When magic strikes and Atlanta goes to pieces, it’s a job for mercenary Kate Daniels in this thrilling novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Drafted into working for the Order of Merciful Aid, mercenary Kate Daniels has more paranormal problems than she knows what to do with these days. And in Atlanta, where magic comes and goes like the tide, that’s saying a lot.But when Kate’s … lot.
But when Kate’s werewolf friend Derek is discovered nearly dead, she must confront her greatest challenge yet. As her investigation leads her to the Midnight Games—an invitation only, no holds barred, ultimate preternatural fighting tournament—she and Curran, the Lord of the Beasts, uncover a dark plot that may forever alter the face of Atlanta’s shapeshifting community…
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This installment in the Kate Daniels series was HEART WRENCHING. Oh…..my……god….. I don’t want to get into the details of WHY it is so heart wrenching because it will just give up some good details but I can tell you this: HAVE YOUR TISSUE BOXES READY. I cried like a big baby while listening to this audio book. Since I listen to them at work, that’s quite embarrassing.
The thing I loved most about this book was Saiman. You finally get a little more detail on him. … … Ok! Ok! You get a LOT more detail on him and man, you will be FLOORED. But I’m not telling. Go read the damned book!
Favorite moment:
“His Majesty needs a can-I girl anyway. And I’m not it.”
“A can-I girl?” Andrea frowned.
I leaned back. “‘Can I fetch your food, Your Majesty? Can I tell you how strong and mighty you are, Your Majesty? Can I pick your fleas, Your Majesty? Can I kiss your ass, Your Majesty? Can I…” It dawned on me that Raphael was sitting very still. Frozen, like a statue, his gaze fixed on the point above my head. “He’s standing behind me, isn’t he?” Andrea nodded slowly.
“Technically it should be ‘may I’,” Curran said, his voice deeper than I remembered. “Since you’re asking for permission.” Why me? “To answer your question, yes, you may kiss my ass. Normally I prefer maintain my personal space, but you’re a Friend of the Pack and your services have proven useful once or twice. I strive to accommodate the wishes of persons friendly to my people. My only question is, would kissing my ass be obeisance, grooming, or foreplay?”
The other thing I loved about this book is the little snippit of Curran’s back story that we get. The story behind how exactly he became the Beast Lord is pretty impressive. The saying “Is it ‘cocky’ if you know that it’s true?” could easily be applied here. We find that Curran has an ego the size of Mt. Everest for a reason. A good reason.
I give Magic Strikes 4.5 stars. My only issue with it is the beginning was a little slow off the line. It felt like it took a little longer to gather up the steam that the previous book had.
OMG this book kicked so much ass ,once you pick it up you won’t be able to put it down.
Kate is just one bitchin chick ,I just love her ,I like that she will do whatever it takes to save the people she cares about ,push her powers are totally awesome and I love her and Curran together they just rock in every scene they have with each other :).
Curran is one of my favorite characters of all time ,he’s sexy,funny,smart and I just want more and more of him and Kate ,omg the best part in this book has got to be the Hot Tub scene with Kate and Curran ,It’s one of the steamiest scene’s of all time 🙂 .
I loved getting to see Derek again but I felt so so bad for him ,it was just awful what happens in this book to him 🙁 ,I loved that Kate and him have a moment ,it was so sweet 🙂 i’m so glad he’s ok.
I thought the storyline about the Midnight Games was so interesting ,it was awesome getting to see Kate,Curran,Jim,Derek,Andrea,Raphael and Dali fight in the games it was totally bitchin’ :),I just love how all the characters interact with each other ,they are all so funny 🙂
Overall this book kicked major ass ,it’s just pure awesomeness.
if you love a good book then you need to read this series ,it just get’s better and better ,it’s got amazing characters ,totally awesome love story and a great plot ,plus you get to enter into a totally new world .
I am still hanging on to the edge of my seat as I pour through this third book in the series. Andrews knows how to make you laugh, cry, and grip to dear life!
The best book so far of my favorite urban fantasy series, hands down. And you really get to see how things heat up between Curran and Kate in this one. Out of all urban fantasy romances, these two are my favorite. I just adore them!
Favorite author! Creates characters and storylines that will keep you wanting more.
I love this series
I really love this book of Kate Daniels