Thursday, August 29, 2019

2 Bloggers 1 Series - Magic Rises


This month Stormi and I are back with our continuing read of the Kate Daniels series.  The last one we reviewed was two months ago when we read Andrea's book - "Gunmetal Magic."  We took a break in July but I'm so glad that this month we're back with Kate and Curran.  I also can't believe we only have 4 books left.  So read on for my thoughts on "Magic Rises" and then go check out Stormi's review a Books, Movies, Reviews! Oh My!

TITLE: Magic Rises (Kate Daniels #6)
AUTHOR: Ilona Andrews
PUBLISHER: Ace
PUBLISHING DATE: July 30, 2013


FROM GOODREADS: Atlanta is a city plagued by magical problems. Kate Daniels will fight to solve them—no matter the cost. 

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… 



MY THOUGHTS: As this series continues it gets harder and harder to review without giving anything away.  However, I know a lot of people have read it already and don't mind and if you haven't, be warned something might slip but it's not intentional.

In this installment, Kate, Curran and members of the Pack are headed across the ocean.  They have been contacted to be bodyguards for a pregnant shifter daughter whose own father might be trying to kill her.  In return, they can earn a much needed medical remedy for an on-going Pack problem.

Because of this nature, this book contains a lot of political intrigue and manipulation.  We meet some overseas packs and learn how they handle some things.  We also meet some old acquaintances who show up in some surprising places.  Let's just get this out of the way - the pregnant woman they are tasked to protect is horrid.  Initially I was all "let her die already" and stuff by the author's did a great job of showing why she acts the way she does and by the end, I didn't completely hate her.  I'm also back to wanting to smack Curran.  As much as I love him and Kate as a couple, sometimes they drive me absolutely nuts.  We also get to meet some new creatures (enter weredolphins - I can't even imagine) and miss some old familiar faces - good old Grendel the attack poodle, why did you have to stay behind?

Finally I have to say the author's were finally able to come full circle and I started to really enjoy a characters who in the past I didn't care much for...and they they died.  No spoilers but I really didn't appreciate that.  All in all, "Magic Rises" was a blast to read. It was extremely action-packed and I just can't wait to see what happens next!

RATING: 5 PAWS




COYER CHALLENGE UPDATE:  Read a book by someone you've previously given 5 stars.

12 comments:

  1. It's so tempting to start this series - but, I have to catch up with the Toby Daye and Dresden Files before I start another I think.
    Lynn :D

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    1. I'm about three books into the Dresden Files but that was ages ago. I love McGuire so I hope to read the October Daye nooks sometime.

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  2. Were dolphins is a new one, that's just crazy! Glad you loved this, and congrats for sticking with the series so long 😁

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    1. They sounded crazy too. I'm excited to finish it out this year. That will make 2 I completely started and finished in 2019 - this one and the All Soul's Trilogy.

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  3. I LOVE this series. I also love Christopher who you meet here. You really might want to read Iron & Magic between book 9 and 10 of Kate Daniels. It adds much to the story. Enjoy! You have so much amazing reading ahead.

    Anne - Books of My Heart

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    1. I'll look into Iron & Magic and yes, I'm curious to find out more about Christopher.

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  4. i recently finished a book where way too many characters i had grown to care for died, but i love that the author is able to let them go when it enhances the storyline
    sherry @ fundinmental

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    1. Yes, I imagine it's hard being an author and killing off some characters.

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  5. I am so happy to see that you are loving this series, Barb! I re-read this book not too long ago and liked it even more. Great review!

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    1. They do seem to get better and I can't wait to continue.

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  6. I love the Kate Daniels series, I started to read them a couple of years ago and took a break after Gunmetal Magic. I would really like to continue the series but should reread the previous books first, I think.

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    1. Maybe you could find reviews somewhere to refresh your memory. That's a lot to go back and reread (this is coming from a non-rereader though).

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