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A review by jyeetreads
Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews
5.0
4.5/5 stars
this is my favorite in the series so far.
1. What really stood out to me was how this book read like an action anime - and I mean that in the best way possible. I really enjoyed the whole "battle arena arc" that went on in this book bc it reminded me of some of my favorite anime. The action was well described and I liked the references to Japanese history/culture.
2. We see a lot more of Kate's background and character development in this novel. This focus was a smooth segue from the focus on her interpersonal relationships in book 2. Here, we saw more of Kate growing/using her super interesting abilities/powers.
3. Was it just me, or was this book especially funny? I felt like we were really tapping into Kate's thoughts. I'm not usually a fan of first person POV, but the authors KILL it- especially with the humor. I couldn't help busting out laughing here and there.
4. I like that Kate is realistically cautious of Curran's advancements throughout this book. For her personality and her morals, the slow-burn the past few books feels warranted. Therefore, I think the romance is done a lot better than most romances I've seen in fantasy novels. I'm just not a fan of unrealistic insta-love or unbelievable/weak romances.
5. I do think that the climactic ending was rushed and slightly unsatisfactory. I was interested in the strategy details behind the Pack's successful rescue of Kate, as well as how they escaped from Hugh, etc. Plot devices felt too nicely opportunistic and rushed.
this is my favorite in the series so far.
1. What really stood out to me was how this book read like an action anime - and I mean that in the best way possible. I really enjoyed the whole "battle arena arc" that went on in this book bc it reminded me of some of my favorite anime. The action was well described and I liked the references to Japanese history/culture.
2. We see a lot more of Kate's background and character development in this novel. This focus was a smooth segue from the focus on her interpersonal relationships in book 2. Here, we saw more of Kate growing/using her super interesting abilities/powers.
3. Was it just me, or was this book especially funny? I felt like we were really tapping into Kate's thoughts. I'm not usually a fan of first person POV, but the authors KILL it- especially with the humor. I couldn't help busting out laughing here and there.
4. I like that Kate is realistically cautious of Curran's advancements throughout this book. For her personality and her morals, the slow-burn the past few books feels warranted. Therefore, I think the romance is done a lot better than most romances I've seen in fantasy novels. I'm just not a fan of unrealistic insta-love or unbelievable/weak romances.
5. I do think that the climactic ending was rushed and slightly unsatisfactory. I was interested in the strategy details behind the Pack's successful rescue of Kate, as well as how they escaped from Hugh, etc. Plot devices felt too nicely opportunistic and rushed.