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Chasing Magic (Downside Ghosts, #5)

Stacia Kane

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Aug 28, 2012 Tom rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorite

I love writing the number 5!! Not 4.5 or 4.7 it is a 5!!! I sooo loved this book and only had 2 problems with it.
1. I am now at an impasse on my favorite book of all time with this being tied with City of Ghosts.
2. I have no more Downside books waiting in the wings to save me from a slump!

I’m really not even sure about how to go about a review for this book. If you are reading Chasing Magic you already get what it is going to be about. I loved that for most of the book there is not that triangl I love writing the number 5!! Not 4.5 or 4.7 it is a 5!!! I sooo loved this book and only had 2 problems with it.
1. I am now at an impasse on my favorite book of all time with this being tied with City of Ghosts.
2. I have no more Downside books waiting in the wings to save me from a slump!

I’m really not even sure about how to go about a review for this book. If you are reading Chasing Magic you already get what it is going to be about. I loved that for most of the book there is not that triangle going on and their trust in each other seems solid. As much as I liked reading about them getting together I think I like reading about them being together even more. There is so much intensity and emotion wrapped up in every page of this book it is amazing. There were NO slow spots for me. Like not a % or a page or a paragraph, I loved it from start to finish.

There is still the tension with Lex but not the same as in other books. I definitely gravitated towards hating him very early on. I kinda felt that the series was going to take this turn with him becoming boss but thought the beginning was an interesting twist that I didn't see coming. All I can say is if Chess ever lets Terrible off that leash he is in for a world of hurt.
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One of my favorite parts of the book was the roof scene. (view spoiler)….I actually got chills from that scene. Not just that line just the whole parting. I can see how it could frustrate some but for me I just loved it.

I might have to do a reread of COG to figure out which one I liked better but even having that conversation is awesome to me. What I can say about this one is I felt like it was the smoothest from start to finish of all of them.
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Sep 30, 2012 Duchess Nicole rated it it was amazing

Shelves: e-pcs, read-in-2012, genre-urban-fantasy

4.5

I love being in Downside, which is quite honestly a very odd thing to say. It's such a dark, lonely, hopeless place. But my goodness, what a world! Every time I read another in this series, I'm just blown away. Something about these characters is so endearing, even with all of their faults.

In Chasing Magic, Chess and Terrible are once again tested in their relationship. Let me tell you, there are some nail biting moments in which I wasn't quite sure if Chess was going to make the right decis 4.5

I love being in Downside, which is quite honestly a very odd thing to say. It's such a dark, lonely, hopeless place. But my goodness, what a world! Every time I read another in this series, I'm just blown away. Something about these characters is so endearing, even with all of their faults.

In Chasing Magic, Chess and Terrible are once again tested in their relationship. Let me tell you, there are some nail biting moments in which I wasn't quite sure if Chess was going to make the right decisions. I actually gasped out loud and held my breath, skimmed down to the end of the page because I couldn't stand waiting one more second to know the outcome of the scene. Talk about the edge of my seat!

There has always been a fair amount of action in this series too, but this particular installment was loaded with fighting, magic flying everywhere, massive explosions, and some serious suspense going on. Chess stretches her magical abilities to their limits and we get to see Terrible in his element...in mortal hand to hand combat with a worthy opponent. IT IS AWESOME!!!! No one ever really goes up against Terrible and has any chance of coming out in one piece, so for fans of the greatness that is he, you'll be pleased.

Not only does Terrible get to prove to the readers why he is THE enforcer of Downside, but he also shows Chess his possessive side.... FINALLY!!!!!!!! I've always loved Terrible, but when it comes to Chess, I've also always thought that he shows her too much leniency. Each partner in the relationship has their own hard limits and so far Chess hadn't pushed any of Terrible's. I never understood why, by I think Ms. Kane was saving it for this book because good gracious, Terrible goes alpha stud on Chess's happy ass and proves his dominance over her. It's always been a give and take relationship between these two, but after this particular scene, I'm convinced Chess will do better with a firm hand.

Poor Lex! (I just love Lex!!) I can tell that he cares for Chess, but his position as Bump's opponent in Triumph City has put him in an impossible situation. The animosity between he and Terrible comes to a head, and everyone involved is forced to make some tough decisions.

