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Eclipsed Evolution #3
Emergence
Listening Length 5 hours and 30 minutes
For better or worse, a solar eclipse brought humans and paranormal beings together, sparking one woman’s battle to master magic or lose our world, in this riveting serialized adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of The Hollows.
As time has passed, Dr. Renee Caisson has begun to see the demonic, alien August as more than a research subject or an unlikely colleague—they’ve become friends. And together, she and August have helped the two societies of Nextdoor and Earth through the confusion of first contact, the danger of misunderstandings, and the anger of mistreatment.
But when a popular blogger and conspiracy theorist twists August’s words, an uproar ensues, turning a powerful section of human society against the Neighbors—and resulting in Renee’s house arrest. “To protect you,” her could-be boyfriend, Major Jackson says, though that’s not how Renee sees it.
Torn between duty and friendship, August jumps Renee to freedom using the labyrinth, fully aware the journey might reveal more to her than she should know. The wily Neighbor has pieced together that Renee has been unconsciously using their magic, a fact that, if revealed, will cause more, not less conflict between their worlds.
For if the people of Earth can master their magic and exile his people again, the Neighbors will not survive.…
For better or worse, a solar eclipse brought humans and paranormal beings together, sparking one woman’s battle to master magic or lose our world, in this riveting serialized adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of The Hollows.
As time has passed, Dr. Renee Caisson has begun to see the demonic, alien August as more than a research subject or an unlikely colleague—they’ve become friends. And together, she and August have helped the two societies of Nextdoor and Earth through the confusion of first contact, the danger of misunderstandings, and the anger of mistreatment.
But when a popular blogger and conspiracy theorist twists August’s words, an uproar ensues, turning a powerful section of human society against the Neighbors—and resulting in Renee’s house arrest. “To protect you,” her could-be boyfriend, Major Jackson says, though that’s not how Renee sees it.
Torn between duty and friendship, August jumps Renee to freedom using the labyrinth, fully aware the journey might reveal more to her than she should know. The wily Neighbor has pieced together that Renee has been unconsciously using their magic, a fact that, if revealed, will cause more, not less conflict between their worlds.
For if the people of Earth can master their magic and exile his people again, the Neighbors will not survive.…
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First published June 4, 2024
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Kim Harrison
82 books18.8k followersKim Harrison is best known as the author of the New York Times #1 best selling Hollows series, but she has written more than urban fantasy and has published over two-dozen books spanning the gamut from young adult, thriller, several anthologies, and has scripted two original graphic novels. She has also published traditional fantasy under the name Dawn Cook. Kim is currently working on a new Hollows book between other, non related, urban fantasy projects.
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and her blog http://kimharrison.wordpress.com/
other pseudonyms: Dawn Cook
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July 17, 2024
I was nervous when I started this book three that there wasn’t going to be enough book to wrap everything up. There are a lot of things still left in the air. I have no idea if that was a purposeful choice or if we are going to be getting a continuation of this series. The plot lines that were introduced in book one were all wrapped up but we get a ton of new things happening that were not. I’m not sure what the authors plan is for this world so I’m really unsure how to rate this.
Overall: 3.5
Overall: 3.5
June 4, 2024
Don't leave me hanging!!
July 12, 2024
Honestly enjoyed the series, though i personally didn't care for the audiobook. I'm not particularly fond of the narrator. But also, was glad it was done so i don't have to hear "Crap on a cracker" again lol.
January 30, 2025
3⭐️You will not convince me I’m supposed to like Jackson. You won’t convince me Jackson is Renee’s love interest. August and Renee has so much chemistry and August treats Renee like an adult and Jackson seems like he treats her like a child. She does what needs to be done and is constantly punished for it. Even though Noelle is conniving, I like her for some reason. This book wasn’t written quite as well as the other 2 and honestly it all should have been one book. I enjoyed the end, I just wish book 4 was already available!
May 14, 2024
I hope we get more.... so many twists.
December 5, 2024
This review is also featured on Behind the Pages: Emergence
While much of each other's culture is still a mystery, a quiet understanding has formed between Humans and Neighbors. However, there are still those who would work against peace and instead head down paths of war.
