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Andrews, Ilona; Magic Rises (Kate Daniels #6); "Informal Buddy Read" ; Start Date: March 09, 2014 **REVISIT** TBC June 2018
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Just got my copy. Really looking forward to this one!
God, we are already pretty close to this one. I have so many other books I need to finish first!
Nicole wrote: "Dude! Way to change the cover art."That's the same thing I was thinking. I never pictured that model as looking like Kate. Now I feel like I don't know how she looks.
I'm battling against starting this vs. waiting for Mercy to drop tomorrow. I don't know what to do.
i have a book to finish and then I am on this one. Probably in a day or 2.
Ha, I'm reading four different BRs right now. Might take this opportunity to slow down on this one.
Oops! I forgot this was starting this week :)
Started reading. Starts off pretty fast paced. Quick notes: saiman annoying as usual. Love doolittle. Favorite side character.
If you have the copy with the short story in it, read it first. The whole Saiman thing will make more sense.
Yeah, I wish I'd done that ;) Now I don't want to pull myself from the pacing of the story to read something that happened before it. Oh well.
I love aunt b's character too. Sweet grandmother with poisoned cookies lol
Fictitious1 wrote: "If you have the copy with the short story in it, read it first. The whole Saiman thing will make more sense."I agree. There is a note i.n the acknowledgments in my copy saying the reading the short story first is a good idea.
This one is going to be intense, isn't it?
Chapter 5 (view spoiler)
Danielle Book Boss wrote: "OOOOOOOOOOOHHHH[spoilers removed]"
*giggles*
Danielle Book Boss wrote: "OOOOOOOOOOOHHHH[spoilers removed]"
Where are you at? I do not dare look at the spoiler as I may be behind. Probably am....
Esther I'm almost done now. Can't stop listening.
Fictitious1 wrote: "Chapter 14Is it completely wrong that I kind of want Kate and Hugh to hook up before she kills him or for them to turn into faux siblings rather than mortal enemies????
I'm predicting that Hugh..."
You have a point there, but when I was reading that part my only though was (view spoiler)
when we think of Kate we think sarcasm. sword. hitting first and ask questions later. bodyguard. Pack politics and feelings analysis is not something we are used to.
Just finish and I'm not so sure (view spoiler) I'd be interested to see what you thought.(view spoiler)
The next book/s
(view spoiler)
I am done also. One thing anyone have mentioned yet (unless I missed a spoiler) (view spoiler) This will probably be addressed in the next book.
Book 7 thread is frozen so I will post it here.Magic Breaks Excerpt from Ilona Andrews website:
http://www.ilona-andrews.com/books/ma...
Oh no no no... must not click shiny link... must not click shiny link....*clicks shiny link*
If I get depressed or worse, over excitedly waiting for the book I will blame someone besides me... just saying :)
Esther wrote: "I am done also. One thing anyone have mentioned yet (unless I missed a spoiler) [spoilers removed] This will probably be addressed in the next book."Ooh yeah hmmmmm. Any suspicions?
Fictitious1 wrote: "Esther wrote: "I am done also. One thing anyone have mentioned yet (unless I missed a spoiler) [spoilers removed] This will probably be addressed in the next book."Ooh yeah hmmmmm. Any suspicions?"
I have mine but I NEVER get anything right with those two writers so, I'll keep them to myself. It better not be Jim or Derek...seriously... you don't want to have some angry hot-blooded portuguese girl knocking on your door demanding who the hell do you think you are to upset the fans that way.
I'm warning you. Imagine Gloria from the show Modern Family, only shorter, feistier and with an even funnier accent.
I'm having Kate Daniels withdrawal. Can anyone recommend a new series to fill the hole?
Have you tried Mercy Thompson series or The Night Huntress?
I think we are all going Night Huntress 2 next month, aren't we?
Nicole wrote: "I think we are all going Nigpht Huntress 2 next month, aren't we?"yep
Yeah I've read the first Night Huntress and have been waiting for the group read. I haven't tried Mercy Thompson, I must check it out.
