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    A Fistful of Charms

    Written by Kim Harrison

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    The evil night things that prowl Cincinnati despise witch and bounty hunter Rachel Morgan. Her new reputation for the dark arts is turning human and undead heads alike with the intent to possess, bed, and kill her-not necessarily in that order.



    Now a mortal lover who abandoned Rachel has returned, haunted by his secret past. And there are those who covet what Nick possesses-savage beasts willing to destroy the Hollows and everyone in it if necessary.



    Forced to keep a low profile or eternally suffer the wrath of a vengeful demon, Rachel must nevertheless act quickly. For the pack is gathering for the first time in millennia to ravage and to rule. Suddenly, more than Rachel's soul is at stake.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Audio
    Release dateJan 9, 2008
    ISBN9781400174744
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    Kim Harrison

    The only girl in a large family of boys, former tomboy Kim Harrison invented the first Brigadier General Barbie in self-defence. She shoots a very bad game of pool and rolls a very good game of dice. When not at her keyboard, she enjoys lounging on the couch with a bowl of popcorn watching action movies with The-Guy-In-The-Leather-Jacket. She plays her Ashiko drum when no one is listening, and is hard to find when the moon is new.

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    • 3/5
      Rachel's obsession about the smut on her soul is starting to drive me crazy. I wish she'd just get over it and realize that dark magic is hardly the worst of the things she's done or may have to do.

      I'm also getting fed up with her teasing of Kisten. She knows how he reacts, she knows from him and from Ivy, but she never stops. Rachel can be very self-centered.

      Jenks and his family remain win.
    • 4/5
      The premise: ganked from BN.com: The evil night things that prowl Cincinnati despise witch and bounty hunter Rachel Morgan. Her new reputation for the dark arts is turning human and undead heads alike with the intent to possess, bed, and kill her — not necessarily in that order.Now a mortal lover who abandoned Rachel has returned, haunted by his secret past. And there are those who covet what Nick possesses — savage beasts willing to destroy the Hollows and everyone in it if necessary.Forced to keep a low profile or eternally suffer the wrath of a vengeful demon, Rachel must nevertheless act quickly. For the pack is gathering for the first time in millennia to ravage and to rule. And suddenly more than Rachel's soul is at stake.My Rating: Worth Reading, with ReservationsIt may have been me, but this book was a slower read. Part of it was, like I said, me: lots of stuff going on and not enough time to read. Yet certain sections felt like they were dragged out slightly longer than necessary, and when it comes to Rachel ruminated over the same facts or fears over and over and over, I could always use less of that. Still though, some pretty big things happen in this book, and I suspect Harrison's setting up for something much bigger. What, I'm not sure, but I know I'll be finding out soon enough.That being said, I'm taking a brief break from the series before moving on to book five, which is the last book in the series that I own. I think part of the slowness was the simple fact that I'm feeling overly familiar with the world and characters, so I wasn't as eager as I could've been to find out what happened next. Still, with the exception of book two, which really wore on my nerves, the series has been pretty enjoyable. Not perfect by any means, but interesting with an ever-expanding cast of characters who are increasingly enjoyable. I definitely look forward to continuing, but right now, I need a slight break. :)Spoilers, yay or nay?: Yay. Lots of spoilers actually, so if you're not caught up through this sucker (which is book four in the series), don't read the full review, which is located in my blog. For those of you caught up, feel free to check it out. The full review is linked to below, and as always, comments and discussion are most welcome.REVIEW: Kim Harrison's A FISTFUL OF CHARMSHappy Reading!
    • 3/5
      This series drives me effing crazy... but I keep coming back. This installment sees some forward motion with some of the more interesting character development/relationships (read Rachel and Ivy) but the pace is so slow and repetitive at times it becomes frustrating. Other than that I love the kind of campy humor (I had some lol moments that were surprising and unexpected) and will prob read the next one despite wanting to throw the book (my phone) across the room every other page.
    • 2/5
      I was disappointed with A Fistful of Charms and it was an effort for me to finish it. It was slow, boring, and I just didn't care at all what was happening. Rachel was on my nerves the entire time. She was so wishy-washy with all of the decisions she made. It was annoying because she didn't seem to learn from her mistakes and continued to make them. The plot wasn't that great to begin with and the solution to the problem got so convoluted. There didn't seem to be very much progress to the relationships and I wondered what was the point of this book. I have the next two in the series in my TBR, but I doubt I'll read them. It's sad because I really enjoyed books two and three.
    • 4/5
      I spent a lot of this novel wanting to slap the main character. I wondered, often aloud, "What the Turn is wrong with you?!" By the end of the novel, I actually had a pretty good idea of the answer, and so did she. The ending was definitely worth the being frustrated with her.

