Buddy Read - Kate Daniels by Ilona Andrews

[Tracey]

Starting with book 1 in February 2016 and aiming to read a book every 2 months.

Link to series: https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...

0.5 Questionable Client (short story, prequel to the series)
1. Magic Bites
2. Magic Burns
3. Magic Strikes
3.5 Magic Mourns (Raphael and Andrea novella)
4. Magic Bleeds
4.5 Magic Dreams (Jim and Dali novella)
5. Magic Slays
5.5 Gunmetal Magic (and Magic Gifts) – Andrea’s book – Kate Daniels World #1
6. Magic Rises
7. Magic Breaks
7.5 Magic Steals (Second Jim and Dali novella)
8. Magic Shifts
9. Magic Binds

[Tracey]

I just found A Questionable Client is a short story within Magic Graves. As it is a short story I will read this in January and start with Magic Bites in February. Does that work for anyone who wants to join in?

[Laura]

I will join you in this.

[Tracey]

Laura wrote: "I will join you in this."

Yay!

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Sorry for late response...but yes that works for me too! Excited to start this one!

[Laura]

I found it free right in goodreads. Go to the book and the first review by Anna says read for free here, click on that and the story comes up.

[Tracey]

Who's still interested in reading book 1 in February?

[Laura]

I am, and have it on hold but 6 people ahead of me

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Me too

[lorii (Loriidae)]

This series has been on my TBR for a long time. Looking forward to this one. I'm in.

[Tracey]

Excellent! Looking forward to it.

Shall we go for second half of month to give Laura time to get the book? I will post questions around the 25th.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Sounds good to me!

[Laura]

Thanks,, sorry for delay, I have a hold on 3 sites so hopefully won't be too long.

[Tracey]

Oh don't apologise Laura! I have plenty of other books that I can occupy my time with :-) I would rather wait for us all to be able to join in at once.

[Tracey]

Is anyone reading Questionable Client before book 1? I just picked it up last night. It's a very short read.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

I agree with Tracey, Laura. I'm sure we have other books to keep us busy ;)

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Tracey wrote: "Is anyone reading Questionable Client before book 1? I just picked it up last night. It's a very short read."

I was wondering if I should read it before the first book. If I can get a copy I will do so.

[Laura]

A link to Questionable Client is right in the first review here on goodreads. Free too

[Jonetta]

Tracey, Lauren created discussion questions for Magic Bites in one of our Shelfari groups. Would you like to use them for your buddy read? I've copied them into one of my personal groups.

[Tracey]

Jonetta wrote: "Tracey, Lauren created discussion questions for Magic Bites in one of our Shelfari groups. Would you like to use them for your buddy read? I've copied them into one of my personal groups."

Oh yes please! Thank you :-)

It is a shame we're going to lose all those shelfari discussions. I referred back to the Blue Monday ones whilst I was reading Tuesday's Gone.

[Laura]

I'm next in line for book one so you all feel free to start when you wish to. I'm guessing I'll get it in a week or so. Thanks everyone!

[Jonetta]

Tracey wrote: "Jonetta wrote: "Tracey, Lauren created discussion questions for Magic Bites in one of our Shelfari groups. Would you like to use them for your buddy read? I've copied them into one of ..."

Just let me know when you're ready to post them. I'll go ahead and work on copying the next books' questions, too.

By the way, Lauren...I'm just moving forward with the thought you don't mind:)

[Lauren]

Jonetta wrote: "By the way, Lauren...I'm just moving forward with the thought you don't mind:)
"
Don't mind at all. Good to see them put to good use. I'll even pop in and comment again :0)

[Tracey]

Jonetta wrote: "Just let me know when you're ready to post them...."

I am thinking around the 25th of the month. Don't want to interfere with all of the group reads and thinking that this will give us a chance to read those and then this one.... I have another challenging month ahead :-)

[Tracey]

Lauren wrote: "Jonetta wrote: "By the way, Lauren...I'm just moving forward with the thought you don't mind:)
"
Don't mind at all. Good to see them put to good use. I'll even pop in and comment again :0)"

Thanks Lauren!

[Jonetta]

Tracey wrote: "am thinking around the 25th of the month. Don't want to interfere with all of the group reads and thinking that this will give us a chance to read those and then this one.... I have another challenging month ahead :-)..."

I'll put that on my calendar. Just give a shout if you'd like them posted earlier.

[Tracey]

Thanks Jonetta!

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

I am starting the audio tonight

[lorii (Loriidae)]

I am doing several of the group reads first, I will probably start mid month with the novella.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Sounds good!

[Tracey]

Yay Kris! I am like you Loriidae, I'm going to read the group reads first and then read this one.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

It's an audio from library so am just going to get it done now.

[Tracey]

Take the chance whilst it's there!

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

lol, yes. When I wait someone always puts it on hold :(. I will make notes so I can remember when we discuss :)

[Tracey]

Kris - My Novelesque Life wrote: "lol, yes. When I wait someone always puts it on hold :(. I will make notes so I can remember when we discuss :)"

I could always ask Jonetta to put the questions up now and then you can add your response whilst it's fresh. Everyone else can then join in when they can. Would that work? @Jonetta - is that ok?

[Jonetta]

Absolutely! I'll put them up now.

[Jonetta]

Here's the link:

Magic Bites Discussion

[Tracey]

Jonetta wrote: "Absolutely! I'll put them up now."

Thank you!

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Oh, thank you, Jonetta.

[Jonetta]

I finished copying over Lauren's discussion questions for the series, through the 4th book (where it ends...by that time, we'd come here). They are really good questions!

Just shout when you're ready for them.

[Quynh]

I want to start this series in 2016 as well, but reading time is so minimal and I have a few group reads/challenges going on already. I might add this since it's a book every 2 months and join discussions when I get to it!

[Tracey]

Jonetta wrote: "I finished copying over Lauren's discussion questions for the series, through the 4th book (where it ends...by that time, we'd come here). They are really good questions!

Just shout when you're re..."

Thank you so much!

[Tracey]

Quynh wrote: "I want to start this series in 2016 as well, but reading time is so minimal and I have a few group reads/challenges going on already. I might add this since it's a book every 2 months and join disc..."

Excellent! Yes please just join in when you can. Always great to see people's answers.

[Mary Beth]

I will be starting this series next month, I just ordered the book!

[Tracey]

That's great Mary!

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

For some reason, I am having a hard time getting into Magic Bites. I am going to put it off for a bit and try again.

[Jonetta]

Here's the deal on that book....

There's a density of world building in this book that you won't really see at this level again. If you can read it in bits and "bites" there's a HUGE payoff not only about 50% in, but through the rest of the series.

I struggled with my eyes crossing sometimes. But, when it gets going, it never stops.

Hang in there!

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Thanks for the advice, Jonetta. I have an ebook so I might read a little at a time. I will continue with the book! (Thanks for the support, Jonetta!)

[Jonetta]

I also switched to audio after this book (thanks to Monica). The narration is outstanding.

[Kris (My Novelesque Life)]

Jonetta wrote: "I also switched to audio after this book (thanks to Monica). The narration is outstanding."

I like the narration but the story was not penetrating my brain :( I will switch back later.