The slow and steady relationship between Renee and August is a delight to read. They were able to move from being unable to understand each other’s language, to sharing their passion for science and preservation. But even though they are working together towards a mutually beneficial relationship between the two worlds, there is still background tension continuing to grow. Without their knowledge, other machinations are taking place that could spark disaster for both sides.
Kim Harrison also has a talent for creating cruel antagonists. Each novella has revealed more of Taylor’s horrific experiments and intentions. By the time readers encounter her in Emergence, they will have their blood boiling just as much as Renee and August’s.
With the foundations set in the first two books, Emergence leads the way with action and conflict. Being able to see through the eyes of both the Humans and Neighbors viewpoints up the tension. The catalyst for certain events and the emotional interpretations are fascinating. And with how this one ended, I sincerely hope there are more to come. This was an excellent read and I highly recommend this novella series for sci-fi and fantasy fans.
While much of each other's culture is still a mystery, a quiet understanding has formed between Humans and Neighbors. However, there are still those who would work against peace and instead head down paths of war.
The slow and steady relationship between Renee and August is a delight to read. They were able to move from being unable to understand each other’s language, to sharing their passion for science and preservation. But even though they are working together towards a mutually beneficial relationship between the two worlds, there is still background tension continuing to grow. Without their knowledge, other machinations are taking place that could spark disaster for both sides.
Kim Harrison also has a talent for creating cruel antagonists. Each novella has revealed more of Taylor’s horrific experiments and intentions. By the time readers encounter her in Emergence, they will have their blood boiling just as much as Renee and August’s.
With the foundations set in the first two books, Emergence leads the way with action and conflict. Being able to see through the eyes of both the Humans and Neighbors viewpoints up the tension. The catalyst for certain events and the emotional interpretations are fascinating. And with how this one ended, I sincerely hope there are more to come. This was an excellent read and I highly recommend this novella series for sci-fi and fantasy fans.
June 6, 2024
This review is about ALL three books. I was disappointed in this series. Aliens coming to Earth during an eclipse had huge potential. Unfortunately, the heroine does stupid things that put others in danger. Also, this should have been ONE book instead of three novellas. Finally, I did not like the ending.
September 2, 2024
Okay, so I thought this series was supposed to end here, but no. Also, this totally could have just been one book in the trilogy. The last 3 chapters in this book are so good and we know there is going to be a ton of conflict to come, which we already knew because of the epigraph in book #1. I think my biggest complaint here is how abrupt the ending is. Just BAM making it a huge cliffhanger... to a series I thought was only a trilogy lol.
I'm still interested in what comes next, so I hope more does get published.
I'm still interested in what comes next, so I hope more does get published.
August 5, 2024
Addicting SciFi Fantasy
Serialized Story Eclipsed Evolution by Kim Harrison
First Contact, Totality, and Emergence... 1 book 3 Phases.
I was engrossed in all 3 parts of Eclipsed Evolution! These are reads that have you wanting to take your time to absorb the world building, spend time getting to know and figure out characters and enjoy their interactions, and storyline...at the same time the plotline and hints and teases have you on the edge of your seat, so you want to hurry and get to the end to figure it all out!
Twist and turns that have you on the edge of your seat, wondering where to place trust and mistrust, guessing and second guessing...yelling at characters to figure it out! Characters, protagonists, and antagonists are so 3-dimensional that you can sense the white black and shades of gray in them...however, it doesn't stop you from cheering when karma arrives.
Hopefully, there will be more Phases of the Earth and NextDoor shared. This Fantastic SciFi Fantasy with Humans, Aliens based on Fantasy lore...what either side will do to save themselves, test trust and friendship, have me hooked.
Serialized Story Eclipsed Evolution by Kim Harrison
First Contact, Totality, and Emergence... 1 book 3 Phases.
I was engrossed in all 3 parts of Eclipsed Evolution! These are reads that have you wanting to take your time to absorb the world building, spend time getting to know and figure out characters and enjoy their interactions, and storyline...at the same time the plotline and hints and teases have you on the edge of your seat, so you want to hurry and get to the end to figure it all out!
