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ericanadine's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
lilyantan's review against another edition
3.0
I'm getting through those book like candy. They're just so effortless to read. Fast paced, light and such fun.
And Curran.... obviously.
And Curran.... obviously.
shdnx's review against another edition
4.0
That was lovely. I loved the book! It was a lot better than the first one.
The world still strikes me as unique, and so colorful. There are so many weird things: basically anything supernatural or mythological thing got place. I loved the concept of the flare.
The story was very good this time: it was exciting, mysterious and action-packed. But in themselves, these make for a dry plot - a pretty good example is the first installment of the series. You also need to feature emotions. Romantic love is such a common trait it makes me yawn, so I welcomed the change.
Kate finally didn't feel so cold, so untouched here: she was much more alive than in the previous book. There were very few new characters, but the existing ones got some depth: Andrea, Curran, Bran... I especially liked the sort-of relationship between Kate and Bran that developed toward the end.
The world this series shows is a dark one, much like that of [b:The Name of the Wind|186074|The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicle #1)|Patrick Rothfuss|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1270352123s/186074.jpg|2502879], but it didn't grow too gloomy like in the first book. I believe the author has found the perfect balance here.
Overall this was a very fun read, and I'm very much hoping the next book will be similarly good. I'm certainly continuing the series, this installment shows exactly how much potential there is in it. I'm also curious about the bigger picture: we only got hints and very little information about Kate's long-term goals, and I look forward to seeing it unwind.
Well done!
The world still strikes me as unique, and so colorful. There are so many weird things: basically anything supernatural or mythological thing got place. I loved the concept of the flare.
The story was very good this time: it was exciting, mysterious and action-packed. But in themselves, these make for a dry plot - a pretty good example is the first installment of the series. You also need to feature emotions. Romantic love is such a common trait it makes me yawn, so I welcomed the change.
Kate finally didn't feel so cold, so untouched here: she was much more alive than in the previous book. There were very few new characters, but the existing ones got some depth: Andrea, Curran, Bran... I especially liked the sort-of relationship between Kate and Bran that developed toward the end.
The world this series shows is a dark one, much like that of [b:The Name of the Wind|186074|The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicle #1)|Patrick Rothfuss|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1270352123s/186074.jpg|2502879], but it didn't grow too gloomy like in the first book. I believe the author has found the perfect balance here.
Overall this was a very fun read, and I'm very much hoping the next book will be similarly good. I'm certainly continuing the series, this installment shows exactly how much potential there is in it. I'm also curious about the bigger picture: we only got hints and very little information about Kate's long-term goals, and I look forward to seeing it unwind.
Well done!
desertlover's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 STARS
I enjoyed this one more than the first and this series is definitely starting to grow on me. I adore Kate's chemistry with Derek and Curran and wish they were more present. On to book 3.
I enjoyed this one more than the first and this series is definitely starting to grow on me. I adore Kate's chemistry with Derek and Curran and wish they were more present. On to book 3.
hdbblog's review against another edition
5.0
I wasn't sure that Kate Daniels could be more amazing, but once again I've been proven wrong! This book is even better than the first. Our heroine is back! Her sarcastic, strong and utterly likable personality is intact, and even more honed this time. I'm always a sucker for kick-ass female leads, but Kate takes the cake. Not only is she able to handle herself, but she does it for the love and protection of others. I profess to follow Kate until the ends of the Earth! Or, until the end of the series.
The reader is reintroduced to modern day Atlanta. A world filled with magic, rife with both wondrous and deadly creatures. This time around there's a Celtic twist, and I thought that Ilona Andrews did a wonderful job of tying it in with the plot. It makes for an intriguing read. If you are an action rubbernecker, one that loves to see things heading for complete disaster, Magic Burns will be sure to please! The climax of this book almost killed me. It was perfection. Insane, amazing, perfection.
