For a Few Demons More audiobook

“There were no more choices, no more options, no more clever ways out of a tough situation. And the rush, I realized in a brutal wash of despair, is a false god I’ve chased my entire life. One that cost me everything in the blind search for sensation. My entire existence amounted to nothing.” I have no idea how I found the courage to read this book until it's very end. This one was full of suspense and a constant stress and a feeling that someone wouldn't come out of this alive, and for once, I was right.. Someone did not get out alive.. Of course, I have to praise other elements in this novel as well, like the fact that by each book of this series I read I'm struck by how much character development there is. In a way, I'm reminded of those children books I've read where we grow up along with the characters. This series is like that, only it's not for kids, it's for grown-ups and it's targetting a more mature audience. I love how intertwined this is with real life elements but at the same time it's kept grounded to the paranormal. Rachel has grown so much on me since the first book. She's a great character and she's so caring. There's no boundaries where her friends' lives are concerned. No lengths she wouldn't go to for them in order to keep them alive and breathing. Ivy is one of the most powerful vampires, she's still a person though and she has feelings and she hurts and I'm sure by now that she is the most sensitive of our characters and I feel for her on so many levels. She is my favorite and I don't even have to justify myself.This book is the most personal one yet. I mean that it's just that our characters are a family now. It's like this tight family that deals with its problems as a team. Did they have to get separated? Yes. Did they have to work alone and make decisions alone? Yes. But ultimately they'd all be affected the same if one of them died.Should I go back to the death comment? No, I don't want to spoil you.. But the death shattered me.. I had grown to love this character. I hope the next book is more fun and less heartbreak even though I'm sure that whichever it is, I'm going to love it just the same.

Ahhh, Harrison. I'm returning to the Hollows on my great re-reading adventure feeling absolutely trepidatious while reading this, book 5, knowing full well what was to come.But, once again, I'm lulled into a sense of grand not-so-insecure security despite all the little hints here and there that things are NOT going as planned, that powerful eyes are upon her.And then there is the wonderful murder investigation and how Rachel's all wrapped up in it.This time, I got to analyze all the hints and the foreshadowing, the hail-mary's and the emotional bombardment from another viewpoint, and let me just say: it's still hard-hitting. So many big things come to pass, it left me breathless.If I recall correctly, this was approximately the point in my first reading of the series where I huffed and puffed and called myself a real fan. It's the writing. Fast, fun, and then the stakes are sooo bloody good.

Why?!?! Nobody warned me about Kisten. This was a good edition to series but definitely left me sad.

This one is VERY hard to rate. On one hand, I just want(ed) Rachel and Ivy to finally make up their damned minds. On the other, when it was finally made up for them in a way, my heart broke.Someone or something is killing people. Or are they Interlanders? Rachel is asked to help the FIB while also suddenly having to ward off demons (yes, plural) leading to the church getting desacrated. And then there is Trent hiring her as protection for his wedding to Elsbeth.All of that gets mixed up at one point, leading to the re-emergence of a certain vampire, a certain demon - and a certain statue is causing endless trouble as well.This 5th volume was really annoying regarding the inter-personal shit. And in addition to the constant angst that almost reminded me of bad YA books, there was also the fear for Madelina. It was all a bit much for me.Especially since the originally nice murder mystery dissolved into one big plot of Piscari’s and Al’s that ended with (view spoiler)[Kisten not only being killed twice and therefore for real, but in a very disgraceful way, too (hide spoiler)], which hit me harder than I had expected. Not least because the author knew exactly how to drag it out in a very effective and very painful way.The only good thing was Ceri meeting Trent and how that first meeting went. *evil grin*Ok, and the satisfying moment when (view spoiler)[Piscari got beheaded (hide spoiler)]. Though I would have definitely preferred it if someone else had done the honours. I still very much enjoy this world where a human cop has to hide his ketchup addiction, making Rachel his „dealer“. *lol* Moreover, I'm sure things will perk up. Like I said, it probably just was a bit much all at once and not enough magic (at least not actively used by Rachel) to counter-balance the other stuff.This, however, will not stop me from continuing the series. I mean, this is my least favorite of the series and it still has this high a rating which says a lot about the author's skills, both regarding her writing style and worldbuilding/characterization.