Twist and turns that have you on the edge of your seat, wondering where to place trust and mistrust, guessing and second guessing...yelling at characters to figure it out! Characters, protagonists, and antagonists are so 3-dimensional that you can sense the white black and shades of gray in them...however, it doesn't stop you from cheering when karma arrives.
Hopefully, there will be more Phases of the Earth and NextDoor shared. This Fantastic SciFi Fantasy with Humans, Aliens based on Fantasy lore...what either side will do to save themselves, test trust and friendship, have me hooked.
July 2, 2024
Finished this really early this morning. (What's two hours less sleep?) I'm really hoping that this gets a phase 4, 5 & 6- this book closes out an arc but there is so much more left unresolved.
Love the political intrigue and that we get both sides POV & yet we still don't have all the pieces.
Love the political intrigue and that we get both sides POV & yet we still don't have all the pieces.
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July 18, 2024DNF @28%
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October 7, 2024I liked the idea of the series quite a lot. I‘ve already read some space operas and am a fan of Sci-fi so this series fit right in with me… at least the first two books…
For some reason the main character who had up until the third book been a rational scientist decided to just throw away all character development and behave completely irrational. Granted, we get some hints that that might be related to someone pulling strings in the background but I really don‘t appreciste the character shift from self-respecfing woman to hot, whiny mess…
For some reason the main character who had up until the third book been a rational scientist decided to just throw away all character development and behave completely irrational. Granted, we get some hints that that might be related to someone pulling strings in the background but I really don‘t appreciste the character shift from self-respecfing woman to hot, whiny mess…
July 15, 2024
I need more! What happens next?! This book really stepped up plot wise. I'm excited to see where this goes.
September 22, 2024
Aaaaaah the cliffhanger!! Where is my next installment?!
July 26, 2024
I liked this short book 3 of the series. Now that we’ve had more character development, I care more about August and Renee. I liked that we had a little more of both sides’ politics with integrating species. While this story did seem to wrap up it felt like the door was open for more to come.
Side note- I’d be totally fine never hearing “crap on a cracker” or all forms of “nictitating” ever again.
Side note- I’d be totally fine never hearing “crap on a cracker” or all forms of “nictitating” ever again.
September 3, 2024
three separate books should have been one’
The three books of this series are quite short - less than 200 pages each. It should have been one book.
Creative storyline was fascinating. Kim Harrison is great at making other realities real.
Ends with a cliffhanger! Hope there’s more coming.
The three books of this series are quite short - less than 200 pages each. It should have been one book.
Creative storyline was fascinating. Kim Harrison is great at making other realities real.
Ends with a cliffhanger! Hope there’s more coming.
November 28, 2024
This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart
Review copy was received from Publisher. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
4.5 hearts
Renee and August have continued their friendship and their joy at learning and discoveries about the worlds. They have helped to diffuse issues and solve problems. Major Jackson has decided it is best to introduce the world to the Neighbors because misinformation is leaking. The leaks are by those who see the Neighbors as a threat to Earth.
I don't know who to trust. I think Major Jackson is ok, but I don't like Hanover, Monroe, Taylor or the therapist Vaughn. I don't trust Vaughn at all. There have been clues about him but it's unclear what they mean. It seems like he is influencing Renee somehow as she always gets headaches around him. Taylor as the scientist who harmed the Neighbors has never been trustworthy.
In Emergence, we have less of the fun scientific aspects and more of the power brokers fighting for their wants and positions. While August protects Renee, he seems in the dark about the political forces in his world. August and Renee are getting answers about those behind the harming of the Neighbors and the leaks but it just gets them further in trouble all around, although they do find answers.
Noel gets a powerful device to install so that the Neighbors are able to keep the portal open at any time they need. She uses it to travel where she wants and effect her own justice and perhaps her own plans.
Renee plans to leave the project but then she is offered a spot to go study in the Neighbor's world. Major Jackson is against it since he wants to date Renee and is concerned for her safety. Vaughn wants her to stay on Earth and stay with the project. Noel wants her away from Earth and out of communication so she can implement the Neighbor's plans. So the ending is a bit of a cliffhanger and I am very worried for Renee. I really hope there will be more books and stories in these worlds.