This installment also brings the sexual tension between Kate and Curran even more into the forefront. I think what I love most about Kate is that she doesn't pine over the men around her. She might be able to see herself in bed with them (I mean, who wouldn't?) but she's not a "love at first sight" kind of gal. I can tell that the relationship between these two is going somewhere, but I'm loving the slow, steady and wit-filled build up that it's taking. There are some definite milestone moments in Magic Burns, but I'll leave those for you to uncover.
Best of all, Andrews adds to her roster of characters, and they are all vividly written. Each one brings a new facet into Kate's life. Most notably added are Julie and Bran. Again, no spoilers here! Let's just say that they both bring their own unique problems to the table. It allows Kate to once again show how much she cares about the people in her life. She knows that when people get close to her they are in peril, and she'll do whatever it takes to protect them.
To be honest, I had no idea how much I was going to love this series when I first started it! After two books I'm already completely invested in Kate, her world, and all the other characters in it. Ilona Andrews is an expert at writing a story that will keep you reading ravenously. You need to pick this Urban Fantasy series up as soon as possible! In the meantime, I'll be moving on to the third book.
The reader is reintroduced to modern day Atlanta. A world filled with magic, rife with both wondrous and deadly creatures. This time around there's a Celtic twist, and I thought that Ilona Andrews did a wonderful job of tying it in with the plot. It makes for an intriguing read. If you are an action rubbernecker, one that loves to see things heading for complete disaster, Magic Burns will be sure to please! The climax of this book almost killed me. It was perfection. Insane, amazing, perfection.
This installment also brings the sexual tension between Kate and Curran even more into the forefront. I think what I love most about Kate is that she doesn't pine over the men around her. She might be able to see herself in bed with them (I mean, who wouldn't?) but she's not a "love at first sight" kind of gal. I can tell that the relationship between these two is going somewhere, but I'm loving the slow, steady and wit-filled build up that it's taking. There are some definite milestone moments in Magic Burns, but I'll leave those for you to uncover.
Best of all, Andrews adds to her roster of characters, and they are all vividly written. Each one brings a new facet into Kate's life. Most notably added are Julie and Bran. Again, no spoilers here! Let's just say that they both bring their own unique problems to the table. It allows Kate to once again show how much she cares about the people in her life. She knows that when people get close to her they are in peril, and she'll do whatever it takes to protect them.
To be honest, I had no idea how much I was going to love this series when I first started it! After two books I'm already completely invested in Kate, her world, and all the other characters in it. Ilona Andrews is an expert at writing a story that will keep you reading ravenously. You need to pick this Urban Fantasy series up as soon as possible! In the meantime, I'll be moving on to the third book.
theamazingfencer's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Good comfort read, much better narrator than the graphic Audio version. I'm not a big fan of Currin.
ribitin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
cherrybluedreams's review against another edition
5.0
4.5
Honestly this is giving me all the joy that i need right now in my life. Obsessed
Honestly this is giving me all the joy that i need right now in my life. Obsessed
ilikesnacks's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mystery_jem's review against another edition
2.0
As a mercenary who cleans up after magic gone wrong, Kate Daniels has seen her share of occupational hazards. Normally, waves of paranormal energy ebb and flow across Atlanta like a tide. But once every seven years, a flare comes, a time when magic runs rampant. Now Kate will have to deal with problems on a much bigger scale: a divine one.
It's SO distracting when the narrator says werewoof! What the heck?
Renee Raudman is not my first choice for narrator- she doesn't do accents well.
I'm really trying to like this, but I'm not sure how anyone can compare her to Dannika Dark, Jeaninne Frost, or Charlaine Harris. NOT EVEN CLOSE.
Just not my cuppa tea.
It's SO distracting when the narrator says werewoof! What the heck?
Renee Raudman is not my first choice for narrator- she doesn't do accents well.
I'm really trying to like this, but I'm not sure how anyone can compare her to Dannika Dark, Jeaninne Frost, or Charlaine Harris. NOT EVEN CLOSE.
Just not my cuppa tea.