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Jul 19, 2011

Mariya rated it:

The fifth book in the Kate Daniels Series, Magic Slays is just as AMAZING as all the rest. Ilona Andrews is one of my all-time favorite authors and I am so amazed at how with each book in the Kate Daniels series I grow closer and closer to these characters that I have so much emotion welled up in me. Yes. I cried like a big baby. That is how great and close you come to love these characters. You think of them as real and you adore each and everyone of them.

MAGIC SLAYS is the book! Y More...

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Aug 28, 2011

Maja rated it:

4.5 stars.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I believe we have a winner! Ilona and Andrew have done it again.

I have a plan to save urban fantasy. I’m not a megalomaniac or anything, I just think that UF needs saving and I care enough to try. Therefore, I’ve developed a cunning plan: I’m going to buy four more copies of this book. The first I’ll send to Jeanine Frost because she was the first of my favorite UF authors to disappoint me this year. <spoiler>Hot wax? So not cool!</spoil More...

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Oct 01, 2011

Kat rated it:

*Before I begin my review, I must take a moment to honour the devastating goddess who made it possible for me to read this book. There are not enough words in the English language to fully capture the incadescents of this magnificent human being. She is beyond reproach, loved by all, exulted in her graciousness. I adore her with the nuclear reactions of a thousand suns. She is worth more to me than all of the precious jewels!*

/Suck up

"The series gets good at book thr More...

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May 25, 2011

Jen rated it:

Coming off the high of the spectacular ending of Magic Slays, I've been staring at the computer for 10 minutes, trying to figure out why it took me a little while to really get into this book. And I think I've finally come up with the answer.

As the story begins, Kate is running the new agency that Curran set up for her since she has left the Order. But despite her competence and reputation, she doesn't have any clients. But just as her best friend Andrea returns from a two month ab More...

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Jun 07, 2011

Lisa O. rated it:

I would like all authors of urban fantasy and paranormal romance out there to stop for a second their feverish scribbling and take a look at this series. THE proof that YES, series don't necessarily need to go down the drain after 4th installment, that YES, series can STILL be interesting after the two romantic interests in the story "do the deed" and that YES, plots do not need to become unbelievably twisted, punctuated by improbable events and where mythology gets slaughtered just to More...

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Jun 23, 2011

Melindeeloo rated it:

There is really just no way to write a review that does Magic Slays justice without being spoilerish because, while the writing, the plot and the characters make the story really good, it is all of the little things that make it great. So without giving too much away, here are a just few of the things that made Magic Slays the newest addition to my very small keeper shelf ...

I loved the humor, especially Kate's banter with several of her cohorts and 'his furriness' - I had forgotten More...

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Jan 04, 2012

Bry rated it:

(Kate) "You can't tell me what to do."
(Curran) "Yes I can. Listen: this is me telling you what you will NOT do."
(Kate) I raised the cookbook and taped him on the nose. Bad cat.

When you have a series that has reached the 5th book it can be really hard to keep readers with you, keep the plots fresh, not predictable, and enjoyable. This was not a problem at all for the awesome writing team that is Ilona Andrews.

This installment in the Kate Daniel More...

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May 16, 2011

Katie(babs) rated it:

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Jun 13, 2011

Hirondelle rated it:

Better than the previous book, but still somewhere along the line this series has stopped working for me. By the way my rating would be closer to 2.5 stars.

I really liked the first two books. But after that the series stopped working for me. I kept trying to figure out why, and I think I finally worked the two main reasons it´s no longer working for me.

1 - One reason is subjective, the direction this series is going is not quite *my* thing. Everybody has got favorite " More...

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Aug 12, 2011

new_user rated it:

I waffled, but I can't give Magic Slays more than three stars in the end. Slays is competent work, but I read this to finish it. We didn't learn anything new about Kate or Curran, her enemies are vicious, creative, and quirky per their usual, and she wins by the skin of her teeth as her custom.

Kate & co. also struck me as oddly self-righteous or cruel in this installment. Andrews has never deluded us. Her villains run the gamut, but typically, they perpetrate graphic, criminal violen More...