Narration:
Xe Sands is a favorite narrator. I appreciate her distinct voices for the different characters, and even aliens. The most active characters are Renee, August, Major Jackson and Noel, but there are others. I listened comfortably at my normal 1.5x speed.
Review copy was received from Publisher. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
4.5 hearts
Renee and August have continued their friendship and their joy at learning and discoveries about the worlds. They have helped to diffuse issues and solve problems. Major Jackson has decided it is best to introduce the world to the Neighbors because misinformation is leaking. The leaks are by those who see the Neighbors as a threat to Earth.
I don't know who to trust. I think Major Jackson is ok, but I don't like Hanover, Monroe, Taylor or the therapist Vaughn. I don't trust Vaughn at all. There have been clues about him but it's unclear what they mean. It seems like he is influencing Renee somehow as she always gets headaches around him. Taylor as the scientist who harmed the Neighbors has never been trustworthy.
In Emergence, we have less of the fun scientific aspects and more of the power brokers fighting for their wants and positions. While August protects Renee, he seems in the dark about the political forces in his world. August and Renee are getting answers about those behind the harming of the Neighbors and the leaks but it just gets them further in trouble all around, although they do find answers.
Noel gets a powerful device to install so that the Neighbors are able to keep the portal open at any time they need. She uses it to travel where she wants and effect her own justice and perhaps her own plans.
Renee plans to leave the project but then she is offered a spot to go study in the Neighbor's world. Major Jackson is against it since he wants to date Renee and is concerned for her safety. Vaughn wants her to stay on Earth and stay with the project. Noel wants her away from Earth and out of communication so she can implement the Neighbor's plans. So the ending is a bit of a cliffhanger and I am very worried for Renee. I really hope there will be more books and stories in these worlds.
Narration:
Xe Sands is a favorite narrator. I appreciate her distinct voices for the different characters, and even aliens. The most active characters are Renee, August, Major Jackson and Noel, but there are others. I listened comfortably at my normal 1.5x speed.
September 15, 2024
I think I read this too soon after book 2, so my annoyance was already middling/getting dangerously high. The whininess of the MC, and the “oh we’re all going to be put in jail lol oh well” situation over and over again was frustrating.
And my brain was just NOT enjoying the reader in the audiobook. By the end, the tremulous voice was grating, and I couldn’t stand another “crap on a cracker”.
I did enjoy Noelle’s plotline/discoveries in this book.
And my brain was just NOT enjoying the reader in the audiobook. By the end, the tremulous voice was grating, and I couldn’t stand another “crap on a cracker”.
I did enjoy Noelle’s plotline/discoveries in this book.
June 10, 2024
This one dragged on to finally get to a point where the first one should have ended. The series is just so slow. I don’t think I’ll continue spending audible credits on this.
October 5, 2024
This is a truly amazing book! Ties up the most of the story lines but the ending kinda leaves it open for another book hopefully.
January 12, 2026
Series Info/Source: This is the third book in the Eclipsed Evolution series. I bought a copy of this on audiobook from Audible.
Thoughts: I am a bit torn about this series. I like the idea behind it and do enjoy some of the characters. However, it is really predictable and moves really slow (the novella format might have something to do with that). I got the first three of these on audiobook because I was looking for some shorter audiobooks that I could listen to during a car trip. The audiobook is okay; the narrator has a kind of raspy voice that can be tough to hear if there is a lot of background noise where I am listening (for example, in the car). I got these as a bundle deal and probably wouldn't have kept reading after the first book if I hadn't done that.
This book picks up right after where the second book in the series left off. Renee and August are starting to work on research projects together, and the Neighbors are now known to the rest of the world. When a popular blogger starts to twist the story, an uproar ensues and Renee ends up under house arrest. August jumps her out. However, the fact that Renee may be unconsciously using the neighbor's spark magic has both human and neighbor sides concerned.
I like the idea behind this whole series; it is an intriguing blend of science fiction and paranormal elements. I also continue to like the characters; they are smart and kind, if a bit vanilla at times. I will also say that characters come across as very world-weary as well. I just feel like the story drags; the way things play out is exactly how I would expect them to play out. The actions characters take feel a bit underwhelming, and nothing is surprising. This makes the story feel strangely unoriginal (even though the premise is unique) and a bit tired.
