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No matter how much the paranormal politics of Atlanta change, one thing always remains the same: if there’s trouble, Kate Daniels will be in the middle of it…
As the mate of the Beast Lord, Curran, former mercenary Kate Daniels has more responsibilities than it seems possible to juggle. Not only is she still struggling to keep her investigative business afloat, she must now ...more
As the mate of the Beast Lord, Curran, former mercenary Kate Daniels has more responsibilities than it seems possible to juggle. Not only is she still struggling to keep her investigative business afloat, she must now ...more
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Shit.
I had high hopes for this, and I'm pretty bummed that they weren't met. I didn't enjoy the previous book thanks to the contrived relationship angst (among other things), but I still had full faith in this series. I'm sad to say that it's beginning to slip. My main gripes:
- Plot filler abounds
- WTFery
- Deus ex machina
- Plot holes
- No chemistry
- Anti-Kate behavior
- Anticlimactic
- Cheesy ending
- FUCKING RABBIT HOLE
Seriously, that last one. This was me for over half of this book:
The other hal ...more
I had high hopes for this, and I'm pretty bummed that they weren't met. I didn't enjoy the previous book thanks to the contrived relationship angst (among other things), but I still had full faith in this series. I'm sad to say that it's beginning to slip. My main gripes:
- Plot filler abounds
- WTFery
- Deus ex machina
- Plot holes
- No chemistry
- Anti-Kate behavior
- Anticlimactic
- Cheesy ending
- FUCKING RABBIT HOLE
Seriously, that last one. This was me for over half of this book:
The other hal ...more
Ilona Andrews rocks my world. For real. This book is absolutely a must-read for any Kate Daniels fan. It features everything I love about the series. It's funny, in that wonderful, dry, sarcastic way that the Andrews team does so well. It's action-packed. It's got heart --and history. The world-building is fantastic and consistent. The characters are rich and well developed. It's got a romance I believe in. Satisfying sex. And. It. Is. Epic. The story is so big, the Andrews had to write a discla
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Mar 09, 2015
✘✘ Sarah ✘✘ (former Nefarious Breeder of Murderous Crustaceans)
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
⚔ The Grand IAA™ KD Buddy Rerererereread Extravaganza (GIAAKDBRE™), aka the yellow brick road to Magic Triumphs ⚔
Presenting Episode 7, or How Kate Daniels Learned That You Never Know When Your Puking Mutant Attack Poodle Will Come In Handy.
» And the moral of this particular rererereread is: I was obviously either very high or very drunk on top quality stuff(or both) when I last reread this book, because it seems I maybe perhaps have possibly mentioned somewhere but certainly not down there
...more
Presenting Episode 7, or How Kate Daniels Learned That You Never Know When Your Puking Mutant Attack Poodle Will Come In Handy.
» And the moral of this particular rererereread is: I was obviously either very high or very drunk on top quality stuff
Oct 04, 2013
Robin (Bridge Four)
rated it
really liked it
Recommends it for:
Anyone who likes UF/PNR or breaths
Reread of the Kate Daniels series with my friends at Ilona Andrews Addicts (IAA) only a few weeks to go before Magic Binds comes out.
What is it with this series. Everytime I reread a book in it I love everything even more.
Original Review July 2014:
3.5 Roland You Are a Bad-Ass Stars rounded to 4 stars because of my love affair with all things Ilona Andrews.
“How did I turn out? Are you proud of the monster you made?”
I really don’t want to spoil anything for anyone so I will have a lengthy tho ...more
What is it with this series. Everytime I reread a book in it I love everything even more.
Original Review July 2014:
3.5 Roland You Are a Bad-Ass Stars rounded to 4 stars because of my love affair with all things Ilona Andrews.
“How did I turn out? Are you proud of the monster you made?”
