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Magic Tides by Ilona Andrews

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renpuspita's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Kate and Curran on retirement? Trying to lay low with moving to Wilmington? HA, joke on them, because we always know problems always follow Kate everywhere. Just kidding. I usually give 4 stars for novella in Kate Daniels's world, but the Wilmington novella written as good as the full length novel, my complaint is just a few compared to the delight that I feel after finish read it.

Review will contain spoilers from previous Kate's books

About Kate:

I read from some reviews that Kate now more mature. From my observation, it's more like Kate didn't have any high stake threats after her battle against Neig in Magic Triumphs. The sword is no longer dangle above her head, nor that Roland will target Conlan because Roland is entrap in Neig's realms. Oh, Roland will do his best to influence Conlan to his own megalomaniac views but Conlan is lucky to have both Kate and Curran to keep the boy in check. I like that despite Kate want to stay low profile in Wilmington, she can't help to save people in needs although Conlan kinda manipulated her in the first place. I like the discussion between Kate and Rimush, that IA still manage to write Kate as a reluctant leader although she have the capability (and ability) to be a leader. The interesting part is when Rimush said that those who hesitant to use the power of the leadership is those who will benefited people they lead. Also, now Ghastek have a rival because apparently Rimush want to serve Kate, lol (

About Curran and Conlan:

I like that IA decide to give Curran and Conlan their own PoV, since in Magic Tides the Lennart family kind of separated in order to save Darin. Kate in search of Darin and Curran try to hold Fort Kure from the gang that kidnapped Darin in the first place. I like the interaction between Curran and Conlan, how Curran didn't forbade Conlan to meet his grandfather but also constantly remind Conlan that Roland is dangerous. Also, I kinda miss the shapeshifters interaction! There's no appearance of Derek, but a new wolf shifter named Keelan got introduced and he's a hoot. Sigh, IA keep introduced interesting new characters! Keelan seems to be a new role model for Conlan. And speaking about Conlan, he's totes adorable and also prodigy. I will wait the time when he will call Roland of all his bullshit, lol

About relationship between Kate & Hugh, also Curran & Jim:

I don't know what happen after Magic Triumphs and 7 year gaps that happen, but to sum it up the relationship between Kate and Hugh also Curran & Jim is "water under the bridge". We got scenes when Hugh make amends in Magic Triumphs and maybe time sure heal any wounds because Kate and Hugh is now just like a family to each other. Kate even act as one of Iron Dogs when trying to deceive Barrett, a Master of Dead that responsible for Wilmington's People base, the Farm. Their interaction evolve from enemies to family. Even Curran bonding with Hugh over a moat, although I think they will not forget that once they try to kill each other in the past. But, the process happen otherwise for Curran and Jim. The lack of Jim's appearance in Magic Triumphs now make sense. Curran acknowledge that Jim is no longer his best friend and how his views and Jim's regarding the Pack was different. This is very sad to read because of how Curran lost Jim. Jim once was Curran's Chief of Security, he was Curran's Best Man in the wedding. It's thanks to Jim that Kate and Curran met and the rest is history. To see a friendship turn sour is very heartbreaking. I get why some of BDH perceive Jim as one of the worst villain, but I don't know. Loss of best friend happen because life happen. I will wait what IA have for Jim and if there's any chance that Jim and Curran will reconcile

For a novella, Magic Tides as entertaining as the full novel. My complaint maybe because Kate and Curran separated for almost all the book because I like when they are together in the books. It's just me tho, because Kate and Curran is already become a solid couple and maybe one or two distance is fine. I like the touch of the Celt myth that IA used and with some tidbits about Irish people in Wilmington maybe we will get more Celt myth's fiasco in the future.

Kate and Curran try to stay low and to give a chance for Conlan to live is a normal kid. But maybe, their wish is for naught because we know that they will never back down from any challenge! I welcome for more Wilmington year novella!

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adventurous fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

It was absolutely lovely to see Kate and Curran and Conlan in this book! We even got more varied pov which didn't happen in previous books. The magic world got expanded on and the ways the set up both character growth and stories for future adventures was so wonderful! I read it immediately and I'm so excited for all the books to return to!

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