A review by thoseoldcrows23
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews

adventurous funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was a relatively successful first outing with Andrews. I've heard really good things about this series, and I can see why people love it so much. I had been warned that the first book was the weakest, and I can also see how that could be the case. There's a lot of info-dumping in this book, as well as just some general clumsiness surrounding world building. However, the world itself is quite interesting and unique, and Kate is a very compelling main character with a strong narrative voice. There are aspects of this that are very dated (specifically the use of some language that would not go over well if written today), and the plot is relatively predictable and tropey. However, if you enjoy urban fantasy like I do, this is still a good time, and I have confidence based on what I've heard about the series overall that things will only improve from here. 
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