BOOK REVIEW: ‘Magic Burns’ by Ilona Andrews
Author: Ilona Andrews
Publisher: Gollancz (UK) | Ace (US)
Publication Date: March 2010 (UK) | April 2008 (US)
Paperback: 260 pages
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Source: My own book
Reviewed by: Carolyn
RATING: 7/10
SUMMARY:
Now Kate’s going to have to deal with problems on a much bigger scale: a divine one. When Kate sets out to retrieve a set of stolen maps for the Pack, Atlanta’s paramilitary clan of shapeshifters, she quickly realizes much more at stake. During a flare, gods and goddesses can manifest – and battle for power. The stolen maps are only the opening gambit in an epic tug-of-war between two gods hoping for rebirth. And if Kate can’t stop the cataclysmic showdown, the city may not survive…
Having said that, there is a lot that I love about this book. The first is Kate – she’s a great heroine, strong, kick-arse and stubborn. I really enjoy her interactions with Curran and they are too few in my opinion. They are constantly butting heads; Curran trying to dominate and Kate refusing to submit (which is another thing I love about her). The second is Curran. I love Curran. He’s my favourite character and I wish he was part of the story a lot more.
As well as being hired by the pack to retrieve some stolen maps, Kate has to take care of a young girl who is in danger and goes in search of her missing mother who is part of a witch coven. Kate meets many new people and monsters on the way, which she has to slay, while also having to deal with a huge magic flare, which is making everything just that little bit more difficult.
4. Magic Bleeds
5. Magic Slays
“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. 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 Oregon with their two children, three dogs, and a cat.
5 Comments
I'm glad you like Kate & Curran
I wonder if you struggle with the setting as it's almost fantasy and you don't read fantasy??
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I have heard lots of good things about this series. I am thinking I am going to have to buy the first book at some point
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Great review! I've had the first book on my TBR list for a while, but I think it's time to move it to the top and check it out! Thank you for sharing!
Have a great weekend!
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I love this series. This is as far as I have gotten and the other subsequent titles are on my wishlist. Thank you for sharing today.
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Laura – I really like Kate and Curran, I'm looking forward to seeing how their relationship develops. You may be right about the fantasy bit as I do think it has a much more of a fantasy feel that many UF series I read, so maybe it does have something to do with that…
Kailana – I would definitely recommend the series so far, it does have great characters and I Kate is seriously kick-arse
Amy – Thanks! I hope you enjoy it when you get around to reading it
Denise Z – I have MAGIC STRIKES waiting on my shelf, so hopefully I'll get to it soon
THANKS FOR STOPPING BY EVERYONE!
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