Everything about this is okay but not great. I originally thought this was a trilogy and that this book would wrap up the series, however I was wrong. Nothing is resolved in this book, and there will definitely be more books in this series.
My Summary (3/5): Overall I find this series underwhelming. I like the premise and the characters, but struggle with how predictable and tired the story feels. If I hadn't bought all three of these together, I probably wouldn't have read past the first book. Now that I have the three released books in this series, I am still feeling underwhelmed and don't plan on reading additional books in this series. This is definitely not Harrison's finest. Despite the creative premise, this story has been very slow, predictable, and tired.
Thoughts: I am a bit torn about this series. I like the idea behind it and do enjoy some of the characters. However, it is really predictable and moves really slow (the novella format might have something to do with that). I got the first three of these on audiobook because I was looking for some shorter audiobooks that I could listen to during a car trip. The audiobook is okay; the narrator has a kind of raspy voice that can be tough to hear if there is a lot of background noise where I am listening (for example, in the car). I got these as a bundle deal and probably wouldn't have kept reading after the first book if I hadn't done that.
This book picks up right after where the second book in the series left off. Renee and August are starting to work on research projects together, and the Neighbors are now known to the rest of the world. When a popular blogger starts to twist the story, an uproar ensues and Renee ends up under house arrest. August jumps her out. However, the fact that Renee may be unconsciously using the neighbor's spark magic has both human and neighbor sides concerned.
I like the idea behind this whole series; it is an intriguing blend of science fiction and paranormal elements. I also continue to like the characters; they are smart and kind, if a bit vanilla at times. I will also say that characters come across as very world-weary as well. I just feel like the story drags; the way things play out is exactly how I would expect them to play out. The actions characters take feel a bit underwhelming, and nothing is surprising. This makes the story feel strangely unoriginal (even though the premise is unique) and a bit tired.
Everything about this is okay but not great. I originally thought this was a trilogy and that this book would wrap up the series, however I was wrong. Nothing is resolved in this book, and there will definitely be more books in this series.
My Summary (3/5): Overall I find this series underwhelming. I like the premise and the characters, but struggle with how predictable and tired the story feels. If I hadn't bought all three of these together, I probably wouldn't have read past the first book. Now that I have the three released books in this series, I am still feeling underwhelmed and don't plan on reading additional books in this series. This is definitely not Harrison's finest. Despite the creative premise, this story has been very slow, predictable, and tired.
September 12, 2024
In Book 3 of Eclipsed Evolution, things have started to heat up. The world has been made aware of the Neighbor’s existence, and not everyone is thrilled or thinks we can trust them. And with good reason – it turns out there’s more history between the Neighbors and Earth than we know. In fact, even most of the Neighbors don’t know about their own past. We’ve been told they’re only visiting Earth to try and save their dying planet and ecosystem, but it turns out the truth is something much different.
Renee is finally forced to admit to herself and August that she is seemingly able to use some of the Neighbor’s magic abilities. That’s not something they want either humans OR Neighbors to know, and the consequences could be severe.
There’s some predictable bits, some very satisfying bits, and some very worrying bits – this definitely isn’t a trilogy. I don’t know how long it’s going to go, but I am very curious to see what happens next. So far the majority of the action has been on Earth, with brief interludes on the Neighbors world. This is setting up the next book to have some major action on their world, and I’m looking forward to seeing more of their society and how things are managed there. It seems to be very corporate in structure – explains the corruption! – but I’d like to see more about how their people function day to day, and get some more world building there.
As with the first two this is very light sci-fi, very fast paced, and a great choice for people new to sci-fi who tend to prefer fantasy. We’ve got some very light romance, but no spice, and the romance definitely isn’t the focus. This one clocks in at 192 pages so a bit heftier than the first two, but still perfect for a quick little read.
Renee is finally forced to admit to herself and August that she is seemingly able to use some of the Neighbor’s magic abilities. That’s not something they want either humans OR Neighbors to know, and the consequences could be severe.
