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Previous BRs - Authors; A - D > Andrews, Ilona; Magic Bites (Kate Daniels #1); "Relaxed Buddy Read" ; Start Date 9 September 2013 **REVISIT** 12 May 2018

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This topic is open for discussion of Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews.




BE PREPARED FOR SPOILERS

What is a Buddy Read?

This is an "Relaxed Buddy Read"

A “Relaxed Buddy Read” is similar to our usual “buddy reads” except there are less questions and break points. For example, a book may be split into three sections and those reading the book should pause at the end of the section to answer some discussion questions, make comments, or ask their own questions to other readers. An example is here.

Book synposis
When the magic is up, rogue mages cast their spells and monsters appear, while guns refuse to fire and cars fail to start. But then technology returns, and the magic recedes as unpredictably as it arose, leaving all kinds of paranormal problems in its wake.

Kate Daniels is a down-on-her-luck mercenary who makes her living cleaning up these magical problems. But when Kate's guardian is murdered, her quest for justice draws her into a power struggle between two strong factions within Atlanta's magic circles.

The Masters of the Dead, necromancers who can control vampires, and the Pack, a paramilitary clan of shapechangers, blame each other for a series of bizarre killings—and the death of Kate's guardian may be part of the same mystery. Pressured by both sides to find the killer, Kate realizes she's way out of her league—but she wouldn't have it any other way…

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Suggested Reading Schedule

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September 9: Start Reading
September 10: Discussion for chapters 1 - 3
September 11: Discussion for chapters 4 - 6
September 12: Discussion for chapters 7 - epilogue


Nicole Field (nicolefield) | 1778 comments *pounce* I already have this book waiting and ready to go!

Wow, look at how many different but beautiful covers this author has had of this book.


Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Yes, love the covers. I might have to read this again. I never got any further than the first book.


Nicole Field (nicolefield) | 1778 comments Yesss. Join us. I'm sure, with the popularity of the series, this won't be the last one we read ;)


Logan (loganturner) | 1643 comments I read the first one earlier this year, but I'm going to follow the discussion. I'm still not entirely sure how much I liked it. And if anyone wants to keep going, I'd join. :)


Sonia (darktalynn) | 11599 comments For me, this was the "worse" book of the series, and I liked it, a lot! It keeps getting better.


Nicole Field (nicolefield) | 1778 comments This is commonly true for books at the start of the series. I know a lot of people say that about Storm Front of the Dresden Files, for example.


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Karen ⊰✿ | 16594 comments Mod
Ok... I need to stop agreeing to BRs, but I will try *really hard* to fit this one in! :D


Sonia (darktalynn) | 11599 comments I know the feeling.


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Lol I did notice you may be taking my BR Queen crown ;)


Sonia (darktalynn) | 11599 comments *giggles*

I got carried away, I'm sure that won't happen again... I think :o)


Nicole Field (nicolefield) | 1778 comments Nothing wrong with getting carried away.

We can all wear crowns! :D


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Probably best to pass it around... ;)


Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments **hee hee** True. Very true.


Danielle Book Boss (daniellebookboss) I'm joining you guys!


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Welcome Danielle!


Nicole Field (nicolefield) | 1778 comments Cause you're the book boss! :D We're glad to have you, Danielle.


Sonia (darktalynn) | 11599 comments So many buddies *claps hands with glee*


Nicole Field (nicolefield) | 1778 comments I think we may have started something either wonderful or terrible here, Sonia. *winks*


Steven (gallifreyan1218) | 5272 comments *tagged* With Sonia raving about these, I guess I'll start *ANOTHER* series with you guys... I really have got to make some progress on others too hahaha


Nicole Field (nicolefield) | 1778 comments But if they all end up being buddy reads, then we can make some progress on all of them together! :D


Steven (gallifreyan1218) | 5272 comments true!!


Leslie | 149 comments This is a series I've been wanting to read for a while. I'll join in.


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Great - welcome Leslie!


