When the magic is up, rogue mages cast their spells and monsters appear, while guns refuse to fire and cars fail to start. But then technology retu...
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Aug 31, 2011
Wendy Darling
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3.5 stars
10 Reasons to Love Kate Daniels:
1. She doesn't take any crap from anyone.
2. She's sarcastic and occasionally rude and always hilarious. Who else would greet a snarly Beast Lord with "Here, kitty, kitty...?"
3. She knows all the rules of diplomacy when dealing with shapeshifters, vampires, and other supernaturals.
4. She knows how to break all those rules and commands respect in spite of it.
5. She admits when she makes mistakes.
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10 Reasons to Love Kate Daniels:
1. She doesn't take any crap from anyone.
2. She's sarcastic and occasionally rude and always hilarious. Who else would greet a snarly Beast Lord with "Here, kitty, kitty...?"
3. She knows all the rules of diplomacy when dealing with shapeshifters, vampires, and other supernaturals.
4. She knows how to break all those rules and commands respect in spite of it.
5. She admits when she makes mistakes.
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Jan 17, 2012
Lora
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Actual rating: 3.5 stars
Well . . . damn. This didn't turn out as I'd planned. While reading this I kept thinking to myself, Just go with three stars, almost everyone else you know has. The series will get better as it goes, just as everyone says, then you can rave and give them four. Although there were plenty things that bothered me about this, there were still more things that I liked. In fact, I would say that this surpassed my expectations.
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Well . . . damn. This didn't turn out as I'd planned. While reading this I kept thinking to myself, Just go with three stars, almost everyone else you know has. The series will get better as it goes, just as everyone says, then you can rave and give them four. Although there were plenty things that bothered me about this, there were still more things that I liked. In fact, I would say that this surpassed my expectations.
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Sep 16, 2011
Zeek
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More of a 3 and half star really. Although I did like Magic Bites, it suffered from freshman-itis. The world building was a bit convoluted and difficult to nail down, but that's mostly because its an intricate world Andrew's building and one like no other. (I also get the feeling the book was reedited for page count with, unfortunately, world building becoming the bloody casualty.)
Still the tale of Kate Daniels and her search for the being that not only killed a beloved friend bu More...
Still the tale of Kate Daniels and her search for the being that not only killed a beloved friend bu More...
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Apr 26, 2010
Heather
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Brace yourselves, this review is a bit long winded. I devoured Magic Bites, but I’m still unsure of how I feel about it as a whole, and it's nearly impossible to describe.
What I liked:
The heroine. Kate has a dry humor, she can even be a bit of a smart ass, but she knows when to hold her tongue and she doesn’t push too hard or too far. She’s an ass kicking, sword welding badass and yet, she is remarkably down to earth. She has an astounding wealth of knowledge about the magic More...
What I liked:
The heroine. Kate has a dry humor, she can even be a bit of a smart ass, but she knows when to hold her tongue and she doesn’t push too hard or too far. She’s an ass kicking, sword welding badass and yet, she is remarkably down to earth. She has an astounding wealth of knowledge about the magic More...
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Feb 19, 2011
Mel
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In this first book of the Kate Daniels series we are introduced to a near future where the world (we get to see Atlanta) alternates between 'tech' and 'magic'. The authors' world is original and quite different from what we're used to (vampires are not sexy!).
The heroine is likable and, even though we don't really get to know her as readers, she does show an occasional vulnerable side. There is quite some mystery surrounding her and it's hinted there is way more than meets the eye whe More...
The heroine is likable and, even though we don't really get to know her as readers, she does show an occasional vulnerable side. There is quite some mystery surrounding her and it's hinted there is way more than meets the eye whe More...
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Dec 18, 2009
Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress"
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About twelve years ago, there was a little girl named Danielle who read a book called Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton, and was seduced into the dark, enchanting world of urban fantasy. She went on to read more urban fantasy than she could shake a stick at. Over the years, she lost touch with Anita Blake, and mourned the loss of a tough-as-nails, kickass, urban fantasy heroine to join for exciting, dangerous, and magical adventures.
