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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
4⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mucha fantasía y sangre, ¿hace falta algo más?
Uff, lo que me costó pillarle el rollo a La magia muerde y lo que me alegro de haber insistido en él. A pesar de que el principio se me hizo algo lento y soso he acabado encantada con la primera novela de la saga de Kate Daniels. En esta parte nos presentan a Kate, una mercenaria que ha sufrido la pérdida de su Guardian, la única familia que le quedaba viva, por lo que no parará hasta encontrar a aquel que acabó con su vida. Poco a poco iremos viendo que es una mujer fuerte que no necesita de ninguna figura, masculina o no, para sacarse las castañas del fuego y con buenos resultados.
La magia muerde va a estar desarrollada en un mundo distópico donde la magia se reproduce y manifiesta de la forma más salvaje, consumiendo todo rastro de a civilización como la conocemos poco a poco. Nos irán mostrando los tejemanejes de los distintos tipos de ser sobrenaturales poco a poco, enseñando vocabulario que al principio no sabremos ni de donde habrá salido y, lo que más me gusta, es que todo esto se irá dejando caer de forma que podamos asimilar y disfrutar todo lo que Atlanta nos puede dar en esta historia.
En cuanto a cosillas que me han fallado a lo mejor es el desarrollo de personajes, que al menos en este primer libro es bastante poco, y el desarrollo de las relaciones entre ellos mismos, como que todo era muy poco personal y no sentías que hubiera ningún tipo de cariño entre Curran, Derek, etc. Tal vez la autora quería que esto fuera así para demostrarnos a una Kate más solitaria por lo que de momento no entraré en más detalles, eso sí, con la esperanza de que esto mejore.
Por la parte romántica vamos a ver poco y explicado, como ya he dicho, de forma muy impersonal. Creo que puedo imaginarme por donde tirarán los próximos libros en cuanto al interés amoroso, espero que sea Curran porque me ha dejado enamorada, pero por ahora poco se puede decir en cuanto a ello.
Un libro super recomendable si te gustan las protagonistas duras.
Mucha fantasía y sangre, ¿hace falta algo más?
Uff, lo que me costó pillarle el rollo a La magia muerde y lo que me alegro de haber insistido en él. A pesar de que el principio se me hizo algo lento y soso he acabado encantada con la primera novela de la saga de Kate Daniels. En esta parte nos presentan a Kate, una mercenaria que ha sufrido la pérdida de su Guardian, la única familia que le quedaba viva, por lo que no parará hasta encontrar a aquel que acabó con su vida. Poco a poco iremos viendo que es una mujer fuerte que no necesita de ninguna figura, masculina o no, para sacarse las castañas del fuego y con buenos resultados.
La magia muerde va a estar desarrollada en un mundo distópico donde la magia se reproduce y manifiesta de la forma más salvaje, consumiendo todo rastro de a civilización como la conocemos poco a poco. Nos irán mostrando los tejemanejes de los distintos tipos de ser sobrenaturales poco a poco, enseñando vocabulario que al principio no sabremos ni de donde habrá salido y, lo que más me gusta, es que todo esto se irá dejando caer de forma que podamos asimilar y disfrutar todo lo que Atlanta nos puede dar en esta historia.
En cuanto a cosillas que me han fallado a lo mejor es el desarrollo de personajes, que al menos en este primer libro es bastante poco, y el desarrollo de las relaciones entre ellos mismos, como que todo era muy poco personal y no sentías que hubiera ningún tipo de cariño entre Curran, Derek, etc. Tal vez la autora quería que esto fuera así para demostrarnos a una Kate más solitaria por lo que de momento no entraré en más detalles, eso sí, con la esperanza de que esto mejore.
Por la parte romántica vamos a ver poco y explicado, como ya he dicho, de forma muy impersonal. Creo que puedo imaginarme por donde tirarán los próximos libros en cuanto al interés amoroso, espero que sea Curran porque me ha dejado enamorada, pero por ahora poco se puede decir en cuanto a ello.
Un libro super recomendable si te gustan las protagonistas duras.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I think that if I read this it would have been 3 stars and if I was an Urban Fantasy fan it would have been an easy 4. Sadly, I'm not a UF fan and I was foolish enough to listen to the audio. Majorly bad idea. I really didn't like the narrator.