Chess...ah, Chess! What can I say? Her addiction defines her. More so now than ever before, and I have to admit, I'm growing tired of it. An addict is one of the most selfish people you can know. Ultimately, number one in their life is themselves. No matter how much Chess bares her soul to the reader, how enlightened she is in her love for Terrible, in my eyes...Chess IS her addiction. It governs everything about her. Everything. Every mood she has is amplified by her next pill. The only thing that makes her feel other than the pills is Terrible and to a much lesser extent, Elder Griffin. Even those emotions, however, are clouded by her self loathing and guilt.

I hope so badly that there is some character development for Chess, but I don't see it coming. Thing is, I don't see where this series can go without some changes. If Chess is always an addict, can she ever feel any self worth? Will she ever actually deserve Terrible, in her own eyes? In my eyes? I just don't know, and I'm afraid I won't find out. I've just realized that not everyone in the world is as big a fan of the Downside Ghosts series. Ms. Kane isn't sure that it will be released in the US, and is considering self publishing here. Please, PLEASE give us another! At this point, I can't imagine the series ending with this book, I just CAN'T!!

And if you consider reading this series, DO IT! Truly, it satisfies all of my reader needs...it has action, romance, mystery, magic, ghosts, murder....on and on and on. Every book is one hell of a ride! ...more

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May 29, 2012 Keertana rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: swoooon

Rating: 4.5 Stars

Gosh, I have no words to express my love for this one. It is, by far, my favorite installment of this series and... Terrible. I can't even think straight just envisioning all the Chess and Terrible moments this book had...not to mention higher stakes, zombies, and a lot more positive character growth on Chess's part. Stacia Kane somehow manages to write such unique and different characters - one a drug addict and one a killer - and still make them realistic, relatable, and sit ...more

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Oct 30, 2012 Estelle (E) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites, fav-male, dark, 5plus-stars, top-10-fantasy

1st book of the year.. I hope it isn't the best, but to be honest, I'm not sure how we can top it up!
What a book!!!!
The Downside series have become my favourite series out there.
It's complicated, full of emotions, sad and funny, intense, unpredictable.. I love it so much.

The first half, I read it as a "welcome back to the series", it was a breath of fresh air. The following part was a blink. So much was happening, full of tensions

and the end..
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Aug 22, 2012 Gin rated it it was amazing

As always....Brilliant!!!! 10 stars, if only there was such a thing!

I don't think it's humanly possible to squeeze in more action, emotion, and magic into one book. Chasing Magic held true to, and exceeded everything I've come to expect of this amazing series. How the author manages to repeatedly capture human character and emotion so perfectly, is just beyond me. Not to mention, the violent whirlwind of a plot that kept me glued to my seat until the very last sentence.

Loved it!! I can't wait ...more

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Jul 08, 2012 Lise *friends don't flag* rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fav-series-downside

I am so glad I read this series. I was a little hesitant at first but once I got into the rich and unique characters, urban fantasy/supernatural storyline and became so deeply in love with Terrible, I could not stop reading until I finished all five books including a novella, Home 3.6. I checked Stacia Kane's website and am happy to learn there will be more happenings in Downside, Dig? ...more

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Sep 21, 2011 Steph rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites-2015-and-before

Now, I know I say this with every single Downside book but I have to say it again anyway.
Oh my God, I love this series!

As the books come and the years pass, I still haven’t found anything quite like it and that’s why I love it so much.

Terrible is still one of my all-time favourite hero’s. I grow to love him more and more with every book, every heart breaking, soul wrenching comment he makes to Chess. He’s such a wonderful character, one that makes laugh and smile my ass off but also manages ...more

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Feb 15, 2012 Kay rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012-reads, uf-or-paranormal

I don't need to say much about this book. If you've read this series up to this point, just expect the same amount of grit in this book as well. Chess still makes mistakes which is frustrating but things seem to end well as much as it could in the Downside world. ...more

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Jan 07, 2013 Estelle (E) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, re-read, fav-male, top-10-fantasy

Wooooah.. I believe goodreads has deleted my review because this is the best book I've read in 2013, the first one as well and I'm pretty sure I had loads to say about it!

oh well.. will have to read it again then! ...more

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Aug 16, 2011 Shannon Carly rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, stacia-kane-uf

LOVED IT. A MILLION STARS! Or... um yeah definitly 5 Stars. although, I think a million should be an option, just something to think about Goodreads. LOL.

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