A Fistful of Charms (Rachel Morgan, Book 4)
by Kim Harrison
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Author: Kim HarrisonEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Published: 2006-07-01
ISBN: 0060788194
Number of pages: 544
Publisher: HarperTorch
Book Reviews of A Fistful of Charms (Rachel Morgan, Book 4)
Book Review: Fourth Time's the Charm
Summary: 5 Stars
A Fistful of Charms, the 4th entry in Kim Harrison's Rachel Morgan series, is easily the best story in the series. (At least so far; I haven't had a chance to read books 5 or 6 yet!) The story is wonderful, and this stellar entry elevates a solid series into a great one.
Ironically, it's not the main plot that makes this book shine. (Although it is a good one.) Instead it's the sub-plot involving the personal relationships between Rachel, Ivy, and Jenks that makes this book a "page-turner." The author finally gives us some real insights into the reasons behind Ivy's emotional struggles as well as why she is so obsessed with Rachel. Seeing Rachel come to terms with these revelations and begin to open herself up to Ivy is sweet, touching, and even a bit erotic. (No spoilers! You'll have to read the book for all the juicy details.)
Jenks is back, which makes the book very fun to read. (I sorely missed him and his sense of humor in book 3.) Jenks's efforts to rescue and reform his son Jax really adds depth to his character, and you get the sense of someone who may look young but is actually very world-weary.
It's especially nice to see Rachel making better decisions about who to trust and how to run her life. It is sometimes irritating in the earlier books to see Rachel constantly resisting her friends' efforts to help her. It's was especially wearisome to see Rachel get in over her head and barely manage to survive over and over again. One of the strong points of this book is that you (and Rachel) finally get some insight into WHY she often finds herself in those situations.
That is also a strong selling point for the main plot. For once, Rachel (with Jenks's help) manages to complete a run without everything spiraling COMPLETELY out of control AND without getting beaten to a bloody pulp. (Both of which seem to happen with alarming frequency.) Seeing Rachel rescue Nick and Jax and then successfully fend off several packs of Werewolves was very interesting, and the author did an excellent job with it. It was also nice to have a break from the seemingly constant threat of Demons gunning for Rachel. Having the bulk of the story take place in Mackinac was icing on the cake for a Michigan native like me!
For the first time with this series, I can't wait to get the next book! While the fist book was excellent and the second book was decent, the third book was a bit of a chore to read. (Except for the well written love scene between Rachel and Kisten.) I was ready to relegate this series to the "nice but not worth the price" category until this fourth entry. Now I'm hooked for good!
Summary of A Fistful of Charms (Rachel Morgan, Book 4)
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.
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