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Magic Shifts by Ilona Andrews Series: Kate Daniels #8
Published by Ace on August 4th 2015
Genres: Urban Fantasy
Format: Paperback
Source: Publisher
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After breaking from life with the Pack, mercenary Kate Daniels and her mate—former Beast Lord Curran Lennart—are adjusting to a very different pace. While they’re thrilled to escape all the infighting, Curran misses the constant challenges of leading the shapeshifters.
So when the Pack offers him its stake in the Mercenary Guild, Curran seizes the opportunity—too bad the Guild wants nothing to do with him and Kate. Luckily, as a veteran merc, Kate can take over any of the Guild’s unfinished jobs in order to bring in money and build their reputation. But what Kate and Curran don’t realize is that the odd jobs they’ve been working are all connected.
An ancient enemy has arisen, and Kate and Curran are the only ones who can stop it—before it takes their city apart piece by piece…
I admit, I’m biased as the Kate Daniels series is my FAVORITE. But c’mon, it’s full of awesome, and has everything one needs in a great book. There are characters who feel real, adventures and battles, mysteries and humor, a family and romance.
There is not much I can say that has not been said before and without total gushing and awed devotion. Everyone on Earth should have been able to hear the screams of excitement when I got my copy of Magic Shifts (or anything by Ilona Andrews).
The humor is really important to me. I like the kind of style displayed in the giggle worthy quote. It’s based on knowledge and acceptance of the characters, who they are and their foibles. Ghastek was brief in Magic Shifts but he always cracks me up, the way he and Kate interact.
The other aspect I’ll mention is the continuing development of the relationship between Kate and Curran. It happens along with real life, struggles and triumphs, and I love the way it is unfolding. There is more time with them than in other books it seems. It has its ups and downs, but it is strong and passionate.
The “relationship” between Kate and her father is another interesting, ongoing development. What is really going to happen there?
I can’t get enough. I am enthralled with the Kate Daniel series. Each book holds my attention and feelings every time. There is so much more to love and know. I can barely wait.
Giggle worthy quote:
Curran and horses didn’t get along. He thought they were unpredictable and untrustworthy, and they thought he was a werelion.
About Ilona Andrews
“Ilona Andrews” is the pseudonym for a husband-and-wife writing team. Ilona is a native-born Russian and Gordon is a former communications sergeant in the U.S. Army. Contrary to popular belief, Gordon was never an intelligence officer with a license to kill, and Ilona was never the mysterious Russian spy who seduced him. They met in college, in English Composition 101, where Ilona got a better grade. (Gordon is still sore about that.)
Gordon and Ilona currently reside in Texas with their two children and many dogs and cats.
They have co-authored several bestselling series, including the #1 NYT bestselling urban fantasy of Kate Daniels, rustic fantasy of the Edge, paranormal romance of Hidden Legacy, and Innkeeper Chronicles, which they post as a free weekly serial.
I read all types of books but my favorites are urban fantasy and romantic suspense.I like some romance and some action / adventure / mystery in everything.I like sex in my books but please, only between TWO people.Intimate conversation is equally important to the sex in a book.It lets me see the characters.The other thing I enjoy is humor.
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This is one of the most consistent series out there!
It really is. I’m enjoying this one as I read it but can’t wait to get my hands on the audio.
I couldn’t agree more. You did a great job of encapsulating the reasons Ilona Andrews is just one of the best! And so consistent. And for me, the perfect escape. Another great Kate!!!
I’m reading it right now as I wait for the audio to show up at my door. LOL Thanks for stopping by Renee I can’t wait to listen to you perform this one. You always do a great job with Ilona’s books.
Thanks for stopping in to my review! No Internet until today because I was moving.
I am waiting on the audio. I have been trying to distract myself LOL
Oh I’ll review the audio later this month or next month depending on my listening time.
I couldn’t possibly wait! I read Ilona Andrews in whatever format is available fastest.
Ah I so so SO excited to read this!!! Great review 🙂
Anne really enjoyed it. I’m currently reading and I’m enjoying very much.
Thanks! You should be excited – it’s Kate from Ilona Andrews.
I absolutely love this series and the giggle quote was great! These authors can’t write fast enough for me! 🙂
The giggle worthy quote is something I learned to do on a blog for which I previously wrote reviews (it’s on hiatus) Yummy Men & Kick Ass Chicks. I didn’t realize until recently how important humor is to me.
I skimmed because as you know I am waiting to do an audio review..but like you I love this series hard!
I try hard not to be spoilery. What’s not to love?
I’m listening to this book right now. I have less than two hours left. My favorite part so far is Kate and Curran arguing about the amount of land that Curran bought and comparing it to Pooh Bear’s home. LOL 🙂
I should have the audio next week but in the mean time I’m slowing reading it before bed every night.
This time you have to wonder, after last book (shame on you if you have not read that epic) what could even give them any problems? It seems there are a ton of things in this world that Ilona Andrews has crafted that can do that and one of them has come to town (no I won’t tell you, it is part of the plot to find out).