I read Magic Tides, but held out for the audio for Magic Claims and was not disappointed. Magic Tides & Magic Claims by Ilona Andrews are novellas in the Kate Daniels: Wilmington Years. The first introduces us to life after Atlanta, and the second brings change. Both are fantastic and have me looking forward to many more stories.
by Ilona Andrews
Narrator: Hillary Huber, Michael Glenn
Length: 12 hours and 21 minutes
Genres: Urban Fantasy
Source: Purchase
Purchase*: Audible *affiliate
Narration: 4 cups Speed: 1.4x
This bundle contains the following long novella and short novel:
In Book #1, MAGIC TIDES, Kate, Curran and their son, Conlan have left Atlanta, vowing to keep a low profile, and are settling into a new city and new house…but some things never change! Magical mayhem is about to erupt when Kate undertakes the rescue of a kidnapped youth, while Curran guards the home front.
It should be a simple retrieval, but with monsters on land and sea, Kate’s got her work cut out for her. Still, she's never let her blade dull or her purpose falter. And that low profile? It’s about to wash away with the raging tides!
In Book #2, MAGIC CLAIMS, Kate and Curran have just settled into their new home and their “low profile,” when a local businessman approaches them with an offer they can’t refuse. A mysterious evil has spawned in the nearby forest and is holding a defenseless town hostage. The “ransom date” is rapidly approaching.
It’s exactly the kind of fight the Lennarts can’t resist, not for the prize the town offers, but for the people who will surely die if they ignore it. If they succeed, they’ll be rescuing an entire community and can build a strong new base for their family and the Wilmington Pack. If they fail...well, fail is a four-letter word.
Nothing comes without a price. Now Kate must decide if she has what it takes to pay it.
Hillary Huber and Michael Glenn narrated, and I needed a moment to get used to the change from Renee Raudman. But both did well, even if Curran’s voice was less rough.
In Magic Tides, Kate goes to rescue a kidnapped boy and despite wanting to keep a low profile, she will battle sea gods. Snark, quick wits and tapping into her magic kept me engaged.
Meanwhile Curran & Conlan fortify their keep because an angry mob is on its way. After Kate destroyed their homestead. Trust me, they deserved it. They’ll have help and we get to see a taste of eight-year-old Conlan’s gifts.
As always, the Andrews pulled me in and held my attention. I love these characters, the humor and the fantastic battle scenes.
In Magic Claims, a town businessman approaches them seeking help. Something in the woods bordering their town has demanded payment of a human sacrifice each year, and this year demands two. If they will stop it, the town will gift them the woods.
The tale that unfolds was fantastic from the shifters who joined them to the entity in the forest and its history. It was dark and scary. Both Kate and Curran were kickass. We witness more of Conian’s skills and learn about things happening with the Atlanta pack. To top it off, they jammed the epilogue with information and hints on things to come.
I am loving the Wilmington Years and cannot wait for more.
About Ilona Andrews
“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. Contrary to popular belief, Gordon was never an intelligence officer with a license to kill, and Ilona was never the mysterious Russian spy who seduced him. 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 Texas with their two children and many dogs and cats. They have co-authored four NYT and USAT bestselling series, the urban fantasy of Kate Daniels, rustic fantasy of the Edge, paranormal romance of Hidden Legacy, and Innkeeper Chronicles,
About Hillary Huber
Hillary Huber is a multiple Audie Award finalist, an AudioFile Earphones Award winner, and an AudioFile Best Voice. She has recorded over 550 titles, spanning many genres. A huge fan of audiobooks, when she's not narrating one, she's listening to one!
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Bea LaRocca
Thank you for sharing your wonderful review of Magic Tides & Magic Claims, I love the paranormal genre and these stories sound like must reads for me. I will check out the audiobook versions as well
Kimberly
I hope you give the series a try. Ilona Andrews is one of my favorites.
Janie McGaugh
I’m really enjoying this series, especially in audio.
Jen Twimom
I read both books, but I’ve purchased the audiobook bundle. I was curious how the two POV narration with new narrators plays out. It’s been so long since I”ve listened to the original series, so I hope I don’t need a big adjustment period.
Kimberly
I hope you enjoy them. I thought they did a nice job with the narration.
Rachel @Waves of Fiction
I was so happy to get more in the Kate Daniels world and I hear there’s more to come. It was neat to see Conlan in action too!
Kimberly
It was nice and I am looking forward to more stories.
Sophia Rose
I loved the narrators and the new Wilmington Years books. Can’t wait for more.
Kimberly
Same Sophia.
Melliane
I had a nice time with these
Kimberly
Yay! Glad to hear it.
Ethan
Thanks for your detailed review! It sounds like Magic Tides and Magic Claims kept you hooked with engaging characters, humor, and intense battle scenes. Looking forward to exploring the Wilmington Years myself. Happy reading!
Kimberly
You cannot go wrong with these authors.
Anne - Books of My Heart
I am totally addicted to everything IA. I bought this but so far have read/reviewed the ebooks (which I also bought). Nicole Poole? I thought Renee Raudman did the Kate Daniels series? Anyway I am always excited for more in this world.
Kimberly
Anne, You are 100% correct. I had a brain fart. NP did another series I loved.
The Book Junkie Reads . . .
I have not been stirred wrong when picking up an Ilona Andrews story, especially when it comes to the Kate Daniels world.
Kimberly
I completely agree. I devour everything they do.