I really don’t want to spoil anything for anyone so I will have a lengthy tho ...more
My favorite urban fantasy series totally delivers on this SEVENTH installment of Kate Daniels?! Damn, that's a lot of books! VERY satisfying ending to a lot of overarching storylines set up back in book one. Not as much romance, but the action and interaction between the characters made up for it. The fight scenes, as usual, were HELLA awesome. I just can't recommend this series enough if you want a fun adventure with a kick-ass lady lead and a bit of supernatural romance throw in to boot (but n
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2.5*
I don't like Julie and I do not see the point of her existence in the series but this story which is told from her point of view was decent. It was included in Magic Breaks, otherwise I wouldn't have read it.
Merged review:
3.5*
I can always trust Kate Daniels to get me out of a reading slump.
This series is generally full of action but this volume felt like it was on adrenaline shots the whole time. I sometimes felt the need for it to slow down a bit. However, I enjoyed it better than the la ...more
I don't like Julie and I do not see the point of her existence in the series but this story which is told from her point of view was decent. It was included in Magic Breaks, otherwise I wouldn't have read it.
Merged review:
3.5*
I can always trust Kate Daniels to get me out of a reading slump.
This series is generally full of action but this volume felt like it was on adrenaline shots the whole time. I sometimes felt the need for it to slow down a bit. However, I enjoyed it better than the la ...more
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4.25 stars. Review first posted on Fantasy Literature:
In Magic Breaks, the seventh book in Ilona Andrews’ KATE DANIELS urban fantasy series, the overarching plot lines of the series takes a lion-sized step forward, with a few major surprises along the way. *some spoilers for earlier books in the series*
Kate Daniels, her mate Curran, the Beast Lord of Atlanta’s shapeshifter Pack, and their group have returned from their perilous trip to Europe, described in Magic Rises, where they ran into confl ...more
In Magic Breaks, the seventh book in Ilona Andrews’ KATE DANIELS urban fantasy series, the overarching plot lines of the series takes a lion-sized step forward, with a few major surprises along the way. *some spoilers for earlier books in the series*
Kate Daniels, her mate Curran, the Beast Lord of Atlanta’s shapeshifter Pack, and their group have returned from their perilous trip to Europe, described in Magic Rises, where they ran into confl ...more
"Death is forever. Death is nothing. But to save a life, that's everything."
But unfortunately deep down everything is politics and diplomacy…
• Kate has to behave appropriately in front of the Pack.
• Kate has to behave and talk correctly in front of the Pack council.
• The Pack needs to be reserved with Curran (although not really too reserved with his consort).
• The Pack members have to respect hierarchy and follow Alpha’s decisions even if they are stupid.
• The Pack council needs to have a cer ...more
But unfortunately deep down everything is politics and diplomacy…
• Kate has to behave appropriately in front of the Pack.
• Kate has to behave and talk correctly in front of the Pack council.
• The Pack needs to be reserved with Curran (although not really too reserved with his consort).
• The Pack members have to respect hierarchy and follow Alpha’s decisions even if they are stupid.
• The Pack council needs to have a cer ...more
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(.· (.·3,5 Stars
So... I just finished Magic Breaks, a book I have been waiting for !!364!! Days and I can't help but feel disappointed.
It was still good but not as good as Magic Rises [btw still fangirling about that one]. Maybe my expectations were too high or this book is just introducing us into the new developments that take place in this series but still I feel a little bit let down. :(
I will keep my review short; just 3 good and 3 bad things about the book ;)
What I liked:
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(.· (.·3,5 Stars
So... I just finished Magic Breaks, a book I have been waiting for !!364!! Days and I can't help but feel disappointed.
It was still good but not as good as Magic Rises [btw still fangirling about that one]. Maybe my expectations were too high or this book is just introducing us into the new developments that take place in this series but still I feel a little bit let down. :(
I will keep my review short; just 3 good and 3 bad things about the book ;)
What I liked:
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3.5 stars - Spoilers
I'm not quite sure how I feel about Magic Breaks, in some ways I hated it with a burning passion and in others I absolutely bloody loved it. What I do know is that it was a definite improvement from the last book, which read like a silly teeny-bopper book with lots of misunderstandings, insecurity, douchery, and female doormatery. Thankfully, there wasn't any of it that rubbish in this one.
