The Good, the Bad, and the Undead

Hollows, Book 2

By: Kim Harrison

Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin

Length: 14 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

The second novel in the addictive, best-selling supernatural series begun with Dead Witch Walking. 

To save herself and her vampire roommate, former bounty hunter Rachel Morgan must confront six feet of sheer supernatural seduction - the vampire master - and dark secrets she’s hidden even from herself. 

©2009 Kim Harrison (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers

Uhmmmmm, maybe average, 3 stars.

Well, I am disappointed I didn't like this more. I enjoyed some of it rather a lot. Then again there were more than a few places where I was not charmed at all. Credulity over-strained.

SPOILERS: The insistence by Rachel to remain with Ivy at the old church, roomies to the end, seems really counterintuitive. Attack after attack by Ivy... In fact I'd have to say it seems stupid and considering how Rachel freaks out and blames herself, then Ivy, then herself, then...makes no sense at all to stay. I mean, surely Rachel has some common sense, right? Some inkling of self-preservation?

The Universe doesn't seem to make sense. It feels like it trips over its unwieldiness.

Might not listen to the rest, getting really close to NO. I am half way through. Groan. Having less and less fun listening.

I've re-listened to parts to make sure I'm not misunderstanding. I do try to give books a fair shot. All in all, I'd not rate it even remotely close to, First Fangs Club, The Forty Proof Series, Anita Blake(which I agree has too much sex but is otherwise a wonderful series), Jane Yellowrock, Mercy Thompson, The Soulwood series, Merry Gentry(again too much sex, but very good), Sookie Stackhouse, Dresden Files, etc. All of those can be listened to via audible BTW.

just my opinion

I hate the main character. I think ivy would have been a much better protagonists. again just my opinion.

The narrator sounds like she had stuffed nose

Wish I could maker her blow her nose or something. She sounded as if she had stuffed nose and was disgusting as she gurgled

fabulous tell that will hold your interest

i have read all the books but the last 2. Rachel is a stunningly warm and fun character that grows and matures throughout the series. you will become attached to the characters and dive right in to become a citizen of The Hollows

Disappointed

I can’t believe that the main character could become stupid from the /st book to the 2nd book . She goes off on tangents, makes wild and stupid assumptions. As a friend she suck’s she places them in danger. I’m so disappointed with the second book!!! I was expecting the main character to improve in her thinking what a disappointment. Hopeful !!!!

Even when Harrison isn't at her best, she's pretty darn good

This book is not my favorite in the series, but I enjoyed it, and it does make some very important world building, so it's non-missable, if you're a first time listener, you will be fine, but look forward to more character humor and elaborate story down the road.

THE EVER AFTER

"Once a runner always a runner" should be the theme for this novell as Rachael never quit gets away from being manipulated into doing just that. Th characterization of each individuals are well defined to the plot of the storyline and keeps me wanting to know what twist and turn is coming and how will the heroine fair in surviving another supernatural onslaught. I love the narrator's performance for the story and excellent vocal skills.

even better than the first

can't believe I have just now discovered this series. I highly recommended this book.

Narrator

Those chose a terrible voice to read this book. I couldn’t even focus on the story or finish it. It’s not cheap to get these books and I wasted a credit.

Couldn't finish. Poor narration.

There was such potential for this series. The main female character is so immature and absolutely TSTL. The narrator's mispronounced words and nasal sound is very aggravating. The clickety splat of spittle noises was the final straw. The first book wasn't so bad. I will not be continuing this series.