Review: 90. Pale Demon by Kim Harrison...

I've had Pale Demon sitting on my shelves for 3 weeks, and thought I'd better pick it up before it makes the return trip to the library unread...

Title: Pale Demon (Rachel Morgan #9)
Author: Kim Harrison
ISBN-13: 9780061138065
Hardcover: 439 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins, 2011
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Source: Waukesha Public Library

drey's thoughts:
Well.  Rachel starts out this installment neck-deep in doo-doo, as she has to head to San Francisco to plead against her shunning.  But can she trust the Coven members to live up to their end of the bargain?

None of her cohorts think so, but all Rachel has at this point is hope.  And then Trent comes bearing an offer--get him to Seattle in three days and he'll help her through the trial.  Can she trust him?

The better question would be:  Can a demon-witch, a pixie, a vampire, and an elf survive a road-trip together?  Especially when there are day-walking demons about, assassins on their trail, and wickedly devious goings-on?  I guess you're going to have to read Pale Demon and find out.  Poor Rachel.  All she wants is to be left alone.  And alive, of course.  Getting to that point in one piece wouldn't be too much to ask for, would it?

drey's rating:  Excellent!  Loved this latest installment--lots of action, and definitely a ton of character development.  I wonder where Ms. Harrison's going to take Rachel next?

Have you read Pale Demon? What did you think?

53. Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison...

Title: Black Magic Sanction (Rachel Morgan #8)
Author: Kim Harrison
ISBN-13: 9780061138034
Hardcover: 487 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins, 2010
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FTC Disclosure: My copy of Black Magic Sanction spent a little vacation time on my bookshelf, and will return to the library shortly. I am an IndieBound and Amazon affiliate, and any purchases made by clicking on the cover or the links provided may result in monetary compensation.


drey's thoughts:
In Black Magic Sanction, Rachel Morgan spends countless pages running from the white coven, who are intent on bringing her to justice--their version of it anyway--for her use of black magic. They've already shunned her, now they're outright kidnapping and attacking her. First, they attack her in the grocery store. Then, they use her slimy ex Nick to summon her, and this gets Rachel thrown into Alcatraz. Luckily for her, her friends manage to come through and help her out. Only for trouble to find her again.

Ironic, isn't it, that the white coven is using lethal means to capture and confine Rachel? Sure, she's got some smut on her aura, but the how of getting that should count for something... When even her sanctuary is attacked, Rachel comes up with a daring plan to get the coven off her back. So what if it involves playing  people way more powerful than she is? She can handle it. Hopefully.

I really enjoy Kim Harrison's Rachel Morgan series. Rachel takes on demons and more, to help save her friends, whether they deserve it or not, whether they appreciate it or not. Now she has to come to terms with what she is, if she can live long enough to figure that out. Can't wait for #9.

drey's rating: 4/5 Excellent

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