*I received a free copy of Waylaid from Pocket Star via Netgalley. This has in no way influenced my voluntary review, which is honest and unbiased *
Waylaid by Kim Harrison Published by Pocket Star on 4 April 2016
Genres: Adult, Dystopian, Fantasy, Paranormal
Format: eARC
Source: Netgalley
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.
Waylaid proves that size doesn’t matter as long as it’s done correctly. Harrison managed to truly make her characters shine in this short-story.
I wouldn’t be against more crossovers between The Hollows and The Drafter series, because Waylaid gave me the best of both worlds – namely Rachel, Jenks and Peri! It was a fun, short rump, and it was great seeing Rachel and Peri trying to figure each other out. For those who have not completely finished The Hollows series, there may be some small spoilers, but nothing major.
The way Rachel was deposited into Peri’s world made me laugh, because Peri really doesn’t believe in supernatural happenings, even if she herself can go back in time to change things. Jenks managed to bring his special brand of humor to the story, and I enjoyed his interactions with both Rachel and Peri.
If you need a little something-something to tide you over until you get your hands on Harrison’s next full novel, Waylaid is just what the doctor prescribes.
Jack leaned in to Peri, his hand curving suggestively about her waist, and she breathed in the faint scent of ozone and aftershave like a balm. Under it was a faint hint of gun oil, and Peri was hard-pressed to decide which one intrigued her more as they stood outside her apartment door with their carry-ons, glad they had the next week off.
But then Rachel gasped, and Peri’s attention jerked back to her. Rachel’s eyes were open but unseeing, and a curious feeling of time displacement pulled through Peri.
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Linda is an English as foreign language teacher and has a Master's degree in English Language and Literature. She's an avid reader, blogger, compulsive one-clicker and a genre omnivore. Ever since she learnt how to read she has been seen with a book or two in her hands everywhere she goes.
I really wanted to read this one but I saw that it was only in kindle and I was so sad when I realized that…
Don’t you have a kindle application on your phone, Melliane? It’s really, really worth it!
Recently I learned that book that cross genres are usually really good. The last parragraph of the quote left me all intrigued Glad you enjoy this prescription 🙂
Yeah, this cross-genre really worked for me, Daniela. And I think part of that was my love for the characters 🙂
Great review, Lexxie! I remember thinking this one sounded interesting… I think I might need to read something by this author 🙂
I love Kim Harrison, Danielle! Both her Hollows and her Peri Reed series are very well done 🙂
I want to read…I want to read THIS! But I think I’ll finish The Hollows first. That should be my priority. 😉
Happy Friday, Lexxie! I hope you have a fabulous weekend! This is the last weekend for winter guard for the girls – they have their State competition tomorrow. 🙂 **BIG HUGS**
Oh, you should finish The Hollows first, Brandee, you’ll enjoy this even more 🙂 Jenks is priceless as always. Good luck to the girls today! *BIG HUGS*
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I had fun with this one Lexxie and agree I would be down with more mashups
Mashups are fun when they are as well done as this one, Kim 🙂
Niiiice! I can’t wait to read this one!! I love Kim’s books and this crossover sounds delightful!! Great review!
This crossover just made me so happy, Jessica! I mean, both Rachel and Peri are fantastic, and Jenks was like the cherry on top 😉
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Question if I have only read one Hollow book and after I read Drafter (got to get on that) Do you think I will be okay reading this? Cause I grabbed it then later thought maybe I shouldn’t have….lol.
You will probably be OK reading this anyway, Stormi, because you already know Rachel and Jenks, right? There might be some small nuances you won’t catch, but that would not be a problem at all.
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I haven’t read the other series, just The Drifter-ish, can I appreciate this you think?
I’m sure you might still appreciate this, Braine, but I think one of the reasons why I loved it so much was because I got to see Rachel and Jenks again. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible for you to get what’s going on, though.
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I’m not sure what I think about this idea. These two books seem like they were never meant to be together. I don’t understand the idea of putting them together. It makes me wonder if it was to bring the sales of The Drafter up. That being said, I haven’t read this yet. I will probably get to it some time. I LOVED The Hollows. I liked The Drafter, but not nearly as much, but I can see the potential. I didn’t love the first Rachel book either. I will probably try this one at some point, but it might be a while before I can get to it. Great review.
I think this short story is just an incredibly fun idea! I totally plan to read it but want to catch up with her books before reading this one. I am so glad you enjoyed it, Lexxie! Great review!