-The first half of the book really dragged for me, there were moments that were wonderf ...more
I'm not quite sure how I feel about Magic Breaks, in some ways I hated it with a burning passion and in others I absolutely bloody loved it. What I do know is that it was a definite improvement from the last book, which read like a silly teeny-bopper book with lots of misunderstandings, insecurity, douchery, and female doormatery. Thankfully, there wasn't any of it that rubbish in this one.
-The first half of the book really dragged for me, there were moments that were wonderf ...more
For Ilona and Andrew Gordon, the husband-and-wife writing team behind the pen name Ilona Andrews, Magic Breaks is the ultimate show of strength. These two have nothing left to prove, their writing is reliably excellent and funny as all get-out. It’s been a long, long time since I’ve felt any trepidation when buying one of their new releases. Magic Breaks is the book in which all their skill and their significant experience come to light.
This is a pivotal point in the Kate Daniels series – a seve ...more
This is a pivotal point in the Kate Daniels series – a seve ...more
First read August 2014, rating 4 stars
Second read May 2016, rating 5 stars
I really loved the book this time. This changes everything. So many important things happened. So many changes and new developments.
* Spoilers *
Firstly, I liked that Curran was missing for a good part of the book. I liked seeing Kate working and fighting alone. Her interactions with Hugh are so epic. I know they'll never be together, but I can't ignore their chemistry.
“Don’t bring my people into it,” I said. “I’ll make ...more
Second read May 2016, rating 5 stars
I really loved the book this time. This changes everything. So many important things happened. So many changes and new developments.
* Spoilers *
Firstly, I liked that Curran was missing for a good part of the book. I liked seeing Kate working and fighting alone. Her interactions with Hugh are so epic. I know they'll never be together, but I can't ignore their chemistry.
“Don’t bring my people into it,” I said. “I’ll make ...more
With all the mother-effing ARCs floating around a few months ago and all the KD craze I’ve been seeing lately, it is a goddamn miracle that I somehow managed to go into this book blind and unaffected by anyone else’s opinion. And I’ll be damned if I do it to you so if you haven’t read this book yet -- JUST STOP! Stop reading reviews and just read the fricken book! (this is a big reason why I binge-read these books on release day -- because I REFUSE to be spoiled even a teeny tiny bit by other pe
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Reread.
My favorite books in the series, and it has all the things that I wanted from this series. Action, murder, intense pack rivalry, magic, and all this without the Kate-Curran relationship drama. it was good to see Kate have faith in him, and he In turn proved that why he deserves her and what length he would go to be with her.
Hugh was a big disappoint here. He came, created some ruckus, literally stole Kate, and put her in a magical prison. But then our hero came against all odds, fought t ...more
My favorite books in the series, and it has all the things that I wanted from this series. Action, murder, intense pack rivalry, magic, and all this without the Kate-Curran relationship drama. it was good to see Kate have faith in him, and he In turn proved that why he deserves her and what length he would go to be with her.
Hugh was a big disappoint here. He came, created some ruckus, literally stole Kate, and put her in a magical prison. But then our hero came against all odds, fought t ...more
Mar 17, 2014
Jo ★The Book Sloth★
rated it
it was amazing
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mythology,
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shapeshifters,
urban-fantasy,
vampires,
br-with-aly
4.75 Stars
I'm wondering if I can write a review which consists of more than...
There will be many and major SPOILERS in the review. If you haven't read the book then I wouldn't advise continuing.
Let's start from the beginning...
First 2/3 of the book and Curran is nowhere to be found. He's gone off to make a deal with another pack and Kate has to deal with anything pack realted until he returns. Of course this is exactly the time when the shit hit the fan.