      The story moves very fast, but stays coherent. Admittedly, I had to stop and do a mental review to keep up at times, but that's okay :)

      I wasn't sure I'd like where the author went with this one, but I enjoyed it quite a bit. I've already reserved a copy of the next book. I'm trying not to think about the fact that there entire series isn't out yet!
    • 4/5
      When I first started reading this book, I was somewhat skeptical, especially when I found myself reading about witches, werewolves, vampires, pixies, and elves, all in one story. However, I was soon hooked and didn't want to put it down. The story had me laughing, and at times, wanting to cry. There were times when I was a little confused about the relationships between the various characters, but I have a feeling that this was due to the fact that this is the first book that I have read in this series. Also, there were times when I didn't understand some of the witchcraft methods and habits of the characters. Again, I probably should have started with one of the earlier books in the series. I really feel that Kim Harrison did a great job with this story though.
    • 4/5
      This one somehow didn`t find me. The story itself is really good, the characters as well, just.... I really don`t know. The whole books feels a bit overwritten. Most of Rachel`s whining would have been deleted. I know that it`s supposed to be `character building` and stuff, but it`s mostly only boring.
    • 5/5
      My Hollows reread continues as we count down to the release of American Demon!Werewolves have begun to gather in Michigan. Multiple packs are binding themselves to one wolf, and their behavior is erratic and aggressive. To make matters worse, Nick has stolen an artifact they all want. Now he's being held captive by the gathered wolves, and they will do anything to him to find their prize. A desperate call from Jax is the only clue Rachel has to find Nick before it's too late. And too much exposure to cold will put Jax into a deep hibernation he may never wake from. Jenks could care less about Nick, but he will do whatever he has to save his son Jax. Rachel and Jenks team up once again to go on what should be a simple grab and run. But can things ever be simple for Rachel?Rachel's been toeing the line between white and black magic, but this time around she may just have to twist a curse or two. She doesn't want to be labeled as a black witch, but without the curses, she may not survive. Society has conditioned her to believe that all black witches are evil, and yet not all curses are bad. But even if they don't require blood and sacrifice, the imbalance of nature they create stains the soul. If Rachel invokes a curse, her aura will be black. Anyone and everyone will know what she has done if she puts up a circle in front of them. Is it worth the risk?For the most part, Ivy is going to take a backseat in this one. Rachel and Jenks have catching up to do, and fences to mend. However, readers will have a chance to learn about Ivy's past and how she became the uptight living vamp we know. And while learning about your roommate's tortured past would scare most people away, it drives Rachel and Ivy even closer together.
    • 4/5
      Rachel has found her way into more trouble - okay, trouble found her this time. Rachel returns to defend herself and her decision to help a Were friend after joining his 'pack.' She quickly learned that no good deed goes unpunished (even if it was for selfish purposes too - he,he). Her relationship with Kistin continues and seems to find a tentative calm - for the time being. Though, I missed Kistin for much of this book. Rachel also finds herself discovering that the black and white of using demon magic isn't always to perfect and that there are definitely shades of gray that she has found herself slipping into. She also discovers an ugly truth about Nick - one that cuts her to the quick. Even though he has done some bad things - I still felt bad for him. One character that I missed dearly was Trent. That was probably why I have this book only 4 stars rather than 5. I enjoyed the tension between those two even though I'm enjoying the Rachel and Kistin's relationship and all the tension that goes along with it. The other thing that bothered me about this book was the constant harping that Jenk's would soon die. It is a sad thought, but it seems like the author is trying to prep us for the inevitable a little too much. I have a sad feeling that it will take a little away from the event whenever it does happen.Over all, I enjoyed this book - so much going on, but not so much that it seemed to desensitize me like the last book seemed to do. What's the deal with the constant need for coffee?
    • 4/5
      My favorite book in the series.

