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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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Hell ya!
Andrews continues to write one of the most satisfying series I've ever come across. Actually, the Kate Daniels series is the most satisfying series I've read so far. People keep saying that Andrews gets better and better with every book. And I think, "There's no way, there's just no way it can keep getting better." And behold! To my profound pleasure, I get proven wrong.
I'm currently rereading [b:Magic Bites|38619|Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1)|Ilona Andrews|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1331612872s/38619.jpg|38381], and I am a bit dazed at how far Kate has come from then to Magic Rises. That first introduction to post-shift Atlanta was a bit of pleasant shock to me--almost like expecting to meet a new, work colleague and getting your future best friend instead. Andrews was back then a no-name author, and the only reason I picked up a copy was because the book had been advertised on the home page of the Barnes and Noble website. The unusual, tongue-in-cheek title and overall dark feel of the cover intrigued me. I proceeded to borrow the book from the library and began reading it straight away in my bedroom. I barely had any expectations, and I remember perhaps a quarter of the way into the story having the clear thought that holy crap, I think I got something here--this is really good. Every time I laughed or guffawed at something in the book, it was with delighted surprise. Sure, the book wasn't perfect, but I was thoroughly enjoying myself. I could tell even then that the world-building had a cool potential in that badass sort of way, and the smart-ass though genuine narrative had me hooked. By the end of the story, with the mystery of Kate's lineage hovering in the air, the one thing I most wanted was the next one [b:Magic Burns|1811543|Magic Burns (Kate Daniels, #2)|Ilona Andrews|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1311280284s/1811543.jpg|1810889]. I was rather giddily anticipating that second book. And now we've come to the sixth book.
I don't like buying books I haven't already read before because I don't want to be stuck with a book unless I know I would reread it. Andrews' books are literally the only books I auto-buy, and this sixth book has not broken my trust in the quality of the writing and the entertainment.
Well, I had not planned to write such a long recount of the first book, but there it is.
I've mentioned this before, but the little quips and small details in the series are really the stuff that make me grin and let my imagination fly to cloud nine. I can see myself rereading this particular book several times in the future. For some reason one thing I really want to say in this review is that I hope Derek gets his own book. It would be such a waste otherwise.
My favorite scenes: the ones with "the gnome and the mountain man." I'm sure that's not a spoiler. hahaha.
As always, I am giddily anticipating the next book [b:Magic Breaks|12119529|Magic Breaks (Kate Daniels, #7)|Ilona Andrews|/assets/nocover/60x80.png|17088822].
Andrews continues to write one of the most satisfying series I've ever come across. Actually, the Kate Daniels series is the most satisfying series I've read so far. People keep saying that Andrews gets better and better with every book. And I think, "There's no way, there's just no way it can keep getting better." And behold! To my profound pleasure, I get proven wrong.
I'm currently rereading [b:Magic Bites|38619|Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1)|Ilona Andrews|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1331612872s/38619.jpg|38381], and I am a bit dazed at how far Kate has come from then to Magic Rises. That first introduction to post-shift Atlanta was a bit of pleasant shock to me--almost like expecting to meet a new, work colleague and getting your future best friend instead. Andrews was back then a no-name author, and the only reason I picked up a copy was because the book had been advertised on the home page of the Barnes and Noble website. The unusual, tongue-in-cheek title and overall dark feel of the cover intrigued me. I proceeded to borrow the book from the library and began reading it straight away in my bedroom. I barely had any expectations, and I remember perhaps a quarter of the way into the story having the clear thought that holy crap, I think I got something here--this is really good. Every time I laughed or guffawed at something in the book, it was with delighted surprise. Sure, the book wasn't perfect, but I was thoroughly enjoying myself. I could tell even then that the world-building had a cool potential in that badass sort of way, and the smart-ass though genuine narrative had me hooked. By the end of the story, with the mystery of Kate's lineage hovering in the air, the one thing I most wanted was the next one [b:Magic Burns|1811543|Magic Burns (Kate Daniels, #2)|Ilona Andrews|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1311280284s/1811543.jpg|1810889]. I was rather giddily anticipating that second book. And now we've come to the sixth book.
I don't like buying books I haven't already read before because I don't want to be stuck with a book unless I know I would reread it. Andrews' books are literally the only books I auto-buy, and this sixth book has not broken my trust in the quality of the writing and the entertainment.
Well, I had not planned to write such a long recount of the first book, but there it is.
I've mentioned this before, but the little quips and small details in the series are really the stuff that make me grin and let my imagination fly to cloud nine. I can see myself rereading this particular book several times in the future. For some reason one thing I really want to say in this review is that I hope Derek gets his own book. It would be such a waste otherwise.
My favorite scenes: the ones with "the gnome and the mountain man." I'm sure that's not a spoiler. hahaha.
As always, I am giddily anticipating the next book [b:Magic Breaks|12119529|Magic Breaks (Kate Daniels, #7)|Ilona Andrews|/assets/nocover/60x80.png|17088822].
I enjoyed this, as I did the others in the series. It was a gut-wrencher, though. I suspected what Curran was doing and why, but it didn't make it any easier to live through it with Kate. I didn't buy the reason for it and I though Curran wasn't true to his character. Kate can take care of herself and he knows it. I want to say that Kate's reaction wasn't really true to her character, either, but after no explanation when she asked directly and people repeatedly throwing it in her face, I really could understand why she doubted (despite first being convinced there was a reason). So, I spent most of the book twisted in knots.
This might be my fav of the series. Cuz first of all I’m always a sucker for when sitcoms do their “let’s go to Europe” episodes. But also this was the first time I semi squealed I’ve put main relationship. Don’t get me wrong I like Kate and Curran it just doesn’t have the fanfic effect until now. Also Derek was involved and I would die for Derek
These books just keep getting better and better. I love the world that Ilona Andrews has built. superb writing that grabs you and pulls you in. loved it!!!
Wow. This book was so amazing. My favorite so far. I can't even give it the review it deserves because I'm going to go consume the next one.
From the whole series this is the one book I would dare rate with lower than 4 stars. I didn’t like Curran and his actions in this book, disliked or didn’t care for most of the “newly” introduced characters. Kate wasn’t her usual self and neither the rest of the crew. So many lies and drama, it wasn’t to my liking but to each their own. Definitely didn’t make me less invested in the series though, so heading to the next book!