Hugh shows up at the Conclave (a meeting ...more
I'm wondering if I can write a review which consists of more than...
There will be many and major SPOILERS in the review. If you haven't read the book then I wouldn't advise continuing.
Let's start from the beginning...
First 2/3 of the book and Curran is nowhere to be found. He's gone off to make a deal with another pack and Kate has to deal with anything pack realted until he returns. Of course this is exactly the time when the shit hit the fan.
Hugh shows up at the Conclave (a meeting ...more
Buddy read with Armina, Eilonwy, Asya, and Monty Cupcake.
Curran had to go away because somebody set an extremely poor disguised trap for him (did anybody had any doubts it was a trap made to draw him away from the very beginning?). Now it is up to Kate to attend a meeting between the two most powerful groups in Atlanta: the People (the vampire masters) and the Pack (the Shapeshifters); Kate represents the latter. Once again, even a blind person with extreme mental deficiency would not smell anot ...more
Curran had to go away because somebody set an extremely poor disguised trap for him (did anybody had any doubts it was a trap made to draw him away from the very beginning?). Now it is up to Kate to attend a meeting between the two most powerful groups in Atlanta: the People (the vampire masters) and the Pack (the Shapeshifters); Kate represents the latter. Once again, even a blind person with extreme mental deficiency would not smell anot ...more
Dec 09, 2013
Erica Ravenclaw
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Shelves:
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for-review
2018: bumped up a star, I keep saying how much I love these books, but that doesn’t really capture my adoration.
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
No spoilers and colorful language abound! I promise, no spoilers at all, I barely even talk about the plot because spoilers suck.
I have been waiting for this, and it is everything I didn't know I wanted.
It's moments like this that I question why the hell I even try to review books. I clearly have nothing intelligent to add to the conversation, I'm all over here like HEY GU ...more
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
No spoilers and colorful language abound! I promise, no spoilers at all, I barely even talk about the plot because spoilers suck.
I have been waiting for this, and it is everything I didn't know I wanted.
It's moments like this that I question why the hell I even try to review books. I clearly have nothing intelligent to add to the conversation, I'm all over here like HEY GU ...more
Want epicbadassery? Well, don't let the opening of the book fool you, this one ends with a real bang.
And you know what? There's a MINIMUM of relationship miscommunications! WOOOO WOOOO... of course, that's only because Curran's out of town for a big portion of the book, but isn't that how it always is? The only way to prevent relationship troubles is to make sure there's lots of out of town business meetings. Yeah. Right? No.
Of course Kate gets thrown into the blowback from the previous novel. O ...more
And you know what? There's a MINIMUM of relationship miscommunications! WOOOO WOOOO... of course, that's only because Curran's out of town for a big portion of the book, but isn't that how it always is? The only way to prevent relationship troubles is to make sure there's lots of out of town business meetings. Yeah. Right? No.
Of course Kate gets thrown into the blowback from the previous novel. O ...more
May 2018 re-read. Amazing, riveting story for me as always. Kate Daniels is my favorite character, and I love reading her journey.
August 2016 re-read: I've loved this book every time I read it, but I appreciate it even more on this read. I don't know what to say - beyond what I've said - because there are so many things happening that to say anything is to spoil. But there are nuances that I can see now that I just missed before.
I'm loving this re-read. I both love and hate when each new book c ...more
August 2016 re-read: I've loved this book every time I read it, but I appreciate it even more on this read. I don't know what to say - beyond what I've said - because there are so many things happening that to say anything is to spoil. But there are nuances that I can see now that I just missed before.
I'm loving this re-read. I both love and hate when each new book c ...more
Jul 30, 2014
carol.
rated it
really liked it
Recommends it for:
series fans. but start with book one.