      Rachel finally decided Nick belongs to past, which I'd say is best thing she's ever done (I wasn't really fond of their relationship) and Jenks - my favorite character after Rachel ofc. gets much more space in this one. Though, Kisten not so much.

      Also Rachel/Ivy relationship nicely progresses (just shame Kim kills this later as the series progresses - marketing I suppose).

      A few cons, as usually there is rather a lot of typos, some things are badly explained and Rachel is as much naive as usually. Also her moral dilemas are getting little tiresome.
    • 5/5
      Great series! Rachel is snarky and a kick a$$ chick! Jinx is hysterical and Ivy is a real bada$$! I may be crushing on Al, I know he is a demon but he is just so funny!

      Terrific concept and truly entertaining tale!
    • 4/5
      Rachel Morgan is one of my favorite heroines of the urban fantasy genre. She's willing to do the terrible, but she still gets upset about doing the terrible. But she gets over herself and doesn't whine. I really appreciate that. Add to it an awesome pixie sidekick and what's not to like?Okay, well there are a few things not to like. I do appreciate that they go out and address Rachel's "obsession with danger." Usually the heroine is just stupidly attracted to it, but it's interesting how they bring it out into the open like that. The whole Ivy/Rachel subplot thing is weird, and I don't know if I like it. We'll just see where it goes, I guess.The plot itself of this novel really is great. The Focus gives me chills, and Rachel using all the black curses and turning into a wolf and stuff is awesome. And the con plot at the end? Love it.
    • 4/5
      This one is awesome! Hysterical cuss words by the fairy. I highly recommend this series. Especially if you like Vampires and Werewolves
    • 4/5
      This is an Urban Fantasy Novel and is one of my favorites in the genre. It is different enough from others that it leaves me wanting more. Rachel Morgan is a witch and bounty hunter. She is partners with Ivy Tamwood and Jenks. Kisten is a vampire and Rachel's current boyfriend, while Nick is human and Rachel's ex-boyfriend. All of these characters are very complex and sometimes almost too real. It is almost too hard to explain the relationships between the characters because they are so complex. The story seems to evolve around the relationships and how they are moving. My favorite is Jenks. I just love him. he may be small but he has a lot of heart and determination.

      I enjoyed a life size Jenks in this book. The scenes when he is experiencing various human foods and such are just awesome. Nick is one of my least favorite characters in this series, the fact that he came back was kinda a bummer to me. There was something about him from the beginning that I didn't like. Rachel and Ivy's relationship is a big frustration to me, but it seemed to progress/change in the storyline of this book. Which I was happy about.

      Kim Harrison is a great writer. There is nothing forgotten in this book. I enjoyed the continuation of the series. I will for sure continue in this series so that I can see what Rachel gets into next. I would for sure recommend this series, just know that it starts out a little slow.
    • 3/5
      A Fistful of Charms
      3 Stars

      White witch Rachel Morgan is trying to keep a low profile when she learns that her ex-boyfriend has not only lured her partner Jenk's son into a life of crime, but the two have run afoul of a werewolf pack after stealing a rare were artifact. Now Rachel and Jenks must travel to Michigan to rescue the pair before the wolves tear them apart.

      The weakest installment in the series so far. The writing is drawn out with excessive descriptions of inconsequential settings, characters and objects. The action scenes are exciting, but these are too few and far between the boring sections.