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Feb 18, 2011
Bry
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Read: January 5, 2010
Kate Daniels is now one of my favorite characters. She is just so mouthy and strong while being totally aware of some of her faults and personality. I just adored her!
Really funny at times and I literally laughed out loud at several points, a really unique take on urban fantasy especially in regards to the vampires, loved that its wasn't just you run of the mill vamps and werewolves but a menagerie of other creatures. It was like the usual rules More...
Kate Daniels is now one of my favorite characters. She is just so mouthy and strong while being totally aware of some of her faults and personality. I just adored her!
Really funny at times and I literally laughed out loud at several points, a really unique take on urban fantasy especially in regards to the vampires, loved that its wasn't just you run of the mill vamps and werewolves but a menagerie of other creatures. It was like the usual rules More...
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Jul 23, 2010
Beanbag
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Well, another new addiction. I've already ordered the second installment used from Amazon. I didn't want to waste the time it takes to troll the UBS, so I went ahead and swallowed the shipping. It's worth it.
Andrews's "Kate Daniels" series takes place in and near Atlanta. It's a little confusing as to the time frame because nothing is as we know it. Magic has erupted and eaten away normal life, but it seems humans and beasts have adapted and make an uneasy go of it.
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Andrews's "Kate Daniels" series takes place in and near Atlanta. It's a little confusing as to the time frame because nothing is as we know it. Magic has erupted and eaten away normal life, but it seems humans and beasts have adapted and make an uneasy go of it.
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Jan 22, 2012
Steph
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Duplicate Listing
1st read: 2007
Re-read: 14 Jun 2011
[2nd Review ~ Rating remains]
I first read Magic Bleeds when it was released in 2007. I loved it back then and loved it this time too. There were a lot of things I'd forgotten, so after reading Magic Slays, it was fun to return to the beginning and remember how it all started. More...
1st read: 2007
Re-read: 14 Jun 2011
[2nd Review ~ Rating remains]
I first read Magic Bleeds when it was released in 2007. I loved it back then and loved it this time too. There were a lot of things I'd forgotten, so after reading Magic Slays, it was fun to return to the beginning and remember how it all started. More...
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Jan 13, 2010
The Flooze (Michelle M.)
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**Having now read books 2 and 3, the series is utterly worth slogging through the FBS. 1.13.10**
I'm having the most difficult time reviewing this one.
I see the potential to it. The world of tech crumbles under the weight of magic. Factions of power rise in the aftermath, most notably the People (necromancers and necronavigators) and the Pack (shapeshifters created by the Lycos Virus). The world is inundated with the paranormal and has to constantly adapt to fluctuat More...
I'm having the most difficult time reviewing this one.
I see the potential to it. The world of tech crumbles under the weight of magic. Factions of power rise in the aftermath, most notably the People (necromancers and necronavigators) and the Pack (shapeshifters created by the Lycos Virus). The world is inundated with the paranormal and has to constantly adapt to fluctuat More...
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Apr 21, 2008
Angie
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I tossed Magic Bites into the my last Amazon order, mostly because of the Patricia Briggs quotes on both front and back covers as well as several positive blog reviews I'd read. The most fascinating thing about this book is that the author's name, Ilona Andrews, is actually a combination of Ilona and Andrew Gordon's first names. They are the husband and wife team who create the Kate Daniels books. That is to say, together they come up with the characters and plot, then Ilona writes the book, a
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May 20, 2011
Lisa Kay
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I listened to the Magic Bites via a downloadable audio file from my public library. It was narrated by Renée Raudman, who I thought gave an above average reading.
I would strongly suggest anyone interested in this series who, like myself, is not a frequent reader of urban-fantasy, have access to the internet when starting Magic Bites. Here is the link to the vital website: http://kate.ilona-andrews.com/ One can safely navigate the site without running across spoilers. There are m More...
