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A review by chels_whit_well
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews

4.0

Magical sci-fi: Georgia, ATL in the future when magic crashes into technology in waves and mythical creatures are no longer mythical

A magical defense contractor's last family member is murdered so she tries to figure out his murder that looks like a plot to force a war between two supernatural factions.

Our hero is a typical one for this genre: tough, not quite pretty but athletic, gruff and mean. I'm always a fan.

Obviously there is a love triangle that she doesn't know about but it falls a little flat. (Why did she date the doctor? What is his involvement in the story after their breakup?)

I liked the magical system which was unique in this genre but not completely different and the involvement of various cultures' mythologies.

The mystery behind the plot mystery is our hero's lineage and why she's a powerful player in this world.

Magical system/world: 5/5
Sidekick: 4/5
Love triangle: 2/5

Contains: swearing, discussion of r*pe
Does not contain: smut