      There are some interesting insights into the conflict between the Weres and the Vampires. However, neither species is particularly appealing. The Werewolves are manipulative and dishonest, and the vampires make my skin crawl.

      The character development, what little there is, also leaves much to be desired. Rachel's relationship with Ivy is as disturbing as ever and Nick remains an untrustworthy miscreant. The only saving grace here is that Rachel has finally realized just what a self-serving and egotistical rat he really is.

      In the romance department, Rachel and Kisten are hot and heavy, but it doesn't seem to have much of a future considering the blood drinking issue as well as the fact that the true undead vampires lose what little humanity they possess.

      All in all, not a success but the world building and the continuing mystery surrounding Rachel and Trent is maintaining my interest in the series.
    • 1/5
      The Hollows series started off solidly, with the main character, Rachel, seeming like the kind of tough, feisty, smart character that I'd like to follow. By the end of this book I wanted to punch her in the face because she had become so amazingly stupid that I couldn't even understand what motivated any of her actions. It was as if every time there was some sort of conflict, the dumbest possible idea would pop into her head and she would insist that was the action that HAD to be taken without considering any other options or putting any thought into the matter.

      In all fairness, she has acted stupid before- (spoiler if you haven't read #2) breaking into Trent's office, getting caught, then trying the exact same thing again, getting caught, then trying the exact same thing again. Because if at first you don't succeed, keep doing the same thing over and over again.

      However, this time, her stupidity knows no bounds. What would you do if your ex had been kidnapped by hundreds of psycho werewolves? Knowing that last time you were attacked by just ONE werewolf, the only reason you didn't get killed was because you had a chance to shoot it with your gun that contains about 5 shots of spells, of course the rational response would be to go over the island yourself and rescue him, with one mere pixy and said gun capable of putting a few of the wolves to sleep for backup. Great plan Rachel!

      I can't even begin to reflect upon the plan at the end, her romantic choices, her living arrangements and her complete ignorance of magic despite being a witch, for fear that my head will explode from the non-sense of it all!

    • 5/5
      I've really enjoyed the development of the relationship between Rachel (a straight witch) and Ivy (a lesbian-leaning bisexual vampire). I've never encountered a story before that attempts to delve into the complexities of friendship between women when one is straight and the other isn't. Ivy is in love with Rachel, but Rachel doesn't simply dismiss her but instead tries to find a way to make love work... without sex. Add in the complications of Ivy's living vampire status and the story gets satisfyingly complex!

