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dmcke013's review against another edition
3.0
The third entry in Kim Harrison's Rachel Morgan books, in which she continues to flesh out the world she first created in ""Dead Witch Walking"", with the addition of several new characters and further hints about the motivations of some (one on particular) of the more enigmatic established characters.
It also helps to have read both "Dead Witch Walking" and "The Good, the Bad and the Undead" before starting this one, as it makes references to events in those books. As before, however, the novel also seeems to meander along quite a bit before getting to the point: it's almost as if Harrison is more interested in her characters than in her plot. While, for me, that can be annoying (get to the point already!), your mileage may vary ...
It also helps to have read both "Dead Witch Walking" and "The Good, the Bad and the Undead" before starting this one, as it makes references to events in those books. As before, however, the novel also seeems to meander along quite a bit before getting to the point: it's almost as if Harrison is more interested in her characters than in her plot. While, for me, that can be annoying (get to the point already!), your mileage may vary ...
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
2.0
This series is okay, but it's definitely not one that has me rushing to get the next book when I finish one. It just doesn't do much for me.
joline2306's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sillylittlefishey's review against another edition
4.0
This one was a little long winded towards the end and had a few grammar things that drove me crazy in a couple places but was overall a pretty good book. It has a much faster pace the the two previous books. I fell in love with Kisten in this one and hope to see more of him in the next installment:)
Here is a link to my full review...but there are spoilers in it.
http://openbooksociety.com/article/obs-book-review-kim-harrison-every-which-way-but-dead/
Here is a link to my full review...but there are spoilers in it.
http://openbooksociety.com/article/obs-book-review-kim-harrison-every-which-way-but-dead/
astormv's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
tiffanyxcc's review against another edition
4.0
Every which way but dead, the third book in Kim Harrison’s The Hollows series. Nothing short of eventful. It picks up three months after the events of the previous novel, The good, the bad and the undead. We find that the trial for Piscary ended earlier that day, and he was sentenced to 5 centuries in prison for the murders of the ley line witches. Rachel is in the process of fulfilling her part of the commitment with Algaliarept (Al, for short) to be his familiar, which frees his current familiar, Ceri. Ceri just happens to be an elf, over a thousand years old. She also outsmarts Al, agreeing to be his familiar, but keeping her freedom on HER side of the ley lines, instead of in the ever after. Al is not happy.
Kisten is still acting as Piscary’s scion during his incarceration, and the vampire world is unaware that it is Ivy that now holds that title. She prefers it that way, and Kisten is envious. He just can’t wrap his head around Ivy being so ungrateful for a gift he would die twice to have back…well, maybe not twice. We also see the relationship between him and Rachel heat up, as things with Rachel and Nick fizzle out. I just can’t really decide if I like Kisten or not. Their first date ends up being a bit…memorable.
Rachel is hired by Quen for security/escort during a meeting with Trent’s old friend, Lee. Trent is not happy about the bad brimstone that Lee’s father has allowed on the market. Rachel learns more about the business Trent runs, and the role her own father had played as well. She also meets Trent’s fiance, Ellasbeth. Lovely woman.
Kisten is still acting as Piscary’s scion during his incarceration, and the vampire world is unaware that it is Ivy that now holds that title. She prefers it that way, and Kisten is envious. He just can’t wrap his head around Ivy being so ungrateful for a gift he would die twice to have back…well, maybe not twice. We also see the relationship between him and Rachel heat up, as things with Rachel and Nick fizzle out. I just can’t really decide if I like Kisten or not. Their first date ends up being a bit…memorable.
Rachel is hired by Quen for security/escort during a meeting with Trent’s old friend, Lee. Trent is not happy about the bad brimstone that Lee’s father has allowed on the market. Rachel learns more about the business Trent runs, and the role her own father had played as well. She also meets Trent’s fiance, Ellasbeth. Lovely woman.
woowoospooky's review against another edition
5.0
This is the best book BY FAR in this series!!! I don't know what it was about the first 2 books; I would begin reading them and I would take my time. They didn't seem very fast paced to me or that funny at all. But by the end of the books, I was just hooked. I like the world Kim Harrison has built so I just kept getting sucked right back in.
With this book tho, it seemed pretty fast paced to me. Their were several times I caught myself laughing out loud at the book or even smiling at it. lol It got pretty intense at some points. Especially since a lot of things seem to be happening at once. && FINALLY some spicey action happens in the book. ;)
I did get a little pissed at Ivy at one point. I don't understand why she just doesn't leave Rachel alone. Rachel has made it clear she does not swing that way and will not share blood. So when Rachel has sex with..... hahahah "someone" Ivy flips out! Ivy needs to just back off! Anyways, All the great characters are in the book....
You also meet a new demon towards the end; that we've only briefly heard about a few times. So when Rachel finally meets him it's like "Holy shit!!!!" lol I can't wait to read more about this new demon. VERY strange! I'm glad I stuck with the series. I'm going tomorrow to pick up the 4th book. This is definitely one of my new favorites. :)
With this book tho, it seemed pretty fast paced to me. Their were several times I caught myself laughing out loud at the book or even smiling at it. lol It got pretty intense at some points. Especially since a lot of things seem to be happening at once. && FINALLY some spicey action happens in the book. ;)
I did get a little pissed at Ivy at one point. I don't understand why she just doesn't leave Rachel alone. Rachel has made it clear she does not swing that way and will not share blood. So when Rachel has sex with..... hahahah "someone" Ivy flips out! Ivy needs to just back off! Anyways, All the great characters are in the book....
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Even tho Jenks does leave about half way through the book. :( Nick leaves as well. But who needs him? psh. It's completely understandable why he left BUT I think it's shitty how he left.You also meet a new demon towards the end; that we've only briefly heard about a few times. So when Rachel finally meets him it's like "Holy shit!!!!" lol I can't wait to read more about this new demon. VERY strange! I'm glad I stuck with the series. I'm going tomorrow to pick up the 4th book. This is definitely one of my new favorites. :)
onako's review against another edition
4.0
Funny as the previous two. There were moments I was laughing out loud. Just to make it clear there are some inconsistencies in the lore, mostly the timeline of the Turn and how it effected different species, but who cares as long as the story is good. I'm looking forward to the next chapter.