I re-read this yesterday as a way of keeping awake post night shift (switching one's body clock around can be a pain in the neck. Sometimes literally). It's a challenging reading mood--I need something to engage me without too much brain-work, but not stupid enough that I lose my very limited patience. And what do you know? Magic Breaks worked.
At first, there were doubts, largely arising out of the structure and pacing of the initial pages. Magic Breaks opens with a 'Thank you to the readers,' w ...more
1st read - April 2014
2nd read - July 2014
3rd read - July 2015
4th read - August 2016
5th read - April 2018
6th Read - July 2018
Full Review
I've said it before but I'll say it again - I'm an Ilona & Gordon Andrews fan girl, in fact, I'm a total addict of this series and Kate & Curran are one of my favourite fictional couples ever. So it would be fair to say that I was excited to get my hands on an advanced copy of Magic Breaks. In fact I was so excited about it that I actually read it twice b ...more
2nd read - July 2014
3rd read - July 2015
4th read - August 2016
5th read - April 2018
6th Read - July 2018
Full Review
I've said it before but I'll say it again - I'm an Ilona & Gordon Andrews fan girl, in fact, I'm a total addict of this series and Kate & Curran are one of my favourite fictional couples ever. So it would be fair to say that I was excited to get my hands on an advanced copy of Magic Breaks. In fact I was so excited about it that I actually read it twice b ...more
Aug 03, 2013
Jessica ❁ ➳ Silverbow ➳ ❁ Rabid Reads-no-more
rated it
liked it
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review of another edition
Still refraining from writing my review--still working through my thoughts. BUT . . . for now, I leave you with this:
PS: This book makes me wish I had TWO that-bastard shelves. Maybe three . . .
My other reviews for this series:
A Questionable Client (Kate Daniels, #0.5)
Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1)
Magic Burns (Kate Daniels, #2)
Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels, #3)
Magic Mourns (Kate Daniels, #3.5)
Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels, #4)
Magic Dreams (Kate Daniels, #4.5)
Magic Slays (Kate Daniels, ...more
PS: This book makes me wish I had TWO that-bastard shelves. Maybe three . . .
My other reviews for this series:
A Questionable Client (Kate Daniels, #0.5)
Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1)
Magic Burns (Kate Daniels, #2)
Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels, #3)
Magic Mourns (Kate Daniels, #3.5)
Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels, #4)
Magic Dreams (Kate Daniels, #4.5)
Magic Slays (Kate Daniels, ...more
Wow, that was worth the wait! Didn't see this ending that way... But I love how it's almost a reboot. Can't wait to see where book eight will take us!
Did need more Derek, Andrea, Julie, and Ascanio. And really wanted some Saiman and Dali.
Oh, ps, fuck you, Hilba. :P
Did need more Derek, Andrea, Julie, and Ascanio. And really wanted some Saiman and Dali.
Oh, ps, fuck you, Hilba. :P
First Read October 2014: 3 Stars
Second Read July 2015: 4 Stars
I enjoyed this more the second time through, so I am bumping the rating up a star. Although I still think there was way too much filler in the beginning. This is kind of an offbeat edition to the Kate Daniels world ... parts of it were amazing and other parts annoyed me. It has several stories happening within the book and it just flows kind of weird overall. However, when it was good, it really REALLY good.
The best parts for me wer ...more
Second Read July 2015: 4 Stars
I enjoyed this more the second time through, so I am bumping the rating up a star. Although I still think there was way too much filler in the beginning. This is kind of an offbeat edition to the Kate Daniels world ... parts of it were amazing and other parts annoyed me. It has several stories happening within the book and it just flows kind of weird overall. However, when it was good, it really REALLY good.
The best parts for me wer ...more
Feb 10, 2012
Anzu The Great Destroyer
rated it
it was amazing
·
review of another edition
Recommends it for:
fans of the series
I can't seem to get myself to hate Hugh. He's a psycho. He's fucked up in the head. He keeps on hurting Kate. He keeps on beating Curran up. He's killing everyone. Yet I get giddy every time he makes an appearance.
