Ever After (2013) by Kim Harrison marks a pivotal turning point in The Hollows urban fantasy series, where protagonist Rachel Morgan—part-witch, part-demon—faces the literal unraveling of the magical realm that sustains her world. This 11th installment, published by Harper Voyager, escalates the stakes as the Ever After (the demonic dimension that fuels all magic) begins collapsing, threatening to take Earth’s supernatural ecosystems with it. Harrison masterfully intertwines personal and cosmic crises: Rachel must simultaneously rescue her kidnapped goddaughter from elven political machinations, outwit the demon Algaliarept in a battle of twisted bargains, and confront her own evolving hybrid nature.
The first edition’s striking cover—featuring glowing runes against a stormy backdrop—mirrors the novel’s tone of apocalyptic mysticism. What sets Ever After apart in the series is its deepened exploration of Harrison’s intricate magic system, particularly the consequences of Rachel’s earlier choices now rippling through multiple dimensions. The 2013 hardcover remains prized by collectors for its unrevised text, including a controversial sacrificial scene that polarized fans, while later paperback editions added bonus content about the series’ vampiric politics.