Thanks
Mercy is awesome! If I had more time I'd do a re-read, because after I finished book 5 I've let big time gaps fall between books. I still haven't read book 7 yet.I forgot to come back when I finished this, but it was one of my faves of the series even though Curran made me want to kick him in the head. In a way, I guess, it was good that it made Kate realize how much she wants him in her life, but geez man. Did you have to be SO convincing?!
I also really liked that we got out of Atlanta in this one and saw how other parts of the world are dealing post-Shift. Pretty cool!
Getting out of Atlanta was really interesting.
That was my favourite part too. Actually though, I'm looking forward to a little paranormal break. We've been reading this series solid for more than six months now. Does anyone else feel this?
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I really like how this is developing with a trip overseas which gives us an insight into the different packs and country differences. I'm just at the point where Saimon has wrangled himself onto the boat. Let the fireworks ensue!
I have found this book has a lot of re-caps which I don't mind, but it unusual for the series so far. Especially when I think back to that first book and there were really no explanations at all. It seems odd there would be so many explanations now all shoved into book 6. Did anyone else find that?
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1hr25mins left of the audio. I am so worried about what is going to happen! :o
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I really enjoyed this book. I thought it helped develop the characters and the world in a really interesting way. I expected the HEA and I quite liked it actually. Otherwise the whole book would have felt pointless. But that's just me ;)
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This topic will be open for discussion in March, 2014: Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews.
What is a Buddy Read?
This is an "Informal Buddy Read"
An “Informal Buddy Read” doesn’t have a discussion leader and participants are asked to consider some generic questions when making comments about the book. An example is here.
Book Synopsis
Mercenary Kate Daniels and her mate, Curran, the Beast Lord, are struggling to solve a heartbreaking crisis. Unable to control their beasts, many of the Pack’s shapeshifting children fail to survive to adulthood. While there is a medicine that can help, the secret to its making is closely guarded by the European packs, and there’s little available in Atlanta.
Kate can’t bear to watch innocents suffer, but the solution she and Curran have found threatens to be even more painful. The European shapeshifters who once outmaneuvered the Beast Lord have asked him to arbitrate a dispute—and they’ll pay him in medicine. With the young people’s survival and the Pack’s future at stake, Kate and Curran know they must accept the offer—but they have little doubt that they’re heading straight into a trap
Expect Spoilers!
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This topic will be open for discussion in March, 2014: Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews.
What is a Buddy Read?
This is an "Informal Buddy Read"
An “Informal Buddy Read” doesn’t have a discussion leader and participants are asked to consider some generic questions when making comments about the book. An example is here.
Book Synopsis
Mercenary Kate Daniels and her mate, Curran, the Beast Lord, are struggling to solve a heartbreaking crisis. Unable to control their beasts, many of the Pack’s shapeshifting children fail to survive to adulthood. While there is a medicine that can help, the secret to its making is closely guarded by the European packs, and there’s little available in Atlanta.
Kate can’t bear to watch innocents suffer, but the solution she and Curran have found threatens to be even more painful. The European shapeshifters who once outmaneuvered the Beast Lord have asked him to arbitrate a dispute—and they’ll pay him in medicine. With the young people’s survival and the Pack’s future at stake, Kate and Curran know they must accept the offer—but they have little doubt that they’re heading straight into a trap
Expect Spoilers!
Thanks, Mods! See everyone tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 9th) for our Buddy Read!
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What is a Buddy Read?
This is an "Informal Buddy Read"
An “Informal Buddy Read” doesn’t have a discussion leader and participants are asked to consider some generic questions when making comments about the book. An example is here.
Book Synopsis
Mercenary Kate Daniels and her mate, Curran, the Beast Lord, are struggling to solve a heartbreaking crisis. Unable to control their beasts, many of the Pack’s shapeshifting children fail to survive to adulthood. While there is a medicine that can help, the secret to its making is closely guarded by the European packs, and there’s little available in Atlanta.
Kate can’t bear to watch innocents suffer, but the solution she and Curran have found threatens to be even more painful. The European shapeshifters who once outmaneuvered the Beast Lord have asked him to arbitrate a dispute—and they’ll pay him in medicine. With the young people’s survival and the Pack’s future at stake, Kate and Curran know they must accept the offer—but they have little doubt that they’re heading straight into a trap
Expect Spoilers!