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Ever After (The Hollows, #11)

Kim Harrison

Start date: November 1, 2015

Finish date: November 30, 2015

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Why we're reading this: Part of our group series (re)read: Rachel Morgan/The Hollows
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Jan 28, 2013 Sharon rated it it was amazing

If you haven’t read this series here is the link to book one, Dead Witch Walking. Ever After is a kick ass story all on its own, but this is an urban fantasy series and the journey of these characters is what makes it emotionally satisfying. While I won’t give any spoilers away for Ever After (and boy, are there some biggies!) there are some character relationship issues that would spoil the beginning of this series for you.

Waiting for the lucky folks getting to start the Hollows journey to go If you haven’t read this series here is the link to book one, Dead Witch Walking. Ever After is a kick ass story all on its own, but this is an urban fantasy series and the journey of these characters is what makes it emotionally satisfying. While I won’t give any spoilers away for Ever After (and boy, are there some biggies!) there are some character relationship issues that would spoil the beginning of this series for you.

Waiting for the lucky folks getting to start the Hollows journey to go away

Where to even start!? This is book #11 (out of #13) and Kim Harrison is still bringing the Boom! The story is moving along with a focused direction and we are still learning new things about The Hollows world. This book focuses on the demons and the Ever After. Where did it come from, why does it look the way it does, and most importantly why do demons behave the way they do? It is actually a little heartbreaking. Since we are dealing in the Ever After we get to see a lot of Al. I have no idea what Al’s HEA is going to be but it has sort of begun in this book and you won’t look at him or any of the demons, the same again.

For all the Trent and Rachel shippers out there I am cautiously optimistic. Their relationship has come to a turning point (don’t you love how vague I am!?) for the better. There is a permanent trust between the pair now, and they have one hell of fight coming up, along with a ton of diapers, in the next two books that they plan on facing together.

There isn't a lot of Ivy in this book and I find I don’t really miss her, but Rachel made a promise to help Ivy get her soul back. After seeing what happens to aging vampires, Rachel is more determined than ever to help Ivy and all vampires so I suspect we will find out how and if this can be done in the next two books. Jenks is starting to be more open minded and understand there is more to life than just the “Pixie” way. Harrison hasn't given us too many clues as to where is HEA is heading in this book. Bis also comes of age in Ever After; I LOVE that little gargoyle! The gargoyles play a big part in helping Rachel try to save the Ever After.

Most of you have heard there are some sad parts. Storylines have to be tied up and when you are dealing with a demon like KuSox people are going to die. I was floored by one of them.

The book as a whole is fabulous. The series arc is moving at a good pace and the book arc was an action packed page turner. I have been following this series for a long time and I am completely invested in them. When the last book comes… I don’t even know what I will do. I think Dr. Seuss said it best…

“Don’t cry because it is over, smile because it happened” – Dr. Seuss

Yeah, I'll cry anyway...

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Feb 02, 2014 KarenF rated it really liked it

Shelves: kindle, urban-fantasy

I think Pale Demon is always going to be my favorite in this series because I love a good Road Trip book. But I still really enjoyed this one. I'm loving the lack of Ivy, she's never been my favorite character and she and Rachel together are a little too emo drama for me. I loved all the demon/elf background and meeting other gargoyles. Rachel, Trent & Al having to work together is too much fun. I did feel like there were some places where the book dragged a bit and some internal monologues went ...more

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Jan 07, 2013 Laurel rated it it was amazing

This was the BEST Hollows book by far!! as usual, perfectly written(the beginning was a tinsy bit slow) But, as usual, I couldn't put it down and read it in 3 days! Can't wait to read it again!

Most memorable part in the book, for me:

"Eyes holding an unreadable emotion, he hesitated, his attention running over my snarly hair. "Down I think," he whispered, and making a sharp nod, he turned away."

I read that page 3 times before I figured out what it meant.(and I got the chills reading that line aga ...more

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