My 2019 Resolution Project over at my other blog, Speculative Chic, is to read the entire Kate Daniels urban fantasy series by Ilona Andrews, finishing up with a first read of the final book in the series. This is my first time reading this novel. You can read my full review here. An excerpt: And then we … Continue reading 2019 Resolution Project: Magic Triumphs (Kate Daniels #10) by Ilona Andrews
2019 Resolution Project: Iron and Magic (Iron Covenant #1) by Ilona Andrews
My 2019 Resolution Project over at my other blog, Speculative Chic, is to read the entire Kate Daniels urban fantasy series by Ilona Andrews, finishing up with a first read of the final book in the series. This is my first time reading this novel, which the authors have advised should be read prior to reading Kate … Continue reading 2019 Resolution Project: Iron and Magic (Iron Covenant #1) by Ilona Andrews
2019 Resolution Project: Magic Binds (Kate Daniels #9) by Ilona Andrews
My 2019 Resolution Project over at my other blog, Speculative Chic, is to read the entire Kate Daniels urban fantasy series by Ilona Andrews, finishing up with a first read of the final book in the series. I’ve read the ninth book, Magic Binds, before, and originally reviewed it in June 2017. You can find NEW my full review here. An … Continue reading 2019 Resolution Project: Magic Binds (Kate Daniels #9) by Ilona Andrews
2019 Resolution Project: Magic Shifts (Kate Daniels #8) by Ilona Andrews
My 2019 Resolution Project over at my other blog, Speculative Chic, is to read the entire Kate Daniels urban fantasy series by Ilona Andrews, finishing up with a first read of the final book in the series. I’ve read the eighth book, Magic Shifts,before, and originally reviewed it in April 2016. You can find NEW my full review here. An excerpt: … Continue reading 2019 Resolution Project: Magic Shifts (Kate Daniels #8) by Ilona Andrews
2019 Resolution Project: Magic Breaks (Kate Daniels #7) by Ilona Andrews
My 2019 Resolution Project over at my other blog, Speculative Chic, is to read the entire Kate Daniels urban fantasy series by Ilona Andrews, finishing up with a first read of the final book in the series. I’ve read the seventh book, Magic Breaks, before, and originally reviewed it in March 2016. You can find my NEW full review here. … Continue reading 2019 Resolution Project: Magic Breaks (Kate Daniels #7) by Ilona Andrews
2019 Resolution Project: Magic Rises (Kate Daniels #6) by Ilona Andrews
My 2019 Resolution Project over at my other blog, Speculative Chic, is to read the entire Kate Daniels urban fantasy series by Ilona Andrews, finishing up with a first read of the final book in the series. I’ve read this book, Magic Rises, before, but never officially reviewed it. You can find my full review here. An excerpt: "In … Continue reading 2019 Resolution Project: Magic Rises (Kate Daniels #6) by Ilona Andrews
2019 Resolution Project: Gunmetal Magic (Kate Daniels #5.5) by Ilona Andrews
My 2019 Resolution Project over at my other blog, Speculative Chic, is to read the entire Kate Daniels urban fantasy series by Ilona Andrews, finishing up with a first read of the final book in the series. I’ve read this companion book, Gunmetal Magic, before, but never officially reviewed it. You can find my full review here. An excerpt: … Continue reading 2019 Resolution Project: Gunmetal Magic (Kate Daniels #5.5) by Ilona Andrews
Review: “An Ill-Advised Rescue” (Kate Daniels #5.?) by Ilona Andrews
This short story is included in the back of Kate Daniels Book #6: Magic Rises, and the author note in the front advises the reader to start there before launching into the novel. Since I can't find a place to review this story on Amazon or Goodreads (indeed, it's not even listed as part of … Continue reading Review: “An Ill-Advised Rescue” (Kate Daniels #5.?) by Ilona Andrews
2019 Resolution Project: Magic Slays (Kate Daniels #5) by Ilona Andrews
My 2019 Resolution Project over at my other blog, Speculative Chic, is to read the entire Kate Daniels urban fantasy series by Ilona Andrews, finishing up with a first read of the final book in the series. I’ve read the fifth book, Magic Slays, before, but never officially reviewed it. You can find my full review here. An excerpt: “So … Continue reading 2019 Resolution Project: Magic Slays (Kate Daniels #5) by Ilona Andrews
2019 Resolution Project: Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels #4) by Ilona Andrews
My 2019 Resolution Project over at my other blog, Speculative Chic, is to read the entire Kate Daniels urban fantasy series by Ilona Andrews, finishing up with a first read of the final book in the series. I’ve read the fourth book, Magic Bleeds, before, but never officially reviewed it. You can find my full review here. An excerpt: “This … Continue reading 2019 Resolution Project: Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels #4) by Ilona Andrews