      I've enjoyed all the books in this series, but so far this was my favorite.
    • 3/5
      A Fistful of Charms is the fourth book in The Hollows series by Kim Harrison. While I love this series, this particular novel was not my favorite. This one features werewolves, but I didn't like Harrison's take on how they function together. They are all after something Nick stole, so Rachel has to help him. The whole idea of this item and what it does is just strange to me. I can't be more explicit because I don't want to spoil the book for anyone.The main characters are here, Rachel, Al, Jenks, and Ivy; who gets more involved than usual, which was interesting. I really enjoy how Harrison grows each character throughout the books. As in real life, they change their personalities and views on issues as things happen. The story slowed down in places, like when they hung out at the hotel trying to figure out what to do. The whole big scene on the bridge was sad and a little weird. It didn't leave me completely satisfied. I still love the series. In my opinion, they need to be read in order to get the full benefit of the stories and the characters. So read this one, but maybe don't expect as much. They do get a lot better!
    • 4/5
      I love the whole hollows series. Rachel, Ivy and Jenks pull it off time and time again. Magic, mystery and danger follow them where ever they go.Harrison just keepings getting better. This is my least favorite book in the series, mostly because it lack a certain character in the story line. Fantastic series for people who like urban fantasy but find the sexual overload necessary. I look forward to each and every book.
    • 4/5
      Read/Listened for Fun (Library/Audible)Overall Rating: 3.75Story Rating: 3.50Character Rating: 4.00Audio Rating: 4.50 (Not part of the overall rating)First Thought when Finished:A Fistful of Charms by Kim Harrison won't go down as one of my favorites in the series mostly because of Nick!Overall Thoughts:1: Have never been a fan of Nick (though I honestly don't want her with Kist either) and so I am hoping the end marked their relationship from this point forward.2: I still love the troubled threesome but the foreshadowing is making me pre-sad!3: Big Jenks = Awesome!4: Hoping this is a turn for Ivy and she will be more open!5: No Trent so I felt like the overall story didn't move forward.6: Need more Ceri--she is super interesting.7: Less Kisten (and he wasn't even in this one much)Audio Thoughts: Narrated By Marguerite Gavin / Length: 17 hrs and 10 mins She really nails all of these characters. I am just a fan of Marguerite's narration. Awesome is just awesome :)Part of my Read It, Rate It, File It, DONE! ReviewsMy Status Updates:20%: #Listening Yeah Jenks is back in the mix!51%: I am reading and listening. The library had the book so I can switch up Yeah!56%: Listening while working today: I HATE NICK! Seriously I doubt he dies (cause really I wouldn't miss him so that means he lives) but the Ray Ray thing is going to make me fall into the world with some duct tape :)"60%: Listening is that really about to happen? OMG really Ivy/Rachel--this is a really intense scene!Favorite Quote:“If you do it once, it’s a mistake. If you do it twice, it’s not a mistake anymore.”He grinned. “That’s because pixies are ever-after. We’re magic, baby. Just ask Matalina.”“Damn it all to Disneyland! Where’s crap for brains?”
    • 4/5
      These books are exactly what the seem- fun, well written, with a great cast of characters. The story is good - Rachel's ex involves her partner's son, and gets him in trouble. The setting is fun, the group dynamics are well written.
    • 3/5
      Instead of growing to like Rachel Morgan more and more as this series progresses, I like her less and less. As plenty of others have said, and as even Rachel herself has said, she really is too stupid to live. Not only is she stupid, but she is also careless and reckless, and she seems to have lost whatever moral compass she started out with. She is a merciless tease and can't make up her mind what she wants. She doesn't want Ivy to bite her. She does want Ivy to bite her. Which is it? The situations that Rachel gets involved in and survives are becoming more and more implausible as the series progresses as well. Not only did the characters and story line disappoint me in this one, but the editing was also a mess. The highlight of this book was Jenks (as always), and for that alone I gave 3 stars. I'm not sure at this point if I'm going to continue reading the rest of the series, but if I do, it will be just to see what happens to Jenks and his family.
    • 3/5
      The series keeps improving - this one was actually pretty good. There's a couple nice changes of dynamics - the bulk of the action takes place out of town, Trent's not in the picture, Jenks is temporarily human-sized, and the focus is on Weres mostly, rather than vampires. The first half is a little slow, as Nick being in peril is not exactly pulse-pounding (and Jenks' son makes for a plausible secondary motivation, it's clear throughout he's written as secondary - they find him pretty much immediately and while he has a part to play later, he's a minor character.) But the second half is quite engaging, between the Weres, who are fairly credible opponents, and Ivy.

      A moment about Ivy. I was super excited, the first time I read this book, that Rachel and Ivy would finally manage to sort out their differences. And the way it's played in this book is mostly great - there are some real revelations about both of their core motivations that make both of them much more sympathetic. But I cannot quite buy Rachel's dogged insistence that she's too straight to make it work - too much is made of a vampire's bite being irresistibly orgasmic. I am depressingly monosexual myself, but if I met a dude who could get me off by breathing on my neck, who I had a deep mutual friendship with, who was incidentally smoking hot, I could make an exception. I just don't buy it. It feels like a marketing decision, not an organic outgrowth of the characters.

