by Ilona Andrews
Series: Kate Daniels #6
Narrator: Renée Raudman
Length: 15 hrs and 6 mins
Genres: Urban Fantasy
Source: Purchase
Purchase*: Amazon | Audible *affiliate
Narration: 4,5 cups
Atlanta is a city plagued by magical problems. Kate Daniels will fight to solve them—no matter the cost. Mercenary Kate Daniels and her mate, Curran, the Beast Lord, are struggling to solve a heartbreaking crisis. Unable to control their beasts, many of the Pack’s shapeshifting children fail to survive to adulthood. While there is a medicine that can help, the secret to its making is closely guarded by the European packs, and there’s little available in Atlanta. Kate can’t bear to watch innocents suffer, but the solution she and Curran have found threatens to be even more painful. The European shapeshifters who once outmaneuvered the Beast Lord have asked him to arbitrate a dispute—and they’ll pay him in medicine. With the young people’s survival and the Pack’s future at stake, Kate and Curran know they must accept the offer—but they have little doubt that they’re heading straight into a trap…
I am laughing to myself as I write this review. Its Christmas Eve morning and I have pies in the oven. I have been blowing through this series and loving every moment of it. No you’re not crazy, it is indeed March. I review ahead and thus here we are. *Finally* Magic Rising is the sixth audio in Ilona Andrews wildly popular Kate Daniels series and has us traveling to Europe. The audio was fifteen hours in length but it felt like four. Filled with angst, miscommunication and death once again Andrews held me captive as I listened to Magic Rising.
Caffeinated Dates with Magic Rising
First Date: Teens in the pack often have difficulty with change and end up going rapid. It is heartbreaking and no lie I was crying right along with Kate and the mothers. An opportunity to act as arbitrators for a European pack in exchange for a miracle drug has Kate and Curran traveling the high seas. Selecting who will go was serious but also hilarious and I loved all the political maneuvering.
“I tried to picture a female version of Jim and got Jim in a dress instead. The image was disturbing.”
Second Date: We have not even debarked and some little hottie Mc-shifter has set her sights on Curran. Oh but lordy this is going to be fun and dangerous. Kate’s internal commentary is hilarious let us just hope she keeps her cool. Court politics, death threats, group hunts and a strange beast is going to make things interesting. Hugh D’Ambray is present and his verbal exchanges with Kate were a dance of hate, respect and connection.
“Outside the windows the day was bright: golden sunshine, blue sky, pleasant wind…I wanted to punch the happy day in the face, grab it by the hair, and beat it until it told me what the hell it was so happy about.”
Third date: Miscommunication, Angst and Heartbreak abound. With all that is happening and trying to fulfill their duties, poor Kate is beginning to doubt everything about her relationship with Curran. It is killing me, well not really. I am annoyed at the lummox and all this dang angst. I personally would have killed the little minx and chewed her to bits. Were-beasts of every type imaginable make it on stage and we see battles, damage and even death. This last date was heinous and had me standing still while cleaning to take it all in. Lords above and below something Doolittle does nearly broke my heart. The book ended and then Andrews gave us a deleted scene addressing something that happens during the actual story that was not fully addressed. I was delighted and appreciative.
“Anger – a better alternative to caffeine.”
Magic Rising held me captive and of course, I immediately downloaded the next audio Magic Breaks. I fully anticipate listening before the New Year and then my friends I will be waiting along with the rest of you for Magic Shifts set to release in August 2015.
On a personal note, may I say I prefer the covers on the novels to those on audio? I wish they matched.
About Kimberly
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Lauren
First of all, can I say am in awe that you write your reviews so far in advance! *hi five*
I’m behind in this series, but excited to catch up! I know there’s a lot of angst and drama, but I’m looking forward to it. Maybe I should catch up on audio!
Naomi
I haven’t read this one as yet, I plan to get it from the library.
I want to see what Kate’s doubts are about, I think I need this soon!!