I need to get my shit together and hate the bastard.
Sigh.
P.S. Where's my Roman? -_-
I need to get my shit together and hate the bastard.
Sigh.
P.S. Where's my Roman? -_-
Started off slow but I couldn't put it down in the end. Ilona Andrews never lets me down.
4.5 stars
Buddy Read with my (real life) BFF Jilly Bean.
This spoiler doesn't have anything to do with the book, and is just unrelated nonsense to annoy my friend.
(view spoiler) ...more
Buddy Read with my (real life) BFF Jilly Bean.
This spoiler doesn't have anything to do with the book, and is just unrelated nonsense to annoy my friend.
(view spoiler) ...more
Series review also posted at Ja čitam, a ti?
It's been ages since I read urban fantasy or binge-read long series, and I've had my eye on Kate Daniels ever since Tanja (and several of our friends) raved about how amazing it is. So, I finally picked it up. Did I like it? YES!
- Main female character. What I like the most in books I read is strong women and there are a lot of those here. Kate has come close to dethroning my ultimate girl crush ...more
It's been ages since I read urban fantasy or binge-read long series, and I've had my eye on Kate Daniels ever since Tanja (and several of our friends) raved about how amazing it is. So, I finally picked it up. Did I like it? YES!
Five kick-ass, awesome things about Kate Daniels series
- Main female character. What I like the most in books I read is strong women and there are a lot of those here. Kate has come close to dethroning my ultimate girl crush ...more
Apr 08, 2017
Jaya
rated it
it was amazing
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masala-reads,
re-reads,
liebesgeschichte,
unitedstates
H.O.L.Y S.H.I.T
What a way to commemorate my 100th book for this year
This book is something else. I thought this couldn't get better than its prequel but was I wrong?!!
Roland, one can guess where Kate gets her bad ass-ery from :D
And Hugh (shakes head in exasperation), that Pschyo! I'v already dedicated this song to him.
What a way to commemorate my 100th book for this year
This book is something else. I thought this couldn't get better than its prequel but was I wrong?!!
Roland, one can guess where Kate gets her bad ass-ery from :D
And Hugh (shakes head in exasperation), that Pschyo! I'v already dedicated this song to him.
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Ilona Andrews is the pseudonym for a husband-and-wife writing team. Ilona is a native-born Russian and Gordon is a former communications sergeant in the U.S. Army. Contrary to popular belief, Gordon was never an intelligence officer with a license to kill, and Ilona was never the mysterious Russian spy who seduced him. They met in college, in English Composition 101, where Ilona got a better grade
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“Desandra shrugged her shoulders. "Hey, Kate? Have you thought of walking up to Hugh and telling him that he's got the biggest dick ever?" She spread her arms to the size of a baseball bat.
"No, you think it would work?" I asked.
"It's worth a try. May be he'll be so happy you noticed his pork sword, he'll forget all about trying to kill us."
Pork sword. Kill me now. "I'll think about it."
Ascanio began patting his clothes.
"What?" Derek growled.
"Looking for something to take notes with.”
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"No, you think it would work?" I asked.
"It's worth a try. May be he'll be so happy you noticed his pork sword, he'll forget all about trying to kill us."
Pork sword. Kill me now. "I'll think about it."
Ascanio began patting his clothes.
"What?" Derek growled.
"Looking for something to take notes with.”
“Quick, Derek, it's your chance to shine," Ascanio said.
Derek gave him a withering look.
"Desandra is a mother, Robert is married, Kate's affianced, and I'm an old soul. You're the closest thing to a virgin we've got. Get on with growing some flowing locks.”
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Derek gave him a withering look.
"Desandra is a mother, Robert is married, Kate's affianced, and I'm an old soul. You're the closest thing to a virgin we've got. Get on with growing some flowing locks.”
