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Maria
Mar 26, 2013 rated it liked it
Shelves: 2013-reads
Reasons to read the series
Kate Daniels, she is sarcastic and hilarious and all the raw power that she carries. Also the way she puts everyone in their place not caring if its The Beast lord or a Knight of the order.
The story even though wasn't that capturing, all the gruesome details made up for it.
Then there's the sword, the sword which she carries with her all the time and has named "Slayer"
The Beast Lord: He is one of the major reasons to read the book his and Kate's interactions are worth
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Ella
Feb 01, 2011 rated it it was amazing
Re-read for the 3rd time and still an amazing book with a strong world building and fantastic heroine. I love Kate and am already binging the next one. Must read!

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Magic Bites is the first book in the Kate Daniels series and I really enjoyed it.

The world Ilona Andrews created is explained in so much detail that you can really see it and live the story. Kate Daniels is a great heroine! Of course we again have a bad-ass heroine, but we also get to see her softer, more personal side. In any case,
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Ellen
Feb 04, 2011 rated it liked it
Shelves: fantasy
As I closed the book I realized I really quiet enjoyed it even though I did get confused at times by the world building and number of secondary characters. I do believe however that the story can only get better as the series progresses as the foundation of the world and character relationships has been set. Jess; I found myself saying 'that's what Kate said!' :P and I look forward to reading the second installment. ...more
Dallas Sullivan
Jun 13, 2011 rated it it was ok
She overly describes surroundings and doesn't describe enough in her world building. The tough girl persona seemed forced. She instantly fought with and provoked everyone she interacted with. Lacked romantic interest as well. Not much personality. ...more
Awo
Oct 03, 2011 rated it liked it
Shelves: 1st-in-a-series
Really enjoyed this book, somewhat slow paced but the characters make up for it. On to book2!
Saltygoodness
Jan 23, 2011 rated it really liked it
Shelves: read-in-2011
Rhea
Feb 13, 2011 rated it it was amazing
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Mar 09, 2011 marked it as to-read
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Jan 03, 2016 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Renee
Jun 24, 2018 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: favorites
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