4.8 (5,539 ratings)

Trouble with the Cursed

Name: Trouble with the Cursed
Rating: 4.8 (5539 reviews)
Author: Kim Harrison
ISBN: B09GX6HGL1

by Kim Harrison

witches

About this book

Rachel Morgan has finally carved out a space for herself as the subrosa of Cincinnati, balancing the volatile politics of the paranormal underworld. But in this gripping installment of the beloved urban fantasy series, peace is merely a fragile illusion. When her best friend returns with a dangerous vampire chaperone intent on framing Rachel for the death of Cincy’s former master, she finds herself fighting for her reputation and her life.

This series is a masterclass in world-building, blending high-stakes necromancy with the messy reality of being a witch-born demon. As Rachel navigates a web of deceit, she is forced to solicit help from the enigmatic demon Hodin and her estranged, lethal mentor, Al. The tension between Rachel and her complicated allies crackles with the kind of enemies-to-lovers friction that keeps readers breathless. Watching their power dynamics shift as they are coerced into an uneasy partnership provides the perfect emotional anchor for the supernatural chaos.

For fans of academy-inspired settings and complex, morally grey characters, this story is pure gold. It delivers everything that makes the Hollows universe iconic: razor-sharp wit, high-stakes danger, and a protagonist who refuses to back down. Whether you are a longtime devotee or looking for your next obsession, this installment proves why Rachel Morgan remains the queen of the genre.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B09GX6HGL1

Reader Reviews

One of the best in the series!

July 6, 2024

I'm not the best best at writing reviews. This book was worth its weight in Hollows gold. From Rachel trying to give Hoodin the benefit of doubt to the cost of loosing AL this book is riveting all the through. No one is happier then I am that Kim Harrison has written more of her Hollows series. They are the best books she has ever written and I have read all her books. I hope she continues with this series for many years to come. When she originally brought and end to the series I was sad...

Great series

November 10, 2025

This book is fantastic. I would tell everyone to read the whole series. Each book is better than the last )

Amazing Author, Amazing Story!

January 25, 2026

I just love Rachel Morgan! First read the first 6 books 17 years ago... Finally going to finish the series! Definitely a re- read more than once! )

OH MY GOD! I think I am still crying

July 6, 2022

Those last two chapters were horrific. But not in a BAD way, in the way that EVERY Kim Harrison fan hopes for, and we are RARELY if ever even kind of disappointed. The entire book was stellar, OF COURSE, but I literally had to take a couple hours off and do something else after the second to last chapter. Then I read the last chapter...Yep, almost killed me. If I hadn't taken a break, I might not be here to write this review. HOW can one woman have so many things in her brain that she can write...

Good story but drags

October 4, 2025

I love Kim Harrison's universe but it's starting to feel like she's writing more complex stories without added substance. This one could have been 100 pages shorter. And she references minor details in past books without context too much. There may be some that reread them all the time but not everyone does. )