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![Magic Bites [Dramatized Adaption ] by Ilona Andrews](https://cdn.thestorygraph.com/ctcgoyw7tuj9380tf480s5cgmexu)
3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault
adventurous
mysterious
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
medium-paced
I read this two years ago, which should mean that I slap some stars on it quick and call it a day. I remember liking it so much, however, that I am going to take a stab at a small review for it. Between what I remember and what I jotted down at the time, I can only offer the following:
1. This book was a damn good time. I read it and immediately hopped on ebay to order every other book in the series. I remember laughing a lot. I also wrote down about "awwws" and "jaw drops" and "feeling SMITTEN."
2. Kate is a kick-ass lead. She's tough as nails but always mentions (to the reader) when she feels fear. This is actually pretty often, which makes me like her even more. She also has this funny personality that can be a little sarcastic but without being snarky.
"You're right. I probably don't. She bothers me," I admitted.
"Why? Because she's prettier?
I winced. "Derek, never ever tell a woman that someone is prettier than her. You'll make an enemy for life."
"You're funnier than she is. And you hit harder."
"Oh, thank you. Please, continue to reinforce the fact that she's more attractive. If you say that I have a better personality, you'll find out how hard I can hit."
3. The love interest is Curran. He is part human, part lion, part I don't know/remember what. I somehow formed a legitimate crush on a part human, part lion, part I don't know/remember what character. That's great writing at it's best.
"Why do I have to punch the bag while he meditates?" I mumbled on the way out. 'Because he breaks the bags when he punches them.' Marlon said.
4. There are creatures galore - this is urban fantasy after all - but ones most memorable to me were the vampires. They are not pretty; no Cullens here!
The bones of its spine and hips had permanently shifted to adapt to quadruped locomotion. The creature advanced, lean and wiry like a greyhound. An inch-high bone crest shielded its spine, formed by out-growth of the vertebrae though the leather-thick skin.
It's face no longer bore any resemblance to a human. The skull jutted back in a bony hornlike curve to balance the horribly massive protruding jaws. The creature had no nose, not even a hint of the nose bridge. It opened its mouth, splitting its head in half. Rows of fangs gleamed against the blackness. It wouldn't just puncture and rip, it would shred me.
I can't believe I left this series in the dust for so long. I'll be picking it back up very soon. I think it'll be a great way to start out my 2017.
4 Stars
1. This book was a damn good time. I read it and immediately hopped on ebay to order every other book in the series. I remember laughing a lot. I also wrote down about "awwws" and "jaw drops" and "feeling SMITTEN."
2. Kate is a kick-ass lead. She's tough as nails but always mentions (to the reader) when she feels fear. This is actually pretty often, which makes me like her even more. She also has this funny personality that can be a little sarcastic but without being snarky.
"You're right. I probably don't. She bothers me," I admitted.
"Why? Because she's prettier?
I winced. "Derek, never ever tell a woman that someone is prettier than her. You'll make an enemy for life."
"You're funnier than she is. And you hit harder."
"Oh, thank you. Please, continue to reinforce the fact that she's more attractive. If you say that I have a better personality, you'll find out how hard I can hit."
3. The love interest is Curran. He is part human, part lion, part I don't know/remember what. I somehow formed a legitimate crush on a part human, part lion, part I don't know/remember what character. That's great writing at it's best.
"Why do I have to punch the bag while he meditates?" I mumbled on the way out. 'Because he breaks the bags when he punches them.' Marlon said.
4. There are creatures galore - this is urban fantasy after all - but ones most memorable to me were the vampires. They are not pretty; no Cullens here!
The bones of its spine and hips had permanently shifted to adapt to quadruped locomotion. The creature advanced, lean and wiry like a greyhound. An inch-high bone crest shielded its spine, formed by out-growth of the vertebrae though the leather-thick skin.
It's face no longer bore any resemblance to a human. The skull jutted back in a bony hornlike curve to balance the horribly massive protruding jaws. The creature had no nose, not even a hint of the nose bridge. It opened its mouth, splitting its head in half. Rows of fangs gleamed against the blackness. It wouldn't just puncture and rip, it would shred me.
I can't believe I left this series in the dust for so long. I'll be picking it back up very soon. I think it'll be a great way to start out my 2017.
4 Stars
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The beginning of one of my ALL time favorite series! Kate is a mercenary in a post apocolyptic world, destroyed by magic that fluctuates in waves, rendering technology useless when the waves are at their strongest.
With all kinds of unlikely allies, Kate is an absolute force to be reckoned with while she tries to solve her mentor's murder.
With all kinds of unlikely allies, Kate is an absolute force to be reckoned with while she tries to solve her mentor's murder.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
This book should have been a five star read for me. The plot sounds amazing and seems like it is right up my alley. For me this book was uneven. It would have short bursts where I was absolutely engaged and then I felt that it became incredibly slow paced. The other main issue that I have with this book is that while the world and magic system was very original and I liked it, I did not always understand who/what was happening. I did not feel that there was as much explanation as I needed to grasp the plot fully. I really enjoyed Kate and feel that there is more to her and am interested in knowing more. I also am excited about the love interest. I think that I will try one more book in the series to see if it improves. I really hope it does.
A little slow in the first half and info dump but it was good