It was wonderful to be back in the Hollows with the eighteenth book in the series. Demon’s Bluff by Kim Harrison has Rachel trying to undo a curse, bring back the dead and find some time with her elf. Action-packed with dangerous time travel and a stowaway. I couldn’t help but devour the book.
by Kim Harrison
Series: The Hollows #18
Genres: Urban Fantasy
Source: Publisher
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Rachel Morgan must go on a deadly journey—into the past—in the next thrilling Hollows novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.
What’s a witch to do when the coven of moral and ethical standards demands she untwist a curse—but an essential spell component no longer exists? There’s only one choice: go back in time.
Caught between self-exile and an Alcatraz cell, Rachel must find an Atlantean mirror to reverse the curse and prove to Cincinnati’s brand-new witch coven that, no, she does not practice illicit magic. Unfortunately, the only mirror of its kind in existence belonged to the insane demon Newt, forcing Rachel to go to the past to bargain with her for it.
But the time-travel spell goes awry, dragging Elyse, the young leader of the coven, into the past with Rachel. They expect to land five years in the past but instead arrive two days before Rachel’s long-lost love, Kisten, dies. Heartbroken and torn, Rachel knows she can't change the past.
Even with no allies, Rachel still has one thing going for her: Cincinnati is her city, now and forever. If she can find a way to work with Newt and prevent Elyse from becoming the demon’s next familiar, they might all get home.
After the troubles and hints at the end of Demons of Good and Evil, let’s just say I needed to devour Demon’s Bluff. I mean, Kisten. Need I say more? It took a lot of books and a whole lota growth from Trent to turn me, so the whole idea had me all topsy-turvy. Trust Harrison, this time traveling witchy tale is one you’ll want to devour.
The coven of moral and ethical standards demands she untwist a curse. She herself wants to undo the curse she was tricked into using, but to do that, she needs a specific item once owned by Newt. Of course, Rachel, with the unwilling help of Al she decides to go back in time and retrieve said item from Newt. It would have worked perfectly except an annoying snit, er I mean once of council hitches a ride thinking Rachel is making an escape.
They end up in the timeline where Kisten dies. Newt wants her witchy friend for a student and everything goes wrong. Or does it? Gads, I love this series and Harrison is magic in the telling. I am so glad to be getting more stories, as I don’t think I’ll ever grow tired of Cincinnati and our witch demon.
I would be amiss if I didn’t recommend reading or listening to this series in the order of its release. The character friendships, romances, transformations and sheer shenanigans make it a necessity. However, once started I don’t think you’ll have any regrets. It’s one of my favorite urban fantasy series.
I laughed, got mad, cried and enjoyed every moment with these characters and the time travel storyline. We get hints about Rachel’s future and oh boy!
About Kim Harrison
Kim Harrison, author of the New York Times #1 best selling Hollows series, was born in Detroit and lived most her her life within an easy drive. She's currently working on the Peri Reed Chronicles, and when not at her desk, is most likely to be found landscaping her new/old Victorian home, in the garden, or on the links.
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Kimberly is a coffee loving book addict who reads and listens to fictional stories in all genres. Whovian, Ravenclaw, Howler and proud Nonna. She owns and manages Caffeinated PR. The coffee is always on and she is ready to chat. Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
