In What Order Should I Read Kim Harrison’S Hollows After Dead Witch Walking?
The Hollows series just hooked me! Reading it after the first book has me worried about jumping in the wrong place; figuring out a correct read-through order would keep me from major spoilers.
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I'd caution against reading the short story collections like 'Into the Woods' or 'Holidays Are Hell' out of order. They're meant to be read interspersed with the main novels based on their publication dates. A good reading order list online will slot them in correctly.
2026-07-27 07:38:09
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The relationship with Alistair is a slow burn that spans the entire series. Reading out of order would completely ruin the bizarre, terrifying, and sometimes weirdly touching dynamic that develops.
2026-07-27 13:05:43
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Think of it like a TV show. You wouldn't watch season 5 before season 2. The Hollows is a continuous story, not a bunch of standalone cases. Publication order is your viewing schedule.
2026-07-30 00:00:10
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Plot is important, but the heart of The Hollows is the found family. That family forms, fractures, and reforms in a specific sequence. To understand why they'd die for each other, you need to witness every step.
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