Kim { Book Swoon }
This sounds like it takes all your feels and makes you ride the roller coaster of angst! But, I SO love this series and you make me want to dive in right now. I’m a tad behind – not for long though. 🙂
Candace
I’m so glad you have been loving this series! One of these days I’ll get to it.
Christy
I have it coming up SOON. Poor Ali has been waiting forever to read it with me. I’m such a slacker. lol. I just hope the miscommunication isn’t too bad.
blodeuedd
I hope you enjoy the next one too
Jess
I wonder why the covers on the audios don’t match the books. Interesting! I love that you enjoyed this so much and I like how you set the scene for your listening and reviewing. I can picture those pies in the oven. You are so organized! 🙂
Alreem
sound like a good read, haven’t heard if it before 🙂 glad you enjoyed it..
Braine Talk Supe
You’re already caught up! Gosh I need to get my ass in gear!
Happy weekend, Momma!
Terri
Glad I’m not the only one checking the post date when you mentioned Christmas! Seriously impressed that you review so far ahead, as I get all excited if I’m more than one week ahead. ha!
I’ve read the first few books in this series, but need to catch up as it sounds like they just keep getting better and better!
kindlemom1
I just love the dynamic between these two, there is nothing like it! Great review Kim!
Aurian
It is such a good series. I just finished reading Magic Breaks and loved it.
Lupdilup
Oh! I LOVED this one, it was one my favorites listens of the year. But I had to wait a whole year for it, and I wonder if it was a case of eating a cracker when you’re starving…LOL.. In those cases It could be the best cracker ever!..LOL
Thanks Kimba!
Lorna
I can’t get over the three months thing, I can barely keep up with the three(sometimes more)a week I do for both the sites I review for. I read the first one in this series, and just never felt the need to go on with it. Maybe I should try listening Instead. Thanks for sharing!
Sophia Rose
I’m still stuck on the fact that you’re reviewing that far ahead. Man are you good! I’m lucky to get my reviews out a week before I want them to post.
I’m a few books behind this one in the series, but glad its all still pretty good.
Ramona
Well, Merry Xmas, Kimba 😀 Wow, this series seems to be getting better with any new review of yours I read. Is that really so? And if this is an exponential progression, where will it stop?!? LOL. The last book in the series will be so perfect it will be almost too tough to read! 🙂 But what a queer idea, having different covers for novels and audios… Another great review, bursting with energy, caffeinated spirit and 100% “kimberlinity” 😛
Sarah
ATLANTA!! Woot I always get a kick out of books set in my state, not sure why lmao 🙂 I loved this book. I didn’t even mind all the miscommunication (much). I agree the covers for the books are much better than the audiobooks.
Lanie
I really gotta get to this series. Im so behind *hangs head* haha.
Karen
Hottie McShifter never bothered me. I had faith in our boy! lol
Love this series & the next book was awesome!
I do want to know what deleted scene was. I don’t think I had it in my copy.
Karen @For What It’s Worth
Katherine
This whole series sounds so fun. I can’t wait to get to it. Also, I have serious review envy that you’re writing almost 3 months in advance. I desperately need to be more organized!
Sheila (Book Journey)
LOL you mentioned Christmas and I went up to check the date of your post 🙂
Red Iza
I recognized the series as soon as I read the title – I need to read this and I will, someday soon 😉
Angela Adams
Catchy book titles. Thanks for the post.
Melliane
Yay another great time with a new book! Awesome! I hope you’ll love the last one if it’s not done yet but in any case I’m so curious to read the next book when it’s out. Great reviw!
anna (herding cats & burning soup)
Yes same here on the covers. It would be great if they’d all match up. I’ve seen a couple and though Ooo new read and nope just a different format. lol
Hope those pies were yummy! I would SO do naughty things for pie right now.
Benish
This does sound like an emotional read, I wouldn’t expect that with this cover – great review nevertheless.