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Oct 13, 2011

Jennifer rated it:

Has it been five books already? My how the time flies, it seems like just yesterday Kate was a Merc who hadn't even met the Beast Lord yet.

The world of Kate Daniels, is an interesting one. Where magic rushes in and out like an unpredictable tide, canceling out technology, and things like street lamps or gas powered cars when it's high, and allowing them to run when it's low. And all this magic comes out of everywhere, legends and myths roam the streetes.

The four previo More...

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May 26, 2011

QueenB rated it:

Another great addition to the Kate Daniels series. The story arc is really starting to move forward and I cannot wait to see what happens in the next one. I am waiting with bated breath to see the first meeting between Kate and her father. Eeeek! I can't wait.
A lot happens, there's plenty of action as well as relationship building moments and character development. I love that this series always feels like it's going forward and never stalls out. Curran and Kate are awesome and there are More...

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Feb 21, 2012

Angela rated it:

I plan to do a full review of this later - these are just my quick thoughts.

I loved it!! Ilona Andrews just continues to blow me away with their stories. It's such a deep, vivid, layered world with complex characters around every corner.

I liked the reality of Kate starting her own business. Of having partners/employees. The difficulties and issues that come with that and how she handled them.

The growth and development in Kate and Curran's relationship is f More...

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May 29, 2011

Julie rated it:

To view my favorite quotes from the book, go to http://yummymenandkickasschicks.com/?p=8... (scroll to bottom of review). There are lots of wonderful lines in this book!

Every time I pick up a book from Ilona Andrews’ Kate Daniels’ series, I am reminded of why this series is among my mostest favorite out there. I love everything about it. The world, the stories, the style, the characters…all of it. And Magic Slays, the fifth book in the series, is just as wonderful as the rest of the More...

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Jun 05, 2011

Samina ~ Escapism~ rated it:

Oh my God!!!!!!!Loved Loved Loved the book.The wait of nearly a year was worth it.I am still high from reading this action packed book and finding it difficult to come back. I swear my toes are still tingling from the ending.I don't think I have words to describe how much I love this series and Kate and of course Curran*yummy!I wouldn't mind being called babycakes Curran*.They warm up my heart with their witty banter and there weird twisted display of affection.The plot is fast paced and makes y More...

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May 14, 2011

Andrea rated it:

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Feb 17, 2012

Kat rated it:

This series is pure magic for a modern chick. These novels by the Gordon writing team have the humor and sexiness of a Stephanie Plum romp (Janet Evanovich), the mystery and thrill of a Cotton Malone caper (Steve Berry), and the philosophical questions of a sci-fi adventure (e.g. Robert A. Heinlein).

I think these stories resonate so strongly with females due to the emphasis on character relationships. I particularly liked how the authors portrayed Kate's broad, accepting definition More...

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Jul 16, 2011

Anja rated it:

Well, I wasn't that curious about 5th book like I was for the 4th, but I was still damn curious about the interactions between Kate and Curran as a mated couple. And I'm really glad that they're not a happy, fluffy, sunshine couple. But to strong personaltities together and you get a lot of edges. It's the right balance between being in love and struggling, which won't make that relationship boring soon.

The story as always was very good and the pace with Ilona Andrews never gets slo More...

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Jun 13, 2011

Leigh rated it:

4.5 stars! This was another fantastic addition into the Kate Daniels series!

This book picks up right after Magic Bleeds leaves off, and we get to see the development of Kate and Curran's relationship now that they are mated, and I just loved that aspect of it.

As usual, there was a great plot - Andrews is very creative with their plots, their world, and the incorporation of mythology.

We got to see great and fabulous dialog between the characters, especially th More...

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Jun 14, 2011

FictionVixen rated it:

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Jun 04, 2011

Loves FAB Romance rated it:

SPOILERS FROM BOOKS 1-4*

When Book 4, Magic Bleeds, ends, the sh!t has hit the proverbial fan. Kate has left The Order of Knights of Merciful Aid, her best friend Andrea is gone, she's killed her Aunt, and feels responsible for almost killing her mate.

When Magic Slays opens, Kate has opened up her own mercinary business, with the financial assistance of the Pack. Things are slow going though, until she gets a call that a runaway vampire is headed in her general direction. More...

