Magic BreaksAuthor: Ilona Andrews
Series: Kate Daniels #7
Published by: Ace
Publication Date: July 29, 2014
Format: eBook
Pages: 418
Source: Purchased
As the mate of the Beast Lord, Curran, former mercenary Kate Daniels has more responsibilities than it seems possible to juggle. Not only is she still struggling to keep her investigative business afloat, she must now deal with the affairs of the pack, including preparing her people for attack from Roland, a cruel ancient being with god-like powers. Since Kate’s connection to Roland has come out into the open, no one is safe—especially those closest to Kate.
As Roland’s long shadow looms ever nearer, Kate is called to attend the Conclave, a gathering of the leaders from the various supernatural factions in Atlanta. When one of the Masters of the Dead is found murdered there, apparently at the hands of a shapeshifter, Kate is given only twenty-four hours to hunt down the killer. And this time, if she fails, she’ll find herself embroiled in a war which could destroy everything she holds dear…
**I won’t get into details about Magic Breaks, but there might be very minor spoilers for the previous books.**
I’m all caught up! How bittersweet it is. This series is one I’m thankful I started reading late. I read the first book nine months ago and tried to pace myself and spread the seven books out as long as possible, but you understand how torturous that is if you’ve read these. Now I’m stuck in the waiting game with everyone else, desperate for the next fix.
Magic Breaks is the end of the big overall story arc, so I’m glad I was at least able to read the first seven books fairly close together. It’s really the perfect book to have to stop with, because it feels like a closing of a chapter in Kate’s life. And boy oh boy, was it ever a fabulous ride!
I absolutely adore Kate and Curran! They’re without a doubt one of my top three favorite fictional couples. I’m so incredibly particular about alpha men. They can easily irritate me, so saying I love Curran is a big deal. I don’t know if I’d love him as much if it weren’t for Kate though. It’s what they bring out in each other and how they are together that raises him above the rest. As for Kate, I love that woman no matter what! She is badass with snark done right.
As much as I love Kate and Curran together, I really appreciate that how the authors don’t have them glued at the hip 24/7. Scenes with Kate and other characters off together are some of my favorites. I can’t stress enough how amazingly awesome the secondary characters are. It almost feels wrong to call them secondary characters, because they are so rich and have such a strong presence. It’s impossible not to love them.
I swear, I always do a lot of laughing will reading this series, and Magic Breaks is no exception. There was so much highlighting and rereading going on just from Derek, Ascanio, and Desandra alone. Speaking of Desandra, damn I love that wolf! Oh, how I wish I could have drinks with Kate, Andrea and Desandra. Now that would be one helluva good time.
Then there’s the action that is exciting and engaging. I enjoy action, but sometimes it can be overdone and bore me. That’s not the case here. A lot of stuff goes down in this book, but it’s balanced out very well.
Seriously, I’m so happy with the way everything pulled together. Around the fifth book I started hoping everything would playout a certain way, but thought the chances were slim so didn’t get my hopes up too high. Boom! Andrews did it. So yeah, the ending was perfect to me. Ah, but I know there is still so much more to come!
This is a series you do not want to miss out on. It only gets better and better!
Woot! Hey I am coming for drinks with you all.
I honestly wish I’d started late! I’ve been patiently waiting for next installments since Magic Strikes, and it’s always such a torture. But Ilona and Gordon can do no wrong, so it’s always worth it. Oh, and I just read book 8 maybe two weeks ago and it was perfect. 🙂
I’ve started to wait for at least a couple books from a series to be out before I start. This one worked out perfectly. I’m so glad to hear the 8th book rocks. Not that I’d ever doubt Ilona Andrews. 😉
YAY I am so happy to hear you are loving this series! It’s my favorite Urban Fantasy!!
I agree with you about Kate & Curran’s relationship. I love how they are strong together, yet aren’t ALWAYS together.
This is definitely mine now too. It’s top three anyway. lol
I NEED TO GET CAUGHT UP CHRISTY!!! I’ve been away from Kate and Curran for way too long (I’m back on book 4 still). Fail. So glad the overall arc went in the direction you were hoping for!
I LOVE this series. Like you, I started the series late but I was bad and and read them one after another.. I just couldn’t stop. I hope to re-read them all very soon, though 😛 I never get tired of Kate and Curran. 😀
It was a fabulous ride and I’m excited about the next chapter! I still haven’t written my review for this, I really do suck lately but, as you know, I loved it as well! I really hope we still get lots of the pack without being in the pack. 😉
GAHHHHH! I’m picking up book 1 this month and I CAN’T WAIT! I’m so glad this series is still going so strongly for you, Christy.
I’m excited to pick it up myself. 😀
I am to book six but I am putting it off because I don’t want to get caught up. I am going to listen to two audiobooks and then finsih the series. I can’t wait.
I’m so happy you are still having such a great time with this series Christy! (It never ends does it?) lol
One of these days!! LOL Too many great series out there!
*sobs uncontrollably* My library has yet to get the rest of what I need to catch up on audio. I’m going to have to continue to beg them to get it in. I mean it is the betterment of all if I succeed right? 🙂 Can’t wait to get caught with you. This sounds so good!
Love Kate and Curran. One day will get caught up on this series.
It seems like everyone has been working their way through this series. I think I’m going to get the first on audiobook and start it on my trip this summer.
Bittersweet, isn’t it? To catch up and have to wait for the next book? Worst when it’s over. Totally over. Sigh.
I’ve been taking a little break from the series, but I’m so happy to hear everything wraps up super nicely for that arc! I’ll probably binge read the rest of the series this summer. I don’t know what I’ll do when I’m all caught up!
Thanks for the review!
It was a perfect book to end on. I love that we get some closure. Kate and Curran BETTER be your fav couple ever!!! I mean, if not, then who??? Explain yourself! 😀
Andrea and Raph are seriously tied with them. I love them so much! You know, maybe they’re tied for first. There are other couples I love too, but yeah, K&C and A&R are the top, I guess. 😉
I just finished last week and am so glad to be caught up with everyone! I loved this book and really, I wasn’t expecting that ending. It was greatness!
I enjoy it when I can have a good laugh, and love the secondary characters as well as the main ones in a beloved series! I’m glad that the plot of the story had a good balance between action and other elements as well. Wonderful Review Christy 🙂
Boom! I’m so behind! Double boom!
Damn it! I need to get these last two books and get caught up too! Sounds like things are heading in the direction I want… Awesome review!
I still have to read this series but ahhh it sounds like everything wrapped together really well! Can’t wait to pick these ones up 🙂
I am so glad that it worked out the way that you were hoping. I like it when there love interests come on the scene separately too. I finally officially added this series to my TBR. I have wanted to start it for awhile. You are pretty much caught up! 🙂