Waylaid

by Kim Harrison

[Linda]

This review was originally posted on (un)Conventional Bookviews
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.