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naturally's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
slow-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
4.25
i can see why ilona andrews are considered two of the greats in urban fantasy - and this book isn't the best i've ever read. it was strong for a first book in an urban fantasy series, although it was extremely info-dumpy at times. the pace lagged quite often, meaning the last third was jam packed with action but the villain reveal was pretty underwhelming. magic bite's saving grace is that the worldbuilding is detailed, immaculate and so, so, so intriguing. along with fantasy, andrews incorporate horror and sci-fi elements seamlessly.
to say it plainly: kate daniels in a bad b*tch! i love her narration, her perspective and especially her one-liners. she's intelligent but still has her blind spots, and her mouth gets her into a lot of trouble. the side characters are just as vivid as our bada$$ heroine. curran is an a$$hole, yet i can't wait to see how he becomes a worthy partner for kate. i love slow burns; i'm already invested in this one. my only other point of criticism is that like many other female-led fantasy novels, kate appears to be lacking in female friendships other than her few correspondences with anna.
the world of kate daniels series in over 10 books long, so i don't doubt there will be ample opportunity for said relationships to develop. this is me, preparing for the long and entertaining ride ahead!
to say it plainly: kate daniels in a bad b*tch! i love her narration, her perspective and especially her one-liners. she's intelligent but still has her blind spots, and her mouth gets her into a lot of trouble. the side characters are just as vivid as our bada$$ heroine. curran is an a$$hole, yet i can't wait to see how he becomes a worthy partner for kate. i love slow burns; i'm already invested in this one. my only other point of criticism is that like many other female-led fantasy novels, kate appears to be lacking in female friendships other than her few correspondences with anna.
the world of kate daniels series in over 10 books long, so i don't doubt there will be ample opportunity for said relationships to develop. this is me, preparing for the long and entertaining ride ahead!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cannibalism, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death, and Gore
Moderate: Child death, Alcohol, Animal death, Infertility, Medical content, Murder, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Rape, War, Self harm, Sexual assault, Stalking, Suicide, and Incest
geoblockreads's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This slapped! But they need better cover art!
I never would've picked this up, if not for a recommendation.
But the dialogue is witty, the characters are interesting. The lead is funny and bad ass, without being overly clichéd or stereotyped. And Curran... 😩
The mystery wrapped up pretty quickly, but it was well paced and very intriguing. The writing was succinct, but descriptive and engaging. Its a long series too, so I'm looking forward to sinking my teeth into it.
It's also so refreshing for a main character to not be described as beautiful without knowing it, or a humble bombshell. The way Kate talks about herself is aligned with her character - her body's function is important, rather than form. The writers aren't trying to convince us she's a stunner, she's just a woman.
I'd recommend this!
I never would've picked this up, if not for a recommendation.
But the dialogue is witty, the characters are interesting. The lead is funny and bad ass, without being overly clichéd or stereotyped. And Curran... 😩
The mystery wrapped up pretty quickly, but it was well paced and very intriguing. The writing was succinct, but descriptive and engaging. Its a long series too, so I'm looking forward to sinking my teeth into it.
It's also so refreshing for a main character to not be described as beautiful without knowing it, or a humble bombshell. The way Kate talks about herself is aligned with her character - her body's function is important, rather than form. The writers aren't trying to convince us she's a stunner, she's just a woman.
I'd recommend this!
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Gore
Minor: Sexual assault
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