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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
medium-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 AM NOT READY TO SAY GOODBYE TO ANDREA'S PERSPECTIVE.
I want moooore
3rd reread, Jan.2023: I still love Andrea
I want moooore
3rd reread, Jan.2023: I still love Andrea
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Blood, Murder
A really good book. It says something when the secondary characters in a series are good enough to have a book of their own. That's the case here. Andrea and Raphael really were wonderful. I love the Kate Daniels world.
Great narrator. She's done a great job with all these books.
Still a good book.
Great narrator. She's done a great job with all these books.
Still a good book.
The latest book by Illona Andrews follows Kate Daniel's friend and business partner, Andrea Nash - a were-Jackal. Andrea has appeared in several short stories and in every book in the Kate Daniels since the first. This book is a stand-alone story for Andrea and Raphael. Kate and Curran make only tiny cameos.
As with all Andrew's books it's well written, fast paced and a fun read. We get a lot more background on Andrea and learn a little more about the Pack and the world of Magic/Tech Atlanta. There are shifters, gods, murders, kick-ass fights, a bit of intrigue, some laughs and a dab of romance as well. This book is a nice addition to the series but definitely leaves me eager for the next Kate book. I like Andrea a lot, but I love Kate.
As with all Andrew's books it's well written, fast paced and a fun read. We get a lot more background on Andrea and learn a little more about the Pack and the world of Magic/Tech Atlanta. There are shifters, gods, murders, kick-ass fights, a bit of intrigue, some laughs and a dab of romance as well. This book is a nice addition to the series but definitely leaves me eager for the next Kate book. I like Andrea a lot, but I love Kate.
I would have liked this better except that Andrea's personality morphed into Kate's. Aside from their preferences in men and weapons, they are now indistinguishable. The ending seemed a little hard to swallow. If you're going to introduce a god as the antagonist, then the victory needs to be of equal dimensions... not something as simple as played out in this book.
Aside from these issues, I can forgive a lot to once more dive into this interesting world. There's a nice little revelation about the lion king as well.
Aside from these issues, I can forgive a lot to once more dive into this interesting world. There's a nice little revelation about the lion king as well.
Ascanio and Roman are definitely my favorite characters in the KD world (along with Derek, of course ;)).
Yes! It was everything I had hoped it would be! Sure some of my illusions of Andrea were kind of shattered, but overall I still love her and enjoy her bad ass self. Seeing Kate and Curran from Andrea's eyes was awesome, even more when they both stepped into the story. Raphael actually kind of transformed into a ninny for me . . . but hey.
First off both Andrea and Raphael make stupid mistakes, mainly caused by miscommunications. Though Raphael assuming the worst and being unable to walk in someone else's shoes does not help things. What’s worse is that he brings a “finance” into the equation dragging her into Andrea's place of work, even after Andrea extends the olive branch. What's worse—yes, more—is that I find every move Raphael makes from there on rude, childish, and not in the least bit showing how he feels for Andrea. It takes a while for me to feel love, but Andrea certainly feels it. After each aggressive move by Raphael she keeps promising revenge. She turns him on and makes out . . . but of course she's totally into it and it doesn't feel like any kind of revenge. Not to mention the fact that when she FINALLY makes her move it's more hilarious and she caves right after. Which is fine, but like Andrea states Raphael is sooooo spoiled. Man needed some bones broken.
Still, I loved it! Minor annoying things aside. Because Andrews makes amazing characters. Which we get to enjoy even more by seeing those beloved characters through other character's eyes. The world is awesome seeing from the eyes of a shifter, especially someone who is a “social leper” in the shifter world. Seeing the shifter politics are awesome. Especially as Andrea navigates her way into joining them.
More god plot lines here and lot's of fun. Namely Roman. Roman. Roman. Roman. While I'm bothered that he got third wheeled in Andrea's little love drama. You can't blame Andrea for wanting to try something with Roman. Roman is a character that I loved to death in Magic Slays, and now I LOVE'EM to DEATH. No really. There has to be more Roman time. If there was a spinoff for him, I'd be all over it. Since there probably isn't going to be, I just hope there will be more book time for him in the future. Because he is all kind of awesome! ****(The authors answered some questions about the future of the series and Roman is a character they wouldn’t mind doing a spinoff for!! Yeah!!)****
Overall another great read from my favorite authors. The Kate Daniels universe is fantastic and with each new entry the series keeps getting better and better. The characters and world are mesmerizing and gritty. Everyone has a past. Each move has a consequence. Oh, and the humor is fantastic as usual. Banter is the name of the game with the couples and Andrews bring their A game. In the end while I want more “Kate” books, I won’t be too nervous if they have to tell the story from another view point again.
