Emergence

Eclipsed Evolution: Phase 3

By: Kim Harrison

Narrated by: Xe Sands

Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

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.…

©2024 Kim Harrison (P)2024 Penguin Audio

This isn't a trilogy, there are more books to come

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.

Good story, but I'm not fond of the narration.

I like the story even if it's a bit short. I have a hard time listening to the narrator. It's not her fault, I just find her breathy and scratchy voice distracting.

Wonderful story, with hooks for part 4

I love the story and would recommend listening. Wonderfully thought provoking and so much play between light and dark. The voice over actor did an amazing job with all of the voices and accents.
I was hoping that the story would wrap up with part 3, but I have so many unanswered questions! I hope Ms. Harrison continues the story.

not a big fan

I've really tried to like the series, but it's quite difficult to like a protagonist who acts like a recalcitrant hedonistic teenager instead of a grown woman. not likely to continue the series as there's no point in getting myself pissed off unnecessarily

Mumbled and difficult to understand narration

I will need to go back and actually read these books for a complete understanding. The pronunciation was frequently incomprehensible and garbled. Narration made for a difficult listening experience.

The plot is thickening

I love KH as an author, she makes characters that are likeable and bad guys that drive you crazy. She creates friendships and rifts and gives you just enough mystery to wish you could binge the rest of the series! Where is it! Can’t wait to read the next one.

perfect road trip listen

Goodness the conspiracy is crazy. The good guys seem to be losing the fight. The Neighbors are coming across as the enemy. Much will have to be done if things are to calm down and those causing the problems are to be contained. Get ready for a crazy ride with lots of shocking moments.

I gotta say, I sure hope there is more to come in the future.

Narrator is soft spoken

Other than the narrator being difficult to hear, I love this story! Can't wait to hear more from this world

The voice actor made this so much worse

They should have called this “Crap on a Cracker”….the author used that phrase no less than 20 times throughout the story and I hope to never hear it again. Also, voice actors are a personal preference so this is just my take, but I found this person really tough to listen to. Really weird cadence and delivery to the point that it was distracting.