Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels, #4) in Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group

Dec 19, 2019 Netanella rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: urban-fantasy, chicks-who-kick-butt, 2019-december-reading-challenges

Another stellar offering by the writing duo Ilona Andrews. This fourth in the series, which hasn't gone stale on my yet, features Middle Eastern lore, the appearance of Kate's deadly and ancient aunt Erra, and the official coupledom of Kate and Curran.

And blood. Lots and lots of blood.

Loved it. ...more

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Jun 10, 2011 Ally rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: ebook, 2011, urban-fantasy, 2012

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The end of Magic Strikes was gripping (for me at least) Kate is waiting for Curran to show up as she’s cooked a meal for him and is waiting for him naked, which plays a big part to the whole mating ritual. However, Kate waits and waits and waits... and Curran just doesn’t show up! How bloody rude of him. While Kate is worried for him she calls the Keep to see what’s kept him only to be easily dismissed and refused contact with him which makes everything clear for her. So she *Contains spoilers!*

The end of Magic Strikes was gripping (for me at least) Kate is waiting for Curran to show up as she’s cooked a meal for him and is waiting for him naked, which plays a big part to the whole mating ritual. However, Kate waits and waits and waits... and Curran just doesn’t show up! How bloody rude of him. While Kate is worried for him she calls the Keep to see what’s kept him only to be easily dismissed and refused contact with him which makes everything clear for her. So she leaves and plans never to have anything to do with Curran (and the Pack) again. Kate gets on with her life over the next few weeks avoiding Currans phone calls and getting on with her job with Merciful Aid and dealing with a pandemic out break and then an old goddess shows with some deadly warriors and Kate has more just Curran to deal with.
While I really enjoyed Magic Bleeds I found it a little more angst ridden than I was anticipating and therefore didn’t enjoy it was much as I would have liked. I still thought it was a great book and was still dragged into the storyline, the characters and the plot but I was still plagued by sadness that came from the start of the story between Kate and Curran. It wasn’t tear-bursting sad but it saddened me for most of the book and although things were sorted I couldn’t shake that feeling of sadness, which really sucks as Magic Bleeds was a wonderful read for me. I really enjoyed seeing Kate still being her kick-ass self even after she feels like she’s been dumped by Curran and is totally miserable, she doesn’t sit at home getting drunk and waiting for him to call, nope she gets out her trusty saber and gets on with her job, keeping the world safe and finally meeting some of her family members.
While I loved this book for the whole Kate and Curran will they, won’t they theme I loved it even more to see more of Kate and her fucked up family and how she deals with it all. I really enjoyed how at the front of her mind when meeting her aunt was protecting Julie and making sure everything she did kept the kid safe. I felt that Magic Bleeds was a very active and kick ass story just like the previous book and I thoroughly enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next instalment!

Favourite Quotes:
“Do you need me to draw you a chart? You stood me up. You made me think there was something between us. You made me want things, things I thought I could never have, and then you crushed it. Don’t come near me, Curran. Don’t call. We’re done.”

(for some reason this is the only quote I marked, clearly I was that absorbed into the book!)

Overall, I loved Magic Bleeds and thought it was yet another brilliant addition to the series!

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Apr 11, 2011 Jen rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: kate-daniels, audio

Kate and Curran

And that's what I am talking about! Great book.

My audio rereads have me bumping these books up a star. Audio 6/12- 6/26 ...more

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May 26, 2011 Sarah rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: keeper, reviewed, urban-fantasy

This is my favorite urban fantasy series, no contest. I love Kate, love Curran, love the world-building, love everything about it. Andrews never disappoints, and this installment in the Kate Daniels series is no exception. In fact, everything just gets better. I know, this is a squeeeee-fangirl review and not exactly an informative review for readers, but lets face it, if you're this far in the series you probably love it too and don't need a bunch of reasons from me as to why it's so great. So ...more

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Aug 13, 2009 Megan rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy-or-sci-fic, urban-fantasy

Book 5 in the Kate Daniels series

Wow! My favorite so far!! I can’t wait to read the next one, which comes out in May 2011. I love the world that Ilona Andrews has created and I love all the characters- especially Kate. She is the toughest heroine out there. I have no doubt she could kick any other heroine’s butt!

Kate is trying to solve who keeps trying to unleash plagues and diseases in and around Atlanta. The reports are conflicting. It’s a man. It’s a woman. What she does know is that whenever ...more

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May 22, 2011 Cyndi rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, own, science-fiction, mixed-paranormal

This book was byfar my favorite of the series. I love that there was more Kate and Curran. Personally can't get enough of them. I like that Kate is finally learning to trust and giving Curran a chance to show that he'll stand by her just like she does him. I also loved that Kate didn't back down when challenged while Curran was unconscious. Interesting about Hugh hiring the protector for Kate. What does that mean? Whose side is Hugh on?

I'm a little bummed about the changes in Kate's relationship ...more

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May 26, 2010 RogueHireling rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

These books just get better and better. Magic Bleeds is by far the best. Things in Kate's life are happening and its certainly fascinating.

Well written, well thought out, well presented. Just an excellent read all around. ...more

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Jan 25, 2010 Heather rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy

I've really enjoyed this series a lot. This book ties up a lot of loose ends and sets the stage for a whole new batch of problems in the next, and so it's satisfying. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys urban fantasy, fantasy in general, or even mysteries with a little romance tossed in. ...more

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