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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-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
Nice change of scenery for Kate and Curran. It took them out of their element and gave the story a good kick into a higher gear for the series overall. New challenges, new bad guys. What's not to love? Still has the great banter and humor/one liners that Kate is known for, but also some heart wrenching stuff as well. Looking forward to seeing where they go from here!
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm not gonna lie, this one made me mad. So mad, that it took me a full week to get through, because I saw what was coming(or what I thought was coming, it was a bit different than I expected), and put it aside for a few days.
But then I got back to it, and it was a very good book, but I have to call bullshit on one thing. Curran had a side plan going on, one that he didn't let Kate in on, because Kate can't lie? Bullshit. Has Curran forgotten that Kate's entire life is a lie? That she lies to the world about who her father really is, that she hides her blood, that she deliberately tanked her Order testing so as not to stand out, that she's kept from Julie just what she had to do to save her life, and even kept a recent mission for Saiman from Curran himself? So how, exactly, can Kate not lie, because I'm not buying it, at all.
Yes, it was all for the greater good, but I think that Curran is still not giving Kate enough credit, and that bothers me. Here's hoping this sudden lack of trust just fades away, and doesn't linger into future books.
But then I got back to it, and it was a very good book, but I have to call bullshit on one thing. Curran had a side plan going on, one that he didn't let Kate in on, because Kate can't lie? Bullshit. Has Curran forgotten that Kate's entire life is a lie? That she lies to the world about who her father really is, that she hides her blood, that she deliberately tanked her Order testing so as not to stand out, that she's kept from Julie just what she had to do to save her life, and even kept a recent mission for Saiman from Curran himself? So how, exactly, can Kate not lie, because I'm not buying it, at all.
Yes, it was all for the greater good, but I think that Curran is still not giving Kate enough credit, and that bothers me. Here's hoping this sudden lack of trust just fades away, and doesn't linger into future books.
Great audio! Change of scenery to Europe. More testing of Kate & Curran’s relationship. Story Arc building to crescendo!
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Caffeinated Dates with Magic Rising
First Date: Teens in the pack often have difficulty with change and end up going rapid. It is heartbreaking and no lie I was crying right along with Kate and the mothers. An opportunity to act as arbitrators for a European pack in exchange for a miracle drug has Kate and Curran traveling the high seas. Selecting who will go was serious but also hilarious and I loved all the political maneuvering.
Second Date: We have not even debarked and some little hottie Mc-shifter has set her sights on Curran. Oh but lordy this is going to be fun and dangerous. Kate internal commentary is hilarious let us just hope she keeps her cool. Court politics, death threats, group hunts and a strange beast is going to make things interesting. Hugh D’Ambray is present and his verbal exchanges with Kate were a dance of hate, respect and connection.
Third date: Miscommunication, Angst and Heartbreak abound. With all that is happening and trying to fulfill their duties, poor Kate is beginning to doubt everything about her relationship with Curran. It is killing me, well not really. I am annoyed at the lummox and the angst. I personally would have killed the little minx and chewed her to bits. Were-beasts of every type imaginable and not imaginable make it on stage and we see battles, damage and even death. This last date was heinous and had me standing still while cleaning to take it all in. Lords above and below something Doolittle does nearly broke my heart. The book ended and then Andrews gave us a deleted scene addressing something that happens during the actual story that was not fully addressed. I was delighted and appreciative.
Bought it. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Book Reviewer
First Date: Teens in the pack often have difficulty with change and end up going rapid. It is heartbreaking and no lie I was crying right along with Kate and the mothers. An opportunity to act as arbitrators for a European pack in exchange for a miracle drug has Kate and Curran traveling the high seas. Selecting who will go was serious but also hilarious and I loved all the political maneuvering.
“I tried to picture a female version of Jim and got Jim in a dress instead. The image was disturbing.”
Second Date: We have not even debarked and some little hottie Mc-shifter has set her sights on Curran. Oh but lordy this is going to be fun and dangerous. Kate internal commentary is hilarious let us just hope she keeps her cool. Court politics, death threats, group hunts and a strange beast is going to make things interesting. Hugh D’Ambray is present and his verbal exchanges with Kate were a dance of hate, respect and connection.
"Outside the windows the day was bright: golden sunshine, blue sky, pleasant wind...I wanted to punch the happy day in the face, grab it by the hair, and beat it until it told me what the hell it was so happy about.”
Third date: Miscommunication, Angst and Heartbreak abound. With all that is happening and trying to fulfill their duties, poor Kate is beginning to doubt everything about her relationship with Curran. It is killing me, well not really. I am annoyed at the lummox and the angst. I personally would have killed the little minx and chewed her to bits. Were-beasts of every type imaginable and not imaginable make it on stage and we see battles, damage and even death. This last date was heinous and had me standing still while cleaning to take it all in. Lords above and below something Doolittle does nearly broke my heart. The book ended and then Andrews gave us a deleted scene addressing something that happens during the actual story that was not fully addressed. I was delighted and appreciative.
Bought it. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Book Reviewer
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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:
Complicated
adventurous
medium-paced