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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
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
New Rating: 8/18 - 4 stars
Original Rating: 2/15 - 4.5 stars
Original Rating: 2/15 - 4.5 stars
Mon avis en français
I really love the Kate Daniels series. When I learned that Andrea had her own full length novel, I was torn between excitement and fear. I already liked her and thought she was a great kick-ass character. I also wanted to know what would happen with her and Raphael. But a whole book in Kate Daniel's universe without Kate and Curran's banter? I was not sure I could make it. What a fool I was.
This novel is actually not that much different from a regular Kate Daniel's book. It bears all the trademarks of the series, like a lot of twists and turns, imaginative creatures, a unique and fascinating mythology and a razor sharp humor. Once again, the story kept me on tenterhooks. I enjoyed going following the steps of Andrea from the beginning to the end.
I think that she's one of the few characters who's not overshadowed by Kate. She's as intriguing and strong, but a bit more reserved. But in this book, we get to know more about her, her past and her fear. It was great to understand why she so strongly rejected everything related to shapeshifters and see how she slowly accepts who she is. It's with a lot of sensibility that Ilona Andrews managed here to create emotions in the middle of an action packed plot.
And like in every Kate Daniels book, there is a lot of funny secondary characters. Jim, Derek, and Doolittle are here, of course, but as Andrea is not a mythology and magical expert like Kate, she has to require help from "friends". That's where Roman steps in. This not so evil mage finally loses the Russian accent and shows some unsuspected and hilarious talents for flirting. Ascanio, the delinguent Bouda intern is also one of Andrea's sidekicks. Yes he's just a teenager but he's so charming, wicked (in a good way) and funny that I have a slight crush on him. And of course you can't talk about Andrea without talking about her again/off again love Raphael. After book 4 and 5, I was looking forward to see what would happen between them. Let's just say that I was not disappointed with that dash of romance. Their mating dance is as bumpy as Kate and Curran's, but when two shapeshifters are involved, the crazy mating rules are at an all new high ;)
I really love the Kate Daniels series. When I learned that Andrea had her own full length novel, I was torn between excitement and fear. I already liked her and thought she was a great kick-ass character. I also wanted to know what would happen with her and Raphael. But a whole book in Kate Daniel's universe without Kate and Curran's banter? I was not sure I could make it. What a fool I was.
This novel is actually not that much different from a regular Kate Daniel's book. It bears all the trademarks of the series, like a lot of twists and turns, imaginative creatures, a unique and fascinating mythology and a razor sharp humor. Once again, the story kept me on tenterhooks. I enjoyed going following the steps of Andrea from the beginning to the end.
I think that she's one of the few characters who's not overshadowed by Kate. She's as intriguing and strong, but a bit more reserved. But in this book, we get to know more about her, her past and her fear. It was great to understand why she so strongly rejected everything related to shapeshifters and see how she slowly accepts who she is. It's with a lot of sensibility that Ilona Andrews managed here to create emotions in the middle of an action packed plot.
And like in every Kate Daniels book, there is a lot of funny secondary characters. Jim, Derek, and Doolittle are here, of course, but as Andrea is not a mythology and magical expert like Kate, she has to require help from "friends". That's where Roman steps in. This not so evil mage finally loses the Russian accent and shows some unsuspected and hilarious talents for flirting. Ascanio, the delinguent Bouda intern is also one of Andrea's sidekicks. Yes he's just a teenager but he's so charming, wicked (in a good way) and funny that I have a slight crush on him. And of course you can't talk about Andrea without talking about her again/off again love Raphael. After book 4 and 5, I was looking forward to see what would happen between them. Let's just say that I was not disappointed with that dash of romance. Their mating dance is as bumpy as Kate and Curran's, but when two shapeshifters are involved, the crazy mating rules are at an all new high ;)
adventurous
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Andrea is a BAMF! She is one of my favorite characters in the Kate Daniels series so it was awesome having a full book from her point of view. I loved it! Ilona Andrews never disappoints!
Somewhat disappointing, there's no difference between Kate's and Andrea's voice
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Andrea's book. Wonderful addition to the Kate Daniels world. I enjoyed learning more about Andrea's background, getting a glimpse into the way she thinks, watching her resolve her outstanding issues with the pack, Aunt B, Raphael and finally allowing herself to trust the reciprocity of the relationships she was building.
Ilona Andrews never disappoints. The stories are always filled with edge of your seat action, laugh out loud humor, and their reliably tightly closed endings always leave me wanting more.
I'm still laughing over the Sea of Purple.
Ilona Andrews never disappoints. The stories are always filled with edge of your seat action, laugh out loud humor, and their reliably tightly closed endings always leave me wanting more.
I'm still laughing over the Sea of Purple.
Great installment. I love Andrea & Rafael; they are such a cute couple & I’m happy they got their HEA.
I love reading more about Andrea’s story, she’s such an interesting character! Her and Raphael are perfect together. I enjoyed seeing more of Asciano and the rest of Clan Bouda as well.