A review by librarymouse
Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews

adventurous challenging emotional funny sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I want an unending access to stories from this universe, and I would love a full lenghth novel from Doolittle, George, or Curran's perspective.
I'm so glad Doolittle survived, but I am gutted at the loss of Aunt B. She deserved to get to see her grandchildren, but at least they'll be protected by her memory. Doolittle and Maddie jousting in their wheelchairs makes the pain the characters went through almost worth it. Hugh is the worst. I'm so glad they got Christoper. The lamasus being a tertiary option for some genetically predisposed shapeshifters willing to consume human flesh was a very neat addition to the lore. The way the authors integrate actions from characters beyond the narrator into the conflict creates a very enticing story that pulls the reader in. There are no secondary or lesser characters in this series. Mehan finally accepting Kate as a part of the pack and backing her was wonderful. Normally miscommunication in romance plots is my least favorite trope. The way it's handled between Kate and Curran, with the two of them actively doing things that contribute to the miscommunication and then talking it out the minute they get a chance it was a nice way of flipping it on its head.
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