Magic SlaysAuthor: Ilona Andrews
Series: Kate Daniels #5
Published by: Ace
Publication Date: May 31, 2011
Format: eBook
Pages: 321
Source: Purchased
Kate Daniels has quit the Order of Merciful Aid, but starting her own business isn't easy when the Order starts disparaging her good name. And being the mate of the Beast Lord doesn't bring in the customers, either. So when Atlanta's premier Master of the Dead asks for help with a vampire, Kate jumps at the chance. Unfortunately, this is one case where Kate should have looked before she leapt.
My love affair with the Kate Daniels series continues. At this point, I can’t imagine any of them disappointing me. Hell, I can’t imagine any of Ilona Andrews books in general disappointing me.
I seriously highlight so much while reading these books that it feels like I’m practically highlighting the entire book. I skim back through to look over quotes I want to share, and it’s almost impossible to narrow it down. And I swear it never fails, I have to stop reading so I can laugh hard several times throughout every book.
There is so much to love about Magic Slays, but my absolute favorite was all of the Kate and Andrea time. The way these two banter and play off each other is so freaking entertaining. I love how strong their friendship is and that they are two badass women. They completely trust each other and back each other up without a second thought. Yes, Andrea had her moment with the Order, but I think that was different. There was a lot more going on there that made things complicated. It shows how strong their bond is, though, with how easily they were able to fall into sync.
Of course, there is the mighty Beast Lord too. I was worried that Kate and Curran’s relationship wouldn’t be as fun and entertaining now that they are mated, but haha, yeah, they still crack me up. I adore their relationship so much, even when they argue. When they fight side by side, god, that’s sexy. They are definitely one of my favorite fictional couples of all time.
I can’t even tell you how much I love Julie and how she’s taking after Kate. The whole scene when she first appears in this book made me want to high-five her so hard. I wish I had Kate as my guardian.
Gah! I seriously just want to gush about how freaking amazing all the different characters. I mean, just putting a blanket statement of “I love all the characters” feels like such a cop-out. There is so much to each one and they all deserve recognition, but that would take forever. Even the new ones introduced, like Rowan. Haha – oh, that guy. I hope we get more of him in the future.
In addition to the smorgasbord of fantastic characters, the overall story arc continues to grow strength. I thought we had learned all we would about Kate’s background and family, but nope. I don’t know whether to be excited or afraid about the new development. I’m definitely excited for the short-term, but apprehensive about the long-term.
In regards to the plot in Magic Slays, I was on the edge of my seat many times. I swear, this series is going to give me a heart attack because I’m so afraid of something happening to my beloved characters. It’s so exciting though!
Do I even have to say it? I will, because I’ll never grow tire of expressing my love for this series. Magic Slays rocks! I loved it so, so much!
I know I’m going to go into a depression once I catch up and no longer have the next book in the series at my beck and call. And that time is growing near. *sigh*
I agree Julie is awesome! You’re quite fast with the series! That’s great but soon you’ll have to wait like us… difficult thing, I tell you! Great review!
wow I have been seeing this series around blogs a lot, you people making me want to read this book so bad 🙂 Lovely Review
YEP. The end is gaining on you. Sucks, doesn’t it? But you’re lucky b/c you still have like another dozen Ilona things to read 😉 I really loved this one too–they come up with the best ideas for unique plot lines. It’s ridiculous(ly good). Brace for book 6, Christy . . . brace for book 6. Or are you gonna read Gunmetal first??
Yup, you are reaching my world soon. No new books for a year is like a small death! Sometimes it’s hard to review these books because you just want to say, I LOVED IT IN EVERY WAY!
And no, Kate and Curran are not ONE of your fav couples, they ARE your fav couple.
My library has it, I’d really love to read this series (my workmate loves it)… once I’m done being reasonable and reading all the books I have before, lol !
You’re not alone! I’m also highlighting and laughing like crazy when it comes to this series. After every installment I thought to myself that the story couldn’t get better than that and I was wrong every time. Totally agree with you- this series rock!
Okay you have to read Gunmetal Magic next you will love Andrea even more after it!
And then when you are done we need to read book six! I am so excited you are loving this series so much!
You are officially further along in this series than I am Christy! I really need to get caught up, starting with this book. I miss Kate and Curran, it’s been entirely too long since I’ve been in their world. I’m so glad this series continues to impress you:)
I AM GOING TO READ THIS SERIES SOON. I have to tell myself this a 100 times! I can’t get enough of your raving reviews, Christy. You get me all excited to read these books. 🙂
I haven’t read anything by Kate Daniels yet but have been hearing so many good things about her lately that I think it is about time I do pick up one of her books!
I love this series, I love this series, I love this series. I have had the next book on my list on my kindle for months now x.x i need to start it..hum…….maybe today, but then I won’t be able to stop D:
Excited to start this. I’m almost done with Elemental Assassin and this is next on my hit list! I’m even more excited to get started now!
I love this series too. If you haven’t tried the other Ilona Andrews’s work, I highly recommend them too. Everything they write is great, but Kate is still my favorite.
This series is fantastic. And you’re right, you do go into a bit of a depression when you’re all caught up with the books. 😛
I am so glad to see you’re enjoying this series so much! I totally agree with you about the Andrea and Kate thing! I am so glad to see how close they are as friends and I like that they have their each other’s backs! I like that there are more people in Kate’s life than just Curran. I also really like their relationship and was glad to see that the fact that they were mated didn’t change the funness of their relationship 😉
Lovely review, Christy! 😀
They’re such a great pair. I love those two together and yeah never been disappointed by those two. So many great reads 🙂
The Andrewses are fantastic, right?! :))) I don’t know how they do it but each book in this series just gets more and more awesome.
Would it should you to believe that I’ve never read a book by Iona Andrews before?! I’m a huge Fantasy lover, with the likes of Lauren Hamilton and Darynda Jones who I’ve read from start to finish. I’ve been intrigued by this series for a long time and I think like you I would probably wizz through them. Lovely review and I can’t wait to meet Kate and Andrea.
I’m in the middle of this one and I’m so loving it too! Gah I can’t believe that it took me this long to enjoy this series!
Tears of joy that at book 5 it’s still awesome! I just finished 4, and I’m reading Jim and Dali’s novella right now. Can’t wait to see Kate out of the order! Thanks for the review!
I’ve never been able to warm up to this series. There must be something wrong with me. :/ I get jealous when a bunch of bookish friends share a love for something I couldn’t. I think I should give these books another chance.
Hehe!! I love all the freaking characters in this series, so I know what you mean! Great review Christy!!
This is the second review for this book I’ve looked at tonight and I need this series in my life! (The other was Kimba’s).
I’m glad the series continues to be a hit with you. I always have a fear of urban fantasy series growing sort of stale because it seems to happen so much.
I love this series! It’s actually one of the only ones that I have went back several times to re-read! Glad you are lovin it too!
I feel the same way! The world, the characters and the plots are so freaking fantastic. How many ways can you say you loved a book right?