I would strongly suggest anyone interested in this series who, like myself, is not a frequent reader of urban-fantasy, have access to the internet when starting Magic Bites. Here is the link to the vital website: http://kate.ilona-andrews.com/ One can safely navigate the site without running across spoilers. There are m More...
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Jan 07, 2012
VampireNovelFan
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I'll be back for seconds!
The Kate Daniels series kicks off strong with Magic Bites! I bumped this series up in my TBR list after all of the raves from my fellow urban fantasy fans, and so far I’m pleased with the decision! Normally I’m not that into darker urban fantasy, but this one works for me. There is certainly enough humor to keep me interested, so a comical dark urban fantasy can be done! It bridges the gap for all fans of this genre, bringing something to the table that ever More...
The Kate Daniels series kicks off strong with Magic Bites! I bumped this series up in my TBR list after all of the raves from my fellow urban fantasy fans, and so far I’m pleased with the decision! Normally I’m not that into darker urban fantasy, but this one works for me. There is certainly enough humor to keep me interested, so a comical dark urban fantasy can be done! It bridges the gap for all fans of this genre, bringing something to the table that ever More...
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Jul 09, 2011
Summer
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Magic Bites is about Kate Daniels. A mercenary on her own, doing the odd job that no one else will take. She finds out however that her guardian has been murdered recently. Her guardian was a powerful man and the knight diviner. Not someone taken down easily. As he was her only surviving family member, she's decided to volunteer her services to The Order and find his killer. There is suspicion placed on both the shapeshifters and vampires of their world and each suspects the other. The Beast Lor
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Aug 08, 2011
Carolyn F.
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2nd time reading, this time by audiobook. I also have a paperback.
Wonderful narration, she reminds me of Lori Petty. Loved it more the 2nd time because I'm looking at this through eyes that have seen the future and now I see signs of what is going to happen. Would recommend both the book and audiobook of this series. I'm going to up my rating one star because this is a series I definitely will re-read.
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Wonderful narration, she reminds me of Lori Petty. Loved it more the 2nd time because I'm looking at this through eyes that have seen the future and now I see signs of what is going to happen. Would recommend both the book and audiobook of this series. I'm going to up my rating one star because this is a series I definitely will re-read.
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Oct 15, 2008
Kati
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Kate Daniels is just my type of a heroine - she's strong, perky and smart, she kicks major butt but she is not obnoxious. I hate angry female heroes who have to prove how awesome they are to every man on principle. Kate isn't like that. She's good and she knows it and she proves her worth by doing her job. Awesome! I would say I like Kate as much as Patricia Briggs' Mercy.
Also, the mythology is incredibly interesting. Andrews takes a very interesting approach to vampires and her wer More...
Also, the mythology is incredibly interesting. Andrews takes a very interesting approach to vampires and her wer More...
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Jun 05, 2011
Rachel
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Great book! Complex world, deep characters, action, and humor all in one book. Nicccce.
Andrews definitely has an alternate universe going on right here in the United States. I really like the idea of having "magic" surges. They are similar to what we call power surges, but are a little more detrimental to every day life. Makes me wonder if the power surges we have are actually small magic surges. Hmmmmmm....
This book was so close to five stars, but I couldn't do More...
Andrews definitely has an alternate universe going on right here in the United States. I really like the idea of having "magic" surges. They are similar to what we call power surges, but are a little more detrimental to every day life. Makes me wonder if the power surges we have are actually small magic surges. Hmmmmmm....
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Jul 16, 2011
Angie (Mind Malfunction)
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Aug 15, 2011
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Feb 04, 2012
Wicked Incognito Now
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I'm only giving this three stars because of some hiccups I had with my enjoyment of the first half of the story. Otherwise, I think this is a four star book. I enjoyed the second half of the book enough that zipped right through and I will be started book 2 right away.
First of all, I think the writing is excellent. I love that the writers build a complicated world, but don't take the time to explain every aspect of it. There is some necessary telling, but for the most part the re More...
First of all, I think the writing is excellent. I love that the writers build a complicated world, but don't take the time to explain every aspect of it. There is some necessary telling, but for the most part the re More...