There’s some predictable bits, some very satisfying bits, and some very worrying bits – this definitely isn’t a trilogy. I don’t know how long it’s going to go, but I am very curious to see what happens next. So far the majority of the action has been on Earth, with brief interludes on the Neighbors world. This is setting up the next book to have some major action on their world, and I’m looking forward to seeing more of their society and how things are managed there. It seems to be very corporate in structure – explains the corruption! – but I’d like to see more about how their people function day to day, and get some more world building there.
As with the first two this is very light sci-fi, very fast paced, and a great choice for people new to sci-fi who tend to prefer fantasy. We’ve got some very light romance, but no spice, and the romance definitely isn’t the focus. This one clocks in at 192 pages so a bit heftier than the first two, but still perfect for a quick little read.
April 21, 2024
Maybe more like 3.75??
This third entry in the Eclipsed Evolution series starts moments after the last book ended and brings a couple of plots lines to end.
Note: this review assumes you've read the first two books.
Renee thought it would be safe to take August out for a private nighttime visit to the zoo, but a conspiracy theory blogger followed them and threatens to expose everything about the neighbors and to put all public blame for any bad relationships or dealings with the neighbors on Renee instead of Taylor.
This incident sets off the action and adventure as Renee and August become more determined to find the missing neighbor and discover and expose the real bad guys in the US government and military.
Since I really like the characters, I was invested in the action, rooted for the good guys, and booed the bad ones. I also thought Taylor's fate was well earned and deserved. Fun escape reading that gives you a little bit to think about in terms of alien contact.
I thought this was going to be a trilogy, but the book ends with the promise of more to come, including plenty of intrigue and plotting and good vs evil.
Thank goodness Xe Sands returned to perform this third book. She has nailed the moods and feelings of the characters and is also great at the action scenes. If there are indeed more entries in the series, I sure hope Sands is the narrator.
Thanks to the publisher for the review copy.
This third entry in the Eclipsed Evolution series starts moments after the last book ended and brings a couple of plots lines to end.
Note: this review assumes you've read the first two books.
Renee thought it would be safe to take August out for a private nighttime visit to the zoo, but a conspiracy theory blogger followed them and threatens to expose everything about the neighbors and to put all public blame for any bad relationships or dealings with the neighbors on Renee instead of Taylor.
This incident sets off the action and adventure as Renee and August become more determined to find the missing neighbor and discover and expose the real bad guys in the US government and military.
Since I really like the characters, I was invested in the action, rooted for the good guys, and booed the bad ones. I also thought Taylor's fate was well earned and deserved. Fun escape reading that gives you a little bit to think about in terms of alien contact.
I thought this was going to be a trilogy, but the book ends with the promise of more to come, including plenty of intrigue and plotting and good vs evil.
Thank goodness Xe Sands returned to perform this third book. She has nailed the moods and feelings of the characters and is also great at the action scenes. If there are indeed more entries in the series, I sure hope Sands is the narrator.
Thanks to the publisher for the review copy.
May 12, 2025
I just have to say: That’s it? No book 2? No new world? No answers?! Rude.
Book Rating: ★★★★☆
Still a solid 4 stars. Satisfying in some ways, frustrating in others—but definitely left me wanting more.
Book Review:
Emergence wraps up the Eclipsed Evolution series with a mix of closure and open threads that make it hard to tell if I’m content or just impatient. I loved seeing justice served (Noel and Taylor… chef’s kiss), and I understand the weight behind Noel’s choices, even if I didn’t agree with them all. Renee’s arc feels like it’s just getting started—there’s so much more to explore, especially with all those sparks flying around her. Is she safe? Is she changing? Give me answers, Kim!
The unresolved tension between Jackson, August, and Renee has me itching for a follow-up. Who is her heart leaning toward? Is it even romantic—or something deeper, stranger, more elemental?
Seeing that these are listed on Harrison’s website as parts 1–3 of a single book explains a lot. I just wish they’d been bundled accordingly instead of split and sold separately. Still, I’m holding out hope that this “book one” means there’s more coming. I’m not ready to say goodbye.
Book Rating: ★★★★☆
Still a solid 4 stars. Satisfying in some ways, frustrating in others—but definitely left me wanting more.
