05, 2011 Lily rated it it was amazing

Shelves: urban-fantasy

Wow. I really think I liked this one best!

It was a perfect blend of adventure, kick assness, romance, danger, posibilities, vunerability, and change. I can not wait for the next book. I loved every charicter, fleshing of the demon world, maturation of charicters, and relationships! Just wow!

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Dec 15, 2010 Cindy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: own, witches-warlocks, same-narrator-series, uf, lore-creatures-world-multiple-type, demons, fave-pnr, favorites

Loved it loved it loved it. I have always been a fan of this series but this book is by far my favorite!

I feel like everyone is growing up!!! Which is definitely a big improvement. And even with all the questions I have left at the end of this book, I'm not disappointed at all. I'm just excited at the direction this series is taking!

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Both al and trent in the same book makin out with Rache!!!! Awesomeness. Now we just need further development.... ;)

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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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Nov 16, 2010 Michelle rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: kim-harrison, read-february-2011

It started out slow but gaining momentum, by half way through I was hooked! It's always got to happen to Rachel. I absolutely loved it and I honestly wasn't sure I would. The last half of the book was the best writing from Kim...ever! Do we really have to wait a year for the next one? ...more

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