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Magic Slays has Kate trying to get her new magical investigation business off the ground while learning the ropes of being Curran's mate and saving the world at the same time. So, business as usual, yes? She handles everything with her typical aplomb and lack of tact. I love watching her and Curran work out the kinks in their new relationship. The story takes a decidedly dark turn when some of the Pack's kids, including Julie, are attacked. Everyone becomes grim and protective and very, very determined. Despite the fewer laughs, I enjoyed this installment of Kate's adventures just as much as the others.

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It's been two months since Kate's Aunt attack on the city. Before the crack of dawn Kate receives a phone call from Julie's school. She's run away, again, and now they agree since she doesn't want to be there they won't take her back, for her own safety. Curran believes Julie will be safe staying with them and with three hundred shafters ready to protect her, Kate has agreed but teaches Julie a little lesson in the way she comes home. Kate has opened Cutting Edge Investigations, only a month ago and no ones called to hire her thanks to The Order has been bad mouthed her name, just bills piling up. Even through the Pack is paying the bills, for a short time, she wants to stand on her own two feet. Her first call, Ghastek with a lose vampire heading her direction, the journeyman had fainted while navigating. Finally when the vampire is under control and Ghastek shows, he passes out himself, of all people to lose control. Something is up. Kate's second call, is Rene from the Red Guard, she was the woman at the guard of Midnight Games, wants to hire her to find her charge and his magical device that was taken from her protection. Even though no useful information is available to find this man, the twenty grand and an endorsement for Cutting Edge Investigation from the Red Guard convinces Kate to take the job. This man and his device could end up being very dangerous to Kate, all her friends and family, and even the whole magical city. Even though this is two months later, I feel as we are right where we left off from Magic Bleeds. This book makes me smile on the first page, and so happy to see the fun jabs between Curran and Kate are not lost with the love they share. Kate's family heritage is growing. She learns more of her mother through others here. I found it interesting what Kate learns from the witches. Andrea is ever present in this book as well, and with her own personal issues. Andrea had left with Grendel, Kate's attack poodle which was in Andrea's care, after the fight with Kate's Aunt. But she's back, and been through a mess with The Order. Saiman is present for a scene as well. We get to see him in his true form, again, and learn of what Curran inflicted upon him after what happened in Magic Bleeds. Oh I am really enjoying Saiman, and his true form. Oh Julie...I love this girl. Kate is raising her to be one strong woman, and had taught her to fight. We get to see Julie and enjoy her humor for a few before we worry greatly for her. This book didn't hit me as hard as Magic Bleeds. Magic Bleeds was one that hit me all at once with a high point that ran full throttle to the end, and I couldn't stop. Magic Slays was one that kept going. There was so many great scenes and so many different people being affected. Each scene was non-stop. This book was the high hit all the way through. No low. I eat up the action, the happenings, and worries like crazy. All from Andrea to Julie to Kate and Curran, the magic, death, the pack, family, and so many more! This book has so many balls flying through the air and none are falling flat. One amazing read from the start to the finish.

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This series is absolutely brilliant. Each book is better than the next, and the wait between is downright painful. If you haven't read this series -- or anything else by this author -- you're truly missing out.

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This is the most recent book in a series written by a husband and wife team. I was hesitant about reading a book written by a duo but so far it only seems to make the text richer. It's part paranormal romance, part fantasy and part sci-fi. Yes, it is another bit of escapism but one that is well executed and inventive. I don’t want to say too much about this book because it will spoil the ones ahead of it. The series follows many well-developed characters as their lives unfold in the midst of a world overtaken by battling magic and tech waves. Oh, and of course there are vampires (the scary kind), wereanimals, witches, gods, and creatures yet to be determined. I’m having difficulties writing about the book because I can’t focus on it without explaining the entire series and it is a very rich series. Just read the series! It’s great and Magic Slays is the best yet.

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I have loved all of the Kate Daniels books and this is my favorite one. I love the modern world with a magic twist that Ilona Andrews created but my favorite part is the dynamic between Kate and Curran and with each book it gets better. They are characters that are flawed and stubborn, yet when they are together the flaws become a strength.

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The Kate Daniels series has become my new favorite books. I love reading about kick ass women who take charge and when you add the romantic relationship between her and Curran the Beast Lord, it just makes this my perfect book. Finally they are together instead of tip toeing around one another. And I can't wait to find out more about Kate's history with her Father. It's sad when she learns that all she thought she knew about the man who raised her was not what it seems to be, but it leaves enough intrigue to want to read more. I can't wait for the next book to come out.

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I love all of Ilona Andrews books. They have put the joy back into reading for me. If you are tired books with little to no storey and romps thrown in every chapter to fill space, try Ilona Andrews, you will not be disappointed.

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I started reading the series in 2007 and have become a die hard fan. I can't wait to read this one!