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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
The only thing wrong with this is I have to now wait for the next one to come out. Great book. I don't reread many books.....one or two come to mind but this one is right up there.
Same narrator throughout and she's done a great job.
*2020 The only thing I remembered about this story was the Julie portion and it was good.
Same narrator throughout and she's done a great job.
*2020 The only thing I remembered about this story was the Julie portion and it was good.
Gaaaaaah this series is just amazing!!!! NEXT BOOK RIGHT NOW.
This one seemed simpler than the prior series. It didn't help that we had the ending described to us about a third of the way in.
I suppose it didn't grip me as much as I was expecting. Still decent, just a little lack-luster.
I suppose it didn't grip me as much as I was expecting. Still decent, just a little lack-luster.
adventurous
sad
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:
No
Yes, I enjoy the Kate Daniels universe and love the dialog between Curran and Kate. However, up front I am going to say that as Urban Fantasy plots go the books are pretty predictable. Magic Slays was well, very predictable! I had the plot figured out from the first introduction of the “machine”. It was time for the cult crazy magic hating humans . . . it was just time. They show up in every paranormal title at some point. Especially Urban Fantasy. Oh, and a certain character getting messed up . . . boy wonder already got smacked down hard. It was time that someone else was on the chopping block. That whole Julie plot from start to resolution was there with glaring neon lights. It's the curse of reading too many books! (Or maybe overthinking plot points once things are introduced.)
The true enjoyment of Magic Slays is the character development. Curran and Kate are together now, and I had some reservations about how the series would go on from the last book. Gosh, I shouldn't have worried. Kate will never be a damsel. She might accept help from her mate, but she is not a damsel. The way Kate reacts to being in love is so realistic that I can't believe it! Curran and Kate save each other. What's more is that Curran really proves the depth of his love and commitment to Kate here. Be prepared to swoon.
The side characters are totally awesome! Nothing makes me happier then witty dialogue, except maybe realistic dialogue between characters. Their interactions just send my head into a spin of fan-freaking! New characters are introduced effortlessly, friends become enemies, and nothing felt forced. That is the real magic of Andrews for me. Characters and their development. Yes I can see the plot coming, you can in a lot of books, the saving factor for me is always the characters.
And of course world building. Which is still as epic as ever! Political workings of Kate as mate to the Beast King is amazing, and I love how it ticks. Even more is how the witches and sorcerers are so connected in Atlanta and how they function, or dysfunction. The overall Daniels' universe came together beautifully here. Blending in the plot to some big reveals that left this reader very happy.
Don't worry this series is not losing any steam, it's a juggernaut of awesomeness and now that I've read this entry I have total faith in the Andrews writing team. Gunmetal may not be another Kate Daniels book, but now I have the faith to trust Andrews in their decision to “step out” of the series to help it along. Magic Slays is a feast for world and character building. Curran and Kate are more then just a good idea, they're epic. No burn out after the hookup, maybe that's the magic of having a wife and husband write the couple getting together? Usually the realistic qualities of the relationship die out after the couple finally gets together in Urban Fantasy. Finally after the last book and this one, I am now reborn as a diehard Kate Daniels fan.
Sexual Content: Mild sex scenes, plenty of sexual humor!
4/5- Great! Really enjoyed it.
Orginally reviewed at Book Whispers.
The true enjoyment of Magic Slays is the character development. Curran and Kate are together now, and I had some reservations about how the series would go on from the last book. Gosh, I shouldn't have worried. Kate will never be a damsel. She might accept help from her mate, but she is not a damsel. The way Kate reacts to being in love is so realistic that I can't believe it! Curran and Kate save each other. What's more is that Curran really proves the depth of his love and commitment to Kate here. Be prepared to swoon.
The side characters are totally awesome! Nothing makes me happier then witty dialogue, except maybe realistic dialogue between characters. Their interactions just send my head into a spin of fan-freaking! New characters are introduced effortlessly, friends become enemies, and nothing felt forced. That is the real magic of Andrews for me. Characters and their development. Yes I can see the plot coming, you can in a lot of books, the saving factor for me is always the characters.
And of course world building. Which is still as epic as ever! Political workings of Kate as mate to the Beast King is amazing, and I love how it ticks. Even more is how the witches and sorcerers are so connected in Atlanta and how they function, or dysfunction. The overall Daniels' universe came together beautifully here. Blending in the plot to some big reveals that left this reader very happy.
Don't worry this series is not losing any steam, it's a juggernaut of awesomeness and now that I've read this entry I have total faith in the Andrews writing team. Gunmetal may not be another Kate Daniels book, but now I have the faith to trust Andrews in their decision to “step out” of the series to help it along. Magic Slays is a feast for world and character building. Curran and Kate are more then just a good idea, they're epic. No burn out after the hookup, maybe that's the magic of having a wife and husband write the couple getting together? Usually the realistic qualities of the relationship die out after the couple finally gets together in Urban Fantasy. Finally after the last book and this one, I am now reborn as a diehard Kate Daniels fan.
Sexual Content: Mild sex scenes, plenty of sexual humor!
4/5- Great! Really enjoyed it.
Orginally reviewed at Book Whispers.
I really liked the plot in this one! And Kate's family is starting to come out to play so we're learning more about her finally. I think we're getting close to a big brutal war and I can't wait for it!
3.5 STARS
I'm not sure why exactly but it feels like books 4 and 5 have hit a bit of a lull for me in the series.
The first three were exciting and entertaining enough, but these two just haven't quite managed to captivate me.
Maybe it's because the relationship between Kate and Curran feels sort of at a standstill? It hasn't really evolved the past two books and maybe that's what's making me less invested.
We'll see, hopefully the next book works better for me.
I'm not sure why exactly but it feels like books 4 and 5 have hit a bit of a lull for me in the series.
The first three were exciting and entertaining enough, but these two just haven't quite managed to captivate me.
Maybe it's because the relationship between Kate and Curran feels sort of at a standstill? It hasn't really evolved the past two books and maybe that's what's making me less invested.
We'll see, hopefully the next book works better for me.
dark
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
kate being a badass and showing these fuckers that she isn't weak is always a satisfying thing.
On the one hand, the story and action were utterly riveting á lá unmistakeable Ilona Andrews style, even though I had some bones to pick with the book.
The relationship issues bw Kate and Curran and their having to fight it out all the time was just too much for me. I understand that they have just become officially mated and obviously there is loads of room for improvement, but just having to read about all that stuff was so tiring and occasionally so painfully MEH.
Otherwise it was a RODEO read, full of intensity and I was hanging on to the book for dear life together with the characters.
The relationship issues bw Kate and Curran and their having to fight it out all the time was just too much for me. I understand that they have just become officially mated and obviously there is loads of room for improvement, but just having to read about all that stuff was so tiring and occasionally so painfully MEH.
Otherwise it was a RODEO read, full of intensity and I was hanging on to the book for dear life together with the characters.