So, just to cover my bases in the entertainment industry, I'll be doing a book recommendation/review on Wednesdays. Since I've read a ton of books in my lifetime, I figure I've got a huge backlog of books to use for when I don't have time to actually read a book...
This week, I'll be reviewing Kim Harrison's Dead Witch Walking.
The main character, Rachel Morgan, is a witch. Her roommates are Ivy, a vampire, and Jenks, a pixie. Can you really go wrong with something like that?
The first couple of chapters are a little rocky, since Kim is working on building the world, but once you get past that, this book is fast paced. I love the dialog between the characters. Some of my best swears are stolen from Jenks. This is the first in the series, and as you read through it, there's a lot of foreshadowing to be missed. It amazes me on every re-read how many hints Kim leaves. You can read an excerpt here.
Kim Harrison is easily my favorite author, and anyone who knows me knows what a picky reader I am. Plus, I named my dog after one of her characters. If I were going to have kids, you can bet they'd be named after her characters too. Seriously, she's just that good.
Love,
Slayre
Slayre, I totally agree with you about Kim Harrison. If you have not read the rest of the series yet, you are in for a real treat. Ms. Harrison outdid herself with her last book, Outlaw Demon Wails. I couldn't put it down and it was over too soon.
ReplyDeleteDear Slayre,
ReplyDeleteI think you are right about Kim Harrison--she's a good writer, and her stories are addictive. Thanks for posting a review on her books.
Suggestion--there is anothe series Out There that is good as well: try Jim Butcher's HARRY DRESDEN series. The first book, STORM FRONT,sets up Harry's world in Chicago. He's a wizard and a detective and has some hairy--erm(grin here)--adventures.
Try it. If you like Kim's work, I think this series is worth a look-see!
Peace, Tina