Publisher: Pocket Star
Published: 4/4/16
Source: NetGalley and publisher for review
Addendum: Will be $.99 in ebook
Worlds collide when Rachel Morgan of The Hollows meets Peri Reed of The Drafter in this exciting new short story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison.
The paranormal and the futuristic meet in this thrilling novella featuring your favorite badass heroines from two of “the amazingly gifted” (RT Book Reviews) Kim Harrison’s most beloved series: the Hollows and the Peri Reed Chronicles. The magic of the Hollows runs full force into the technological sophistication of The Drafter when a device capable of carrying a city’s data stream pulls Rachel, the bounty hunter witch of the Hollows, between realities, marooning her in a world where the supernatural holds no sway. To get Rachel and Jenks home, Peri, the dangerous renegade of 2030, must decide what will chart her future: her blind trust in those who grant her power, or her intuition telling her to believe.My thoughts:
I had only read the first book in the Hollows series and the first book in the Peri Reed Chronicles series. That was enough to get into the enjoyment in this series. If you have only read one or the other, I think it is a good way to introduce you to the series you haven't read.
In this one it is set in Peri's world and Rachel is thrown into it by a mistake. It does seem to blend the worlds together as if one was set in an alternate universe and timeline from the other. This does make things make more sense and we do have some basic things in common including magic and science. We only have a small adventure with both characters told in Peri's POV. It is complete and not an absolute necessity in either series but just something to enjoy. It is like hoping unlikely characters would come together in a different series and wanting to see what happens. It's just all in fun.
I give this novella 3 stars. It is a great way to introduce yourself into the world and characters of the other. Now I know I need to start catching up in the Hollow's universe.
The paperback book of The Drafter (Peri Reed Chronicles #1) just came out and I have one to giveaway! It also includes the novella, Sideswiped which most people said helps introduce the world (my Review for both books). To enter, just fill out the rafflecopter form below. US only.
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I've read all the books in both series. I have not tried this novella yet. I wasn't sure how I would feel about the mash up. These are not two series I see together. But, you are the second person to tell me that it does both series justice. I may have to give it a try. Great review.
ReplyDeleteMelanie @ Hot Listens & Rabid Reads
I have only read the first book in each and I think it did a good job of the mash up. :)
DeleteI haven't read anything by her. I wonder if it will still be fun for me. I love novellas.
ReplyDeleteKaren @For What It's Worth
Hm... I donno... I think it would introduce you to both and I think you'd be fine.
DeleteI really do need to get caught up and finish her series and then start this one. I feel so behind some days!
ReplyDeleteWell, you can at least do this novella... it works with both. :)
DeleteI still have not tried any of her books
ReplyDeleteDo eet! :D
DeleteOh read it! I'd love to know what you think.
ReplyDeleteSkipping this, I feel like I won't appreciate it's full awesomenes sbecause I haven't met Rachel yet.
ReplyDeleteIt might be a way to introduce both characters to you... but I can see you wanting to wait until you are ready. :)
Deletei would love to r3ead and blog i love any kind of book put one in my hand and read and blog it
ReplyDeleteJust blog and read. :)
DeleteI loved the Rachel Morgan series and I totally spaced off this new series! Thanks for the fabulous giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteI still need to read further into the Hollows. I've heard such great things about that series.
DeleteI have only read the first book in the Hollows series so I really need to play catch-up! this sounds great.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
Me too. :)
DeleteThe cat thing has me curious, and one I hope indicates she does this again!
ReplyDeleteOh yea! Took me a minute to remember it. Totally has me curious as well!
DeleteI've read some of the Hollows series, but have quite a few more still to read. I'm very interested in the new series. :D
ReplyDeleteI need to read more in the Hollow's series. I've only read book 1!
DeleteOoooh. This series is on my want list. :) Thank you for sharing about the novella and the giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteI do think you'd enjoy this one. :)
DeleteI have heard such good things about the Hollow series that I'm afraid to read them because they may not meet my expectations just like Vampire Academy. I think I might try a new series by her instead. I do like the sound of this one.
ReplyDeleteI do think you'd like the science in this one. I've been told that the books in the Hollow get better as it goes along.
DeleteSounds like a good introduction. I haven't read a lot of Harrison's work.
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