I’M NOT EVEN PRETENDING THAT THIS REVIEW IS EASY TO WRITE. From the moment I found out that Magic Triumphs would be the last Kate Daniels novel, I had a hard time accepting it. I couldn’t imagine a life without this series. But now, after reading 10+ novels about Kate’s battles with gods, monsters and the different power plays in and around Atlanta, I can say with absolute certainty that Kate deserves this ending.
Magic Triumphs – Ilona Andrews
Magic Triumphs(Kate Daniels #10)
by Ilona Andrews
Kate has come a long way from her origins as a loner taking care of paranormal problems in post-Shift Atlanta. She’s made friends and enemies. She’s found love and started a family with Curran Lennart, the former Beast Lord. But her magic is too strong for the power players of the world to let her be.
Kate and her father, Roland, currently have an uneasy truce, but when he starts testing her defenses again, she knows that sooner or later a confrontation is inevitable. The Witch Oracle has begun seeing visions of blood, fire, and human bones. And when a mysterious box is delivered to Kate’s doorstep, a threat of war from the ancient enemy who nearly destroyed her family, she knows her time is up.
Kate Daniels sees no other choice but to combine forces with the unlikeliest of allies. She knows betrayal is inevitable. She knows she may not survive the coming battle. But she has to try.
For her child.
For Atlanta.
For the world.
(Kate Daniels Series)
Magic Triumphs – Ilona Andrews
my thoughts
MAGIC TRIUMPHS WAS A FANTASTIC AND TRIUMPHANT ENDING TO MY MOST FAVORITE SERIES OF ALL.
Battle after battle Kate gave it her all. Always for the better of the people of Atlanta, her family and friends and humanity. I felt for her. My heart ached at times!!!
I was sitting on the edge of my seat throughout the entire book. When it got closer to 80 and 90% this book turned into a nail-biter. I wouldn’t be surprised if my heartbeat went up the closer I got the ending. This book had me entirely in its grasps.
In this epic conclusion, Ilona Andrews brought the entire cast together for this final battle. The plot that unraveled throughout the story, and the many answers to questions I didn’t know I had, kept my head spinning. The way the authors had this entire story executed was stunning. So many events and decisions in previous books suddenly made even more sense.
I’M UTTERLY ASTONISHED BY HOW WELL EVERYTHING CAME TOGETHER.
The fighting scenes were as always amazingly vibrant and easy to follow. The banter that I love and adore was there, but I had the feeling the overall feel of the book was a touch darker than any of the others. Getting to the end of it all was strenuous for everyone involved and it was noticeable. But all in all, I don’t think this story could have ended any other way. It felt RIGHT. You know how Kate always talks about how sometimes things just feel right? This ending gave me just this feeling.
Even though it’s very hard for me to say goodbye, especially to Kate, Curran, Julie and Derek, and now baby Conlan, I feel good about it. The relief at the end was palpable and satisfiying. And it seems that the authors are keeping the possibility open of coming back to the world of magic and tech in future books. You never know what kind of adventures are waiting around the next corner.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS EPIC EXPERIENCE!!!
So this is a bittersweet goodbye to the BEST UF series that has ever existed. It deserves every superlative I can think of. BRAVO to the authors for writing this epic masterpiece. I can’t say it enough, this series ROCKED, and if I’m ever stranded on an island, these are the books I want to have with me. I can’t imagine my life without them, and I’m utterly and deeply grateful for this experience. Since May of 2012, this series has ruled my life and I haven’t regretted it once. I hope that many other readers will find this series and fall in love with Kate and Curran the way I did. Goodbye for now!!
4.5 stars
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Magic Triumphs – Ilona Andrews
I’m very nervous about that last half star. I can’t read your review yet, I’m just starting it, but I hope it’s a million stars!
Lol – don’t read it!!!!!!! I would always go into an Ilona Andrew with unspoiled eyes. Enjoy it because it’s the last. But afterwards let’s chat. ?
Oh, I didn’t! It was close though! I’ll definitely be back to chat!
Beautiful review and tribute to this series. This book was a whirlwind that is for sure. Baby Conlan was so adorable, I think my favorite scene was when he first turns….it cracked me up so bad. hehe I love the humor but I am going to miss seeing Curran and Kate, they have become one of my favorite couples.
OMG Kate and Andrea and Baby Conlan? And thank you so much! It was a hard review to write. I felt emotionally empty, sad, and relieved. It was such a strange place to be. ? This is my favorite series and saying goodbye did hurt like a bitch!
Great review! The Kate Daniels series is one of my favorites, and I LOVE this book so much. I am sad it was the last book though 🙁
Betul