Urban Fantasy
435 pages, hardcover
Available now (January 2013)
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Review copy purchased
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 line to rip in the first place, setting off a chain reaction of unfortunate events. That little mistake has made her life forfeit unless she can fix it. It's also made her more than a few enemies, including the most powerful demon in the ever after—a terrifying entity who eats souls and now has an insatiable appetite for her. He's already kidnapped her friend and goddaughter to lure her out, and if Rachel doesn't give herself up soon, they'll die.
But Rachel has more than a few impressive and frightening skills of her own, and she isn't going to hand over her soul and her life without one hell of a fight. She's also got a surprise: elven tycoon Trent Kalamack. With this unlikely ally beside her—a prospect both thrilling and unnerving—she's going to return to the ever after, kick some demon butt, rescue her loved ones... and prevent an apocalypse before it's too late. Or, at least that's the plan...
First date: Rachel's certainly grown since the first time we met. She's so much more willing to work with people (and creatures), willing to step up and take care of business. Her ability to trust has grown exponentially -- and, at times, almost fatally. It's great that she's more open but she needs to be careful, especially considering the company she keeps.
Second date: This bad guy is SOOOO bad. I wanted him to die-die-die every time he stepped on the page. And why the hell didn't those cowardly demons act? It's their world that's fading. It's their lives that are in jeopardy No, no. You just sit back and let Rachel take care of everything. Or kill her if she doesn't. Yeah. That's a good plan.
Third date: I want to move in and have Rachel's babies (not that I play for that team but I might consider switching for her). Anyway, that would probably scare her off, for all her acceptance of the possibility of a lasting relationship in this book. So, I'll just take it slow and wait in breathless anticipation for #12, which is expected to be out next year. Until next year, girl!
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I'm not reading your review. I am two, well, three now, behind on this series. And it's one of my favorites! I think I'm just afraid. Once this series is done there's no more and I don't want it to EVER be over!
ReplyDeleteI've done that multiple times--there are third and last books just chillin' on my shelf because I don't want it to be over.
DeleteAh... I am really in a desperate need of more time so that I can go and read some of these Urban Fantasy Goodies your are teasing me with:)))
ReplyDeleteI'll keep tempting you! I need more time to read all the goodies you wave in my direction, too! 25-hour days, FTW!
DeleteYou are so cracking me up :) You want to move in and have babies with Rachel? I have only read the first one in this series BUT I did enjoy it :)
ReplyDelete*bows* I do my best. The posts are fun to write, too! And you've got to get back with this series. It just keeps getting better.
DeleteOh Mary, I so love your speed dates, they always make me laugh:) I abandoned this series early on after a certain someone died and I just haven't been able to continue on though I know I should. Especially if a new romance comes into play. I just have such a hard time when I lose a character I love, so I was forced to give myself some space from Rachel and co. *wipes away a tear* I'm going to suck it up and try again though:)
ReplyDeleteRachel's a hard character to love. She's broken in a lot of ways (as all the best ones are) and she makes some seriously stupid choices that are necessary at the time. And I totally know who you're talking about. Yeah, that one was hard to get over.
DeleteIS it weird that I liked Trent even in the first book? I mean, I've only read the first two so far, and they obviously have bad blood between them, but they have SUCH chemistry!
ReplyDeleteI liked Rachel well enough, although she'd disappointed me a few times, especially with how she treats Ivy. Anyway, I have book 3 waiting and I'm super excited about it.
Not at all. I certainly didn't hate Trent...he was kind of the snarky bad boy that I love to hate and then love again. Rachel does some seriously disappointing things and pays heavily for everything.
DeleteI think this is my favorite feature of yours—it makes me laugh so hard! :-) I am so glad I have this series ahead of me, because you make it sound amazing (like move in and have babies amazing). Eleven books may seem like daunting catch up work, but when I do start, hey, no waiting for me! :-)
ReplyDeleteYAY!! Thank you for the compliment. I've been tweaking it and think I've finally found a formula I love.
DeleteYou definitely need to check out this series -- Kind of like the Chasing Magic series, Rachel really grows on you, despite her issues and poor choices.
I've heard so many great things about this series! If it's still going strong after 11 books, I definitely need to check it out. The "speed dating" idea is so cute, btw. ;)
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Aw, thanks so much!
DeleteIf you like UF at all, you'll love it. Rachel and The Hollows, FTW!
YAY for a series that continues to be so good on book 11 !! I'm glad you liked it so much
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