It was so darn good to get back into this world. Even though I knew I loved this series, it was a huge reminder just why I love it.Once again Rachel has gotten herself into a sticky situation. One full of danger, lies, and oh yeah, demons. The stakes are getting higher and not everyone is going to come out of this one alive. There were so many feels with this, I don't even know where to begin. So much was revealed and said, and done. I can't even begin to express how much I love this series. It took me awhile to get into it, in fact three whole books before I completely felt the love but once that love blossomed, it really bloomed. I've seen others say this book was a turning point to the series and I absolutely agree. With all the things that happened it was impossible for anyone to come out of it the same. To be unchanged in some way or another. I don't want to spoil anything but I will say this, these friends, their bond and love for one another, is what makes this series so fantastic. I've always said that sometimes the best family are those we pick to be a part of instead of those we are sometimes born into and that is the case with Ivy, Jenks,and Rachel. There are so many good characters in this, great characters and of course even and some it's impossible not to hate with a fiery passion and I couldn't help but love Harrison for her ability to do that. If you are hesitating to try this series, don't. It's fantastic and even though like me, it might take you a bit to warm up to it, take that chance anyways, I don't think you'll regret it.

Wow. That was my final impression of the much anticipated fifth book in Kim Harrison’s Rachel Morgan series. Much like Harrison’s previous work, For a Few Demons More was a non-stop, action packed romp through an alternate version of Cincinnati. My only complaint was that the relationship of two of the main characters seems to have taken two steps back for the single step forward it gained. And of course the death of a beloved character never sits too well with anyone. But enough of the teasing.Poor Rachel, she’s a witch whose only desire was to become as good of a runner (a combination of investigator and bounty hunter) as her late father. But political machinations forced her to leave the I.S. and go it on her own. When she left she unknowingly took with her two new friends, Ivy Tamwood the last living Tamwood vampire and Jenks a temperamental pixie with a large family to care for. Throughout the series we’ve watched the friendship between this trio bloom as they overcame numerous obstacles set in their paths. Schemes were unraveled, trust betrayed and yet through it all they stuck it out and weathered the storm.Now in the fifth book the numerous conflicts that have been simmering beneath the surface all come to a boil. Newt, the powerful demon who strikes fear in the demon Al and the elf Ceri alike, and the same demon whose mark Rachel now carries as a price for being carried over the ley lines, comes after Rachel seeking something that she has and that Newt wants back. Problem is Newt can’t remember what it is she’s looking for. If a crazy demon isn’t scary enough add to that the fact that this demon can blasphemy the holy ground she walks on without a conscious effort. There is no safe hiding place from this demon. The trio suspect Newt wants the Focus, the werewolf artifact that Rachel got stuck with in the previous book, which means now they have to guard the artifact that could cause a war from the werewolves, the vampires, and a demon.At the same time the powerful and dangerous Trent Kalamack is getting married and wants Rachel to play bodyguard. After Newt’s visit she’s in dire need of money to fix the church and it’s really no surprise that she eventually caves and accepts Trent’s offer. We’ve seen that pattern before folks, her morals and ethics cause Rachel to tell Trent what he can do with his offers but in the end a combination of guilt over their father’s shared friendship, Trent’s father’s kindness, and sheer need usually force Rachel to give in. Maybe someday she’ll learn to save herself time and just accept the offer up front? After what happened in this book that’s not likely though.So Trent is getting married, Newt makes an appearance, and everyone is fighting for control of the focus, that alone is enough to make a good fifth installment. But Kim Harrison wouldn’t be the author she is today if she decided to do things half way. Every “villain” Rachel and company have had to contend with puts in an appearance. From a walking in the sun Al to a free and clear Piscary, they’re all back and there is a murder mystery to solve to boot. Just reading the book had my mind boggling at the stress and my nerves became frayed at the thought of dealing with everything Rachel had to contend with. Fans will be pleasantly surprised to see how Harrison wraps everything up, it’s not exactly what you would anticipate but it’s far from a let down. [...]- Yet again, my review is too long! You can read the full review here.

This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life in Books.I really enjoyed this installment in the series! I know that I am really late to the party with this series but I am having fun with it. I really don't know why I have been waiting so long to start the next book after finishing one. I have grown to really like the characters and was quickly hooked by this story once I started listening. I had a really good time with the series.Rachel is asked to help with an investigation involving murdered werewolves. As she starts to piece things together, she finds that what is actually happening is even scarier than she could have imagined. To make matters worse, Trent is getting married and wants Rachel to work as security, but as part of the wedding party. There also seems to be a bit of a demon problem and Rachel's roommate appears to be mad at her. Rachel has her work cut out for her in this book.This book was really exciting. There were a lot of things going on but it never felt like too much. I really wanted to see things go well in Rachel's personal life and I was totally invested in figuring out what was going on with the mystery. There were some really high points in the story but there were a few others that were heartbreaking. I love how much the characters have grown and evolved during the series and I really wanted to see things work out for them. Marguerite Gavin does a fantastic job with the narration. I do find her to read at a faster pace than most narrators so I usually slow down the book a bit. Yes, I know that a lot of people speed up books while I am over here slowing things down but it is what it is. I love all of the voices that she uses for the characters and I thought that she added a lot of emotion into the reading. I think that her narration added to my overall enjoyment of the story.I would recommend this series to others. I do think that this is a series that needs to be read in order since each book builds on the previous installments. I had a great time with this story and cannot wait to see what is in store for Rachel in the next installment.Initial ThoughtsI really enjoyed this installment! This book was exciting and I was more than a little worried for Rachel at several points in the story. She is really in an impossible situation and I don't envy the decisions that she has to make. There were some pretty pivotal moments in this book and I cannot wait to see where the series goes.Book source: Purchased/Library