      The whole book feels a little bit like a side trip - none of the previous themes are touched on much. But it's a fun side trip - the best so far, I think.
    • 3/5
      Kim Harrison always produces reliable escapist literature, so that didn't let me down. I had a few complaints with this book, the most central being that Harrison is playing the lesbian erotica card, even while denying she is denying her main character's potential bisexuality. Rachel is SO sure that she is exclusively straight, but, reading her reactions to Ivy, I am not. Here's the thing, I know Harrison wants me to be unsure. I get it, wavering sexuality is exciting. This is maybe true for the first few books, but by now I am sort of fed up with it. Also, I have a little bit of an issue with the "forbidden" nature of Rachel's relationship with Ivy. The hesitancy is entirely due to gender, not at all to having sex with a vampire, as Rachel has no qualms (well, comparatively) with Kisten. So, I am wondering, is Harrison just having a hard time making the jump to lesbian erotic scenes because she thinks her audience can't handle it? Is she hesitating because she doesn't want to compromise the old-school sexuality of her main character? Or, maybe worse, is she exploiting the sexual pull of lesbianism without following through and showing us a healthy, working lesbian relationship (which isn't nearly as sexy as some vaguely lesbian scenes and may, in fact, be disgusting to some readers, even those who lap up Rachel's brief interactions with Ivy, accepting them because of their transience)? In other words, is she devaluing a relationship between Ivy and Rachel by refusing to develop it as she did Rachel's heterosexual relationship with Kisten? Harrison has built some pretty deep contradictions into Rachel's sexuality, and I am not sure that she is prepared to write about their natural conclusions.
    • 4/5
      This is a series that I've been savoring slowly. I love the mix of magic with vampires, witches, pixies and demons. Harrison weaves together a believable story that I'm glad that I started reading.This time, Rachel is off to save Jax and Nick, only to find out Nick has been selling her to the demon, Al. I enjoyed the story so much that I dove directly into the next book.
    • 5/5
      I really really liked this book. I would have to say it's the strongest so far in the series - the recurrent characters are fully fleshed, their behaviors are complex and believable and there was TONS of angst in this story! I love angst in stories, as long as it's not juvenile, and this certainly was not.It is really cool how Harrison has depicted Weres and Vamps as the distinct species they are - complete with characteristics that cause them to behave in ways that normally would not be acceptable if they were human. The Vamps and Weres are more than simply humans with special powers, they are completely different species from humans, and have weaknesses based on natural instincts (Weres have their drive to follow Aphas, Vamps have their blood-lust, etc.) And that's not even mentioning Pixies and how cool they are!I couldn't put the book down until I finished it, and now that I've finished it I need to start the next one because I wonder if Nick will slime his way back, or if Rachel will complete her relationship with Ivy, or Kisten, or maybe David? I can't wait to find out.
    • 5/5
      So back to the Hollows.....Book 4 of my favorite series. Rachel really steps in it this time. Things just come back and bite her literally. She turns were and Jenks turns BIG! I loved that I got to see a new side of Jenks. Let me just state that Nick is a loser and Rach should just let him rot! Missed Kist in this one. All in all another must read by Kim Harrison!
    • 5/5
      Rachel Morgan is back, and her life just keeps getting more complicated. Jenks and his family have moved out, and he won't talk to her, things are getting more complicted with Ivy, and heating up with Kisten. She joins david to help him out with his insurance business, as well as insuring herself without costing a fortune. And then, here come the problems. David's company puts her up in a fight against a Were, since she signed on as David's alpha. Jenks talks to her, after she hears from her ex-nick, sort of. Seems when Nick took off, he took one of Jenks' kids with him, and they are in trouble in Michigan. doing her own run, Rachel now works on twisting 2 demon curses with ceri's help, one so she can Were, and the other to make Jenks human sized. Nick has gotten in bad with some Were's by finding something all though was lost, and that could start an all out superntural war and power struggle. In one of her most harrowing runs yet, Rachel gets closer to a lot of people, and learns she's managed to create her own family, granted, one thats just a little off. Like most families ;-)
    • 3/5
      By this point, Rachel is really starting to grate on my nerves and I don't know if I can continue to put up with her. The only interesting person in these books by now is Jenks and a few of the side characters.
    • 4/5
      Another great Hollows adventure. A little over the top in places, but overall great fun.