Sexual Content: Some making out, sex scene, sexual humor/banter, and some jesting. Overall some good times.
3/5- Adored it, just a few minor details held it back.
Originally reviewed at Book Whispers.
First off both Andrea and Raphael make stupid mistakes, mainly caused by miscommunications. Though Raphael assuming the worst and being unable to walk in someone else's shoes does not help things. What’s worse is that he brings a “finance” into the equation dragging her into Andrea's place of work, even after Andrea extends the olive branch. What's worse—yes, more—is that I find every move Raphael makes from there on rude, childish, and not in the least bit showing how he feels for Andrea. It takes a while for me to feel love, but Andrea certainly feels it. After each aggressive move by Raphael she keeps promising revenge. She turns him on and makes out . . . but of course she's totally into it and it doesn't feel like any kind of revenge. Not to mention the fact that when she FINALLY makes her move it's more hilarious and she caves right after. Which is fine, but like Andrea states Raphael is sooooo spoiled. Man needed some bones broken.
Still, I loved it! Minor annoying things aside. Because Andrews makes amazing characters. Which we get to enjoy even more by seeing those beloved characters through other character's eyes. The world is awesome seeing from the eyes of a shifter, especially someone who is a “social leper” in the shifter world. Seeing the shifter politics are awesome. Especially as Andrea navigates her way into joining them.
More god plot lines here and lot's of fun. Namely Roman. Roman. Roman. Roman. While I'm bothered that he got third wheeled in Andrea's little love drama. You can't blame Andrea for wanting to try something with Roman. Roman is a character that I loved to death in Magic Slays, and now I LOVE'EM to DEATH. No really. There has to be more Roman time. If there was a spinoff for him, I'd be all over it. Since there probably isn't going to be, I just hope there will be more book time for him in the future. Because he is all kind of awesome! ****(The authors answered some questions about the future of the series and Roman is a character they wouldn’t mind doing a spinoff for!! Yeah!!)****
Overall another great read from my favorite authors. The Kate Daniels universe is fantastic and with each new entry the series keeps getting better and better. The characters and world are mesmerizing and gritty. Everyone has a past. Each move has a consequence. Oh, and the humor is fantastic as usual. Banter is the name of the game with the couples and Andrews bring their A game. In the end while I want more “Kate” books, I won’t be too nervous if they have to tell the story from another view point again.
Sexual Content: Some making out, sex scene, sexual humor/banter, and some jesting. Overall some good times.
3/5- Adored it, just a few minor details held it back.
Originally reviewed at Book Whispers.
I love Ilona Andrews, though the Kate Daniels series will never be my favourite. I can take it only in small doses, it seems.
This story has the trademark IA features
- intriguing story
- humour
- poignant moments
- a great cast of supporting characters
- fantastic worldbuilding
My issue with this book was that, while I liked Andrea and Raphael in former books very much, here I did not necessarily see their characters shining through. Honestly, their names could have been changed for that of Kate/Curran and I would not have been the wiser for it.
And while I understand courting a la shapeshifters, as it is pretty much the same as in the case of Curran and Kate including the angst/misunderstandings/I'll-show-you-who's boss-thingy, I found it a bit tedious.
This story has the trademark IA features
- intriguing story
- humour
- poignant moments
- a great cast of supporting characters
- fantastic worldbuilding
My issue with this book was that, while I liked Andrea and Raphael in former books very much, here I did not necessarily see their characters shining through. Honestly, their names could have been changed for that of Kate/Curran and I would not have been the wiser for it.
And while I understand courting a la shapeshifters, as it is pretty much the same as in the case of Curran and Kate including the angst/misunderstandings/I'll-show-you-who's boss-thingy, I found it a bit tedious.
I read this book on holiday in the Isles of Scilly and I was one of the best I took with me. Everyone who knows me knows my deep love for the Kate Daniels series and I was really looking forward to this book. Unfortunately it didn't quite measure up to the other ones. Don't get me wrong I still really like this books, and Andrea and Raphael, but they're just not Kate and Curran.
Kate and Curran remain my favourites but I enjoyed getting to know Andrea better.