The Turn by Kim Harrison

The Turn (Hollows, Prequel) (The Peri Reed Chronicles)

by Kim Harrison

#1 New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison returns to her beloved Hollows series with The Turn, the official prequel to the series that will introduce you to a whole new side of Rachel Morgan's world as they've never seen it before!

Can science save us when all else fails?

Trisk and her hated rival, Kal, have the same goal: save their species from extinction.

But death comes in the guise of hope when a genetically modified tomato created to feed the world combines with the government's new tactical virus, giving it an unexpected host and a mode of transport. Plague rises, giving the paranormal species the choice to stay hidden and allow humanity to die, or to show themselves in a bid to save them.

Under accusations of scientific misconduct, Trisk and Kal flee across a plague-torn United States to convince leaders of the major paranormal species to save their supposedly weaker kin, but not everyone thinks humanity should be saved, and Trisk fights the prejudices of two societies to prove that not only does humanity have something to offer, but that long-accepted beliefs against women, dark magic, and humanity itself can turn to understanding; that when people are at their worst that the best show their true strength, and that love can hold the world together as a new balance is found.

Reviewed by ibeforem on

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I don't usually double-back and read prequels, but after finishing the newest Hollows book I wanted more, so I picked this up. And I'm glad I did!

The Turn is essentially the story of Trent's parents, Kal and Trisk, and the role they played in The Turn -- where tomatoes became deadly to humans and the Interlanders begin to reveal themselves to humankind. Since Trisk is referenced a lot in the newest book, I was glad to read this and get a better idea of who she was and what she was capable of. We also get a younger version of Quen, which is a treat.

This is a worthwhile prequel, but you should read most of the Hollows series before you jump back to it -- I think you will have a better understanding of the characters and politics that way.

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