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Jun 16, 2011

Sho rated it:

The audiobook added dimensions and expanded my imagination. I think I need to relisten the whole series again...
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The audiobook version is OUT! I am rereading it now!!

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Oh Darn I was going to wait until the audio book to come out and listen to that version first and read the Kindle version later. This series and the Dresden series are the only series I buy both the printed and the audiobook version. They are that good ! I like to listen to the books More...

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Jun 01, 2011

Galla rated it:

Kate and Curran are back, and they're in fine form. While the Kate/Curran relationship isn't the only reason I read this series, it is a big attraction for me, and I love that the Andrews duo isn't screwing these two up. Many authors are much better at writing burgeoning sexual tension than they are at writing people in a committed relationship. (Maybe that's why Eric Northman's balls--along with his sense of humor--seemed to go missing somewhere around the time his Maker was brought into the So More...

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Jun 03, 2011

Kindle-aholic rated it:

I got it, read it in one day and loved every minute of it.

I'm going to start with the notes I jotted down right after I finished:

1. This series does not disappoint. There is a (BIG) problem to solve, but also quite a few things were set up for future encounters in later books.

2. Several "Holy Crap" moments, but fans will not be throwing their books at the wall. [And the end - what a tease! Not a cliffhanger at all, but I am already wanting book 6. More...

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Aug 19, 2011

Nikyta rated it:

4.5 stars

This is definitely my favorite M/F series. Kate is still such a snarky badass and Curran is so sexy with his roars and his possessiveness. I absolutely love it.

I love the world-building and the fact that Kate is starting to become more advanced in her powers. She's using it more and more and every time she uses it, she gets that much closer to practicing and controlling it.

I loved the plot for this story. With each book something more extreme happens More...

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Jun 15, 2011

Laura Lulu rated it:

I didn't love this one as much as I've loved past books in this series, but it is Kate, and the writing and characters in this series are among the best I've read in the genre--how can I not give it 5 stars? Maybe my faves in the series were 6 or 7 stars. :)

Try as I might, I can't quite put my finger on what was a teensy bit lacking for me. The beginning was a bit slow--maybe that was it?

It wouldn't have hurt to show a bit more Curran, he felt somehow lacking to me; too More...

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Jun 02, 2011

Marsha rated it:

If you are looking for page after page of action; then, "Magic Slays" is the book for you. It is amazing to me how this series just keeps getting better and better. Kate and Curran continue to be the power couple to be reckoned with and I just love it!

The story begins as Kate is struggling with her new business. There are bills to be paid and Kate does not like asking the Keep for money. It seems that the Order has blacklisted Kate and has scandalized her reputation. Potentia More...

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Jun 04, 2011

Amanda rated it:

Oye.
When I started reading Magic Slays, I wasn't impressed. Then about halfway through the pace picked up and it was awesome.

The story started out slow; we are introduced to a handful of new characters that have long weird names that are all hard to pronounce. Evdokia Ivanovna, Ksenia, Grigorii Semionovich, Vasiliy Evgenievich. It got a little annoying trying to remember who's who and what purpose they served in the book. The storyline got away from me a few time throughout t More...

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Jun 05, 2011

Shannon rated it:

I just finished it. AMAZING! Book 3 has been my favorite in this series up to this point (I loved how the 'big secret' about her background was finally confirmed, the awesome arena fight scenes, how K/C started moving from banter to something more, etc.) And now this book I rate equal in awesomeness to book 3. I expected this book to be really good, but I didn't expect to be blown away like I was. I was totally surprised at another 'big secret' that was revealed about Kate's background. WOW--wha More...

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Jul 19, 2011

Julia rated it:

Love it, love it, love it! All I want to do after finishing this book is go back and start all over at the beginning. Kate and Andrea, in particular, have some fabulous page time in MAGIC SLAYS, and their witty banter really made the book for me. Andrews does a phenomenal job developing the tension of Kate's eventual conflict with her father without ever making me feel like she was artificially stretching out the series (the revelations of MAGIC SLAYS were both satisfying and realistic). Thi More...

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