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A review by shanaqui
Magic Stars by Ilona Andrews
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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? No
3.0
Ilona Andrews' Magic Stars is a fun short story from Derek's point of view, featuring Derek and Julie. They fight crime! Well. They avenge supernatural murders, track down a couple of mysteries, and get themselves into big trouble -- just as Kate and Curran would want. Wait a sec, no...
It's a fun little taster of how Julie's going to handle life, and also a glimpse at what she's intending, where she sees herself in the world. She's in touch with Roland, she knows about the caveats and side effects of what Kate did to save her, and she's ready to grow up and be a bit of a wrecking ball herself, Kate-style.
There's not a lot here to dig one's teeth into, but it's a different look at the familiar characters, and adds a little bit more colour to their world.
It's a fun little taster of how Julie's going to handle life, and also a glimpse at what she's intending, where she sees herself in the world. She's in touch with Roland, she knows about the caveats and side effects of what Kate did to save her, and she's ready to grow up and be a bit of a wrecking ball herself, Kate-style.
There's not a lot here to dig one's teeth into, but it's a different look at the familiar characters, and adds a little bit more colour to their world.