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kimmyannschultz's review against another edition
4.0
This is a very loved series for me, but I would have to say this book is my least favorite so far. I miss Trent deeply for starters, as well as Al. It was very much a pull on the threads and see where they go book, which is fine. I plowed through it and I know that the books coming after it are fantastic. The elements that were explored in this book that I didn’t love take a backseat as the series moves forward. I’m so happy that she made that choice. Ironically, I had completely forgotten this book and it almost felt like a new story to me instead of a reread.
kathydavie's review against another edition
5.0
Fourth in The Hollows (a.k.a., Rachel Morgan) paranormal fantasy series revolving around the Vampiric Charms agency of Rachel Morgan, Jenks, and Ivy Tamwood — a witch, a pixy, and a living vampire.
My Take
This installment is absolutely fraught. I hardly know where to start. Rachel gives in to Ivy's desire for blood; she succumbs to using more black magic — for good reasons, really — after all, someone has to protect the Inderland world from a bloodbath; and, oh yeah, performing a mercy killing.
All this while enjoying the amenities on offer on Mackinaw Island from its fudge to its scuba tours with the very witchy Captain Marshall.
The action will keep you reading deep into the night, so hold on and take a deep breath!
The Story
Frustrated over Jenks' refusing to accept her apology, Rachel is almost happy when she finds out that Jax is in trouble and that Jenks intends to fly up to Michigan to help him. When Rachel learns the kind of trouble Jax is in along with Nick, she's determined to help rescue both of them.
The Characters
Rachel Morgan is a bounty hunter and witch in partnership with Ivy Tamwood, a living vampire with emotional issues, and Jenks, a loving father and husband to Matalina and their 54 kids, is a pixy. Kisten is a vampire who used to date Ivy and has his eye on Rachel.
David, an insurance agent, is in trouble with his boss for being an alpha loner.
Nick is a major jerk who always looks out for himself and is an off-again, on-again, betraying boyfriend. Jax is Jenks' oldest boy who has gone off to make his own way…with Nick.
Captain Marshall owns a dive shop in Mackinac.
Brett is a Were with plans for world domination.
The Cover and Title
The cover with that short black leather mini dress with the cut-out back that looks more Ivy than Rachel shows the woman's back to us, hands clasped behind her as she looks across the water at a pine-shrouded island rising up through the mist.
A Fistful of Charms should be more like Six Fistfuls for all the trouble Rachel gets into with her soft heart.
My Take
This installment is absolutely fraught. I hardly know where to start. Rachel gives in to Ivy's desire for blood; she succumbs to using more black magic — for good reasons, really — after all, someone has to protect the Inderland world from a bloodbath; and, oh yeah, performing a mercy killing.
All this while enjoying the amenities on offer on Mackinaw Island from its fudge to its scuba tours with the very witchy Captain Marshall.
The action will keep you reading deep into the night, so hold on and take a deep breath!
The Story
Frustrated over Jenks' refusing to accept her apology, Rachel is almost happy when she finds out that Jax is in trouble and that Jenks intends to fly up to Michigan to help him. When Rachel learns the kind of trouble Jax is in along with Nick, she's determined to help rescue both of them.
The Characters
Rachel Morgan is a bounty hunter and witch in partnership with Ivy Tamwood, a living vampire with emotional issues, and Jenks, a loving father and husband to Matalina and their 54 kids, is a pixy. Kisten is a vampire who used to date Ivy and has his eye on Rachel.
David, an insurance agent, is in trouble with his boss for being an alpha loner.
Nick is a major jerk who always looks out for himself and is an off-again, on-again, betraying boyfriend. Jax is Jenks' oldest boy who has gone off to make his own way…with Nick.
Captain Marshall owns a dive shop in Mackinac.
Brett is a Were with plans for world domination.
The Cover and Title
The cover with that short black leather mini dress with the cut-out back that looks more Ivy than Rachel shows the woman's back to us, hands clasped behind her as she looks across the water at a pine-shrouded island rising up through the mist.
A Fistful of Charms should be more like Six Fistfuls for all the trouble Rachel gets into with her soft heart.
laurensustaire's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
darienjade's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
alexan007's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
devilstoy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
trudyd's review against another edition
5.0
Holy Hexes!!! A Fistful of Charms is packed full of werewolf action. Rachel is finally united with Jenx in an attempt to rescue Jax after being going with Nick. An easy find becomes more complicated and Rachel can't walk away.
Sneaking on an island full of wolf packs won't be easy. Rescuing Nick from captivity seems impossible. On order for Rachel to walk away with her life, it will have to become a little darker. Get ready for an exciting ride through danger and deceit. Swoon over Tristen's continues protectiveness of Rachel. Drool over a 6'4 pixie. Hold on to your had with the explosive conclusion of A fistful of Charms.
02/12/20 Just finished the audiobook. The narrator brought all the excitement and danger to life. wonderful to listen to.
05/09/22 It is my yearly binge listen. It doesn't matter how many times I read or listen to this story, it is just as thrilling.
Sneaking on an island full of wolf packs won't be easy. Rescuing Nick from captivity seems impossible. On order for Rachel to walk away with her life, it will have to become a little darker. Get ready for an exciting ride through danger and deceit. Swoon over Tristen's continues protectiveness of Rachel. Drool over a 6'4 pixie. Hold on to your had with the explosive conclusion of A fistful of Charms.
02/12/20 Just finished the audiobook. The narrator brought all the excitement and danger to life. wonderful to listen to.
05/09/22 It is my yearly binge listen. It doesn't matter how many times I read or listen to this story, it is just as thrilling.
callisto_ursus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
loubielou92's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0