Book Review:
Emergence wraps up the Eclipsed Evolution series with a mix of closure and open threads that make it hard to tell if I’m content or just impatient. I loved seeing justice served (Noel and Taylor… chef’s kiss), and I understand the weight behind Noel’s choices, even if I didn’t agree with them all. Renee’s arc feels like it’s just getting started—there’s so much more to explore, especially with all those sparks flying around her. Is she safe? Is she changing? Give me answers, Kim!
The unresolved tension between Jackson, August, and Renee has me itching for a follow-up. Who is her heart leaning toward? Is it even romantic—or something deeper, stranger, more elemental?
Seeing that these are listed on Harrison’s website as parts 1–3 of a single book explains a lot. I just wish they’d been bundled accordingly instead of split and sold separately. Still, I’m holding out hope that this “book one” means there’s more coming. I’m not ready to say goodbye.
September 29, 2024
Ebook owned
3 stars
Interesting “ending”. Obviously not a trilogy.
Story definitely moved along in this 3rd book.
My suspicions about Vaughn appear to be right. But his motivations aren’t clear yet. ( I would like it if Dr Tayler wasn’t human either. She’s horrible whatever she is but now that Noel has her in Nextdoor, I think it would be a good twist if as they’re experimenting on her the Neighbors discover she’s one of the past species that they had invaded.)
Renee. I’m interested to find out if she’s all human or is she ‘other’? Piers offspring maybe? She has abilities.
** using Mikhail’s spark to heal herself & him, the odd memory of salty air and home? **
That being said…Renee’s not my favorite character in this story and she’s the MC. She has noble qualities. I just find some of her behaviors and reactions to be immature. It’s not endearing. And I don’t care if she has a romance with Jackson or August.
I’m still unclear as to how the Neighbors will change the Earth to their ideal climate? I think the way the planet revolves around the sun sort of makes it impossible to keep it humid, salty and cloudy everywhere all the time.
3 stars
Interesting “ending”. Obviously not a trilogy.
Story definitely moved along in this 3rd book.
My suspicions about Vaughn appear to be right. But his motivations aren’t clear yet. ( I would like it if Dr Tayler wasn’t human either. She’s horrible whatever she is but now that Noel has her in Nextdoor, I think it would be a good twist if as they’re experimenting on her the Neighbors discover she’s one of the past species that they had invaded.)
Renee. I’m interested to find out if she’s all human or is she ‘other’? Piers offspring maybe? She has abilities.
** using Mikhail’s spark to heal herself & him, the odd memory of salty air and home? **
That being said…Renee’s not my favorite character in this story and she’s the MC. She has noble qualities. I just find some of her behaviors and reactions to be immature. It’s not endearing. And I don’t care if she has a romance with Jackson or August.
I’m still unclear as to how the Neighbors will change the Earth to their ideal climate? I think the way the planet revolves around the sun sort of makes it impossible to keep it humid, salty and cloudy everywhere all the time.
September 14, 2025
Odd
The writing in all 3 books is brilliant of course as I would expect. The characters on the other hand are all over the place. By the second chapter of the 3rd book that the main character was being manipulated Was clear and the most likely culprit was apparent. The lead up to that was nicely done but the fact that She can She can be manipulated into doing things she hadn't thought of ignores the fact that she chose the way she did things And chose very badly And never learned from her mistakes. A scientist never plans an excursion or an experiment without knowing what they're looking for and having contingencies for dealing with the unexpected or with problems. But this supposed scientist shows little ability to communicate And even less for proper planning. That bothers me rather a lot . I can recommend these books as a decent read with the Note that There are inconsistencies that will tend to drive some people crazy. I do not plan to read beyond the 3rd book.
The writing in all 3 books is brilliant of course as I would expect. The characters on the other hand are all over the place. By the second chapter of the 3rd book that the main character was being manipulated Was clear and the most likely culprit was apparent. The lead up to that was nicely done but the fact that She can She can be manipulated into doing things she hadn't thought of ignores the fact that she chose the way she did things And chose very badly And never learned from her mistakes. A scientist never plans an excursion or an experiment without knowing what they're looking for and having contingencies for dealing with the unexpected or with problems. But this supposed scientist shows little ability to communicate And even less for proper planning. That bothers me rather a lot . I can recommend these books as a decent read with the Note that There are inconsistencies that will tend to drive some people crazy. I do not plan to read beyond the 3rd book.
