Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels)
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 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...
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 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 is top-tier urban fantasy!
I gotta be honest, the first two books in the Kate Daniels series were a bit of a struggle for me to get through - there is so much world building in this alternate Atlanta, that it was almost overwhelming to take everything in. Now into this third book, something just clicked and hit it out of the park! I almost feel that I should go back and reread the first two now that I’ve grasped the goings-on in this intriguing alternate world.
The plot is compelling, the dialogue is witty, and Kate is an excellent heroine - tough, sarcastic, smart, and full of heart. And our Alpha male, Curran…oh boy, what a character! Their interactions are fantastic, and the will-they-won’t-they is ratcheted up. Here’s a taste of their banter:
Kate: “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 you your food, Your Majesty? Can I tell you how strong and mighty you are, Your Majesty? Can I pick out your fleas, Your Majesty? Can I kiss your ass, Your Majesty? Can I . . .”
Curran: “To answer your question, yes, you may kiss my ass. Normally I prefer to 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 your kissing my ass be obeisance, grooming, or foreplay?”
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Anyways (and I do hate to do this with recommendations), if you were like me and almost put off the series by the first couple books…push through - you won’t regret it!
I gotta be honest, the first two books in the Kate Daniels series were a bit of a struggle for me to get through - there is so much world building in this alternate Atlanta, that it was almost overwhelming to take everything in. Now into this third book, something just clicked and hit it out of the park! I almost feel that I should go back and reread the first two now that I’ve grasped the goings-on in this intriguing alternate world.
The plot is compelling, the dialogue is witty, and Kate is an excellent heroine - tough, sarcastic, smart, and full of heart. And our Alpha male, Curran…oh boy, what a character! Their interactions are fantastic, and the will-they-won’t-they is ratcheted up. Here’s a taste of their banter:
Kate: “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 you your food, Your Majesty? Can I tell you how strong and mighty you are, Your Majesty? Can I pick out your fleas, Your Majesty? Can I kiss your ass, Your Majesty? Can I . . .”
Curran: “To answer your question, yes, you may kiss my ass. Normally I prefer to 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 your kissing my ass be obeisance, grooming, or foreplay?”
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Anyways (and I do hate to do this with recommendations), if you were like me and almost put off the series by the first couple books…push through - you won’t regret it!
I can't believe how quickly I'm flying through this series. I will regret it, very much when I finish the last book but I can't help it! Don't judge me. I tried, really tried to set it down and then was in near hysterics to pick it up again. Loved the games, it really added an interesting story line. Curran and Kate had a lot of progress in this book, which was wonderful. I'm so excited to read on.
Like the mercy Thompson series, I’m just not that impressed with these stories. Kate Daniels is cool but I’m about finished with her.
Better than book 2. I'm enjoying Kate's backstory. I like the inclusion of the various mythos. The storyline was not as deep as I would have liked, but Kate's snark kept me reading. However, Daniels loses me with her endings, which she apparently thinks have to be apocalypse-level. And although I know it is a big draw for many, I could do without the cringe-inducing relationship we've all known about since book 1. Feels so forced.
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