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May 07, 2010
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Sep 22, 2011
Book Chick City
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'Magic Bites' is the first book in the 'Kate Daniels' series. I've heard lots of fantastic things about this series and read some very positive reviews, so with such high praise floating about I knew it was time to begin this series myself.
I must admit I started this book with very high expectations indeed. And it's probably because of this I was somewhat disappointed. But as with all first books in a series it's more about the laying down of foundations and it took me a while to con More...
I must admit I started this book with very high expectations indeed. And it's probably because of this I was somewhat disappointed. But as with all first books in a series it's more about the laying down of foundations and it took me a while to con More...
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Jan 04, 2012
Shannon
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As a life-long fan of Fantasy fiction, I figured that, when Urban Fantasy took off on the market several years ago, naturally I would enjoy it too. Magic, adventure, danger, great characters... Sadly it is not to be. I haven't given up entirely, far from it, but each one I try just seems to disappoint me more than anything. Part of it is that they're always mysteries/detective stories. Why? That's not an inherent part of the sub-genre - the sub-genre is what it's name says: fantasy in an urban s
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Aug 05, 2010
Kat
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Ever ventured out into the world of dating and discovered that it was disproportionately populated with assholes? Did you ever look around and say, "Where the hell are all these assholes coming from?"
Well, if Curran turned your oven on then the answer is possibly: You!
Yes, that's right. Assholes who have the common traits of narcissism, marchiavellianism and pyscopathy according to recent studies, score more with the ladies. It's called the Dark Triad (I know More...
Well, if Curran turned your oven on then the answer is possibly: You!
Yes, that's right. Assholes who have the common traits of narcissism, marchiavellianism and pyscopathy according to recent studies, score more with the ladies. It's called the Dark Triad (I know More...
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May 25, 2011
Candace
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UPDATE 5/25/2011: Okay I know I updated this review but I don't know what happened to it. I gave the book a second chance a year after I initially read it, and absolutely LOVED it. Sometimes it's just a matter of putting it down, walking away, and coming back. LOVE LOVE LOVE this series. Still think there were a handful of places where editing could've been better but it doesn't bug me too much anymore.
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May 27, 2011
Laura Lulu
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Love this series! I might have given this 1st book only 3 stars on it's own, but after reading the 2nd & 3rd books, I can't give it less than 4 based on the series as a whole--the 2nd book was better than the 1st, and the 3rd was better than the second--can't wait for the 4th. :)
Fast, action-packed, smart, smart-assed & funny, with great, truly likeable characters.
Fast, action-packed, smart, smart-assed & funny, with great, truly likeable characters.
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Sep 22, 2011
Bec
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Move over Anita Blake, Kate Daniels doesn't need your super-slut powers, she can sword fight paranormal creatures 3 times her size while pulling smart arse one liners without the help of a orgy!
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Aug 26, 2011
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Dec 14, 2010
TJ
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Ms. Andrews succeeds in starting a new urban/fantasy series with excitement and promise! I am amazed at how intricate and involved her knowledge of the world she is creating is. So many new species, so much background, so much understanding! It boggles the mind (and threatens to totally confuse the reader if one is not paying very close attention.) Since this is the beginning of a series, I can understand, although I think she did overdue it a bit all at once. While it all ties in, it is hard to
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Apr 06, 2010
Megan
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Book 1 in the Kate Daniels series. This was a very good book. I was pretty skeptical as I mainly keep to romance, even though I do branch out and read other things as well, I don’t normally read fantasy. This series takes place in an alternate Atlanta, GA. So, I guess you could call this urban fantasy.
Kate Daniels is a broke mercenary. In the first chapter we learn that her guardian has been killed. She takes a job at the Order (The Order of Merciful Aide). Her guardian, Gre More...
Kate Daniels is a broke mercenary. In the first chapter we learn that her guardian has been killed. She takes a job at the Order (The Order of Merciful Aide). Her guardian, Gre More...
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