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swetha1234's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.5
leekleek's review against another edition
3.0
I was confused a lot of the time. There is a lot going on in the world and it isn't super well explained. But I feel compelled to keep reading the series, which normally isn't the case for a book that didn't blow me away. So far I much prefer the Hidden Legacy series
soniagracelm's review against another edition
5.0
FULL REVIEW HERE http://rosiesreadingroom.tumblr.com/post/58338061190/rec-magic-bites
This book is the first in an excellent series, and though each book is complete and contained within itself, Kate is playing a long game which unfolds slowly through the series as she gains skill, power, and information. The writing is excellent, the worldbuilding is creative, and the characters are surprisingly well-rounded. The only quibbles I have are with the cover, the title, and the fact that while Kate does get injured a fair amount, she always heals really fast. Read the book. It’s fantastic.
This book is the first in an excellent series, and though each book is complete and contained within itself, Kate is playing a long game which unfolds slowly through the series as she gains skill, power, and information. The writing is excellent, the worldbuilding is creative, and the characters are surprisingly well-rounded. The only quibbles I have are with the cover, the title, and the fact that while Kate does get injured a fair amount, she always heals really fast. Read the book. It’s fantastic.
jyeetreads's review against another edition
4.0
4.15/5
Read it in one sitting! Super entertaining and descriptive mystery. Did it’s job in creating the satisfying escapism that I needed :)
Read it in one sitting! Super entertaining and descriptive mystery. Did it’s job in creating the satisfying escapism that I needed :)
magikspells's review against another edition
4.0
You know... I actually really enjoyed this book. Kate was very likeable, it was like she had all the good qualities of Eugine from Richelle Mead's Dark Swan series without being annoying and unexplainably being the center of attention for everyone of the opposite sex. At least the reason for the interest in Kate is eluded to (though not completely explained, which is ok because I like a little mystery). And not all the menfolk are falling over themselves for her. Plus she's a smart ass, of which I'm always a fan.
I like it, I'm looking forward to the next one. I'd especially like to see some more of Curran, Nick, and Derrick. I love those crazy kids already.
I like it, I'm looking forward to the next one. I'd especially like to see some more of Curran, Nick, and Derrick. I love those crazy kids already.
erinremen's review against another edition
challenging
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
katieinca's review against another edition
3.0
Quite enjoyable. I like the way the characters are introduced and developed, and there's a lot going on here that would have made me like Laurell K. Hamilton more if it was more... this.
It's a world I have trouble visualizing and that slowed me down, but perhaps that will get better with subsequent books - not sure if it's that "Atlanta" just jars with my mental geography, or the collapsing building things, or the magic/tech waves, or what. Looking forward to binging on the next 3 or 4 during coming stretches of vacation.
It's a world I have trouble visualizing and that slowed me down, but perhaps that will get better with subsequent books - not sure if it's that "Atlanta" just jars with my mental geography, or the collapsing building things, or the magic/tech waves, or what. Looking forward to binging on the next 3 or 4 during coming stretches of vacation.
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Second time through:
Since I've read the whole series, I obviously wasn't as confused with the world building here. The problem is, I just think this book is a bit of a mess. The series definitely gets better starting with the next book, and then just continues to go up, but even knowing and loving this world, I just really don't love this first book.
First review:
I liked this, but it felt like it was not the first book in a series. Like it was at least the second or later book. There wasn't really a whole lot of good worldbuilding. I don't need to be spoon-fed details when I read, but I would at least like to be introduced to a world, instead of just thrown into it.
There definitely was some interesting things going on here, though. So I will continue on with the series.
Since I've read the whole series, I obviously wasn't as confused with the world building here. The problem is, I just think this book is a bit of a mess. The series definitely gets better starting with the next book, and then just continues to go up, but even knowing and loving this world, I just really don't love this first book.
First review:
I liked this, but it felt like it was not the first book in a series. Like it was at least the second or later book. There wasn't really a whole lot of good worldbuilding. I don't need to be spoon-fed details when I read, but I would at least like to be introduced to a world, instead of just thrown into it.
There definitely was some interesting things going on here, though. So I will continue on with the series.
katkatz's review against another edition
The main character’s internal monologue is racist and fatphobic, along with some other gross and outdated attitudes. Whatever else might happen in the plot, this MC is not someone I can root for.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Racism, and Sexism