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Lisarenee | 7659 comments Steven wrote: "*tagged* With Sonia raving about these, I guess I'll start *ANOTHER* series with you guys... I really have got to make some progress on others too hahaha"

I adore this series. There is an anthology, I'll have to see if I can find it, I think I own it, but it has an excellent explanation (better I believe than the first book) about the world this book is set in.


Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments They have a great website, too.
http://kate.ilona-andrews.com/



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Lisarenee | 7659 comments If you like the series, it's worth subscribing to the newsletter, the have candy. Okay not candy, but its just as good because they'll tell you what's happening and when things will be released.


Anima Miejska | 757 comments I will try to squeeze it as the series looks really interested.

Lisarenee, is the anthology you were writing about called Hexed, by any chance?


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Lisarenee | 7659 comments Anima wrote: "I will try to squeeze it as the series looks really interested.

Lisarenee, is the anthology you were writing about called Hexed, by any chance?"


Yep! You are good. I could see the cover, but the name was blurry in my head.


Anima Miejska | 757 comments Thanks, but I've just checked it here on GR, so not too much credit for my memory LOL, I happen to have a copy on my kindle as well :), that is a nice coincidence, I will definitely join this read then :)


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Hi, I'm new to this. I was wondering how I join the buddy read?


Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Heather wrote: "Hi, I'm new to this. I was wondering how I join the buddy read?"

Just say you'll be here on the right dates and then try to read along according to the chapter breakdown, if there is one.

Welcome, Heather!


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Thanks Lisa! I will for sure be here :-)


Nicole Field (nicolefield) | 1778 comments Not long now! ;)


Leslie | 149 comments Welcome Heather! Be careful. The buddy reads can get addictive. I just finished my first one a few days ago and I enjoyed it so much I've signed up for six more!


Steven (gallifreyan1218) | 5272 comments Hahaha Leslie that made me giggle :)

So true!


Nicole Field (nicolefield) | 1778 comments Six?! That's not even a gradual incline! I love it :D


Leslie | 149 comments :D I know! I was surprised but they kept listing the different buddy reads for the next few months and I kept saying "ooohh I have to read that". LMAO!


Nicole Field (nicolefield) | 1778 comments I do like it best when they space it out ;)


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Lol Leslie!!


Fictitious1 | 66 comments I've had this as an audiobook on my TBR pile for a while.
I'm so excited to find my first buddy read for this group - yay!


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Woohoo! Welcome Fictitious1


Sonia (darktalynn) | 11599 comments Welcome to Kate Daniels world!

I added the "discussion schedule". Since this one is a more relaxed buddy read, I'll be posting mostly comments instead of questions, so anyone can add their two cents event if they couldn't resist to read further.


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Imke (immie75) | 1644 comments Thanks for the schedule, I may be a bit slower because I'm also joining the Eternity Cure buddy read and they overlap a little.


Sonia (darktalynn) | 11599 comments I know... I'll be doing both too... I tried not to overlap but the Eternity Cure has too many pages to read in three-four days :(


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Nicole Field (nicolefield) | 1778 comments Sonia wrote: "Welcome to Kate Daniels world!

I added the "discussion schedule". Since this one is a more relaxed buddy read, I'll be posting mostly comments instead of questions, so anyone can add their two cen..."


I definitely prefer the comments instead of questions style buddy reads from my experience.

Wowee, though, we've got a lot of new buddy readers with us for this one! Reckon there's going to be heaps of amazing conversation.

I too will be reading slower since I have Tamora Pierce and David Nicholls' One Day both vying for my attention through buddy reads within a handful of days.


Steven (gallifreyan1218) | 5272 comments I might get a jump start on this one and start reading the first section tomorrow. :) give myself a little head start so I don't get behind the first day like usual haha.


Nicole Field (nicolefield) | 1778 comments I was thinking of doing exactly the same thing, especially after I've noticed how much we're supposed to read each day for this buddy read!


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I've already started as I have it on audio which takes longer to "read"
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