Thanks for putting up this thread early Paul.
I'm just starting
A Perfect Blood (Rachel Morgan Series #10), so it'll be a day or two until I'm ready to comment. But others have already finished, so I look forward to eventually reading their impressions of the book.
It's interesting the PW and Library Journal reviews mention that this book is accessible to first time readers of the series. (See reviews copied at the end of this post.)
There's just one other question I have--are there any plans for a visit to the boards by Kim Harrison? I loved her previous visits, so I'm just asking with fingers crossed.
Publishers Weekly
At book 10 of her Hollows series, Harrison has, by now, fleshed out an exceedingly satisfying and well-rendered world that is much more than the usual paranormal backdrop, giving us fascinating side glimpses into the problems of the recently deceased at the DMV or the semiotics of pixie apparel. While the story centers on Rachel Morgan, former witch and current demon, and her pursuit of the Humans Against Paranormals Association, a domestic terrorist organization, it plays out against a larger structure of warring power groups of demons, elves, vampires, and werewolves. First-time readers will find this volume a good introduction to Harrison’s landmark urban fantasy series, though they would be best served by beginning at the beginning; fans will love it from start to finish. Agent: Richard Curtis, Richard Curtis Associates.
Library Journal
In Harrison's tenth series installment (after Pale Demon), Rachel Morgan, a witch-turned-demon, is drawn to the crime scene of a tortured and mutilated university student strung up in a park gazebo. Working with both supernatural-run and human-run police agencies, Rachel investigates more ritualistic murders thought to be carried out by a hate group, Humans Against Paranormals Association (HAPA). HAPA is attempting to create its own demons but needs Rachel's unique blood to be successful. While simultaneously trying to fight HAPA and evade being kidnapped by the group, Rachel also struggles with her identity as a demon. VERDICT Harrison's colorful cast of supporting characters (a foul-mouthed pixy, a frustrated werewolf bodyguard, a cat-riding fairy, and a posh vampire) keeps the story moving among the fast-paced action scenes. Longtime fans will obviously be standing in line for this one. However, readers with any interest in urban fantasy can easily jump into the story via Harrison's explanations of past events.
I've read some not-so-complimentary reviews of this book and I think what some readers are losing focus of is that the series is coming to an end – it's not just another installment in the series, it's a move to set up the ultimate conclusion. A Perfect Blood may not be the most beloved novel in the series but it's a necessary one.
Now, Kim has a "freer" and more self-aware Rachel Morgan – the end is anyone's guess. Does anyone have a guess? 
paulgoatallen wrote:I've read some not-so-complimentary reviews of this book and I think what some readers are losing focus of is that the series is coming to an end – it's not just another installment in the series, it's a move to set up the ultimate conclusion. A Perfect Blood may not be the most beloved novel in the series but it's a necessary one.
Now, Kim has a "freer" and more self-aware Rachel Morgan – the end is anyone's guess. Does anyone have a guess?
The obvious thing to say would be that Rachel somehow winds up as a partner (romantically or otherwise) with Trent. It's clear she wants to support his runner/magic efforts, so I think that Rachel and Trent will team up in the closing books. Also, Trent's genetic efforts have importance to Rachel and the demons. So Rachel will continue to be involved with Trent.
Personally I hope that Rachel finds completion with someone totally out-of-the box--someone like Al maybe. Al's waaay too old for her, but it would be a fun twist.
Nobody knows what Al and/or the other demons really are. What if Trent's genetic efforts reveal demons to have a very witch-like anatomy (w/out the small penis syndrome). Once demons can procreate, it only makes sense that they'll want mates among the witches on earth. And, perhaps fixing the demons also encompasses restoring the witches demon-like ley line abilities. And, there's the whole loss of ever-after mass that Rachel must somehow remedy. Perhaps that solution will involve curing the imbalance between the two dimensions allowing demons to finally migrate to earth.
Nick and Jax have to make an appearance before the series ends. I really hate Nick, so I don't want him to have any sort of ongoing relationship with Rachel.
The Ivy option seems to have been firmly shut down by statements made by Rachel w/in the book--to the effect that she loves Ivy, but she'll never have a blood/sexual relationship with her. Ivy though is still up-in-the-air. Maybe she'll forge an alliance with the IS and Felix, but the whole issue of Ivy's soul after her first death is no closer to resolution than it was in the first book.
Jenks and his family will be given the church/garden and it looks like he won't ever have another romantic relationship after Matilina. He'll be a content widower managing his family.
P.S. Hey Paul, the reader ratings for A Perfect Blood (Rachel Morgan Series #10) look positive on Goodreads (and Amazon). Based upon over a thousand plus votes, goodreads rates the book as 4.5 stars. (See A Perfect Blood (The Hollows, #10) by Kim Harrison - Reviews ....)
Depending on the reader's bias, a few readers will always be unhappy with way things work out in a late series book. This book worked for me because I become emotionally invested in Rachel's journey from fear to acceptance. Yeah, I felt like she was being dense about cutting herself off from her magic, but her fears about the Ever-after and Al were convincing. And, I didn't mind her hostility towards Trent. He turned her into a rat, kept her prisoner and put her in rat fights. He hunted her like an animal with dogs. She has a right to have reservations about Trent. Also, he's a hypocritical drug lord. I've always sort of liked Trent and thought there was more to him than the jerky businessman, but at times he's been a real asshat, (like when he attacked Rachel after they stole the elf genome from the ever-after).