August 2, 2024
I was very excited to find this new series from Kim Harrison. While I have no illusions that she writes great literature, I find her books irresistible. She is playful and creative. I love her characters. She is often the author that I turn to when I need a break from the serious. That said, I didn't love these books. While I seem to have no difficulty accepting a world in which there are demons, drafters, elves, pixies, vampires and gargoyles, I could not suspend belief that the US military would respond to Renee's unsanctioned acts with only mild and token punishments... Despite the fact that I found the "Neighbors" (the aliens) appealing and loved the basilisk Digit, I simply could not suspend credibility vis-à-vis the military context in which the story unfolded. If published, will I read book 2 and 3 of this series? Yes. Probably. I mean... Kim Harrison! But, in my heart, I would prefer more Rachel, Al and Peri Reed!
June 11, 2024
3.25 Stars 🌟
While in the grand scheme of things, I do like this series, Sadly though, I was disappointed in this book in particular. First off, I thought this was going to be a trilogy, so I was VERY surprised when this story did not obviously come to a conclusion and apparently has much more to go. Add to that that each of these books are really just novella length. Why are they broken down into shortened versions when the first three books could have feasibly been one book? Or at least the first two books could have been combined into one book.
Why is this a concern? Well, for practicality sakes...well, they are still costly - especially now that I have already bought THREE audio books and we seem to be just getting started in this storyline.
So, yes, maybe it's just me. Maybe I'm just in a mood today....who knows? But, that is the thought that is running through my head right now. Disappointment at realizing that I'm going to have to keep spending money if I want to find out what is happening...and well, I think that is the main thing.
Yep, I think I'm just in a mood today.
While in the grand scheme of things, I do like this series, Sadly though, I was disappointed in this book in particular. First off, I thought this was going to be a trilogy, so I was VERY surprised when this story did not obviously come to a conclusion and apparently has much more to go. Add to that that each of these books are really just novella length. Why are they broken down into shortened versions when the first three books could have feasibly been one book? Or at least the first two books could have been combined into one book.
Why is this a concern? Well, for practicality sakes...well, they are still costly - especially now that I have already bought THREE audio books and we seem to be just getting started in this storyline.
So, yes, maybe it's just me. Maybe I'm just in a mood today....who knows? But, that is the thought that is running through my head right now. Disappointment at realizing that I'm going to have to keep spending money if I want to find out what is happening...and well, I think that is the main thing.
Yep, I think I'm just in a mood today.
August 27, 2025
This is the thing about Harrison that makes me absolutely livid, she has these incredibly strong women characters, who are smart, resourceful, and independent, who have absolutely no common sense and make decisions that are not only ridiculous, but dangerous. Did it advance the plot? Not really. The first 2 books were great, and don't get me wrong, this book had great moments, but it did not have the thrill of the first. The ending left an opening for a 4th book, which left me with a feeling of, eh, this character is going to fuck things up, and I'm not certain I want to read that.
October 22, 2025
It was very irritating to read this last volume of Harrison's "Evolution Eclipsed " trilogy. These books are not a trilogy and were never meant to be a trilogy. Instead, before even finishing writing two books of this "trilogy," the author was quoted saying she might add two more books sometime in the future.
After glancing at several other series written by this author, some involving over 12 novels, I see this is her normal business plan--begin to write something interesting, but don't finish it. Just keep finding ways to stretch it out further.
This is great for a money-grubbing author, but it sucks for her readers. I will never read another book by her. Unlike other long series, Harrison misadvertises her books as something else, and her books are not standalones. They are merely a long string of money-sucking cliffhangers.
After glancing at several other series written by this author, some involving over 12 novels, I see this is her normal business plan--begin to write something interesting, but don't finish it. Just keep finding ways to stretch it out further.
This is great for a money-grubbing author, but it sucks for her readers. I will never read another book by her. Unlike other long series, Harrison misadvertises her books as something else, and her books are not standalones. They are merely a long string of money-sucking cliffhangers.
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