Still a 5 star read and i still love this series i was really disappointed and heartbroken at the ending but i understand it and that it will be a big turning point for Rachel a loss like that numbs certain aspects giving way to new less rose tinted ones....I love and hate Rachel... I cannot understand her reluctance of certain things and her risks in others she is definitely an enigma, I do feel sorry for her that she has to base her whole life around Ivy's feelings and if she really had the option to explore other options things maybe might not have turned out the way they did.The blanks are annoying but the need for the next book is that much more anticipated.The reason for the 5 stars is i am still invested in all the characters.... Will Rachel go dark? Will Ivy find love? Will Jenks go big again????? they are really well written and so completely unique throw in the side characters and amazing plot and that why i love this series.

What is up with authors killing the characters I love? Argh!

This book shredded me. I cried for the last 50 pages or so. And not just a silent tear or two, but out-loud crying... messy with used Kleenex all over the sofa. I will not spoil the why's of it, but I can't possibly talk about this book without acknowledging its enormous emotional impact. I don't know if I can ever forgive Kim Harrison.With the ending weighing on me so heavily, it's hard to look back to the rest of the book. It starts out strong, addressing the repercussions of Rachel's interaction with the demon Newt. And as the story goes on, the focal point becomes a string of suspicious werewolf deaths. They turn out to be linked to the "focus," that statue Rachel got from Nick in A Fistful of Charms. It has the power to create new werewolves from humans --and now everyone wants it. And Rachel becomes everyone's target as they fight to get it. --I also have to mention... just when I though that maybe Trent wasn't a total slimeball, I've changed my mind again. He is.I always reread a series before a new installment comes out, but this is the book that made me dread re-reading the Hollows. Not because it's a bad book. On the contrary, it is incredibly powerful. I just remembered the ache it put in my chest the first time around --and even knowing what would happen, didn't ease the hurt the second time. If you're a fan of the series, you can't skip this one. Just have your Kleenex ready. 5 stars.

Yup, this is "that one."

I almost DNF'd this one before the 50% mark. It was very tedious to me. Maybe I had too many distractions, but I really couldn't get into it. After 50%, though, it really picked up and I was totally engrossed.This one has some real emotion and Kim Harrison wrote it very well. It's really important to me that bad events have the impact they deserve and this one did. It's not all heartbreaking, there are positive developments and some funny and happy moments. In the second half, it's all handled really smoothly and I had a hard time putting it down.

Not too far removed from Book 4, in For a Few Demons more we see that Rachel still has "the focus," a 5,000 year old demon-crafted werewolf artifact that was the focus of book 4. Considering its power, it's a hot commodity and everybody who is anybody wants to get their hands on it, from the evil Vampire Piscary to business tycoon and underground druglord, Trent Kalamack, to the Weres themselves. Rachel's got her hands full, and it doesn't help that her werewolf friend, David, is suspected of being a serial by the FIB. How will Rachel get out of this one? Trent's long awaited wedding finally happens, but does it go down without a hitch?You'll have to read for yourself to find out. I know that a Fistful of Charms was a favorite for many, but as a self-professed fan of Kisten and Trent, this book was much more interesting for me since they get more focus. The previous book had one of the funniest moments ever in this series. Well, this book gives us another one. Let's just say that Rachel makes for a horrible bride's maid. That scene had me laughing out loud. I really like how this series has villains, but Harrison gives them qualities that keep them from being so one-dimensional. You want to get into their world and their perspective. And sometimes, Rachel's interactions with them can be either terrifying or downright hysterical, all in the course of one book. The scenes with Kisten were hott. I really like that this series adds a dash of romance, but it doesn't overtake the book. I've ran into a few favorites that start out being more about plot and then practically become erotica. A for how this book ends. I spoiled myself and opened up the last page, so I was prepared for the shock. If there's one thing you can say about Harrison; you gotta admit the woman's got balls!This is so far my favorite Urban Fantasy series so I highly recommend reading this book. Not every installment is as good as the the other, but this one is one of her best.*Review also posted to Amazon