The first half is fairly boring but it does pick up in the second half. I think in the first half she seemed like she was finding her footing. I can see a completely solid basis for a great series here and someday I may be tempted to try more. Just not on audio.
The first half is fairly boring but it does pick up in the second half. I think in the first half she seemed like she was finding her footing. I can see a completely solid basis for a great series here and someday I may be tempted to try more. Just not on audio.
This was a really fun read. :) Solid world building, intriguing urban paranormal story that kept me hooked even without any romance. Love the main character. She's pretty badass. Promptly reading #2. I really need lightweight, entertaining reading this week. ;)
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
This is an urban fantasy, with strong emphasis on 'fantasy'. It follows the lead character who has unidentified magical abilities and great conventional fighting abilities. She is tough and well respected.
It took me a bit to get into this story as it is not a normal genre for me, but the story is so well written it really drew me in. Still deciding if I would read more in the series, but would definitely read more from this author.
It took me a bit to get into this story as it is not a normal genre for me, but the story is so well written it really drew me in. Still deciding if I would read more in the series, but would definitely read more from this author.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was alright, but not memorable to me. The main character has this though lady thing going on, which even a character in the story finds a bit much.
There's an underlying mystery that's hinted at, but it didn't grab me. I think part of it is that I generally don't find action sequences in books that engaging.
There's an underlying mystery that's hinted at, but it didn't grab me. I think part of it is that I generally don't find action sequences in books that engaging.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
This seems to be part of a much larger series
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really wanted to like this book, I did. However, I felt like it seriously suffered from a lack of explanation. The world, the characters, and the magic -- no explanation. Why are there waves of magic and tech? Why does Kate have special blood that makes her extra magically special to the baddy? No idea, no explanation given. This on its own is a sign of bad writing, but the writing isn't great in other ways too. I didn't really like Kate as a main character; she just seemed grouchy for the whole book rather than tough.
I will likely still give the second in the series a go, just since it's such a popular series, but I am highly disappointed with this book.
I will likely still give the second in the series a go, just since it's such a popular series, but I am highly disappointed with this book.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I am shocked that this was recommended to me, first by Reddit, then by my local bookstore. This is a pretty bog standard yet paper-thin piece of urban fantasy. The writing is cheesy but not in a way I would consider particularly self-aware. In fact, the writing gives off a lazy impression, probably because the book doesn't dig into its subject matter. The world-building is fairly nonexistent, and even after finishing the book, I hardly know a thing about the protagonist other than she's "quippy." I enjoy a good popcorn adventure every now and then, but this was the bad kind of popcorn. It was an absolute drag to read despite being short. I would not recommend it, even if you're a fan of this genre.
Magical sci-fi: Georgia, ATL in the future when magic crashes into technology in waves and mythical creatures are no longer mythical
A magical defense contractor's last family member is murdered so she tries to figure out his murder that looks like a plot to force a war between two supernatural factions.
Our hero is a typical one for this genre: tough, not quite pretty but athletic, gruff and mean. I'm always a fan.
Obviously there is a love triangle that she doesn't know about but it falls a little flat. (Why did she date the doctor? What is his involvement in the story after their breakup?)
I liked the magical system which was unique in this genre but not completely different and the involvement of various cultures' mythologies.
The mystery behind the plot mystery is our hero's lineage and why she's a powerful player in this world.
Magical system/world: 5/5
Sidekick: 4/5
Love triangle: 2/5
Contains: swearing, discussion of r*pe
Does not contain: smut
A magical defense contractor's last family member is murdered so she tries to figure out his murder that looks like a plot to force a war between two supernatural factions.
Our hero is a typical one for this genre: tough, not quite pretty but athletic, gruff and mean. I'm always a fan.
Obviously there is a love triangle that she doesn't know about but it falls a little flat. (Why did she date the doctor? What is his involvement in the story after their breakup?)
I liked the magical system which was unique in this genre but not completely different and the involvement of various cultures' mythologies.
The mystery behind the plot mystery is our hero's lineage and why she's a powerful player in this world.
Magical system/world: 5/5
Sidekick: 4/5
Love triangle: 2/5
Contains: swearing, discussion of r*pe
Does not contain: smut