Review: “Magic Tests” (Kate Daniels #5.3) by Ilona Andrews
I first read this short story as part of the collection Small Magics. It also appears in the anthology An Apple for the Creature, edited by Charlaine Harris and Toni L.P. Kelner. My review is below: Because I’m always thrilled to learn more about Kate’s protege, I was delighted to read “Magic Tests” in this collection. Julie … Continue reading Review: “Magic Tests” (Kate Daniels #5.3) by Ilona Andrews
Review: Magic Dreams (Kate Daniels #4.5) by Ilona Andrews
This fun novella features a new protagonist in the urban fantasy world of Kate Daniels, the weretiger Dali. She is absolutely adorable and I love her. But what I love best about her is that is also a complete badass, even if a different sort from Kate and Andrea Nash (two other POV characters in … Continue reading Review: Magic Dreams (Kate Daniels #4.5) by Ilona Andrews
Review: Magic Mourns (Kate Daniels #3.5) by Ilona Andrews
This novella takes place between Magic Strikes and Magic Bleeds in the Kate Daniels universe, but the point-of-view character is Kate's friend Andrea Nash instead. We've already been introduced to Andrea and know secrets about her character from previous books in the series, but this time, she's the hero of her own adventure. Once again, … Continue reading Review: Magic Mourns (Kate Daniels #3.5) by Ilona Andrews
2019 Resolution Project: Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels #3) by Ilona Andrews
My 2019 Resolution Project over at my other blog, Speculative Chic, is to read the entire Kate Daniels urban fantasy series by Ilona Andrews, finishing up with a first read of the final book in the series. I’ve read the third book, Magic Strikes, before, but never officially reviewed it. You can find my full review here. An excerpt: "Kate … Continue reading 2019 Resolution Project: Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels #3) by Ilona Andrews
2019 Resolution Project: Magic Burns (Kate Daniels #2) by Ilona Andrews
My 2019 Resolution Project over at my other blog, Speculative Chic, is to read the entire Kate Daniels urban fantasy series by Ilona Andrews, finishing up with a first read of the final book in the series. I've read the second book, Magic Burns, before, but never officially reviewed it. You can find my full review … Continue reading 2019 Resolution Project: Magic Burns (Kate Daniels #2) by Ilona Andrews
2019 Resolution Project: Magic Bites (Kate Daniels #1) by Ilona Andrews
My 2019 Resolution Project over at my other blog, Speculative Chic, is to read the entire Kate Daniels urban fantasy series by Ilona Andrews, finishing up with a first read of the final book in the series. I've read the first book, Magic Bites, before, but never officially reviewed it. You can find my full review … Continue reading 2019 Resolution Project: Magic Bites (Kate Daniels #1) by Ilona Andrews
Review: “A Questionable Client” (Kate Daniels #0.5) by Ilona Andrews
This short story takes place prior to any of the novels in the Kate Daniels urban fantasy series. However, reading this story after reading at least the first novel, Magic Bites, works best. "A Questionable Client" tells the story of how Kate first meets one of her informational contacts, a shape-shifter called Saiman. He's kind of … Continue reading Review: “A Questionable Client” (Kate Daniels #0.5) by Ilona Andrews
Review: MAGIC BINDS (Kate Daniels #9) by Ilona Andrews
Once again, Ilona Andrews delivers a fast-paced novel with unique characters and plenty of drama and humor. I'm a sucker for a wedding, and we're quickly approaching Kate and Curran's (finally!). But Kate's evil overlord father has set up shop right outside Atlanta, and Kate has bigger things to worry about than dress fittings and … Continue reading Review: MAGIC BINDS (Kate Daniels #9) by Ilona Andrews
Review: MAGIC STEALS by Ilona Andrews
While Kate and Curron obviously hold a place close to my heart, I think my favorite romantic couple in this series is easily Dali and Jim. Because I've also known these characters as individuals for so long, this makes their relationship all the sweeter. This novella was a fun read because it both plays on … Continue reading Review: MAGIC STEALS by Ilona Andrews
Review: MAGIC STARS by Ilona Andrews
I know that I have about a million favorite things about this series, but two of them are definitely Julie and Derek, the foster kids/proteges of the two main characters. Watching them "grow up" and come into their own skills and powers over the course of the books has been a treat, and it was … Continue reading Review: MAGIC STARS by Ilona Andrews